In exchange for his testimony or cooperation in terms of the fbi. Those discussions, understanding it happened in recent days, and a statement out from Michael Flynns lawyer saying he would agree to testify under certain circumstances and they have had these conversations. His lawyers are saying their concern is not so much Michael Flynn had something to hide, theyre saying he doesnt or something he should be concerned about but that in this political environment he would not be treated fairly. Hes asking for immunity from any prosecution to be able to give his testimony and cooperate and not have any consequences should something arise that could be criminally prosecuted. The fbi as well as the House Intelligence Committee and the senate, the House Intelligence Committee spokesman for chairman nunes said Michael Flynn has not asked for immunity. The lawyers statement does talk about the house dependence House Intelligence Community and the senate. It doesnt address the fbi, correct .
22yearold salman abedi. We heard reaction from british Prime Minister theresa may as well as donald trump who spoke about the attack twice while he was in isreal. We struggled to comprehend the warped and twisted mind but see a room packed with Young Children not as a scene to cherish but as an opportunity for carnage. We can continue to resolve to thwart such attacks in the future. To take on and defeat the ideology that often fuels the violence. And to take out others for this attack, to seek them out and bring them to justice. Dozens of innocent people, beautiful Young Children, saf va savagely murdered in this attack upon humanity. I repeat again we must drive out the terrorists and extremists from our mid fst. Also today were watching john brennan testify on capitol hill as part of the russian Intelligence Committees investigation and russian interference in the 2016 election. Possible collusion with the Trump Campaign. I encounter the and am aware of information intelligence that
Going to be facing tough and important questions on this very issue. The cost of the tax bill, who really benefits and can he guarantee the middle class will not take a hit . On that the white house is warning would be a deal bracket. At the end of the day if we really believe this is a middleclass tax increase hes not going to sign it. So there you have that. A lot is going on on this. To the capitol to get the latest. Congressional correspondent Phil Mattingly there to set the stage. Lets start on the house side right now. Are they any closer to an agreement on what exactly the final product is going to be that will keep republicans together on this . Yeah. After a very riveting four days in the house ways and means mark up on tax policy, kate, i can say look were still waiting for the final changes to come on the house side of things. On the top line Everybody Knows the basic dynamics and key points of what this plan will include. Lot of problem areas theyre trying to resolve during
Jury in washington d. C. Today approved the first charges in the investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller. This is according to sources briefed on the matter. The charges are still sealed under order from a federal judge at this hour. And plans are being prepared for anyone charged to be taken into custody, perhaps as soon as this monday, the sources told us. Its unclear what the charges are, anderson. As i said, the indictments are still under seal. A spokesman for the special counsels office declined to comment for our story. But as you know, mueller was appointed in may to lead this investigation into russian meddling in the 2016 u. S. Election. And on friday, top lawyers who are helping to lead the mueller probe, including veteran prosecutor andrew weissmann, were seen entering the courtroom at the d. C. Federal court where the grand jury meets, according to our producer laura robinson, they were there to hear testimony in the russia investigation, and the reporters, inc
His fourth day of flatout denying these allegations, and he is threatening to sue the Washington Post for publishing this bombshell report just a month before the Alabama Senate race. Three days ago the Washington Post published another attack on my character and reputation in a desperate to stop my political campaign. They are untrue. Lets start up on capitol hill with my colleague our senior washington correspondent brianna keilar. Starting on the Senate Majority leader here. What are his options for the Alabama Senate race, will he endorse a writein candidate . It is not up to Mitch Mcconnell. He mentioned that, brooke, that theyre looking at this idea of the success the potential success of a writein candidate, but that really is up to the state party to decide. At this point youre seeing Mitch Mcconnell distance himself and hes had days to look at roy moore and see how hes responded to the allegations and Mitch Mcconnell is now of a growing number of republican senators and of cou