ben rich, thank you very much. and thatis ben rich, thank you very much.t is all from all of us here on the bbc news. and on bbc one we nowjoin the bbc‘s news teams where you are. good afternoon. it's 1.30pm and here's your latest sports news. an update from the england world cup camp in russia first, as dele alli is back in full training with the squad, after missing the win over panama with a thigh strain. ruben loftus cheek came in for the spurs midfielder in the 6—1 victory, and alli may find it difficult to get back into gareth southgate's starting 11 given the performance of loftus cheek and co on sunday. two more world cup qualifying groups will be settled today — and will var play a major part in those too? it certainly did in group b yesterday, with controversy in the games involving portugal and spain. in portugals draw with iran, cristiano ronaldo had already missed a penalty which was given thanks to var when he was nearly sent off for what looked like an elbow. and then in last few minutes, iran were given a really contentious penalty after th

i think ben rich has got the weather, but i think i can guess the weather.y much it. myjob is done. good afternoon to you. lots of sunshine in our forecast for the next few days. temperatures across wales have already gone very close to 32 degrees. once again, it is the warmest day of the year so far. but it has not been plain sailing everywhere. you can see from the satellite picture that the cloud plagued many laces first thing. it is melting away, back out to sea. but some of the beaches may be plagued by a little bit extra cloud this afternoon and a cooler feel. in the west, a lot of hot sunshine. 27, 28. we have artie seen that sunspots have gone up above 30. a little less hot across northern ireland and scotland. we could go to 30 degrees. we will have a bit of a breeze from the sea and also some of the cloud coming in at times. this evening and tonight, the cloud will come back into eastern areas. for the majority, it will stay dry. clear starry skies. temperatures about ten to 13 degrees. tomorrow, cloudy start for eastern areas but it will retreat.

here's ben rich. nothing changing very quickly with the weather this week.here will be further seems like this, spells of sunshine, this sent in from a weather watcher in central scotland. flies in the ointment with showers and thunderstorms across the near co nsta nt and thunderstorms across the near constant that will try to drift in oui’ constant that will try to drift in our direction. and high—pressure sitting up to the north—west, we will have a north or north—easterly wind that will try to feed in large areas of cloud particularly across eastern and central parts of the british isles. this afternoon, cloudy skies for many eastern areas, the best of the sunshine is to the west. we will see a scattering of hit and miss heavy showers, but across southern scotland and northern ireland, there is a met office warning in force for these downpours. sunshine across parts of wales, south—west england and the channel islands and showers spinning up channel islands and showers spinning up from the near continent. not eve ryo ne up from the near continent. not eve

here's ben rich. good afternoon.r in hampshire early on, however a couple of flies in the ointment. these showers and thunderstorms always trying to drift up from the south. around this area of high pressure, a north or north—easterly wind trying to feed on a lot of cloud from the north sea. a lot of us have those cloudy conditions to take us through the rest of the afternoon. what we will also see as one or two showers breaking out in south—west scotland and northern ireland. a met office warning in force here for the potential of a bit of disruption from these intense thunderstorms. 0ne from these intense thunderstorms. one or two from these intense thunderstorms. 0ne ortwo and from these intense thunderstorms. one or two and wales in south—west england about creeping up from the near continent into the channel islands as well. away from these areas, best of the brightness towards the south and west, more clout further north and east and feeling cool if you keep that cloud all afternoon long. as we go through this

here's ben rich. good evening. end with some sunshine. this is how it looks from space. the cloud tending to melt in the south. extra cloud in the south of england. some showery rain here. elsewhere, a nice enough entered the day and through this evening, long clearance bails but this next area of cloud moving into the north of england and scotland later. turning chilly, sunspots down to three or 4 degrees. a cool start tomorrow, but foremost a bright start. in the south west, a brighter day than today. we will see some extra cloud in parts of the north of england and the far south—east of scotland. temperatures higher than today, 21 or 22 degrees. towards the end of the week and the weekend, most end of the week and the weekend, m ost pla ces end of the week and the weekend, most places dry, a few showers at time —— at times in the south. this is bbc news — the headlines. the government has approved controversial plans to build a third runway at heathrow airport. campaigners say the move will damage the environmen

