now i will turn things over to our able secretary john kelly of the department of homeland security. john? mr. kelly: thank you, mr. attorney general. i welcome you here today. my comments will be brief. last week the department of homeland security celebrated its 14th anniversary, opening its doors first on 1 march 1993. -- was done those attacks taught us we could not take care nation's security for granted. homeland security must be our top priority. and that we needed to overcome our inability to connect the dots of intelligence and arrange them into a more conference of picture of the threats posed to america and our way of life. much has changed over the past 14 years, both in the world, that is most dangerous. the fact remains we are not immune to terrorist threats and our enemies use our own freedoms and generosity against us. the executive order that president trump signed today will make america more secure and address long overdue concerns about the security of our immigration system. we must undertake a rigorous review and are undertaking a rigorous review of our immigrati

now i will turn things over to our secretary john kelly and the department of homeland security. >> thank you mr. attorney general. >> like the secretary of state and the attorney general, my comments will be relatively brief. last week the department of homeland security celebrated its 14th anniversary, first opening its doors on one march 9, 2003. this was in response to the devastating attacks of september 11. with foreign terraces -- terrorists turning a beautiful day into a nightmare. we could not take our nation's security for granted. homeland security must be our top priority. we need to overcome our collective inability to take and connect the dots of intelligence and arrange them into a more comprehensive picture of the threat posed to america. much has changed over the past 14 years. both in the world that is more iserous and at dhs which much better. our enemies often use our own freedoms and generosity against us. today's executive order was going to make america more secure and address long-overdue concerns about the security of our immigration system. we must undertake a ri

i will turn things over to john kelly and the department of homeland security. >> like the secretary of state and attorney general, my comments will be relatively be -- relatively brief. the department of homeland security celebrated its 14th anniversary, opening its doors in march of 2003. this was in response to the devastating attacks of september 11. ant terrorists turned ordinary day into a nightmare. could simply -- we not take our nation security for granted. we needed to overcome our collective inabilities to connect the dots of intelligence and arrange them into a more comprehensive picture of the threat posed to america. changed over the world and at dhs. we are not immune to terrorist threats and our enemies often use our own freedoms and generosity against us. today's executive order will make america more secure and address long overdue concerns about the security of our immigration system. we must undertake a rigorous in our immigration vetting programs to increase our confidence in the decisions we make relative to visitors and immigrants who travel to the united states

now i will turn things over to our able secretary john kelly of the department of homeland security. >> like the secretary of state and attorney general already my statement will be relatively brief. the department of homeland security celebrated its 40th anniversary of first opening its doors on march of 1993. this was in response to the devastating attacks of september 11. it turned a beautiful autumn day into a nightmare. those attacks taught us that we cannot take our security for granted. that homeland security must be our top priority. to overcome our collective inability to connect the dots and arrange them into a more compress a picture of the threats posed to america and our way of life. much has changed over the past inyears both in the world that it is more dangerous and at the dhs, which is much that her. we are not immune to terrorist attacks. today's executive order that president trump signed this morning will make america more secure and address long overdue security risks. rigorousndertake a review and are undertaking a rigorous review of our immigration vetting progr

i rise in strong support of h.r. 1252, department of homeland security acquisition authorities act of 20717. the department of homeland security has been routinely criticized over the years by watchdogs at the government accountability office and d.h.s. office of inspector general for failing to responsibly manage its major acquisition programs. these programs will secure our borders, safeguard our cybernetworks, protect air travelers and our shores and cost taxpayers billions of dollars every year. watchdogs have reported how d.h.s. leadership has failed to hold programs accountable to its own acquisition policies. in some cases, these programs have spent billions of dollars of american treasure without having to show what they will ultimately cost, when they will be complete and what benefits they will deliver to front line operators. d.h.s.'s under secretary for management has not had the force of law to hold these programs accountable until now. my bill establishes a top cop in the under secretary for management as chief acquisitions officer to oversee these billion dollar program

