little bit more something that jamie raskin, representative raskin, brought up. the testimony today that most of you have delivered has confirmed what we have feared. that the department of justice is being used by the president and the attorney general as a partisan political tool. it appears that attorney barr's actions toward states amidst the coronavirus pandemic is part of the diverse of justice. we're in a pandemic, we're in a political year, an election year. on april 17 of this year, the president tweeted, and i quote, liberate minnesota, exclamation point, quote, liberate michigan, exclamation point, and in all caps, liberate virginia and save your second amendment. it's under siege. end quote. shortly thereafter, attorney general barr publishing a memo appointing the assistant attorney general for civil rights in the united states -- and the united states attorney for the eastern district of michigan to investigate states' stay at home.

little bit more something that jamie raskin, representative raskin, brought up. the testimony today that most of you have delivered has confirmed what we have feared. that the department of justice is being used by the president and the attorney general as a partisan political tool. it appears that attorney barr's actions toward states amidst the coronavirus pandemic is part of the diverse of justice. we're in a pandemic, we're in a political year, an election year. on april 17 of this year, the president tweeted, and i quote, liberate minnesota, exclamation point, quote, liberate michigan, exclamation point, and in all caps, liberate virginia and save your second amendment. it's under siege. end quote. shortly thereafter, attorney general barr publishing a memo appointing the assistant attorney general for civil rights in the united states -- and the united states attorney for the eastern district of michigan to investigate states' stay at home.

little bit more something that jamie raskin, representative raskin, brought up. the testimony today that most of you have delivered has confirmed what we have feared. that the department of justice is being used by the president and the attorney general as a partisan political tool. it appears that attorney barr's actions toward states amidst the coronavirus pandemic is part of the diverse of justice. we're in a pandemic, we're in a political year, an election year. on april 17 of this year, the president tweeted, and i quote, liberate minnesota, exclamation point, quote, liberate michigan, exclamation point, and in all caps, liberate virginia and save your second amendment. it's under siege. end quote. shortly thereafter, attorney general barr publishing a memo appointing the assistant attorney general for civil rights in the united states -- and the united states attorney for the eastern district of michigan to investigate states' stay at home.

here on "washington journal," we are joined by congressman jamie raskin, who represents the maryland suburbs. thanks for being with us this morning. guest: thank you for having me. host: let's start first with your thoughts on what the president said in his statement from the rose garden last night. momentwell, we are in a of profound national danger and trauma, because of the president's aggressive actions and bellicose statements, filled with violent imagery. he is obviously itching to send the military out to take down totally lawful protests and first amendment activity by the absolutend that is an danger. it is also a moment of opportunity, because hundreds of thousands of mostly young people have taken to the streets to brutal killing of officerloyd by a police with others watching. it's galvanized the country, and we are in a very serious national conversation and dialogue right now about what needs to be done in order to ofp this continuing pattern racist assaults and murders on african-americans in different parts of the country. it, is the positive part of that this could b

here on "washington journal," we are joined by congressman jamie raskin, who represents the maryland suburbs. thanks for being with us this morning. guest: thank you for having me. host: let's start first with your thoughts on what the president said in his statement from the rose garden last night. momentwell, we are in a of profound national danger and trauma, because of the president's aggressive actions and bellicose statements, filled with violent imagery. he is obviously

joined shortlye by congressman jamie raskin of maryland.pen up our phone lines to hear from you. four republicans. for democrats. you can also send us a text at (202) 748-2003. post," violent clashes escalate. clashes between police and the public intensified monday night as largely peaceful daytime protests descended into violence and chaos after dark, despite widespread curfews and national guard deployments. as the mayhem spread, and police escalated their use of force, authorities said they were under assault. one officer was shot on the las vegas strip and the police chief in st. louis said "some coward fired shots at officers, and now we have four in the hospital." video captured a car in new york mowing down an officer who suffered serious injuries. in buffalo, two officers were struck a car during a confrontation at a police station. authorities in seattle said writers pelted officers with rocks and fireworks and tried to break through a fence near a police station. president trump announced yesterday further federal response to the

