At senator Chris Murphys meetings with president zelensky where president zelensky asked about the Security Assistance. Although both senorteres stressed bipartisan support. It senator johnson further explained he been quote shocked by President Trumps negative reaction on mthe 23rd. On september 8, ambassador taylor told me quote now theyre insisting zelensky commit to the investigation in an interview, which i took to refer to the three amigos. I was shocked it was so concrete. While we advised the ukrainian counterparts to fall othe rule of law and this was a demand that president zelensky that president zelensky personally commit. On september 11 the hold was lifted after significant press coverage and bipartisan congressional concerns. We were still concerned zelensky committed an exchange to give the requested cnn interview. We several indications the interview would occur. First the sconference in kiev and farid zu carria was one of the moderators. My colleague text me that quot
His resignation. This is two hours. Good morning. The committee will come to order. We are here to consider the nomination of Dan Brouillette. I am one who believes that you have done an excellent job as secondincommand to secretary perry. We welcome you back to the committee. It is good to have discussion with you. I want to thank you for all you have done at the department. For your willingness to serve at this point. And to step up in this new and higher capacity. We have our colleagues here today this morning to introduce the deputy area secretary. Texas and louisiana are well represented. Feel very welcome here. By having these gentlemen the two you. We will start with senator cassidy. Followed by senator cruz and senator kennedy. To introduce the deputy area secretary this morning. We do have a full complement here this morning. We welcome all of the good comments. What a wonderful way to tell me to be brief. He is eminently qualified. The United States leads the world in all kin
Alls. Ems to be more small b it did not feature the biggest faultlines in the democratic primary, we have seen the debates over health care and taxes. Last time last night it was more of a united front on issues like climate change, where they have a lot of disagreement with President Trump, but agreed to gather on how to deal with that issue. David thank you for reporting from atlanta. Now to washington which has eclipsed the debate, the impeachment hearing. The last day today . Lastly of public hearings so far. This will conclude the part of the intelligence committee, there could be more closeddoor depositions annual move to the Judiciary Committee where they will hear the articles of impeachment written out by the house, and allow President Trump to present his defense. David we heard from ambassador really gocan they forward without getting the Key Players Like mr. Bolton for example, to show up and testify . Hill is testifying today, she is a close aide to ambassador bolton. Dire
The worst is still ahead Australian Authorities warn that massive bushfires raging in two states will continue to pose a threat to life. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport. Hello. It is being seen as one of the biggest coups in womens football. Sam occurred, one of the best strikers in the world, has signed for chelsea women. She is the all time top scorer in the american and australian lea ks. Thanks,jane, and nick miller has the weather. It may be dry now, but there is more rain on the way two areas that might not be wanting it. And the role that the weather is playing on the floods in venice. Thanks, nick. Also coming up is the drive for electric cars risking damage to the ocean bed . We have exclusive access to a project assessing the impact of deep sea mining. Good afternoon. Labour has unveiled plans to outspend the conservatives on health care in england, with a warning that the nhs is crying out for a Financial Rescue plan. Labour is pledging a real terms increase in fu
Impeachment process. As always, we will take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Next. Host good morning. It is monday, november 18, 2019 week 2 gets underway tomorrow. 8 witnesses are set to testify over three days before adam schiffs house Intelligence Committee. We are spending our first hour today asking if the three open hearings that have taken place so far have changed your mind on any aspect of the impeachment of President Trump. If you find yourself changing your mind, 2027488000 is the number to call. If the open hearings have not changed your mind, 2027488001. Textan also to send us a this morning. That number, 2027488003. On social media, you can catch up with us on cspanwj at twitter and at facebook it is facebook. Com cspan. A very good monday morning. You can start calling now. Some of the latest polling on whether bang mines are changing m reutersif so spoke reutersipsos poll over the weekend. Reuters and if