now, i will turn things over to our able secretary john kelly of the department of homeland security. john? >> thank you. i welcome you here today, my comments will be relatively brief. last week the department of , homeland security celebrated its 40th anniversary of first opening its doors on march of 2003. this was in response to the devastating attacks of september 11th, when the terrorists turned a beautiful but ordinary day into a nightmare. those attacks taught us that we cannot take our security for granted, that homeland security must be our top priority. we needed to overcome our collective inability to connect the dots of intelligence and arrange them into a more comprehensive picture of the threats posed to america and our way of life. though much has changed over the past 14 years both in the world dangerous at dhs, which is much better. the fact remains, we're not immune to terrorist attacks. today's executive order that president trump signed this morning will make america more secure and address book overdue -- long overdue concerns about the security of our immigratio

the white house worked with the department of homeland security and department of justice to create an order that protects the homeland and every one of our citizens. the men and women of the department of homeland security like their brothers and sisters throughout law enforcement are decent men and women of character and conscience. they are no less so than the governors of our states and territories, of our senators and members of congress, of our city mayors and various advocacy groups. these men and women are sworn to enforce the laws as passed by the united states congress and would be in violation of the law and their sworn oaths if they did not do so. we do not make the law but are sworn to enforce it. we have no other option. we are going to work closely to implement and enforce it humanely, respectfully andhuman respectfully and with professional but we will enforce the law. i thank the president for his leadership on this issue and for his steadfast support for our important law enforcement security and counterterrorism mission. as previously mentioned i have spent much of t

homeland security, department of justice and department of state to create an order that addresses previous concerns and protect the homeland and every one of our citizens. the men and women of the department of homeland security brothers and sisters throughout law enforcement, are decent men and women of character and conscience. there are no less so than the governors of our states and territories. on our senators and members of congress. these men and women are sworn to enforce the laws as passed by the united states congress and would be in violation of the law and their sworn oath's if they did not do so. we do not make the law but are sworn to enforce it. we have no other option. we are going to work closely to implement and enforce it humanely, respectfully and with professionalism, but we will enforce the law. i want to thank the president for his leadership on this issue and for his steadfast support for our important law enforcement thomas security and counterterrorism mission. as previously m mentioned i spent much of the day on the phone with lead ship -- leadership explaining the ends -- of this this year order. there should be no surprises whether in the media on capitol hill. xp or time. -- than

president trump's on department of homeland security has determined that his travel ban will not make us safer. listen to this memo from the department of homeland security. >> president trump's countryration, citizenship is unlikely to be a reliable indicator of potential terrorist activity. since the beginning of the syrian conflict in march of primarilyforeign-born u.s. based individuals were inspired by a foreign terrorist organization. they were citizens of 26 different countries. the trump administration believes they have found the first seven and now six countries. they believe this will deny terrorist activities to the united states. this from another memo. the same department, homeland security. under president trump, the office of intelligence analysis, most foreign-born u.s. based, radicalizedemists, several years after entry to the united states. limiting the ability of screening officials to prevent entry because of national security concerns. the point was it wasn't like a terrorist would stand in line for two years to become a refugee to the united states and go throug

homeland securi security, department of justicedepartment of state to create an order that addresses previous concerns and protects the homeland and every one of our citizens. the men and women of the department of homeland security, like their brothers and sisters throughout law enforcement, are decent men and women of character and conscience. they are no less so than the governors of our states and territories. of our senators and members of congress. of our city mayors and advocacy groups. these men and women are sworn to enforce the laws as passed by the united states congress and would be in violation of the law in their sworn oaths in they did not do so. we do not make the law but are sworn to enforce it. we have no other option. we are going to work closely to implement and enforce it hue manly, respectfully, and with professionalism. but we will i want to thank the president for his support on this issue and for his steadfast -- again, as preeflt mentioned, i have spent much of the day today on the phone with members of co

own department's of homeland security said the travel ban will not make it safer. listen to the memo from the department of homeland security's office of intelligence analysis. president trump's administration, and i quote, "country of citizenship is unlikely to be a reliable indicator of potential terrorist activity. since the beginning of the syrian conflict on march 2011, the foreign-born primarily us-based individuals who were inspired by a foreign terrorist organization to participate in terrorist activities were citizens of different countries. the trump administration believes they have found seven, now six countries that will deny terrorist access to the united states, even those who have gone through the vetting to be considered refugees. listen to this from another memo, the same department, homeland security. under president trump the office of intelligence and analysis , quote, "most foreign born us-based violent extremist likely the radicalized, several years after entry into the united states, limiting the ability to screening of vetting officials to p