on capitol hill and then show up and not where mass on friday maryland democratic congressman jamie raskin criticize some of his republican colleagues for showing up to a coronavirus hearing without a mask on. but georgia republican congressman buddy carter insists this isn't a political issue i've seen just as many republicans wear a face mask is i've seen democrats republican senators like david perdue tim scott and tom tillis. >>consistently encouraged constituents and social media followers to wear masks i just completed my 50 a town hall and there are a lot of people i know they get offended when i just beat the drum on social distancing and wear a mask as more republicans advocate for americans to wear masks president trump has yet to call for americans to wear one or publicly where one himself his choice to wear a mask republican alabama congressman bradley byrne agrees that's up to him you know i think this is an individual decision not a group decision but democratic north carolina congressman david price says it's have to work around the president on sunday, the vice president pu

also, maryland democratic congressman jamie raskin on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. watch c-span "washington journal " live at 7:00 a.m. eastern this morning and be sure to join the discussion all morning. on wednesday, former deputy attorney general rob rosenstein testified before the senate judiciary committee on the fisa application process used during the fbi investigation to between the trump campaign and russian festivals. the investigation was taken over by special counsel robert mueller who rosenstein appointed in 2017. watch live coverage of the hearing beginning at 10 a.m. eastern on c-span, on demand at www.c-span.org or listen live wherever you are on the free c-span radio app. former vice president joe biden hosted a virtual discussion with the democratic mayors of chicago, atlanta, los angeles, and st. paul, minnesota to talk about the ongoing protests and police violence.

also maryland democratic congressman jamie raskin on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. watch as she spans washington journal live at 7:00 a.m. eastern tuesday morning. be sure to join the discussion all morning with your phone calls, facebook comments, text messages and tweets. >> tuesday the senate takes up the nomination of white house senior associate counsel brian miller to be the first special inspector general for pandemic recovery. it's a new position created by the cares act to oversee spending of government funds in response to the coronavirus outbreak. i've coverage of the u.s. senate when members return at 10:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span2. >> u.s. space commands major general john shaw joined by two air force space commanders spoke about the creation and mission of the u.s. space wars and u.s. space command at an event hosted by the publication space news. >> good afternoon, everyone paid thanks for joining us. we are happy to have you. we would like to welcome our panelists. good afternoon, general shaw, major general john shaw joining us from vandenberg

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also maryland democratic congressman jamie raskin on federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. watch washington journal live at 7:00 eastern this morning and be sure to join the discussion all morning with your phone calls, facebook comments, text messages and tweets. parsonouri governor mike spoke about the nationwide protest over the death of george floyd at a news conference in jefferson city. he talked about the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. response to the coronavirus pandemic. this is 40 minutes. gov. parson: good afternoon. first let me say we're deeply troubled by the tragic death of george floyd here in most. there were many deaths that took place in missouriened across the nation over the weekend. what happened to him was very wrong. and it is fill -- it has filled americans everywhere with sadness, grief, and anger. we're also saddened by the acts of violence that have transpired across our state and our nation in response to this event. citizens have every right to peacefully assemble and protest. and we support those who are calling for justice and

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on capitol hill and then show up and not wear mask on friday, maryland, democratic congressman jamie raskin criticize some of his republican colleagues for showing up to a coronavirus hearing without a mask on. but georgia republican congressman buddy carter insists this isn't a political issue i've seen just as many republicans wear a face mask is i've seen democrats republican senators like david perdue tim scott and tom tillis. >>consistently encouraged constituents and social media followers to wear masks i just completed my 50 a town hall and there are a lot of people i know they get offended when i just beat the drum on social distancing and wear a mask as more republicans advocate for americans to wear masks president trump has yet to call for americans to wear one or publicly where one himself his choice to wear a mask republican alabama congressman bradley byrne agrees that's up to him you know i think this is an individual decision not a group decision but democratic north carolina congressman david price says it's have to work around the president on sunday, the vice president pu

