Noel Francisco, President Trump's nominee to be the next solicitor general, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee will also take up the nominations for Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust and Legal Counsel.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the State Department. The two men shook hands in front of the cameras. Tillerson gave brief remarks. A reporter asked about the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Lavrov responds, "Was he fired? You are kidding."
A panel of South Korean experts discuss the implications and results of the May 9 presidential election at an event hosted by the Korea Economic Institute of America.
President Trump meets with Henry Kissinger and briefly answers questions about his firing of FBI Director James Comey, saying he had lost confidence in the top law enforcement official.
The Democratic Policy and Communications Committee holds a meeting with other Senate Democrats on the Republican health care replacement bill. Witnesses include the Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner and those diagnosed with chronic diseases.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer this afternoon outlined three next steps Senate Democrats are seeking related to the Comey firing: 1) a special prosecutor should be appointed, but not by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, instead the prosecutor should be chosen by the top career official at the Justice Department; 2) Comey should testify before Congress; and 3) Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy AG Rosenstein should separately brief all senators in a classified setting if necessary.
President Trump meets with Henry Kissinger and briefly answers questions about his firing of FBI Director James Comey, saying he had lost confidence in the top law enforcement official.
Vice President Pence was at the Capitol where he commented on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. He said he supported the president's decision which he said was not related to the ongoing investigation into alleged ties between the 2016 Trump presidential campaign and Russian officials.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science hosts a discussion with medical doctors and substance abuse specialists on the opioid epidemic.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders briefed reporters and took their questions, most of them centered on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. Ms. Sanders defended the firing, saying the president had been considering it for a while and had lost confidence in Mr. Comey's ability to lead the law enforcement agency.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the State Department. The two men shook hands in front of the cameras. Tillerson gave brief remarks. A reporter asked about the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Lavrov responds, "Was he fired? You are kidding."
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) spoke on the Senate floor about Senate Democrats shutting down committee action this afternoon. He said holding committee meetings is not related to the firing of FBI Director James Comey. And he said he regretted not being able to speak with VA Secretary David Shulkin at a hearing that had been scheduled for this afternoon.
President Trump meets with Henry Kissinger and briefly answers questions about his firing of FBI Director James Comey, saying he had lost confidence in the top law enforcement official.
Vice President Pence was at the Capitol where he commented on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. He said he supported the president's decision which he said was not related to the ongoing investigation into alleged ties between the 2016 Trump presidential campaign and Russian officials.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders briefed reporters and took their questions, most of them centered on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. Ms. Sanders defended the firing, saying the president had been considering it for a while and had lost confidence in Mr. Comey's ability to lead the law enforcement agency.
Sen. Leahy (a former Judiciary Committee chairman) said on the floor that "in less than four months this president has pushed our country to the edge of a constitutional crisis" which is "potentially more threatening than the one instigated by President Nixon's order to fire" the Watergate special prosecutor.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said on the floor there is bipartisan agreement that the U.S. should "get to the bottom" of Russia's meddling in last year's election. He did not explicitly mention Comey or the FBI, but he defended Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, saying he previously had bipartisan support until yesterday and could be trusted with an investigation.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer this afternoon outlined three next steps Senate Democrats are seeking related to the Comey firing: 1) a special prosecutor should be appointed, but not by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, instead the prosecutor should be chosen by the top career official at the Justice Department; 2) Comey should testify before Congress; and 3) Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy AG Rosenstein should separately brief all senators in a classified setting if necessary.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on Justice Department nominations of Noel Francisco for solicitor general, Makan Delrahimy for assistant attorney general in the Antitrust Division, and Steven Engel for assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel. During the hearing Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said she was "incredulous" at President Trump's incredulous decision to fire FBI Director James Comey.
The Democratic Policy and Communications Committee held a meeting with other Senate Democrats on the Republican health care replacement bill. Witnesses include the Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner and those affected by chronic illnesses.
President Trump meets with Henry Kissinger and briefly answers questions about his firing of FBI Director James Comey, saying he had lost confidence in the top law enforcement official.
Vice President Pence was at the Capitol where he commented on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. He said he supported the president's decision which he said was not related to the ongoing investigation into alleged ties between the 2016 Trump presidential campaign and Russian officials.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders briefed reporters and took their questions, most of them centered on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. Ms. Sanders defended the firing, saying the president had been considering it for a while and had lost confidence in Mr. Comey's ability to lead the law enforcement agency.
Sen. Leahy (a former Judiciary Committee chairman) said on the floor that "in less than four months this president has pushed our country to the edge of a constitutional crisis" which is "potentially more threatening than the one instigated by President Nixon's order to fire" the Watergate special prosecutor.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said on the floor there is bipartisan agreement that the U.S. should "get to the bottom" of Russia's meddling in last year's election. He did not explicitly mention Comey or the FBI, but he defended Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, saying he previously had bipartisan support until yesterday and could be trusted with an investigation.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer this afternoon outlined three next steps Senate Democrats are seeking related to the Comey firing: 1) a special prosecutor should be appointed, but not by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, instead the prosecutor should be chosen by the top career official at the Justice Department; 2) Comey should testify before Congress; and 3) Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy AG Rosenstein should separately brief all senators in a classified setting if necessary.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on Justice Department nominations of Noel Francisco for solicitor general, Makan Delrahimy for assistant attorney general in the Antitrust Division, and Steven Engel for assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel. During the hearing Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said she was "incredulous" at President Trump's incredulous decision to fire FBI Director James Comey.
The Democratic Policy and Communications Committee held a meeting with other Senate Democrats on the Republican health care replacement bill. Witnesses include the Pennsylvania Insurance Department Commissioner and those affected by chronic illnesses.
President Trump meets with Henry Kissinger and briefly answers questions about his firing of FBI Director James Comey, saying he had lost confidence in the top law enforcement official.
Vice President Pence was at the Capitol where he commented on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey. He said he supported the president's decision which he said was not related to the ongoing investigation into alleged ties between the 2016 Trump presidential campaign and Russian officials.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said on the floor there is bipartisan agreement that the U.S. should "get to the bottom" of Russia's meddling in last year's election. He did not explicitly mention Comey or the FBI, but he defended Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, saying he previously had bipartisan support until yesterday and could be trusted with an investigation.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer this afternoon outlined three next steps Senate Democrats are seeking related to the Comey firing: 1) a special prosecutor should be appointed, but not by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, instead the prosecutor should be chosen by the top career official at the Justice Department; 2) Comey should testify before Congress; and 3) Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy AG Rosenstein should separately brief all senators in a classified setting if necessary.