kelly of the department of homeland security. >> thank you, mr. attorney general. ke the secretary of state and the attorney general, i welcome you here today. my comments will be relatively brief. last week the department of homeland security celebrated its 14th anniversary first opening its doors on one march night in 2003. it was established in response to the devastating attacks on september 11. when former terrorist turned a beautiful and ordinary day into a nightmare. those attacks caught taught us that we cannot keep the security for granted. homeland security must be our top priority. we needed to overcome our collective inability to take it, connect the dots of intelligence and arrange them into a more comprehensive picture of the threats posed to america and our way of life. much has changed over the past 14 years, both in the world that is more dangerous and at dhs, much better. the fact remains that we are not immune to terrorist threats, and our enemies use our freedoms and generously -- generosity again test. the things signed will make our country mor

now i will turn things over to our able secretary john kelly of the department of homeland security. >> thank you, mr. attorney general. like the secretary of state and the attorney general, i welcome you here today. my comments will be relatively brief. last week the department of homeland security celebrated its 14th anniversary first opening its doors on march 2003. this was established in response to the devastating attacks of september 11th when foreign terrorists turned a beautiful but ordinary day into a nightmare. those attacks taught us we could not take our nation's security for granted and we need to overcome our ability to connect the dots of intelligence and arrange them into a more comprehensive picture to the threats posed to america. much has changed over the past 14 years both in a world that is more dangerous and at dhs which is much better. we are not immune to terrorist threats and our enemies use our freedoms and generosities against us. today's executive order will make america more secure and address long overdue concerns about the security of our immigration sy

of transparency at the transportation security administration. we will hear testimony from the office of special counsel oftend known as the osc into the department of homeland security inspector general about problems they are having with the tsa. the congress created the office of special counsel to investigate and prosecute prohibited personnel practices especially with in order to complete its mission, agencieste are required to produce complete and unredacted documents to the office of special counsel. unfortunately, tsa is not fulfilling their legal obligation to produce documents in the investigative efforts and i can tell you with a passion on both sides of the aisle is not acceptable to withhold information.it it is something we've both committed to on both sides of the aisle to help protect and ensure that whistleblowers arest protected. we have a right and this government as a government employee to blow the whistle. but when tsa withholds documents and does not allow them to do their job, that is unacceptable. former administrator peter bissinger testified last may that they would base its response to allegations of retaliation on their findings.

my pleasure. >>> at the top of the show, exclusive news out of the department of homeland security. aked report that we received that maybe a stake in the heart of the muslim ban. we've got reaction from one of the people smack dab in the center of that fight coming up. stay with us. the other is considered to be a democratic state. but if either party can pull off an upset, if one of those races can swing the other way, it will change which way controls the party in the state of connecticut. it's very exciting. we'll keep you posted. watch this. that does it for us tonight. "first look" is up next. >>> this morning president trump is standing by jeff sessions while democrats call for him to quit with his contacts over russia. >>> plus, there are reports that mike pence used personal e-ml for state business as governor of indiana and was hacked. >>> and the senate confirms two more trump cabinet picks bringing together a so-called team of rivals. >>> good morning, everyone. it's friday, march 3rd. i'm ayman mohyeldin. jeff sessions will stay in his

a leaked memo from the department of homeland security exclusively obtained by the rachel maddow showto point to another reason. in it the republicans cut the president's claim that it's a matter of an -- we assess that most foreign-born likely radicalized several years after their entry into the united states. that was just part of it. lola is a huffington post contributor and mustafa is a former department of homeland security consultant. thank you both for being here. let's start with you on this, lola. we are now hearing monday is the day. >> i think it's been obvious from the gbeginning, and that's why the original order got into problems is that the case for national security just isn't there on the basis of which the white house has presented it, and it will be interesting to see if they will be able to get this one through. i think the reason why it's taken a bit more time is because they've actually been trying to get around those legal issues, but the reality is, you know, if people are not being radicalized before they get to the u.s., then you can't say that we're going to

