that was representative richman at the confirmation hearing for jeff sessions. me let you weigh in. >> there was a lot of testimony there. one from a former worker, employee of jeff sessions who praised him. they were talking about the civil rights struggles which clearly, there were some major struggles back then. they were tying it to sessions, but they don't have specific instances of him being at fault. obviously, he has said controversial things in the pas past. interesting thing is, if you talk to democratic senators and i have, who have known sergeant for a long time, have worked with them for decades, they all like him and they respect him. they are getting pressured, though, from liberal groups to vote no. i still think there will be some democrats along with all the republicans, who will vote yes. >> eric: kelly, the nominees, how are they doing so far? i want to point out a lot of people on the left are saying look at these nominees. they're not necessarily collecting where donald trump was during the campaign, but then again, is that a good thing? is

but there is no question that this brother, cedric lavonne richman, generation x, is well suited andepared to lead us in confronting these new challenges. cedric, i am proud of you. you know that. these baby boomers, most of these that i'm looking at, these baby boomers are proud of you and we're ready to get to work. we know that you will take this caucus to a new level, to a different level of advocacy to protect our constituents from the harm that will be inflicted if we don't fight back. cedric, this is your time. i look forward to working with you. and most importantly, i look forward to following your leadership as you lead 49 members of this great caucus, the largest caucus in our history. at this time it is my pleasure, it is my honor, it is my joy to transfer the gavel -- [laughter] rep. butterfield: that's what marcia fudge told me last year. i know the feeling, marsha. it is my joy, in all seriousness, it is my honor to transfer the gavel of the chair of the congressional black caucus for the 115th congress to our friend, cedric richmond. [applause] [inaudible conversation

congressman richman is, if you know him, you know that he is real. he loves our people.offs. he is as real as you can get. he is a sincere and powerful and respected leader, as one could ever ask for. you are blessed as we are blessed in louisiana, to have him as our congressman, and you are like wise blessed in the nation to have him as incoming chairman of the congressional black caucus. another round of a applause for my friend and your friend senator richmond. [applause] for more than 40 years the cbc has remained a voice for african-americans in congress. over that same period, the cbc has become a dominant force focused on social and political issues affecting african-americans worldwide. members of the cbc, your leadership on behalf of the african-american community, is to be commended. we are honored to pay tribute to you today. america thinks you, and the world thinks you for your outstanding leadership, not just just when the lights are on or the cameras are rolling, not just when it's easy, but in the most difficult times, the congressional black caucus and it

sheriff deputy say 22-year-old led them on a high speed chase last night on highway 80 near richman. he struck two cars during that chase sending both drivers to the hospital. a patrol car was also damaged during the chase. they found his car abandoned. >> scary moments for a brooklyn community when people were awakened early this morning by gunfire. they began in 1:30 this morning right next to san is pablo park. when they got to the scene they didn't find anybody shot but they did find several cars had been hit by bullets including this man's. >> first we thought it was fireworks. then we heard a car sped off and then we heard the police came shortly after that, so little after 2:00 a.m. in the morning. >> police say they don't have any suspect information at this time and they are continuing their investigation. >> coming up they just wanted to go skinny dipping. how an emergency situation came out of their endeavors and the unlikely turn of events that led to this dramatic rescue. >> and then this winter wonderland in the see era. thanks to this past week's storm. >> right now we

>>robin w: first in passing the commute in fremont to richman also to millbrae make sure you plan ahead the special that is equipped with a sense of that in the tech small traces of alcohol and a person's breath. than slow internet from the phone company. say hello to internet speeds up to 150 mbps. and add phone and tv for only $34.90 more a month. call today. comcast business. built for business. >>mark: britain knows where following the outside of a 24 hour fitness we will see what is learned about what is gone on. will t: the search is on for a man who drove at a santa clara police officer the officer was drive the short distance the unarmed fatal injuries he refused in the treatment the officer arrived to the parking lot. will t: as far as the police over to his name not being released but this is part of the border of santa clara and sunnyvale we thought that because and involve the santa clara police officer in the district that is why there are involved i was able to clarify the mitchell area that both departments can this and cover that is why they're here. >>rebecca: went on t

that was representative richman at the confirmation hearing for jeff sessions. >> there was a lot of testimony there. one from a former worker, employee of jeff sessions who praised him. they were talking about the civil rights struggles which clearly, there were some major struggles back then. they were tying it to sessions, but they don't have specific instances of him being at fault. obviously, he has said controversial things in the pas past. interesting thing is, if you talk to democratic senators and i have, who have known sergeant for a long time, have worked with them for decades, they all like him and they respect him. they are getting pressured, though, from liberal groups to vote no. i still think there will be some democrats along with all the republicans, who will vote yes. >> eric: kelly, the nominees, how are they doing so far? i want to point out a lot of people on the left are saying look at these nominees. they're not necessarily collecting where donald trump was during the campaign, but then again, is that a good thing? is that refreshing to k

cedric richman serves as this session's chair. you can see that live at 9:00 a.m. eastern on our companion etwork c-span 2. >> the presidential inauguration of donald trump is friday, january 20. c-span will have live coverage of all of the day's events and ceremony. on c-span, c-span.org and listen n the c-span app. >> this week, "the communicators" goes to pittsburgh to look at self-driving cars. we talk with one of the nation's key self-driving researchers at carnegie mellon university and take a ride in the autonomous car that the university is eveloping. peter: i'm with raj rajkumar of carnegie mellon. what are we looking at right here? what is this? raj: we are looking at a cadillac which is capable of drivin

