Our nation recently observed the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001. Nearly two decades later we continue to mourn the nearly 3,000 lives lost that terrible day and keep their loved ones in our prayers. This committee and the department of Homeland Security were established in the wake of 9 11 to help prevent future attacks on our soil. Regardless of who was chairman weve held regular hearings examining worldwide threats with leaders from the department of Homeland Security, fbi, and National Counter Terrorism Center. And regardless of who has occupied the white house, whether democrat or republican, weve received cooperation in that effort. Today was supposed to be no different. Unfortunately as we see from the empty chair in front of us mr. Wolf is not here to represent the department of Homeland Security. Let me be clear about how we got here. The committee began engaging with the department over three months ago to secure participation alongside his col
Acting deputy Homeland Security secretary Ken Cuccinelli and the head of the National Counterterrorism center. The fbi director said at the hearing that the fbi has not seen widespread voter fraud. Wisconsin senator ron johnson chaired this two hour, 40 minute hearing. Good morning. This hearing will come to order. I want to first welcome and thank our witnesses, christopher wray, the director of the federal bureau of investigation, christopher miller, the director of the National Counterterrorism center, and kenneth cuccinelli, the senior official performing the duties of the deputy secretary. This is our annual threat hearing. When i take a look at all of the threats that this committee has considered and all of the threats facing this nation, i think its pretty interesting, you know, how many hearings weve held on so many of these things. Before i proceed, i guess i would ask for unanimous consent to have my written Opening Statement be entered in the recor record. If you consider t
Without objection the chair is authorized to declare the committee in recess at any point. Good morning. Before we begin i want to say our thoughts with those americans dealing with devastating natural disasters including the wildfires in the west and Hurricane Sally in the south. As chairman i remain committed to ensuring they receive the federal help needed to respond, recover and build back stronger. They, the committee on Homeland Securitys meeting for its annual hearing on worldwide threats to the homeland. Our nation recently observed the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001. Nearly two decades later we continue to mourn the nearly 3,000 lives lost that terrible day and keep their loved ones in our prayers. This committee and the department of Homeland Security were established in the wake of 9 11 to help prevent future attacks on our soil. Regardless of who was chairman weve held regular hearings examining worldwide threats with leaders from the depart
Hollowway says eight windows were smashed during the protest of jacob blake. She says she understands the bigger picture, the fight for social justice, but she says such attacks hurts Small Businesses many which are minority owned and operated. This cleanup will cost them 7,000 plus lost revenue. My Business Partner is black. All the people that work with us are women, so were trying to be a really positive part of the community. They actually through a fire extinguisher through the Second Office window. I actually wasnt that upset. If this is what it takes for everybody in america to love each other, im okay with it. Im okay with it. I just wish they knew who was behind those windows. Reporter tina is the office manager. She says the property manager wa security footage which shows the protest was peaceful except for a few who allegedly trailed behind. It was a small segment of people outside of the group that was protesting that came and did the damage. Reporter after everybody had w
World, the situation continues to develop tonight. In the nba players have agreed to resume playoffs after the unprecedented walkout, but wnba games are postponed for a second night. The nhl postponed two stanley cup playoff games scheduled for today. At least four Major League Baseball games are called off including the oakland as. After playing texas last night, they postponed tonights series finale. Lets get to larry beil for the latest on the as and the giants. The shooting of jacob blake caused much of the sports world to shut down for at least a few days while nba players did decide theyre not going to continue with the season in orlando. Other pro teams are supporting the movement. You mentioned the as postponing their game with texas. The message were hearing over and over is enough is enough. When the game ended, we had a deep conversation as a team on what do we want to do . Were seeing other sports teams, our peers doing things to shine the light on whats going on in our cou