we will have the headlines in a moment, but first the weather with ben rich.ot of dry weather, some spells of sunshine, but also cloudy conditions, one or two showers this afternoon across south—west scotland, northern ireland, big thunderstorms well scattered across the south—west of wales, showers into the south—west of england and the channel islands will continue into the first part of the evening. overnight, most will fade, and will left with a lot of cloud, misty, murky and drizzly conditions in places, a mild night, 8-13d. conditions in places, a mild night, 8—13d. into tomorrow, a great start, but watch the map, from the north you can see the cloud peeling its way back, things will brighten up across scotland, northern ireland, northern england, then brighter conditions getting into the south. one or two showers across the channel islands, temperatures slightly down. towards the end of the week, southern areas could see showers at times, most places dry with some spells of sunshine. this is bbc news — the headlines. the grenfell tower inquiry examines

now it's time for a look at the weather with ben rich. a story of more of the same.ratures above 30 degrees. plenty of heat and so showed but there is just a plenty of heat and so showed but there isjust a chance plenty of heat and so showed but there is just a chance of a heavy downpour. at the moment, you can see the swirling area of cloud close to iberia and it could bring showers to the south—west on sunday at before that happens, very warm and from the near continent. start saturday morning with a fair amount of cloud. rolling in from the north sea. u nless rolling in from the north sea. unless you are up very early, you will not notice it too much. things warming up quickly and looking at blue sky and sunshine just about across the border. temperatures up in the mid— 20s. somewhere to the west of london and west wales, we could again touch 30 degrees. the knights have not been particularly warm. but as we go into saturday night and sunday morning, the heat sticking around. further north still relatively cool and fresh. on sunday, this cloud will be manifesting

here's ben rich.1d just about covered it, but it's only temporary as we head through the next few days and into next week temperatures could touch 30 degrees. going through this evening and night still a cool and fresh feel. late sunshine to enjoy and once the sun goes down those temperatures will start to tumble. green shading spreading across the temperature chart even in our big towns and cities we will get down to single digit temperatures but died in the countryside may be as low as three orfour degrees. in the countryside may be as low as three or four degrees. chilly start if you are up and about early enough but the sun coming up pretty early andi but the sun coming up pretty early and i think by the time most people are up and about it will be a beautiful day with blue skies and sunshine. the exception is the north of scotland, cloud and rain, breezy, but the winds later further south than they have been during today and those temperatures of the bit more highly, 17—22. as we head towards the

time for a look at the weather, here's ben rich if you like warmth and sunshine you will like this weekendperatures will be climbing. it will be a chilly start to saturday morning and sunspots in the countryside could be down to 12 degrees. but the sun will get to work but there could be some high cloud turning the sunshine hazy. further south, we're looking at highs of 2a or 25 degrees. similar temperatures inland, the 0range colours are expanding across the charge. close to the coast it will develop a sea breeze and further ahead into next week, plenty warm weather on the way. spells of sunshine, high 20s, perhaps 30 degrees and precious little rain in the forecast. have a good weekend. that's all from the bbc news at six, so it's goodbye from me and on bbc one we nowjoin the bbc‘s news teams where you are. welcome back, you're watching the news channel. history will be made in saudi arabia on sunday when the deeply conservative kingdom lifts its decades—long ban on women driving. human rights campaigners say it's a small step in the right direction, which is long overdue, but they say t

first the weather, with ben rich. hello there.n the uk got above 30 degrees on friday, and there could be more to come over the weekend. still plenty of heat, plenty of sunshine, butjust the chance for the odd downpour, particularly on sunday. because, if we look back at the recent satellite picture, you can see this area of cloud that's just been swirling around across iberia. this more unsettled weather is going to drift its way northwards, clipping into the south—west as we go into sunday. but for saturday, we're gonig to be drawing in some very warm airfrom the near continent. so those temperatures are going to stay very high. we start the day between 11 and 15 degrees. notice a bit more in the way of cloud rolling its way in from the north sea. that could take a little while to break up through the morning, so if you're out and about through the first part of the day, could be a bit of cloud around, but the sunshine will get to work and there will be lots of it as we get into the afternoon. blue skies, strong sunshine with hi

