John kelly warned senators yesterday about his concern of terrorists traveling to the United States, especially after the recent terrorist attacks abroad. Do you share the same concerns about terrorism . Tell us. In our first half hour this morning, you can call us at 2027488000 for democrats. Republicans, 2027488001. Independents, 2027488002. Comments viasubmit our twitter page and our facebook page. If you go to our website, you can see the hearing featuring john kelly. Yesterday, he testified on issues related to terrorism. The Washington Times that the Washington Post timesashington picked up the story from yesterday. He expects some will try to reach the u. S. , but his hands have been tied by federal courts. You will hear more about this hearing coming up. We want to hear your thoughts about the potential for travelers to come to the United States to commit acts of terrorism. We want to hear your thoughts and if you are concerned or not. 2027488001 for republicans. Or democrats.
Lord knows they can use some of that. There is reports today that republican lawmakers are considering canceling august recess to make progress on health care and tax reform. Is this talk or are lawmakers serious about getting work done. If they can do this, what does it mean for tax reform . Were on it. First back to our top story, President Trump tweeting on friday, quote, i am being investigated for firing the fbi director by the man who told me to fire the fbi director, witchhunt. His lawyer doubling down today saying that the president is not under investigation. Watch him here. Have you been he notified of an investigation . The answer as i said yesterday is no. The situation on friday that created the press coverage over the weekend was in response to a Washington Post story that had five Anonymous Sources. So in one sense, could you imagine if the president didnt have the opportunity to respond . He should have have the opportunity to respond of course. Trish joining me right n
Objection which obtains today. I go back backed into didnt even have youtube. All sorts of things we could do today. But the other notable thing, this is my reading of the constitutional convention. Other people may have read this differently, but in all of the discussions that take place among the framers as they are going back and forth to try to figure out how to choose a provision evidently know and they keep changing their minds, there is never, a concept that the people have a right to vote is never invoked. Its never mentioned. So were talking about a very different political era. Its good that original intent is not something that we have relied upon around here. Textually, it is important to note that the words right to vote now appear live times in the constitution. In the 14th a minute, section two. In the 15th amendment and the 19th minute and the 24th unlimited and the 26th amendment. So its precisely because of the legacy of slavery and racism at all sorts of stuff that t
For the final session of the day. I am of very honored as hold as head of Comcast Universal i am honored to introduce senator from the south dakota and were glad he made it. Senator soon is beginning his second term as on the senate of commerce of transportation with the issues talking about here today the Commerce Committee touches on every aspect of the American Economy rail, aviation, everything. But the senator has focused on these issues that we are talking about today and has urged policy makers on bullseyes of the aisle and a foreign competitors. Financial of the population of 482 people and advocate for some of the issues weve talked about the rural access where they continue to go forward to be part of the 21st century economy. He has earned respect of his colleagues or to overshadow the of personal. He has the distinct honor. T11. [applause]. Thanks for hosting us today. To spend that extended amount of time being the fastest person in Congress Like the best serve for in kans
Strategic effort to end upsetting the ground work for an ability, a more welcoming attitude toward free trade in the sense that from his peoples voif the United States is not that competitive. Weve got immigration, which drives down the wages, you can make the argument whether you agree with it or not or the multitude of those who are dispossessed and a tax structure who does not make economy attractive for investment therefore being able to generate fewer jobs than usual and youve got a horrendous regulatory increase over the last decade or two which makes it difficult for business to prosper, to tell you the truth. Some industries worse than other. Make america first, make america more competitive and now we can participate in trade agreements. We have gotten rid of dysfunctional policies. I would disagree on immigration, there are some sectors where you do see a wage lower impact but more broadly i couldnt disagree. You know, it includes thinking about inputs which ii havent heard f