FBI Director James Comey and NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers appeared before the House Intelligence committee in a public hearing as part of an ongoing investigation into the nature of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. In his opening statement, Comey confirmed that the bureau is investigating ties between the President’s campaign and Russia. Comey also said that he had “no information” supporting President Trump’s allegation that his campaign was wiretapped by the previous administration.
Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch faced his first day of questioning in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Traditionally nominees to the Supreme Court have needed 60 “yes” votes to be confirmed, although Senate Republicans could alter the rules to confirm Gorsuch with a simple majority.
House Republicans are expected to release changes to their proposed health care legislation designed to attract more support for the bill, which has seen criticism from conservative and moderate Republicans alike. A vote on the bill is scheduled for this Thursday.
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Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch faced his first day of questioning in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Traditionally nominees to the Supreme Court have needed 60 “yes” votes to be confirmed, although Senate Republicans could alter the rules to confirm Gorsuch with a simple majority.
House Republicans are expected to release changes to their proposed health care legislation designed to attract more support for the bill, which has seen criticism from conservative and moderate Republicans alike. A vote on the bill is scheduled for this Thursday.
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