This fall in Maryland Democratic primary is may 14 and a reminder all congressional news was csp now free mobile video app and watch house and senat floor debates, speeches hearings is born cspan now, wherever you get to ramp. The assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division houston park testifies now before us judiciary subcommittee and talks about the in hate crimes the u. S. Rejects claims of political bias in her department [background sounds]. The subcommittee will come to order and the chairs authorized to declare recess anytime and we welcome everyone todays hearing of the department of justice Civil Rights Division and with that we will have the pledge of allegiance with the gentleman from arizona leading is in the pledge of allegiance. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Without objection are calling from arizona will be able to proce
To order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess ny time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on the department of justice Civil Rights Division. With that, we will have the pledge of allegiance. ■m arizona lead us in the pledge of allegiance . Our colleague, mr. Biggs marzano will be able to participate in the hearing today for the purpose of questioning the witness. If a member yields him time for that purpose, i will now recognize myself for an opening statement. Thank our witness for being here today. The Civil Rights Division is responsible for the enforcement of civil rights statutes enacted by congress and related constitutional guarantees. Rt. I too, in a previous life served in the department of justice, having served as special assistant United States attorney in the Eastern District of texas. My job there as the witness and my colleaguekn was the chief of police in sweetwater texas. His job was to equally enforce the law. My grandmother was the fi
Announcer this week with George Stephanopoulos starts right now. Campaigning from courtrooms. This is a trial that should have never happened. Donald trump facing four legal battles over efforts to corrupt two president ial elections. I will not allow american democracy to be undermined. This case has huge implications for the future of the president. Aaron katersky breaks down the week and our legal experts talk about all the developments. Critical aid. When our allies are stronger, we are stronger. President biden signs the foreign aid package sending assistance to allies as Gaza Protests spread across campuses. White House National security Spokesman John Kirby joins us live plus our powerhouse roundtable and do you believe President Biden and the Democratic Party take black voters for granted . Most definitelily. Just over six months till election day rachel scott reports on the state of the race in georgia. Kicking off our new series on the battleground states. Announcer from abc
This case has huge implications for the future of the president. For the future of the country. This morning, Aaron Katersky breaks down the historic week, and our legal experts analyze all the consequential developments. Critical aid. When our allies are stronger, we are stronger. President biden signs the foreign aid package sending crucial assistance to u. S. Allies as Gaza Protests spread across campuses. [ crowd chanting ] White House National security Spokesman John Kirby joins us live, plus our powerhouse roundtable and do you believe that President Biden and the Democratic Party take black voters for granted . Oh, most definitely. Most definitely. Just over six months till election day, rachel scott reports on the state of the race in georgia. Kicking off our new series on the battleground states. Announcer from abc news, its this week. Here now, george stephanopoulos. Good morning, and welcome to this week. Until now, no american president had ever faced a criminal trial. No a
Still remains. But in this case, they are digging through the rubble for the dead. Elizabeth and chile september 11 attacks. A divided nation commemorates 50 years since a coup toppled president Salvador Allende. Elizabeth we begin in Eastern Libya, where it is feared hundreds have been killed in floods caused by storm daniel. The worst affected city of derna, where Authorities Say two dams burst in the heavy rainfall. That sent a wall of water down the valley and through the port city. Roads, buildings and bridges have been destroyed. Storm daniel brought the heaviest rainfall in a single day in nearly 40 years. Libyas rival governments have both announced three days of national mourning. Reporter entire neighborhoods flooded across Eastern Libya. The worst storm the country has seen in years. Mediterranean storm daniel brought record rainfall. In the city, people can only watch as their vehicles are washed away. Patients and staff were forced to evacuate several hospitals. Local offi