here's ben rich. yes, you have done myjob there, fiona. it will be dryjust about everywhere.und. strong sunshine with high uv levels. this evening, some late sunshine to enjoy and overnight clear skies. you can see some extra cloud beginning to move into some of these north sea coast and the east of scotland and england. a warm night, particularly for the southend west. tomorrow then, for the vast majority it is then, for the vast majority it is the same once more. blue skies overhead, strong sunshine, but some of these eastern coasts will be played by clouds and resulting lee, the lighter colours you can see are are the lower temperatures. the midlands and wales could get 27 or 28 degrees. the small chance of the light shower in northern ireland, the majority will be dry. it is looking pretty much the same for wednesday, long spells of sunshine with some areas of cloud near the east coast. an easterly breeze so hull and knowledge getting 21, 20 2 degrees. glasgow and edinburgh at 28. it remains right for the end of the week and get as hot as well. fiona. how lovely, thank yo

here's ben rich. if you like the weather warm and sunny, you will like this.ow it looked

here's ben rich. today. what a cracking day it was for this weather watcher in the scottish highlands. it was a struggle to break up the cloud on the east sussex coast but the satellite picture shows what went on. a lot of cloud to start with but that cloud peeling away southwards, most ending the day with sunshine. just a little bit of rain in the far south—west of england, some of that could scrape along the south coast for a time this evening. it is dry with clear spells, cloud streaming in from the north sea to eastern scotland, may be some drizzle, and it will be quite a cool night will stop some places will get all the way down to three or 4 degrees. so cool started tomorrow but a bright start for many with spells of sunshine. again some places will be brighter than others and in parts of north—east england particularly there will be extra cloud, perhaps some drizzle. elsewhere in the best of the sunshine, 19—22d and with that it's another day of high or very high all levels, particularly across

here's ben rich. third day in a row, gorgeous sunshine. blue skies and sunshine for wales, this picture came from one of our weather watchers. this heat wave continue, but it hasn't been plain sailing for everyone. that was scarborough, though even here it cleared up. i will see you the satellite picture, we started off with cloud but it retreated into the north sea and for all parts we got to see some sunshine. that cloud will make a return to parts of eastern scotland, eastern england, as far inland as the midlands, one of the features is that the night—time temperatures haven't been especially high, some relief from the heat. 11 before 13. a fairly fresh start i suspect to tomorrow morning, some early cloud in the east but don't let that bother you. it will burn back to the coast and again we will have a beautiful day, with long spells of strong sunshine and notice the extent of the orange on the temperature chart. we need spread heat, 28, 29 in cardiff. 28 in belfast. 31 in the centre of glasgow tomorrow, and that could be enough to sp

here's ben rich. very little change over the next few days, plenty more warmth and sunshine.atcher in nottinghamshire. not the first time we've said this, the highest temperature of the year so far according to the met office, close to 31 degrees on the west wales coast. going into tomorrow, the heat pushes further north, northern ireland and scotland and we may have temperatures close to 30 degrees. this evening and tonight, clear skies for most people, extra cloud in from the north sea towards eastern scotland and the east of england. in eastern areas tomorrow, misty and murky, don't be surprised but don't worry because the cloud is going to burn back to the coast, out to see through the day. for most it will be fine and dry, long spells of sunshine but some areas of cloud may come onto the east car beaches at times. temperatures here a little bit less. some places into the high 20s, close to 30. for the east of the country, the east coast especially, some areas of cloud coming and going over the next few days to the weekend but temperatures will be suppressed as well. else

here's ben rich. sometimes our weather moves very quickly, weather systems weeping in. at other times the pace is more sedate. that is what we are seeing at the moment. yesterday the funny on the isle of wight and today the cloud has drifted in. we have been seeing areas of cloud drifting in and out with things moving very sedately very slowly and nothing changing to dramatically. the satellite picture from earlier on shows the cloud drifting southwards. the guys brightening in the north. that is the skies. we keep this extra cloud in parts of wales and the south—west. a cloudier and cooler day than it was. even in the best of the sunshine, actually any up best of the sunshine, actually any up to 20,21. despite best of the sunshine, actually any up to 20, 21. despite the lower temperatures still, across the southern half of the country, very high pollen levels. if you are a hay fever sufferer, i'm sure you will have noticed that. we take the cloud in the south—western break up. another blog of cloud in the north—east. some murky and drizzly conditions. clear spells in b

