Ahead including negotiations on government funding and Coronavirus Relief. You can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journalism next. Host good morning. Its monday, december 14 20 20. Members of the Electoral College are set to meet today. Biden is expected to end the day with 306 votes and a gatherings have put the unique american Electoral College system back in the spotlight. Do you think the Electoral College should be changed or even abolished . 202 7488001 democrats 202 7488000. 202 7488002. Socialp with us on media. At cspan wj. On facebook its facebook. Com cspan. Startn go ahead and calling in now. Ofmped to face his moment truth. All eyes are waiting the Electoral College meeting. Capitalsening in state around the country. You to several state capitals around the country so you can watch the proceedings live. Heres where we will be taking eastern. 00 a. M. At noon to pennsylvania. 2 00 p. M. Eastern to michigan. 3 00 p. M. To texas today. As thats happ
Fbi, we want you to call 202 7488000 and tell us why. If you dont have confidence in the Justice Department and the and call 202 7488001 explain your position. Reachu can always us on social media at cspanwj and facebook. Com cspan. Val demings spoke yesterday during this hearing on what she believes President Trump has done to the reputation of the fbi and Justice Department. Here is what she had to say. The great 115,000 men and women who work with the department of justice, because i your words, extremely talented, highly flexible Public Servants who are dedicated to upholding our great constitutions and the laws of the United States. I am sure you are familiar with this, because you came up at a rally last fall. Is president said, look what being exposed at the department of justice and the fbi. You see what has happened at the fbi, they are all gone, they are all gone, but there is a lingering stench and we are going to get rid of that too. Do you agree with the president s charac
55 miles of barrier. A border wall President Trump makes it clear that hes not satisfied with his and suggesting moving funds from other departments to get the job done. I can tell you that happen at first glance i have to see it. The answer is no, im not. Im not happy. But am i happy with where were going . Im thrilled. Because were supplementing things and moving things around and were doing things thab that are fantastic and taking from far less really from far less important areas. I think he ought to feel free to use tools he can legally use to enhance effort to secure the border so no i would not be troubled by that. As for moving around the money he needs congressional permission to do if. It was done in the past by president obama and President Trump but they controlled the republicanses controlled the house in getting the okay he doesnt have the authority to do it without house permission. Joining me right now is former Senior Advisor to clinton a Group President and managing
Chicago council on global affairs. Martin is a distinguished fellow at the council on Foreign Relations and was twice a former u. S. Ambassador to israel and was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs and was a senior director at the National Security council and he was a Senior Special envoy on the israelipalestinian Peace Process through two administrations. Before he came to the council on Foreign Relations, he was at Brookings Institution where he was executive vice resident and the founding president and head of the center for middle east studies. Most importantly, thats why he is here for us today he is the author of a terrific new book, master of the game. You will find a link to the book where you can purchase it on her website. Its wonderful to have you and congrats on the book. Its in their lifetime work. Its a terrific read. Its wonderful to have you here with us today. Thank you, its great to be with you and i wish it were in person but hopefully, it wont be
This event is just getting underway thats hosted by the Chicago Council on global affairs. Martin is a distinguished fellow at the council on Foreign Relations and was twice a former u. S. Ambassador to israel and was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs and was a senior director at the National Security council and he was a Senior Special envoy on the israelipalestinian Peace Process through two administrations. Before he came to the council on Foreign Relations, he was at Brookings Institution where he was executive vice resident and the founding president and head of the center for middle east studies. Most importantly, thats why he is here for us today he is the author of a terrific new book, master of the game. You will find a link to the book where you can purchase it on her website. Its wonderful to have you and congrats on the book. Its in their lifetime work. Its a terrific read. Its wonderful to have you here with us today. Thank you, its great to be with you