the department of homeland security added the restrictions for a select number of flights after reviewing the latest intelligence on the threat of terrorism. phil lebow has more on the changes and what they mean for people flying to and from the middle east. >> the department of homeland security believes there's a growing threat of terrorists targeting air planes flying directly to the u.s. the agency says intelligence indicates terrorists are aggressively pursuing innovative methods to undertake their attacks. including smuggling explosives in consumer items like lap tops, tablets and ereaders. so it is inviting them to put their electronics in checked bags. on their phones ask medical devices can still be carried on board. the rule change covers ten airports in the middle east and africa which nine airlines use, averaging about 50 flights a day. >> i have received an 8 yags threat and i'll to have leave it there. we've long known many of our enemies across the world and in the united states see as their biggest target, bringing down a u.s. airliner. >> the department of homeland securi

syrian refugees undergo a new layer of enhanced review before they are allowed to come to america. determined presidents chomps on homelands department of security said the travel ban will not make it safer. listen to the memo from the department of homeland security's office of intelligence analysis.activity president johnson ministration "country of citizenship is unlikely to be a reliable indicator of potential terrorist activity. since the beginning of the syrian conflict on march 2011, the foreign-born primarily us-based individuals who were inspired by a four terrorists to participate in terrorist activities were citizens of 26od different countries. the trump administration has just found six countries that will deny terrorist access to the united states, even those who have gone through the vetting to be considered refugees.ty, listen to this from another memo, the same department, homeland security. under president trump the office of intelligence and analysis "most foreign born us-based violent extremist likely the radicalized, several years after entry into the united states limited the ability to screening of vetting officials to pre

secretary john kelly now, i will turn things over to our able secretaryjohn kelly of the department of homeland securityits 14th anniversary, first opening its doors in 2003. this secretariat was established in response to the devastating attacks of 911 and foreign terrorists turned a beautiful but ordinary day into a nightmare. those attacks taught us that we could not take our nation's security for granted, that homeland security must be our top priority and that we needed to overcome our collective inability to connect the dots of intelligence and arrange them into a more country has a picture of the threats hosed to america and our way of life. much has changed over the past 14 years, both in a world which is more dangerous and a dhs which is much better. the fact remains that we are not immune to terrorist threats and our enemies often use our own freedoms and generosity against us. today's executive order will make america more secure and address long overdue concerns about the security of our immigration system. we must undertake a rigorous review and are undertaking a vigorous review of our immi

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he's already started to work with the department of homeland security. a -- should roll out shortly. that's a pledge he plans to maintain. >> april 28th is right around the corner, government funding expires, given that during the transition period you guys asked for a short term c.r. to weigh in, what's the white house doing to avoid a shutdown, i talked to sources they couldn't point to specific talks, so what's the plan. >> director mulvaney is going to release his budget on the 16th that's the first step. we're approaching $20 trillion of our debt and i think we need to get spending under control and so part of funding the government goes hand in hand with keeping track of what we're spending o and what we're spending on and what our pri priorities are, director mulvaney has had several conversations with members on the hill on both sides. the vice president has been actively engaged as well. that's part of the proo process, we need to release a budget, and make sure we can do going forward. but this hand in hand with that. fiscal year 2017, they go

the world. >> i suspect from all over the world. >> let's talk a little bit about your department of homeland security just came out with its own intelligence assessment that finds most of the foreign-born violent extremists here in the united states have been radicalized after entering the united states. this is the department of homeland security intelligence assessment, declassified, made public. does that undercut the need for this travel ban? >> if you are referring to the one that was leaked, the report that was leaked, we were actually waiting for -- this was a pre-decisional draft report. we were waiting for the fbi to provide information as to numbers which they have. so i think the report that you're referring to was pre-decisional draft. in the open press we found that there was no way we could tell the numbers of individuals from those seven countries. >> in general have most of the violent extremists who are being watched right now, have they been radicalized here in the united states or did they come here from another country with a plot to kill americans? >> that's what's under investig

secure, qualified mortgage approval in minutes. lift the burden of getting a home loan with rocket mortgage by quicken loans. [whisper: rocket] >>> the department of homelandis considering a proposal that would separate children from adults when they try to cross the border illegally. this is meant to protect kids since sometimes, they are kidnapped and used to cross the border t. newest statistics show more than 54,000 children and na family members were apprehend at the end of october. cnn washington correspondent ryan nobles joins me new. how would this work? >> as you mentioned, it's goal is to curb the smuggling and exploitation of the children, but critics argue it could separate families and could be difficult to impbment. border patrol policy allows children and adults to be b released into the united states while their cases are pending, but under this new policy, the adult could be detained while the child would be put under protecteded status. maybe with child protective services or family member already in tus. now, in a statement, david lapin b b b, a spokesperson for the department of security said quote, the journey north is a dangerous one,