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here's ben rich. if you like the weather warm and sunny, you will like this.s not changing a huge amount over the next few days. plenty more scenes like these, which is how it looked for a weather watcher on the north yorkshire cost earlier. similar story in norfolk and the daytime temperatures will only claim —— north yorkshire coast earlier. i've chosen birmingham just as an example. it shows as we get on into next week, temperatures will get up into the high 20s, perhaps 30 degrees. this may come as good news to some of you. the nights will not be particularly warm. not as chilly as they have been recently, but even in the next week, those night—time temperatures will better way, providing some relief from the heat. back to the here and now, though, the satellite picture shows we have had a lot of sunshine so far today. some extra cloud across scotland and northern ireland. northern ireland may catch a shower this afternoon. generally the wind is not as strong as yesterday and the temperatures just a little higher. lots of late sunshine to this evening. onc

here's ben rich.emperatures have ta ken temperatures have taken us slight tumble, 20 degrees is the top value this afternoon but it's only a temporary tumble. by next week some spots are likely to hit 30. we are currently in the grip of some relatively cool air and some brisk winds as well, but we push all that away to the east through the weekend. we bring these orange colours across the charts and that gives the potential for those really high temperatures next week. back to the here and now, actually a fairly cool and fresh feel out there, good spells of sunshine, a bit of patchy cloud. the exception is the far north—east of scotland where cloud will bring the odd spot of rain. it will bring the odd spot of rain. it will be quite breezy, the strongest breeze across the north—east of scotla nd breeze across the north—east of scotland as well and that helps to explain the low temperatures. we're looking at highs of 16 to maybe 21 degrees at best, but it sets us up a very pleasant evening and a long e

here's ben rich. it is all getting familiar by now, another day of blue skies and sunshine.e to 32 degrees in wales. the east coast has been struggling a little, you can see from the satellite picture there has been more in the way of cloud across eastern areas. much of that moving back out to sea. but for some beaches along the east coast we could have some low cloud at

here's a look at the weather now with ben rich.ndon area. today the heat edging a bit further west. as we get into tomorrow and thursday, parts of northern ireland and scotland will get very close to 30 degrees. it's unusual to see temperatures so high this far north at this time of year. the fine weather comes courtesy of high pressure, never too far away in the next few days, but shifting its way subtly northwards, allowing more ofan way subtly northwards, allowing more of an easterly breeze, or which will keep some eastern coasts cooler but will bring more heat from the south northwards into northern ireland and scotland. this is how we finish up this afternoon, lots of sunshine. very small chance for a shower across northern ireland and some extra cloud perilously close to these north sea coast of eastern scotland and eastern england. you go through this evening and night and we will bring them back cloud with mist and mark a little further inland into these eastern areas. further west, clear and starry skies overhead, temperat

here's ben rich.t weather of course! june is traditionally hot but this is very, very hot. it is and it isn't. it feels very hot and the warmth this summer has been quite prolonged so far. it's been really dry as well, it's on course to be one of the record driestjunes. we are seeing beautiful pictures coming m, are seeing beautiful pictures coming in, gorgeous scenes from the coast and further inland as well. you mentioned very, very hot. i thought it was quite useful to look back at what happened last june. it was quite useful to look back at what happened lastjune. 0nly it was quite useful to look back at what happened lastjune. only a year ago, heathrow we got up to 34.5 degrees. this isn't hugely unusual. we had it a year ago but we aren't going to see that temperature in this particular run of hot days. we may exceed some of these temperatures later this week in those places. it's hot but not exceptional. talk to us about dust devils. this is something that looks a bit exceptional. we've got foo

here‘s ben rich.vy. we‘ve been talking about this for the last couple of days, the unsettled weather, and we have the pictures to prove it. you can see the way that the cars have been strewn aside, all the cars have been strewn aside, all the debris on the road, and have a look at this rain. and it‘s a real deluge. . really strong winds and all of the rain rushing through, whereas at home the weather has been com pletely whereas at home the weather has been completely different. it's been amazing. most people love it but there has been a downside and we see that with the saddleworth moor fire going on right now. absolutely and reports of other fires taking part —— place in other parts of the country. this just shows the extent of the smoke from saddleworth moor and we‘ve seen pictures on the ground, but that is what it looks like from space. i thought it was worth talking about what the weather has been like this month because it has been like this month because it has been like this month because it

ben rich has all the weather.g to get warmer as temperatures will head upwards. a bit cooler out there today but that is not stopping the sunshine and there's plenty more sunshine to come. it is the longest day of the year. more on the summer solstice coming up. also coming up, new zealand's prime minister jacinda ardern has given birth to herfirst child — a girl — making her only the second elected leader in modern history to give hello, everyone. this is afternoon live. it could be happening again — we just don't know. the frightening prospect from leading health academic professor sir brian jarman, who says that the scandal at gosport war memorial hospital is possible elsewhere in the nhs. we'll be talking to the professor injust a moment, but his comments come as health secretaryjeremy hunt said the "blame" culture in the nhs has to change to help uncover scandals such as the deaths in gosport. relatives of the more than a50 people whose lives were cut short by excessive use of painkillers say they want justic

