General william barr to scrutinize the actions of the fbi and the Justice Department in actions against general flynn. In the motion to dismiss, the department of justice said they were not persuaded that a january 2017 interview of flynn by two fbi agents, quote, was conducted with a legitimate investigative basis and, therefore, does not believe mr. Flynns statements were material, even if untrue. Moreover, we do not believe the government can prove if either the relevant false statements or their materiality beyond a reasonable doubt. That motion of dismissal is signed by the u. S. Attorney general for the District Of Columbia who is described as attorney general William Barrs righthand man at the Justice Department. Clintonappointed judge emmett sullivan, who still needs to officially approve this decision by the Justice Department to withdraw the case fully. President trump today heard of the news during a white house meeting with the governor of texas, greg abbott. Heres the pres
Since im having a hard time breathing here too. Let me recognize the Ranking Member for his remarks. Aq very much and i recognize the circumstances are a bit unusual. I do want to make a couple remarks. To my friends on the democratic side if there are things in this building you dont like we are not responsible for any of it so this is a totally democratic written bill. If any of you have a concern please dont point out the republicans pick im proud that you have requests in the bill. Nobody asked me for a request or any other republican was asked to submit anything to this legislation, not one. Yes that is personal because it excludes 200 members who are advocating for their constituents because we are going to have the amendments on these bills. We have got a bill that nobody asked any republican about that now were publicans suggestion that im aware of has been included. If it was it was probably included without the republican being consulted or happen to be in common with the dem
Order. Order. This is a meeting room set up differently to deal with the reality we all face as a nation trying to practice social distancing and good hygiene. Thank you for coming everybody has disinfected they can use. We have spaced out the room to be as safe as possible for my staff and minority staff , thank you for working together to set up the room. It has been 40 something days since the senate has been able to meet the committee has a lot to do related to the coronavirus but we also have things that are necessary like filling judicial vacancies we are getting comments throughout the country about the vacancies and how they are impacting the ability to deliver justice in various states that we will be as part to that as we can. My democratic colleagues are requesting hearings state and federal and Detention Centers and for immigration purposes we will try to Work Together to have those hearings i am curious myself about our nations prisons and immigration Detention Centers so
World Health Organization warns 300000 people could die across africa. With infection rates falling germany says its got the outbreak at manageable levels. Ground control to me. And top tips from a former astronauts on how to come to grips with life in isolation. And on time how much now have all the sporting commuting plans are and the motion to complete this seasons European Champions League with all this 29th a pencil then before the final. Alarming new numbers are showing the strain of the coronavirus pandemic on the worlds 2 biggest economies this increasing doubt about the u. S. President s. 2 week deadline for getting businesses back up and running in 30 states 22000000 americans have made jobless claims in the past month numbers not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930 s. Chinas Gross Domestic Product has plummeted by almost 7 percent in the 1st quarter the steepest fall since it opened up to the world or 2 years ago and theres been a big rise in the death toll in the or
I really excited to have the opportunity to have this conversation with you today because i dont have a terribly good memory to be honest so i am grateful you took the time to write down so many of the stories over the last year and a half. What inspired you to write this book . My editor called me right after the election and said we have a Record Number of women in congress with so many different districts. Dont you think that would be a great book . You have covered congress for so many years. And with the killer deadline so this will be all the people and to have that experience with the tea party what that was like so i thought they were bookends and it was an interesting contrast. So you tell a lot of stories so what stands out as the most remarkable story that you would want to share . A couple of things. And to watch all of you interact. And to find the National Group of security women. So close and tight knit. The what was interesting to me. And with that legislative memory an