, a bill-to-mend the homeland security act of 2002 to make the assistant secretary of homeland security for health affairs responsible for coordinating the efforts of the department of homeland security related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism, and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from new york, mr. donovan, and the gentleman from california, mr. correa, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from new york, mr. donovan. mr. donovan: thank you, mr. speaker. i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and and their remarks include any extraneous material on the bill under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. donovan: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for as much time as he wishes to use. mr. donovan: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today in support of h.r. 1238, the securing our agriculture and food act, introduced by congressman david young of iowa. this bill seeks to authorize the department of homeland security's

with safety in mind, the department of homeland security continually explores options that may securening the journeyjourney. good to see you. one part of the plan that remains unclear is how agents will determine these units or groups of people whether they are families or whether they're smugglers, et cetera, is this a realistic plan given those uncertainties in your view? >> well, based on what we know about it, so far, it seems like there's so many poetential lega and practical problems. on legal grounds, most of these are applying for asylum and most of these apply for asylum together and witnesses for each other and if they're separating and breaking them up, it's harder for the individual claims to be successful and that could lead to a potential legal challenge based on due process grounds of the 14th amendment and also, looking at it from a legal perspective, this idea of breaking apart women and children, it goes against existing u.s. family law, existing international law, even against the u.n. high commission on ref withdrew gugees which we way, that family unity should be

, the department of homeland security, the department of homeland security, the department ofjusticehas taken care to consult broadly across agencies that actually execute these, so they have closed a number of issues. the courts have found that the original order violated due process, with regards to immigrants who had legal paperwork. it was turning back people who had a right to come. that is not going to happen. lawful residence, even people from countries on the banned list, this is going to be forward—looking. the other thing is the issue of discrimination on religious grounds. some of the language on collagen has been dropped, no longer priority given to religious minorities, that was seen as given to religious minorities, that was seen as favouring christians over muslims. that has been dropped. but at the same time, i think probably going to be efforts to push this through the courts on the grounds that the trees on the banned list are still muslim majority, you could argue it is religious discrimination. but as you heard, the white house has said that is not the white house

>> for the department, sir. >> for the department of homeland security or t. >> department of homeland secured. >> so general counsel between yesterday and today -- >> no, not between yesterday and today. >> when did you talk to general counsel about this guidance? >> well before our meeting yesterday which is why i'm a little shocked. >> maybe i misunderstood you, let me ask you this, how can we believe the general guidance of verbal communication from your general counsel -- how can congress look at that? do you not see a problem with that? >> i do, sir and this is why i have been working with the department to get you something. >> let me just tell you, if you will comply, i don't recognize the attorney/client privilege and you know i don't. >> yes, that was clear yesterday. >> that was clear. the other part, the chairman doesn't recognize it, neither does the ranging member recognize it. >> yes, sir. >> all we want is to make sure miss learner can get her job done and not be stonewalled and i told you yesterday i was willing to have a reset, but today's testimony is very, very trou

most recently, the reuters reporter was able to confirm with attorneys of the department of homeland security this is very much part of her proposal they are seriously considering. purposeat would be the of separating me mothers from the children that accompany them? >> decides cruelty and inhumanity and inflicting emotional psychological trauma? i think it is deterrence. we saw this even under the obama administration clearly has begun wanting to show that immigrants are not welcome here. even immigrants were seeking referee -- refuge. we will callwhat the state's proposal if it becomes a final policy. at the deterrence approach has been a failed approach. he cannot deter a mother from making the difficult decision of trying to save her children's lives. any mother, any parent will do that. and no wall, no level of detention is ever going to stop that. amy: can you explain exactly how it would work? mother, putake the her in jail, and what would they do with the children? , again, we don't have that he tells yet. but what we understand that is being proposed is, yes, the family units would f