on capitol hill and then show up and not where mass on friday maryland democratic congressman jamie raskin criticize some of his republican colleagues for showing up to a coronavirus hearing without a mask on. >>but georgia republican congressman buddy carter insists this isn't a political issue i've seen just as many republicans wear a face mask is i've seen democrats republican senators like david perdue tim scott and tom tillis. >>consistently encouraged constituents and social media followers to wear masks i just completed my 50 a town hall and there are a lot of people i know they get offended when i just beat the drum on social distancing and wear a mask as more republicans advocate for americans to wear masks president trump has yet to call for americans to wear one or publicly where one himself his choice to wear a mask republican alabama congressman bradley byrne agrees that's up to him you know i think this is an individual decision not a group decision but democratic north carolina congressman david price says it's have to work around the president on sunday, the vice president

on capitol hill and then show up and not wear mask on friday, maryland, democratic congressman jamie raskin criticize some of his republican colleagues for showing up to a coronavirus hearing without a mask on. but georgia republican congressman buddy carter insists this isn't a political issue i've seen just as many republicans wear a face mask is i've seen democrats republican senators like david perdue tim scott and tom tillis. >>consistently encouraged constituents and social media followers to wear masks i just completed my 50 a town hall and there are a lot of people i know they get offended when i just beat the drum on social distancing and wear a mask as more republicans advocate for americans to wear masks president trump has yet to call for americans to wear one or publicly where one himself his choice to wear a mask republican alabama congressman bradley byrne agrees that's up to him you know i think this is an individual decision not a group decision but democratic north carolina congressman david price says it's have to work around the president on sunday, the vice president pu

also, maryland democratic theressman jamie raskin on federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.h "washington journal tuesday morning and be sure to join the discussion with your phone calls, facebook messages, and tweets. "q&a," theight on daughter of former alabama governor george wallace talks about her father's controversial career and what inspired her to write her recent book, "the broken road p or can -- the broken road at." >> we took our son to the martin luther king museum, the historical site in atlanta. we went to his church into his , beingnd to the museum newly constructed at that time. were going to the exhibits. we came to the exhibit, the alabama exhibit, and it showed the edmund pettus bridge, the bombed out 16th street baptist church, fire hoses and dogs in birmingham. in ae wallace standing schoolhouse door. and burns looked up at me and sad.-- he was so why did he do those things to other people? and it broke my heart. , he never told me what he did those things to other people, but i know he was wrong. so maybe we'll just have to be up to you and me to help

nursing home outbreaks in the whole country was in the district represented by maryland congressman jamie raskin more than two months after the very first outbreak, for the trump administration, on may 11th, simply, to urge residents and staff of nursing homes to be tested. and that wasn't developing a plan to do it. it was just words, saying you guys should be tested. and there's, still, no nationwide testing plan, contact-tracing plan, enforcement plan. >> the calamity in american nursing homes will be remembered as one of our government's colossal and fatal screwups when the history of this epidemic is written. but it didn't have to be this way. dr. david grabowski is leading policy expert at harvard medical school. >> let me start by being blunt. covid has completely devastated u.s. nursing homes. it didn't have to be this much of the negative impact of covid in nursing homes could have been avoided. however, rather than prioritizing the safety of the 1.3 million individuals that live in nursing homes and the staff that care for them, we failed to invest in testing, ppe, and the workforce. w

home outbreaks in the whole country because in the district represented by maryland congressman jamie raskint took more than two months after the very first outbreak for the trump administration on may 11th simply to urge residents and staff of nursing homes to be tested. and that wasn't developing a plan to do it. it was just words saying you guys should be tested and >>> the calamity in american nursing homes will be remembered as one of our government's fatale screw ups when the history of this epidemic is written. but it didn't have to be this way. a leading health expert from harvard medical school, here is part of his testimony at that hearing yesterday. >> let me start by being blunt. covid has completely devastated u.s. nursing homes. much of the negative impact of covid in nursing homes could have been avoided. however, rather than prioritizing the safety of the 1.3 million individuals who live in nursing homes and the staff that care for them, we failed to invest in testing, ppe and the workforce. we allowed a problem that could have been contained to grow into a national crisis. >