richman on to williamsburg and down south. this weekend, cold. next weekend, julie, 40's and 50's for high temperatures. toie: i am looking forward next week and. sky track 7 hanging out in oak ridge. some improvements out on 95 where we have the tractor-trailer crash. one tractor-trailer loaded with produce, the other with milt. that one went over the guardrail. two left lanes are able to get by. one of the tracks was overturned on its side. crane.ooked up to a it looks like they're moving another crane into position. once they release traffic, it will be able to get by using the two left lanes. in thischran is stuck delay. she keeps monitoring the situation for us. southbound 95, major tieups for those coming in down out of elkridge. use 295 is your work around. elsewhere, 270, the incident between falls road and montrose road has been cleared over to the shoulder. all lanes are open in down out of rock hill. -- rockville. the crash we had near glebe road has been pulled over to the shoulder. all lanes are open. back in 10 minutes for your upda

galumphing at unchanged delayed the onslaught of the rain happening may be long after sunset and then 52 richman already graduated and a '50s 43 centavos a 44 month view up in the north bay at also warming up a touch and high of santa rosa and 38. most readings to close yesterday performance. the upper fifties expected. and the '60s and the south bay and unsponsored banner on the bay 61 going on for a clinton forces coming in at 58. more about this rain deal time the south for you coming up in just a bit. merchant >> marty: to order the south u.s. from deporting people seven moslem majority countries named in doubt trump's troubled bank. and but warriors have filed a court petition on behalf of those detained at the airports. anyone who has been approved refugee applications. the judge is working with the aclu to gather the list of names meeting with each one and provide counseling treated adding that the detainees will not be put back on planes and sent back to danger. said a further briefings. people across the country with a protest the ban on refugees. >> marty: from dallas international law

. >> think you congressman richman. now i call on mr. smith. >> chairman and members of the committee, i ask that my written statement be made part of the record. >> that will be, and it is true of senator booker and anyone else who did not get their entire statement but in the record, it will be in the record, yes. >> it is an honor for me to be here today to support senator sessions as the next attorney general of the united states of america. he will do an outstanding job. the american people had an opportunity to witness yesterday through his testimony a brilliant legal mind, a man of the highest character and great integrity. let me briefly address this legal mind. as a staffer, your job is to always be more prepared than the member. senator sessions made this difficult. i remember when hearing where i was passing senator sessions note after note to make sure he was prepared. when he did not speak on the topic i handed him, i would hand him another note on another topic. finally, he decided to speak. he did, as he did in his testimo

>>gary: they said why should the taxpayers spend their money in for richman stolen.oon-to-be certain players soar career journeyman. >>gary: he started saying things in his room and he had anxiety twice and in view all the sudden he talks about putting a gun to his head it shows deal may have as much money that men have to work another day in his life but for that is worth money cannot buy happiness long story short a good lesson for everyone. >>gary: first time since 2002 wiccan said the raiders' playoff game this weekend. >>mark: we will be right back on the kron 4 morning news continues. over 1,000,000 californians have gotten something that's been out of reach for far too long: health insurance. how? they enrolled through covered california. it's the health insurance marketplace where you'll find a range of plans from leading health insurance companies that offer you the best combination of quality, rates, and benefits. and, through covered california, you may get financial help to pay for coverage. to get covered, you've got to get going. open enrollment ends ja

more rose maybe not diablo the east of a waking up too soon went conditions out toward san ramon richmant this tip to from chp and oakland they're on the scene the right thing traffic with a time of the drive times for 24 check the bay bridge ride will take a look at the venetian bridge happening today is such actions were resume for and 18 york woman who was missing off we're in fremont is one with details on the search. will t: it is almost been two full days with the have not been in the water because it is into dangerous we're about one hour away from the sheriff's office sending divers into the water to look for this woman the water so fast and so deep they cannot see her car we have seen them over the past 30 minutes the search and rescue they need the same equipment hit at this point we were born of their bottom hour- and-a-half at this point they're not in the water yet if they do before 10:00 i will let you know. >>mark: we also have won 21 and closes will because of flooding san francisco public works say the skyline boulevard and shut down in with rain and high surf zone on a

hong: it might be a possibility and is actually happening we have some light showers hercules and richmant hamilton felix what we are seeing some pretty decent amount comedown off the water that could be impacting richmond. >>anny hong: the big story is what is happening tomorrow by tuesday morning where talk of widespread rain will see over 2 in. in santa rosa on to almost went intentionally and berkeley and oakland about an and professionally in santa clara and 1 in. to three-quarters and san francisco. >>anny hong: the big storm arrives they look at that big blob that as heavy rain here is the storm track 7 day around the bay forecast, often on showers tomorrow get ready for some big rain widespread it will be having to and then thursday wednesday thursday friday will have a chance for some showers a decent chance to dry out for part of the bay if and a pretty wet and soggy weekend. >>robin winston: still very light and quiets a quick 14 minute trip from 880 over 2101 hot spot free into san francisco know the problems come out of the maze 58024 the east shore freeway nice and ims move

i told the rev., i hope they put me away for a couple days and i have letters from richman instead ofmingham. my wife would bring me lunch every day. i'd be all right, i could lose a few pounds. this time the the supreme court said no, the governor is doing the right thing. we proceeded to restore these rights, and i will tell you one final story, i got a call in my office from the daughter of nathaniel barnes, he was 79 years old. his daughter daughter called and said he has never been able to vote in his entire life, in 60 years. he really wanted to vote in last year's presidential election. i came down to portsmouth and i did the ceremony, he wasn't feeling well so the daughter came and i did about a hundred orders a day. i signed his orders, they took it home and the daughter said it's the first time i saw my father smile in six years. unfortunately he died five days before the election, however, as his daughter said, he died a full citizen of the commonwealth of virginia. i thank you for this award reverent. this is why you get into politics. this is why you all help people get e