. >> reporter: overnight the department of homeland security issuing a new directtive affecting travelers from eight middle eastern countries, including u.s. allies, jordan, egypt, saudi arabia and the gulf states. flying into u.s. airports overseas will be barred from bringing electronics bigger than cell phones in their carry on luggage. >> likely they developed intelligence that a group or individual developed a device they can get on to an airplane using a laptop or other electronic appliance. >> it prevents laptops and electronic games and tablets but those items on the list must now be checked in. officials hoping they can prevent ta tacks like this one last year a laptop full of explosives like this one was detonated during the flight ripping a hole in the jet liner over somalia. >> they are taking an extra step to take anything that could be packed with explosives out of the cabin. >> reporter: the department of homeland security is giving those ten airports overseas 96 hours to comply with the directtive that has no end date. >>> friendlies opened their first drive-thru location

security of the united states and her allies. now we spent the morning briefing the congress, press, and we'll continue to with key stake holders this afternoon. experts from the department of homeland security, the department of justice, and the state department hosted an hour long call with the media on this topic this morning. the collective teams continue throughout the day to follow-up with the congress, media and stake holders to answer questions. i'll turn to the attorney general now for comments. >> thank you, mr. secretary. good morning to all of you. one of the justice department's top priorities is to protect the united states from threats to our national security. transfer therefore, i want to discuss two points. first, the national security basis of this order, and, second, the department of justice's role in defending the lawful orders of the president of the united states. first, as president trump noted in his address to congress, the majority of people convicted in our courts for terrorism related offenses, since 9/11 came here from abroad. we also knowç that many peopli to support or commit terrorist acts will try to enter through our refugee program. in fact, tod

david, talk about the department of homeland security considering separating moms and their kids. to deter them from coming into the u.s. illegally. what you make of that? >> it's just a proposal. it's in the proposal stage is right now so we don't know if it will become a policy. with that being said, the proposal would be in order to avoid this abuse of children and the danger of crossing the border and coming in through the southern border, they would separate the mother from the child during these deportation hearings. i don't agree with that policy. i think it should be looked at on a case-by-case basis basis. >> a homeland security official says the they're considering separating a mother and their child, their child, a minor. if that illegal mother has committed a crime, violent crime than i understand. then, that's the price you pay and any criminal in this country any but wait a second, but this is inhumane. what country i'm talking. i'm speaking. hello. does he not does he not hear me? does i guess not have an earpiece. [inaudible] >> what mother would not take their chil

we're expecting to learn new information from the department of homeland security in the next hour. stay with abc seven for updates as soon as we get them. direct questioning begins this morning in the confirmation hearing of neil gorsuch. the president's choice to fill the vacant seat on the supreme court delivered his opening statements yesterday. the seat has been empty since antonin scalia died last february and senate republicans refused to consider then-president obama's nominee to fill the position. president trump is obamacare, to capitol hill. he'll make an in-person pitch today to house republicans, three days before the big house vote. last night - the president took his message on the road to kentucky. trump rallied supporters around the new g-o-p healthcare plan.. hoping to steady the troubled legislation. overnight - top house republicans released revisions to the proposed bill to ease worries among their own party. the changes - aimed at helping older people - include curbing medicaid and accelerating the repeal of some tax increases. meanwhile here in our area - sever

department of homeland or tsa? >> department of homeland security. >> so the general council between yesterday and today. >> not between yesterday and today. again, going back to yesterday -- >> when did you talk into the general council about this guidance? >> well before the meeting yesterday. >> maybe i misunderstood you. how can we believe the veshl communication from your general council -- how can congress look at that? do you see a problem with nat? >> i do and that is why i will work with the department. >> let me tell you, if you will comply. i don't recognize the attorney-client privilege. that was clear. the other part is the chairman doesn't recognize it and neither does the ranking member recognize it. all we want is to make sure ms. learner can get her job done and not be stonewalled. i told you i was willing to have a reset but today's testimony is very troubling. it sounds like we had a nice coom bya meeting and we are here are entrenched rhetoric. is that not? >> no. i appreciate the time -- >> i appreciate your time bit let me say it needs to be productive time. >> absolutely. i made a promise to reac