leading off our discussion tonight, democratic congressman jamie raskin from maryland. he's a member of the house committee. neal katyal, also with us. congressman, were you surprised by the attorney general's announcement that he is agreeing to testify, although it's going to be five weeks from now? >> well, he's agreed several times before and he's always found a reason to back out. so i think most members of the committee feel like we'll believe it when we see it. and, i mean, it's scandalous that he won't appear. one of the things that donald ayer pointed out so well was that this administration has been openly defying the appropriations power of congress. we appropriate money for certain purposes and they steal the money to build the president's infantile, medieval wall at the border instead. they have defied dozens and dozens of subpoenas that we have issued, demands for information, requests for interviews, and so on. they just categorically reject the demands of congress, which is the lawmaking power in article one of the constitution. so, you know, it was very

also maryland democratic congressman jamie raskin on federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. watch washington journal live at 7:00 eastern this morning and be sure to join the discussion all morning with your phone calls, facebook comments, text messages and tweets. parsonouri governor mike spoke about the nationwide protest over the death of george floyd at a news conference in jefferson city. he talked about the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. response to the coronavirus pandemic. this is 40 minutes. gov. parson: good afternoon.

nursing home outbreaks in the whole country was in the district represented by maryland congressman jamie raskintook more than two months after the very first outbreak for the trump administration on may 11th simply to urge residents and staff of nursing homes to be tested. and that wasn't developing a plan to do it. it was just words, saying, you guys should be tested, and there's still no nationwide testing plan, contact tracing plan, enforcement plan. >> the calamity in american nursing homes will be remembered as one of our government's colossal and fatal screwups when the history of this epidemic is written. but it didn't have to be this way. dr. david grabowski is a leading health policy expert from harvard medical school. here was part of his testimony at that congressional hearing yesterday. >> let me start by being blunt. covid has completely devastated u.s. nursing homes. it didn't have to be this way. what do i mean by that? much of the negative impact of covid in nursing homes could have been avoided. however, rather than prioritizing the safety of the 1.3 million individuals that li

jamie raskin leaves off the mating call mending on the actions and going to the nearby church that evening amid the violence in the white house. >> good morning, everyone. welcome to the civil liberties briefing under attack examining government violence and civil rights protesters and journalists covering them. i want to thank you for joining us today. the major contribution to the public understanding and the discourse aboutg this moment in ime. we thank you for joining us today. eight minutes and 46 seconds videotape of george floyd this movement has been touching every state, large cities, small towns, cities and suburbs as well as supporting more than two thirds of american opinion and galvanized the consciousness of the nation with rigorous historical analysis and legislative action. police brutality has been in essential element to the white e supremacy and racial injustice for centuries which is why many of us are proud we passed last thursday on a bipartisan basis the george floyd justified policing act of the most sweeping comprehensive police reform bill in the history of the un

nursing home outbreaks in the whole country was in the district represented by maryland congressman jamie raskin. >> but it took more than two months after the very first outbreak for the trump administration on may 11th simply to urge residents and staff of nursing homes to be tested. and that wasn't developing a plan to do it. it was just words, saying you guys should be tested. and there's still no nationwide testing plan, contact tracing plan enforcement plan. >> the calamity in american nursing homes will be remembered as one of our government's colossal and fatal screw-ups, when the history of this epidemic is written. but it didn't have to be this way. dr. david grabowski is a leading health policy expert from harvard medical school. here was part of his testimony at that congressional hearing yesterday. >> let me start by being blunt. covid has completely devastated u.s. nursing homes. it didn't have to be this way. what do i mean by that? much of the negative impact of covid in nursing homes could have been avoided. however, rather than prioritizing the safety of the 1.3 million individ

congressman jamie raskin of maryland covers this. >> we want to thank you for joining us today. the written testimony is riveting, searing and a major contribution to public understanding and discourse about this moment in time. we thank you for it. i want to thank you mary k. scanlon and not on the subcommittee but joined us today. the 8 minute and 46 second videotape strangling of george floyd ignited a mass movement where black lives matter to demand repair of the broken social contract of america this mass movement touching every state, large cities, small towns, farm communities and suburbs has won the support of more than two-thirds of american people and public opinion polls and galvanized the conscious of our nation provoking analysis and serious legislative action. police brutality has been an action of violent white supremacy and racial injustice for centuries, many of us are proud we passed last thursday the george floyd justice in policing act. the most sweeping and comprehensive police reform bill in the history of the united states of america. but the movement agai