here's ben rich.example, as we get into next week arsenal will reach the high 20s and maybe even 30. —— temperatures will reach. the knights went been that warmer, not as cold as recently —— the knights won't be that warm. but some relief from the heat. the satellite picture shows we have had a lot of sunshine so far today, extra cloud across scotland and northern ireland, a small chance for a shower to go to the rest of the afternoon, otherwise it is dry with good spells of sunshine and the temperatures bit higher, up to 22, and through the evening into tonight, temperature will drop once the sun has set. you can see the green shades. even in the towns and cities, close to single digits, but out in the countryside it will be down to one, two, three, like last night. enter saturday, high—pressure taking control. the frontal system across the northern half of scotland, a fly in the ointment, more in the way cloud, our breaks of rain and a keen breeze can but elsewhere light winds and strong sunshine, u

time for a look at the weather, with ben rich.o with that. yesterday seat was concentrated towards the south—east and 30 degrees in london. todayit south—east and 30 degrees in london. today it was that bit further west. during tomorrow the warmest weather will spread north so of northern ireland scotland likely to see temperatures close to 30 degrees. high pressure with this and that high nudging northwards along the flow of air around the bottom of this area of high pressure. that will bring very warmly from the size increasingly further north as we go through the next few days. let's look at what is going on at the moment. this is a satellite picture. you can see cloud across northern ireland and western scotland and some reports of the odd spot of rain across the western isles of scotland but generally a fine end the day and these are the temperatures were expected seven o'clock. still well up expected seven o'clock. still well up into the 205. clear and starry skies for most of tonight this cloud sitting around of the north s

here's ben rich.places earlier but the cloud has drifted southwards to reveal sunny skies as we enter the afternoon. tonight most places will have clear skies with extra cloud for a time across the south—west. this next lump of cloud meandering in from the north sea affecting many parts of eastern scotland and eastern england as we start wednesday morning. quite a cool start to the day. crowd for a time across the far south—west, always more cloud across eastern areas. elsewhere, there will be spells of sunshine and the small chance of a shower across northern ireland. temperatures in sunnier spots up to the low 20s but cooler where we keep extra cloud. dry weather at the weekend, but the chance of showers at times towards the south and temperatures up towards the 20s. hello, you're watching afternoon live. i'm simon mccoy. today at 3... controversial plans for a third runway at heathrow are approved by ministers. mps will vote within weeks. expansion at heathrow will bring real benefits across the co

time for the one o‘clock news with jane hill but first it‘s time for a look at the weather with ben richfined to southern areas mostly, for the rest of the afternoon, northern ireland and scotla nd afternoon, northern ireland and scotland will be joining afternoon, northern ireland and scotland will bejoining in. now as we go through this evening and tonight, as fine and to the day. certainly in most places are keeping starry skies overnight. again, there will be mist and murk and cloud rolling its way back in from the north sea. a birch is holding up in double digits. some dropping down to 9 degrees. tomorrow, very similar looking day. some cloud, and mist to start. it will burn its way back out to the sea. lots of sunshine. strong uv levels and pollen levels. lots of heat as you can see. temperatures across many places well up into the 20s and even up to 31 degrees, we suspect in glasgow tomorrow afternoon. into friday, some subtle changes. high—pressure goes a little bit further north and that will allow us to bring in more of a north or northeasterly flow particularly in parts of sco

first the weather with ben rich.from the north sea. many of us do have those cloudy conditions to take us through the rest of the afternoon. but we will also see is one to showers breaking out across parts of southwest scotla nd out across parts of southwest scotland and northern ireland. there isa scotland and northern ireland. there is a met office warning here for the potential of a bit of disruption in these intense thunderstorms. from these intense thunderstorms. from the near continent comedy showers could creep up to the channel islands. the best of the brightness is in the south and west, always more cloud further north and east, and it will feel cool if you keep the cloud all afternoon. through this evening and overnight, the cloud will try to rule this way in from the north sea. it will turn this tea and murky places, with a few clear spells out west. temperatures will drop far underneath that blanket of cloud, most underneath that blanket of cloud, m ost pla ces underneath that blanket of cloud, most place

