When he was questioned under oath during his confirmation hearing. His spoerks person is saying there was absolutely nothing misleading about his answer. She says he was asked about communications between russia and the Trump Campaign and not about meetings he had as a senator and a member of the Armed Services committee. Take a look for yourself. If there is any evidence that anyone affiliated with the Trump Campaign communicated with the russian government in the course of this campaign, what will you do . Senator franken, im not aware of any of those activities. I have been called a surrogate at a time or two in that campaign and i did not have communications with the russians. And im unable to comment on it. The attorney general quickly responded late last night saying in a statement, i never met with any russian officials to discuss issues of the campaign. I have no idea what this allegation is about. It is false. Well, Democratic Leaders are tweeting their thoughts. California Li
We are hearing in detail what it took to rescue two san jose women from that crash. Nouri was piloting the twin engine cessna when it plummet sbeed a river side home. Three passengers dialed but daughter and a friend survived. Where the family intended to land at san jose environment. Jean. Reporter thats right, jessica. That small plane never made it. Video captures what riverside firefighters tonight tonight firefighters tell us what it was like to rescue two of the mothers who survived. Video captures what riverside firefighters faced as they entered a burning building to rescue plane crash survivor stacey pierce from san jose. Measured and calculated risk in entering the room with live fire and a lot of debris sur rounding it. Reporter with debris from the twin engine cessna 310 all around and two homes on fire, rescuers heard the mother of four groaning. Finally found where she was out. Pick up and and they were outside pulling her out. Reporter once pierce was in safe hands capta
Mountains for that overnight roadwork on highway 17 at sugarloaf. This is due to that massive mudslide from a couple of weeks ago after that storm so they are trying to prevent future storm damage. Crews will be out there until about 5 a. M. And then work will pick up again at 8 p. M. And this happens tomorrow, as well. Lets move now to the Hayward Fremont area. Roadwork on 880 in both directions. This is between whipple and stevenson boulevard until 5 a. M. Multiple lanes shut down so be aware of cones out there and if you are traveling into downtown San Francisco heres a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. Just a cash lane backup. We are looking good. Today President Trump visit newport news virginia where he will deliver remarks about rebuilding the military aboard the u. S. S. Ford. The visit comes as yet another member of the president S Administration faces intense scrutiny over his alleged communications with russia during the 2016 president ial campaign. Maybe an innocent c
This morning that he will recuse himself whenever its appropriate. Today caltrain holds a Board Meeting to figure out how a Modernization Project can get off the ground if federal money falls through. Kpix 5s maria medina is live in san jose with the details on this fight for funding. Maria reporter good morning, michelle. Get this. The upgrades were to start yesterday but now theres a fourmonth delay. The Trump Administration essentially pulled the plug on the project delaying about 650 million in federal funds. Now, until the president can consider the two billion dollars project as part of his budget plan there will be this delay. Its consistent with their reluctance to do anything [ indiscernible ] and the good news is the president has indicated he wants highspeed rail. He has been around the world and seen it in various countries. Reporter they hope the delay will buy them time to convince the president. It also hit other snags including a lawsuit by a former contractor. Now they
Attorney general pick. But others arent so sure. Sessions is now facing calls to remove himself from any investigation looking into connections between the trump president ial campaign and russia. Don champion is at the white house with more details. Do you swear reporter it was during his confirmation hearings in january that general senator jeff session failed to disclose he had two meetings with russias ambassador to the u. S. In the last year. I have been called a surrogate at a time or two in that campaign and i did not have communications with the russians. Reporter a Justice Department Spokesman Says that as a member of the Armed Services committee, last year the senator had over 25 conversations with foreign ambassadors. This morning, Jeff Sessions responded to the allegation. I have not met any russians at any time to discuss any political campaign. Reporter democrats say he lied under oath. Because the department of justice should be above reproach, for the good of the countr