this is jamie raskin reacting to tim scott's pip plan. >> from what i heard it there is not a lot int has real teeth in it. we obviously have to start a negotiation because this is a national crisis we are in. >> ed: it's are to be fair he has opened in negotiation but says of the week and flabby. then i watched jim clybourn on, and he said you have to at least give the president credit for judicial reform and criminal justice reform and helping traditionally black colleges. but he says the president doesn't give him any credit at all. >> that's the sad situation that we find ourselves in. we also heard the same thing from tim scott and he said this is a starting point, let's get to the table. this procedural boat to go forward i do think there are a lot of questions about how much of this can be impacted on the federal level and whether or not the state level is a more effective place to deal with communities and to understand what needs to be done. jim clybourn was obviously very influential in watching joe biden get the nomination and, we have to wonder if some of that response is

this is congressman jamie raskin talking to his fellow republican green.sman mark [video clip] >> theask is not to protect me. it is to protect other people in the event i am infected and the majority of infections are of pre-symptomatic. we had members of congress who did not know they had it in any of us would do that if that were the rule. why is this complicated? there is one thing we can do to protect other people. it does not cost us anything. why would we not do that? why is that a macho thing. if i do not wear a mask, i am tough. spend aant to be tough, day with the nurses and doctors. listen to them. all of the first responders are saying, save us from this nightmare. on friday, raskin and there is the map. 10 million cases confirmed worldwide. more from that committee hearing on friday this is mark green of tennessee. [video clip] >> asserting that the president has failed to contain the virus because the cases are going up blindly uninformed or malicious. it was originally to stop the curve. i am a physician. any honest broker will realize cases are going through the roof b

i yield three minutes to my good friend and neighbor, the gentleman from maryland, congressman jamie raskin. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland is recognized. mr. raskin: thank you. mr. speaker, when in the course of human events a relationship stops working and one party experience as long train of abuses and indignities at the hands of the other, you scrap the old relationship and start anew. it's nothing personal but i wish our g.o.p. colleagues in the house and senate could recognize that this just isn't working out anymore for the people of washington. the relationship you have taken for granted for so long with the local population is dysfunctional and frankly abusive. plainly put, the people of washington want out. it's not just the pepper spray anti-tear gas anti-rubber bullets, it's not just crashing their churches and desecrating their religion with your photo-ops, it's not just the use of their sons and daughters in the national guard to put down protests by their sons and daughters in the streets, it's not just the threats to federalize their local police or de

i yield three minutes to my good friend and neighbor, the gentleman from maryland, congressman jamie raskin. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from maryland is recognized. mr. raskin: thank you. mr. speaker, when in the course of human events a relationship stops working and one party experience as long train of abuses and indignities at the hands of the other, you scrap the old relationship and start anew. it's nothing personal but i wish our g.o.p. colleagues in the house and senate could recognize that this just isn't working out anymore for the people of washington. the relationship you have taken for granted for so long with the local population is dysfunctional and frankly abusive. plainly put, the people of washington want out. it's not just the pepper spray anti-tear gas anti-rubber bullets, it's not just crashing their churches and desecrating their religion with your photo-ops, it's not just the use of their sons and daughters in the national guard to put down protests by their sons and daughters in the streets, it's not just the threats to federalize their local police or de

kass.ara faith and freedom coalition founder and chair, also maryland democratic congressman jamie raskin on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. watch c-span's washington journal live at 7:00 eastern to day morning band sure join the discussion all morning with your phone calls, facebook comments, text messages and tweets. >> next, a look at the u.s. in kentucky with the democratic candidates. challenge senate majority leader mitch mcconnell. courtesy of kentucky's educational television comes three weeks before the state's democratic primary. we're delighted to be joined by three democratic candidates met the .s. senate who criteria and accepted our invitations to appear. harles booker has been a state representative for the 43rd entucky house district in jefferson county since 2019. a retired marine lieutenant colonel, ran for congress in the sixth congressional district in 2018, mike -- a retired marine colonel, a farmer and former newspaper editor. we want you to join the with your questions ket.witter at an email.

congressman jamie raskin of maryland covers this. >> we want to thank you for