the department of homeland security is going to create an office called the victims of immigration clientlo. there was a bright enough start to the day across eastern parts of the british isles on tuesday, but it didn't last, did it, because we were driving belts of weather down from the western side of scotland ever further towards the south and east. low pressure very much the dominant feature, and there's obviously something waiting in the wings just to the west of us. and that doesn't arrive just in time to stop the temperatures dribbling away again, it'll be a chilly start for wednesday. some wintry showers across the north of scotland, watch out for some ice here as well. but if you can avoid the showers, there's plenty of sunshine to be had across the north of britain, things changing quite markedly, though, as we get on into the afternoon, across the southern parts of both england and wales, where it is turning increasingly wet, and eventually, really very windy indeed. so some detail for the middle part of the afternoon. there is that combinations of sunny spells and showers. qui

have you asked the department of homeland security about this so-called attorney-client privilege and provided to the osc all of the information requested? sir, we haveyes, discussed with general counsel. it is department policy to insert attorney-client privilege in a very small percentage of the information. mr. cummings: when the chairman was asking about who we need to talk to, can you tell me who that was. the person you just talked about. why don't you give it to us now? moher thea: joseph acting general counsel. the one wes: he is would talk to to find out what the roadblocks are and why they are withholding information? ms. gowadia: yes, sir. mr. cummings: you have known for weeks this was a deep concern. here, and it seemed like you were unprepared to answer the questions. .elp me with that you knew we were going to be asking about this? bipartisan is a effort and we don't want to be hundred with regard to information. i was wondering why. ms. gowadia: perhaps i've miscommunicated. i fully knew this was your concern. i was just not aware that ms. lerner's staff had any concer

security and in both cases the department of homeland security officially did not intendor them to be -- to see the light of day but the department confirmed their authenticity. one was leaked to the associated press, it was essentially a department of homeland security report saying you can't predict terrorism based on somebody's nation of origin based on the country somebody was born in. the other was leaked to us. and it was an argument that the extreme vetting idea that the trump administration has used for the basis of this ban doesn't make sense in terms of trying to stop terrorism in this country because the types of increased vetting they're talking about wouldn't be seen as stopping radicalized people once they're in our country. >> exactly. and you know it's not just those documents which are so devastating to any security rationale that the administration has put forth, it's even the president's executive order itself. what's the evidence he needs it? he cites evidence starting in 1979 and 1984. congress has had 40 years to deal with this problem and they've ne

administration and hear testimony from the office of special council known as the osc and the department of homeland security's inspector general about problems they are having with the tsa. congress created the office of special counsel to investigate practices especially whistle blowing. in order for the osc to complete its mission, agencies are required to produce complete and unredacted documents to the office of special counsel. unfortunately they are not fulfilling their obligations and frustrating efforts and i can tell you with a passion on both sides of this aisle, it is not acceptable to withhold information. it is something we have both committed to on both sides of the aisle to help protect and ensure that whistle blowers are protected. you have a right in this government as a government employee to blow the whistle. but when the tsa with holds documents and does not allow the osc to do its job, that's wholly unacceptable. former tsa administrator peter nefinger, testified last may that the tsa would base its response to allegations of whistle blower retaliation on osc's findings. but now tsa is wi

the tsa and department of homeland security say a new kind of threat requires an immediate change in procedure. justin finch live at dulles international to explain the changes. >> reporter: if you have flown overseas you know an ipad or a laptop can help you pass the time. well, soon, those items will have to come out of the cabin if you are flying to the u.s. from certain overseas countries. now, this homeland security policy bans larger electronics as carry on luggage, so porta dd players, ipads must stay checked in your checked bag. at least eight countries. now, officials say it is in response to long standing security. now, back out live, this will cover about 50 flights a day from those ten airports overseas. again, mostly in the middle east and north africa and we are told by homeland security, those airports, those ten airports will now have four days to comply with this new procedure and we are live here at dulles international. i'm justin finch, news 4. >> thank you. you can see a full list of which electronic devices are restricted on overseas flights. you just have to se

i've ordered the department of homeland security to create an office to serve american victim victims. the office is called voice. victims of immigration crime engagement. my administration has answered the pleas of the american people, for immigration enforcement and border security. by finally enforcing our immigration laws, we will raise wages, help the unemployed, save billions and billions of dollars and make our communities safe. for everyone. i'm also calling on this congress to repeal and replace obamacare with reforms that expand choice, increase access, lower costs and at the same time, provide better health car health care. >> sean: in my lifetime i have never seen a president so committed to keeping his promises the way president trump is. he is literally going down a list, checking them off one by one. it is time for congress to do their job, get moving, get up to the speed of trump. because the future of the country depends on their success. that means repealing and replacing obamacare now, not at some point down the road. not repairing it, it is not repairable. it means

