Senate intelligence committee. Mark warner tweening this would be a blatant and unacceptable abuse of power after the president lashed out at the special counsel over its tactics and targets. During an oval office interview, President Trump told the New York Post he has not ruled out a pardon for Paul Manafort. It was never discussed but i wouldnt take it off the table. Why would i take it off the table . Also alleged that roger stone and his associate were pressure to live. This stuff is terrible. You flip and eli and prosecutors will tell you, 99 of the time they can get people to flip. Its rare that they cant. On the senate floor, a bill to protect special counsel robert millers investigation was blocked as one republican made their case. We have already seen the forced resignation of the attorney general after the election, it is clear, therefore that something has to be done to protect mr. Muellers investigation. This is about the legislative branch ensuring a common sense check a
I think spying on a Political Campaign is a big deal. Catherine during a second day of testimony, general william barr stand on makers personal reviewing the origins of fbi 2016 russian probe. Youre not suggesting those spying occurred. I think spying did occur, yes, i do think spying occurred. Barr issue drove the issue or bias with fbi officials was the driver. I believe there is a basis for my concern, but im not going to discuss the basis. Catherine during the 2020 campaign and counterintelligence investigation with top campaign aides. But the trump team apparently did not receive a socalled defensive briefing. Like a heads up from the fbi. Warning about russian contact. Would it be odd that the candidate was never really briefed by the department of justice that your campaign may be targeted by a foreign entity . That is one of the questions that i have i feel normally the campaign would have been advised of this. Otherwise a routine budget hearing, democrats spar on the four cate
A flood of statistics aimed at proving its case that the crisis not only exists, but its getting exponentially worse. We talked to john roberts at the white house and what the president is saying and doing on this issue and political fallout from this boat. We began on capitol hill with correspondent mike emanuel front and center on that hill. Customs and Border Protections agent saved the southern border is unsustainable and there is a major need for legislation. A message delivered loud and clear today on capitol hill. This is not a manufactured crisis. This is truly an emergency. Homeland security secretary Kristen Nielsen a day after customs and Border Protection called the situation at the southern border at a breaking point. More than 76,000 migrants illegally crossed in february, an 11 year high. More than 300 increase in the family units apprehended compared to the same time. Last fiscal year. 70 large groups of 100 or more people so far this year totaling 12,069 people compare
Condemnation. The president in the meantime is digging in, maintaining his stance that people who hate the u. S. Should leave. We have fox team coverage, Mark Meredith is on capitol hill with an upset on that condemnation resolution. We begin with chief White House Correspondent john roberts on the north lawn tonight. Good evening, john. Good evening to you. Under fire from even members of his own party, President Trump appeared eager today to move past the offending feet from to to my tweet from sunday and put the focus not on personality, but on policy. In an attempt to maintain solidarity among republicans ahead of the houseboat to condemn his sunday tweet, President Trump insisted those tweets were not racist. I dont have a racist bone in my body. In an interview, his secretary of state, mike pompeo, backed him up. Race has nothing to do with this. Not once. Meeting with the cabinet today, the president s of the issue is not about him, its about what congresswoman alexandria ocasio
Notre dame cathedral in paris, the 12th century monument, iconic site for catholics around the world, that draws millions of tourists each year to paris, engulfed in flames today. The spire collapsed into the cathedral about an hour after that blaze broke out. This is a live look at paris where the fire is still burning, but is dying down. The structure was being renovated and Authorities Say the fire likely began from that. The investigation is continuing. President trump addressed the tragedy this afternoon. Its one of the great treasures of the world, and its burning very badly, looks like its burning to the ground. But its a terrible sight to behold. Bret the fire strikes during lent, less than a week before good friday and easter. Correspondent Benjamin Halls life tonight in london. Good evening, benjamin. Good evening, brett. Tonight i can tell you paris is totally in shock. This is a symbol not just of paris as a city but of france, europe, and as you pointed out, of the catholi