>>> today on "kqed newsroom" what does trump know about hush money paidn to a p action? we'll here from congressman adam shift. >>> a rule by the courttan disrup economy. >>> plus the california gop convention kicks off this week with the focus in f up voters and a potential endorsement. hello and welcome to kqed newsroom. we begun with lics. this week president trump acknowledges a series of tweets thatis he repaid h lawyer for $130,0 payment made to storm damages. e tweets contradict an earlier statement when trump stated het know about theayment. one of trump's newest attoneys rudy giuliani revealed therc so of the story on wednesday. congressman ad shift joins us from burbank. nice to see you again. >> thanks. >> what is your rthction t trump administration now saying three u.s. prisoners held by north korea may soon beas re? >> i don't think they should be talking about it until the deal is sealed.e i'd e that in order for the president to sit don with kim joimg-un to give that meeting he's always wanted with the u.s. president to sit on the same stage that at a min