interesting to note this is coming at a time when we saw another leaked report from the department of homeland security that concluded last week, country of citizenship is unlikely to be a reliable indicator of potential terroristic activity. as we await this new travel ban, we have two internal reports from homeland security. homeland security says both of these reports are based on unclassified materials only. >> basically undermines this notion that if you include a ban on these seven muslim majority countries because of fear of terrorism, if refugees, for example, come to the united states, this homeland security report basically undermines that, and it could force the white house to be reconsidering that. >> that's right. it's an internal report. this is coming from home lan security, saying those vetting procedures are not the ones that will work. >> stand by. let's get some information about these reports that are emerging about the vice president's use of a private e-mail account while he was governor of indiana. something similar republicans used as a major issue to hillary clinton. what is th

it was the same day the department of homeland security and director of national intelligence publicly accused russia of carrying out the cyber attacks. today, a year after the russian operation began, sources say the f.b.i.'s investigation is nowhere near over. it involves dozens of agents in washington, new york, and london. the n.s.a. and c.i.a. are also gathering intelligence from inside russia. despite his denials, investigators believe the operation was authorized by russian president vladimir putin himself, and it involved both cyberattacks and information warfare. >> this is actually what happened to us. >> reporter: according to testimony yesterday before the senate intelligence committee, 15,000 operatives worldwide participated in spreading false news stories and conspiracy theories online. those activities are also part of the f.b.i.'s investigation, including who paid for them. law enforcement source say one theory is that trump associates could have been motivated by money. scott, source tell us the f.b.i. wants to get this investigation absolutely right so that the publi

of security checks. these security checks include screening against biographic and biometric holdings of u.s. department of homeland security and other u.s. government partners. these checks include text checks on both the applicant, fbi name check, fingerprint checks against fbi criminal holdings, dhs ident checks at time of interview and checks against texts are repeated again, just before final decision. protecting the integrity of the u.s. immigration system is not a topic i take lightly and instill this importance to all the employees who serve in this direct r dire dire dire directerate. i don't hesitate to take immediate action that no benefit is provided until the questions are resolved and questions than with made with confidence in the integrity of the immigration system. when i learn certain naturalization cases proceeded to adjudication without historical fingerprints, i created a special adjudications unit dedicated exclusively to reviewing these cases and . the highlight of my career has been administering the oath of allegiance to new citizens at hundreds of naturalization ceremonies conducted each y

of transparency in the transportation security administration. we will hear testimony from the office of special counsel, often known as the osc and the department of the homeland security's inspector general about problems with the tsa. congress created the special counsel to prosecute violations of personnel practices, especially whistleblowing. in order for the osc to complete its mission, agencies must produce complete and unredacted the office of special counsel. unfortunately, the tsa is not fulfilling their legal obligation to produce documents, frustrating osc's efforts. i can tell you on both sides of this aisle, it is not acceptable to withhold information. it is something we have both committed to on both sides of the aisle, to help protect and ensure that whistleblowers are protected. you have a right in this government as a government employee to blow the whistle. but when the tsa withholds documents, and does not allow the osc to do its job, that is wholly unacceptable. former tsa administrator testified before the committee last may that the tsa was -- based its response to allegations of whistleblower s,taliation on osc's finding but now tsa is

security was at stake. that's something we heard from the heads of the state department, doj, homeland security who are the official ones who came out on camera to announce this revised immigration order. it does not include iraq. it takes effect march 16th, big delay in spite of the fact that they say time is dangerous essentially. blocks only people with a valid visa as of january 27th and no blanket ban on syrian refugees. rex tillerson was asked specifically about the decision not to include iraq. here's what he said. >> these early efforts were concentrated on iraq. iraq is an important ally in the fight to defeat isis. with their brave soldiers fighting in close coordination with america's men and women in uniform. this intense review over the past month identifies multiple security measures that the state department and the government of iraq will be implementing to achieve our shared objective of preventing those with criminal or terroristic intent from reaching the united states. >> reporter: in spite of everything that white house if i believes had to say today, tremendous pushback as we saw initi