And a sudden turn of events. A freshman republican with a documented history of publicly supporting dangerous and violent Conspiracy Theories refusing to back down when faced with her own words and also a Republican House conference that despite a dramatic meeting last night, that went late into last night, they have decided to do nothing to rebuke her and what she stands for. So today there will be a full house vote on a measure that will strip Marjorie Taylor greene of her committee assignments. A vote that will also force republicans to go on the record on where they stand when it comes to the Conspiracy Theories that led to the January 6th Insurrection on capitol and are being embraced by some of their own members, some of the new members. And as you could see in Marjorie Taylor greene. Well hear this house from the white house. Theyve taken a Firm Position they are not going to discuss Marjorie Taylor greene from the Briefing Room. But will the president s Press Secretary have a r
Controversies admitting the School Shootings and 9 11 Terror Attacks are, in fact, real. Also breaking, a lawyer for former President Trump saying he will not testify under oath at his Impeachment Trial on the senate floor next week after a dramatic move by House Democratic Impeachment Managers calling on him to take part in the proceeding. Meanwhile, we just heard President Biden make his first Foreign Policy address since taking office and declaring, im quoting him now, america is back, diplomacy is back as he announced some major Policy Shifts in a rebuke of his predecessor. Lets start our coverage this hour up on capitol hill. Our chief Congressional Correspondent manu raju is joining us right now. Were standing by for an extraordinary vote to begin. Tell our viewers whats going on. House democrats are pushing forward a truly unprecedented measure to strip Marjorie Taylor greene from two of her Committee Assignments punishing her for views that she expressed before she was a member
She cant ignore the literal elephant in the room, the gop. Thats because right now republicans face a reckoning. It centers on two key figures representing two directions for the party. Congresswoman Marjory Taylor greenes comments are putting her party on the spot. Today, lawmakers will have to go on the record over whether or not to strip her of her committee assignments. In the next hour, the white house or rather, the house will start proceedings to make that happen. When it comes to conference chair liz cheney, republicans were okay saying one thing about her publically after she voted to impeach former President Trump but in a closeddoor meeting last night, a majority voted to keep her in a position of leadership even after her break with the former president. More on that in moments. Right now, the white house is trying to keep the focus on Foreign Policy. That includes a trip to the State Department and President Bidens first major policy remarks since taking office. In 30 minu
Of starting on time and say good morning to the committee today to consider the nomination of general mark milley to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We thank you for being here today and are grateful for your decades of distinguished service to our nation. We also welcome why you are family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce those that you feel are appropriate. Its standard for the committee to ask certain questions. These are the required questions, we will ask them fast and if you would audibly respond to them, i would appreciate it very much. First, if you adhere to the applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest . Yes. Do you agree if confirmed to appear and testify upon request before this committee . Gen. Milley yes, chairman. Chairman do you agree to provide documents including copies of the forms of communication in a timely matter when requested by a duly constituted committee or to consult with the Committee Regarding
Nation we welcome your family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce. To respond i would appreciate it very much. Much. For us to adhere to the laws and regulations with interest. Yes. Do you agree to testify upon request before this committee . Do you agree to provide documents including copies of the communication in a timely manner requested to the Committee Without any goodfaith delay or denial in providing such documents . Do you agree when asked to give your personal view is even those that are different from the administration . Yes. Will you ensure that your staff complies with the deadlines established for the request to communications including questions for the record in the hearings . Yes. Will you cooperate with the witnesses and respons the respoo the congressional request . Have you undertaken any actions which would appear to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No. Individually in different forms its the most fres threatened we bee