Time, but one of the things, as you know, that were concerned about is whether or not there was an fbi investigation. Was there a d. O. J. Investigation and if so, why was congress not informed of this matter. So that would be the start of the probe. It will be a joint two different committees who will be looking into this and we will keep you posted with further details. Let me go to mr. Desantos whos filling in for mr. Doughty today. Thank you, mr. Chairman. We do have a witness who was a confidential informant who wants to talk about his role in this, and were in contact with the Justice Department to release him from a nondisclosure agreement. If that doesnt work out in timely fashion, then we obviously would be able to subpoena him. On the oversight committee, particularly my subcommittee, will be focusing on how the interagency process worked in this. We dont we dont think that it worked out very well so we have jurisdiction over the various National Security agencies and we want
Im trying to figure out what that means. Before i dont know why hes so funny every time. Harris and joyful. We love that. David is a lot of fun to be here. Thanks for having me. Harris i love the autumn tie. David my wife picked it out for me. Harris lets get to the news. Later this hour, President Trump is going to speak with g. O. P. Senators on capitol hill. The policy lunch is happening as republicans in congress are turning their attention to overhauling the nations tax code. The houses affected hold a final vote this thursday, the day after tomorrow approving the senates budget resolution. Thats a huge hurdle was to get over that tax reform. President trump had asked them to get it done quickly so that they could move forward on that tax legislation. House ways and Means Committee chairman kevin brady says they are on schedule to get that done for it Speaker Paul Ryan says he is optimistic. Adopting this budget is another sign of real momentum for tax reform. Of getting the train
It so far. A Bipartisan Group of senators, an illinois democrat, dick durbin struck a deal on immigration. They said they would provide a decades long path for citizenship for those in the daca program and those eligible to apply authorized 2. 8 billion for Border Security and the border wall, required green card holders become citizens. Granted, durbin took the proposal to the white house where the post reports they were surprised to find immigration hard liners such as congressman goodlatte. Miller was concerned there could be a deal proposed that was too liberal and made sure they were present. When discussing the african countries, several sources briefed on the meeting said President Trump said, quote, why are we having all these people from shole countries coming here. Trump suggested the United States should bring people from countries such as norway, whose Prime Minister he met with on wednesday. A democratic aide confirmed the language. They tell nbc trump said, quote, why do
What they have to contend with thick, thick smoke. The mother of a victim of the i is weeks California Bar shooting is speaking out. I dont want prayers. I dont want thoughts. I want gun control. Back to the future in florida. Broward county is once again at the center of a major election dispute. Recounts are possible in floridas governor and senate contests. H Michelle Obama not pulling any punches in her new book. She says shell never forgive donald trump for the whole arther controversy. Well, ill give you a little controversy back. Vell never forgive him for what he did to our United States military. Farewell to our legendary ornior news editor jerry cipriano. I am so fortunate to have had this opportunity to work here and to work with you, and i will forever be grateful. So, thank you. Glor good evening, im jeff glor. And this is our western edition. We are going to begin with the fires raging in california. Two of them exploded in size with frightening speed. Together they have
The 2016 election. Although comey says they primarily talked about Hillary Clinton and her emails. The transcripts expected today. First, lets start with the president being implicated in two crimes. Prosecutors say former attorney and fixer Michael Cohen acted at the direction of donald trump when he committed Campaign Finance violations for hush money payment to former playboy model mcdougal and adult film star stormy daniels. Write, while many knocked on doors, toiled at phone banked or found other number of legal ways to make their voices heard, cohen sought to influence the election from the shadows. And the filing goes on to say in particular, as cohen himself has now admitted with respect to both payments, he acted in coordination with and at the direction of individual one which we now know is President Trump. Lets get started with cnns sara murray with more on the filings. Lets start with the special counsels filing. Cohen is facing a double whammy. The special counsel was dea