Plus, why the Surgeon General is sharing his own story this morning. Teaming up. Tech giants google and apple putting competition aside, working to create a Coronavirus Tracking system, the potential benefits even as it raises privacy concerns. Easter from a distance. The dramatic differences this weekend. The switch in services, but finding a way to worship together. Still other churches remaining defiant. The Court Decision expected today. And above and beyond. Staff members at two assisted living facilities choosing to isolate with their residents. I could not ask for a better staff. Idnt think twice. Itment and why good morning. Happy saturday. Millions of people around the world this morning are spending the Holiday Weekend social distancing. Dan and i are in the studio while whit is at home. Good morning to you, whit. Eva and dan, good morning to you both. Still adjusting to the new normal. As you mentioned, working from home once again. Like so many other americans out there doi
Earlier today the House Intelligence Committee held its third hearing against President Trump hurco lawmakers heard testimony from lt. Col. Vindman, National Security Council Director for europe at Jennifer Williams russia and europe advisor to Vice President pentz. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order good morning everyone this is the third in a series of public hearings will be holding as a part of the impeachment inquiry prick without objection the chairs authorized to declare recess at any time for there is a quorum present well proceed in the sameze fashion as in the first hearing of will make a statement and then we will turn to our witnesses for their Opening Statements and then two questions prick audience members we respect you and your interest to be here we asked for your respect t as we proceed with todays hearing is the intention to proceed without
Tuesday 3 other witnesses appeared before the House Intelligence Committee they overheard the controversial phone call when trump allegedly pressured ukraines lot of ms lewinsky to investigate the bidens. Visit was a White House Correspondent is following developments at the white house will be speaking to her in just a moment but 1st lets go to Heidi Joe Castro whos outside the chambers where that hearing is about to be held heidi what can we expect today. Hadrian some court in song linda is a witness that everyone is watching not sure what to expect he is Important Reasons 1st of all he has been the closest of any of the witnesses to that play to testify to the president himself with direct conversations with trump in regard to ukraine and secondly someone has a bit of a wild card as you just mentioned he has reversed. In the past he has been the source of perhaps the most solid defense of trump as well as the most damning evidence against trump and what does that mean well worth and
Donald trumps ukraine phone call and i said it struck her as inappropriate which will be testifying alongside left and could alexander vandeman who also heard the phone call at the center of the inquiry and a little later in the day the committees will hear from could volcker thats the former u. S. Special envoy for ukraine and hes denied participating in any effort to dig up political dirt on joe biden and the National Security councils former official in charge of overseeing russia and europe policy will also give evidence to morrison had told investigators that he had concerns over trump allegedly withholding u. S. Aid to ukraine to force an investigation into biden well speak to our White House Correspondent kimberly hellcat shortly but 1st lets go to heidi show castrato shes joining us live from capitol hill and democrats will be hoping heidi that this quartet can flesh out the story so far. Thats right particularly this mornings witnesses elizabeth were looking at 2 National Secu
Dealing with in terms of threat environment. Hearing that ih have participated in. Have seen ald say i reduction in threat and all is well. If anything, the threats are growing. We were talking about drones and the extent of social media. Evolving and terrorist groups are spreading around the world and if anything , it has grown far more complex and difficult. You have tremendous responsibility and on your shoulders. I will turn it over to witness testimony. Thank you for being here today. The department of Homeland Security was created to defend the United States from any and all threats. The departments leaders are critical to our National Security efforts and we rely on them to coordinate with the National Counterterrorism and fbi. 9 11,hs was created after agency was very clear [inaudible] the narrow focus was expanded and as threats have grown, they have become more dynamic as well. Andthreats have emerged foreign adversaries disrupt the nations cyber networks. Interference has pr