In what several news organizations have declared the most expensive House race in U.S. history, candidates Karen Handel (R) and Jon Ossoff (D) took part in their last scheduled debate ahead of a special election to fill Georgia's 6th congressional district House seat left open when former congressman Tom Price became President Trump's health and human services secretary. The candidates discussed several issues including health care replacement, tax policy, Russia and the 2016 elections, the Iran nuclear agreement and climate change. Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) and WABE 90.1 FM co-hosted the debate in Atlanta.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testified about President Trump's 2018 budget request for the agency in front of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. He answered senators' questions and addressed several issues including border security, federal grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, drug and human trafficking, and the president's executive order on immigration and refugees.
President Trump met with families who expressed concerns about the current health care law. He delivered brief remarks upon arrival in Milwaukee, reiterating that his administration will come up with a solution to replace the current law.
Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) sat down with C-SPAN for a freshman profile interview. The congresswoman is the first Vietnamese woman to be a member of the House. Rep. Murphy talked about why she decided to run against long-time incumbent Republican John Mica with only about four months to Election Day. She also touched on her legislative priorities and the collegiality among the members. She represents the 7th district of Florida.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. He called accusations of collusion with Russian officials "a detestable lie," and said nothing improper happened during his meetings with the Russian ambassador in 2016.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said that only he has to power to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller handling the investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. Mr. Rosenstein testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice about the Justice Department's 2018 budget request.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. He called accusations of collusion with Russian officials "a detestable lie," and said nothing improper happened during his meetings with the Russian ambassador in 2016.
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said that only he has to power to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller handling the investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. Mr. Rosenstein testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice about the Justice Department's 2018 budget request.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on his department's 2018 budget request. He was asked to defend the administration's proposals for spending reductions in diplomacy and foreign aid. The secretary also discussed strategies concerning sanctions against Russia, policy toward Cuba and the North Korean nuclear threat. This hearing was led by the subcommittee chair, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