time for the weather with ben rich.noon. temperatures in the sunshine getting close to 20 degrees. this evening and overnight the cloud breaks up but then we get this next clump of cloud coming in from the north sea. it will be turning quite chilly overnight as well. a cool start to tomorrow morning. next area of cloud will continue to affect parts of south—east of scotland and northern england during the day. away from these areas, long spells of sunshine which could lift temperatures up to 22 degrees. as we head towards the weekend, a lot of dry weather with chance of some showers at times down towards the south. this is bbc newsroom live — our latest headlines: cabinet ministers are discussing controversial plans for a third runway at heathrow airport. supporters say the expansion will bring economic growth, but opponents warn of the impact on climate change and pollution. the grenfell tower inquiry continues, as experts report on why the fire spread so quickly. the hearing previously heard tributes to the tragedy‘s

ben? to some degree. it shows you how rich masar was the winner, beating the favourite saxon warrior which was owned by the irish stable and it was huge upset. so maybe that is what the queen was looking cheerful about when the picture was taken. we were wondering, have we seen the queen wearing sunglasses before? i can't remember that. she looks great. and look at the other queen who was also at the derby. these are giving the sunday papers fabulous front pages, women wearing gorgeous frocks and the queen wearing sunglasses. she did wear sunglasses to drive away from the royal wedding as well. i suspect they had an umbrella tucked away. great to talk to you both, bengali and sian, thank you both for reviewing the newspapers. you can see the front pages of the newspapers on our website seven days a week. it's all there for you — 7 days a week at bbc dot co uk forward slash papers — and if you miss the programme any evening you can watch it later on bbc iplayer. thank you again and goodbye for now. hello, a sunny sunday foursom

benning city have also never seen their ancestors masterpieces in european museums but they say there is a positive side to the debate over looted nigerian art it's a confirmation to the world that africa is rich with sought after cultural treasures. turkey goes to the polls in one week's time three million turks who live abroad are also able to vote the question is are you for or against president. and important issues also for ethnic turks living here in berlin. tickets electing campaigning in a german capital is good good advice and. friends are canvassing for turkey's pro kurdish h.t.t.p. party system but this is for the election in turkey were against the one they did get was against area one ok i'll take one over. this very left because of president are gone he's very concerned about politics in his home country he's been. indicted and i've been in germany for six years and won the guns and many of my friends and my entire family are still there free then and they're dissatisfied and we have to change it or topple this government but not everyone here is against and on these women are complaining for the turkish president and his a.k.p. party they don't like speaking to the german press

ben on that day and it was a fascinating story. sonja laud from fidelity international is joining us again to discuss. he is one of those classic rags to richesfather was a minor, left school at the age of 15 with no qualifications and died a multimillionaire. absolutely, quite a fascinating story and what i find interesting as well is that obviously commies mostly known for the topless bars but if you look at his cv, there's been a lot more that he achieved through his career. he was quite an interesting character and looking back at his career, he was the first person to sign the beatles when they were at the beginning of their career which is what made him his money to begin with. absolutely, and probably laid the foundations him to continue his business empire. quite interesting because as you know and as we are very aware of on this programme, we don't have enough time with our guests which is frustrating and one of the things i wanted to ask him was how much is industry has changed, you know, gentlemen's clu bs, changed, you know, gentlemen's clubs, especially in this era with #metoo and time's up, one of the stories yesterday was about

rich -- one person has already been sentenced. you can compare that to the ken starr whitewater investigation hich lasted four years and produced nothing or the seven congressional committees that after the ben gazi wholly grail and came back with nothing beloved mr. gowdy that took more than three years nd yet in less than two years we've got 22 people and companies charged. have there been any complaints pleas with ilty those criminal indictments from any members of congress that you're aware of, mr. rosenstein? i could make two corrections. i spent 28 years in federal law years in the 9 service of government. sometimes i round it up to 30. with regard to the starr investigation i would take issue your suggestion that they produced nothing. as you may be aware i worked in that investigation. involved in a trial that resulted in the conviction of three defendants for fraud. as i arr investigation discuss in my letter of yesterday is somewhat different. director mueller understands here is to keep the investigation focused, and to conclude it as expeditiously possible. >> and i appreciate that, and, of course, the purpose of any criminal investigation is ultimately, and we need to allow law