And decided all with the support of americas cable companies. Cspan, 45 years and counting, powered by cable. The House Oversight committee continued its impeachment inquiry into President Biden by hearing testimony from two of Hunter Bidens former associates. They spoke about their prior interactions with the biden family and alleged connections to chinese and russian business dealings. Lev parnas also testified at the request of democrats. He told lawmakers he was tasked by giuliani defined damaging information on joe biden ahead of the 2020 election to help his reelection chances. Hunter biden was invited to testify, but did not appear at the hearing. [background noises] [background noises] [inaudible conversations] the command oversight and accountability will come to order. I want to welcome everyone here this morning. Without objection the chair may declare a racist at any the committee on oversight will come to order. Welcome here this morning. Without objection, the chairman de
[background noises] [background noises] [inaudible conversations] the command oversight and accountability will come to order. I want to welcome everyone here this morning. Without objection the chair may declare a racist at any time. Without objection chairman of the ways and Means Committee mr, representative matt gaetz of florida representative eric swallow of california our weight onto the committee for the quest questioning the witnesses at todays committee hearing. Todays hearing opening segments will be open to 10 minutes for the chair in 10 minutes for the Ranking Member. The chair notes points of order pertaining to the engaging of personalities against the president will not be in order for the duration of todays hearing. Given this is a hearing regarding this committees impeachment inquiry, members must be allowed to speak frankly. The chair that recognizes himself for an Opening Statement. The committee on oversight we are hear from witnesses who previously provided informa
[background noises] [background noises] [inaudible conversations] the command oversight and accountability will come to order. I want to welcome everyone here this morning. Without objection the chair may declare a racist at any the committee on oversight and accountability will come to order. I want to welcome everyone here this morning. Without objection, the chair may declare a recess at any time. Without objection, chairman of the ways and Means Committee, mr. Jason smith of missouri, representative matt gaetz of florida, a representative Eric Swalwell from california are waived onto the committee for purpose of questioning the witnesses at todays committee hearing. For todays hearing, opening segments will be limited to 10 minutes for the chair and 10 minutes for the Ranking Member. The chair also notes that points of order pertaining to the engaging of personalities against the president will not be in order for the duration of todays hearing. Given that this is a hearing regardi
Charter is proud to be recognized as one of the best internet providers and we are just getting started. Building 100,000 miles of new infrastructure to reach those who need it most. Charter Communications Support cspan as a Public Service with these other television providers. Giving you a front row seat to democracy. Next, retired generals martelli and Kenneth Mckenzie discuss their involvement in the Lessons Learned from the 2021 u. S. Withdrawal from afghanistan, this Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing is almost 4 hours. Afghanistan. We will hear from the generals who advised President Biden against his disastrous Foreign Policy decision. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. On april 14th, 2021, joe biden announced the United States would unilaterally withdraw its military forces from afghanistan. For months before that announcement, the intelligence immunity and his senior military advisers, including both gentlemen testifying today, issued dire warnings about the withd
House speaker Kevin Mccarthy fighting to stay in power. Florida republican congressman matt gaetz pushing to oust him after less than a year in charge. Hello, im john roberts, welcome to you on this historic tuesday. A lot going on behind us. Im Aishah Hasnie in for sandra smith. Matt gaetz filed the motion to vacate the chair, could force a new vote as early as 1 30 today for House Speaker if mccarthys allies are not able to save him. John the florida congressman says the recent spending battle and ongoing aid to ukraine says he is not representing republican interest in the house. And if he can convince enough gop members for the motion, he will be forced to rely on democrats. Aishah juan and chris are standing by, but first, off to capitol hill where senior Congressional Correspondent chad pergram is live with the latest. So, what are you hearing, where are the democrats at right now . Good afternoon, aishah. When asked if he would still be speaking, Kevin Mccarthy said yes but conc