in jerusalem, i'm scott thuman for "full measure."ryl: coming up on "full measure" -- one very simple fix to an immigration issue. what is it and why can't congress pass whoa! the mercedes-benz winter event is back and you won't want to stop for anything else. [ barks ] lease the gla 250 for $349 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. mercedes-benz. the best or nothing. . >> today at 10:30 on "government matters" the white house is boost the technology gets meat on the sharyl: a bill calling for american businesses to check the immigration status of all employees is moving through congress. it's called e-verify and congressman lamar smith, who'ste immigration issues, explains how it would work. rep. smith: e-verify system, where we check the status of individuals, whether they're eligible to work in the united states or not by simply checking their social security number to see if it's a legitimate. it's virtually free, it's easy, it's simple, it's 99% e

scott thuman reports that this comes as many wonder who is the next to face the prosecution in the russia investigation. scott: the political drama in washington centering on a cast of the focus. the president monday morning defending the former national security adviser michael flynn who pleaded guilty to lying to the f.b.i. about the interactions with the russians. >> flynn lies and it's like they ruined his life. scott: the debit reignited with the president weekend tweet attacking the bureau of after it was revealed the special counsel bob mueller had to let an agent go for sending texts that were reportedly anti-trump. >> if mueller didn't care about the integrity of his investigation he would not have removed that agent. so this shows you not that there is a problem with the special counsel's office but there is a level of integrity. >> while some say it speaks to mueller's fairness, others are hammering the f.b.i. >> famed attorney said if trump's only crime was talking to the russians but lying about it, it demonstrates a witch hunt. he told us this f a target on his back in the p

jonathan: and scott thuman left the white house and is in the newsroom. what are you hearing? there is a lot going on with this. scott: plenty going on. i was at white house and i saw the president. the only appearance he made today in front of reporters. no remarks made about michael flynn's guilty plea. i spoke to a senior member of the president's team who says they are no more concerned today than yesterday. however, they know that there are likely other shoes to drop on this one. michaelflip admitting he lied to h during the transition period. that means after, of course, of course the election but before inauguration. i spoke to the facebook who says it's likely -- i spoke to someone on f.b.i. who he spends very it will if any time in prison because he promised full cooperation with the special counsel. a senior member of the trump team directed imto make contact with the russians regarding the war in syria. jared kushner has also been cited by the multiple news agencies at this point. we have yet to independently confirm that. but he was the official giving orderers forf

next week on "full measure," our scott thuman reports from jerusalem.lence is breaking out following the president's decision to move the u.s. embassy to the israeli capital. you may hear a lot about the palestinian promise of three days of rage, but you may not hear a lot about the 5000 years of history and why this city is so important to jews, muslims, and christians, as well as stability in the middle east. that's next week on "full measure." until then, thanks for watching. stories that hold powers accountable. >> thanks for watching the weekend edition of government matters, the only show covering the latest news, trends and topics that matter to the business of government. francis is off told, i'm colby hochmuth. >> colby: the modernizing government technology act included in this year's national defense authorization act will give agencies flexibility to pursue modernization projects and advance technology beyond the proof of concept stage. the passage of this bill has blocked chain enthusiasts optimistic about the technology adoption in governm

live in southeast d.c., scott thuman, abc7 news -- scott taylor, abc7 news. alison: thank you. the i-team will continue pushing for answers and working to find out how widespread the problem is. you can help. tip us off to things that you might see. contact the i-team at tips@wjla.com or call the confidential hotline. nancy: two physical education teachers at arli elementary school are accused of smoking marijuana at school. the search warrant here accusing michael and luke of smoking pot in the office before school started. then using air freshener to hide the smell. the teachers have been suspended while investigation continues. and coming up at 5:00, a special delivery goes wrong. >> we need to get out of here. alison: but first, escaping the flames. the race to stay ahead of the wildfires raging in california. nancy: one month outside the massacre in the texas church, and what they are saying about communication between t - [announcer] presenting the shark ionflex 2x, the freestanding, cord-free vacuum that can live anywhere because it has two rechargeable batteries. that m

scott thuman has more in today's rising star -- scott abraham has more in today's rising star. scott: another day at swimming practice at the naval academy. >> the way i thought is my success in my hands. if i want to get better it's up to me. >> for the senior that applies in school and more importantly in life. >> if you think of an awesome leader, present themselves. >> he is the highest position in the midshipmen command structure and he is responsible for the 4400-member brigade. >> this is very unique. it goes a long way. >> being the brigade commander at the u.s. naval academy is a tremendous honor. division i student athlete, yeah, he has to be pretty good at time management. he says sometimes it feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. somehow, some way he makes it work. >> this is about using the time you have productive as possible. >> he is ready to serve the country. >> must be so proud. >> he be a big success. >> i think so. congratulations. coming up -- >> demonstrators on both sides of a same-sex wedding cake challenge. supreme court hearing arguments a

jonathan: and scott thuman left the white house and is in the newsroom. what are you hearing? there is a lot going on with this. scott: plenty going on. i was at white house and i saw the president. the only appearance he made today in front of reporters. no remarks made about michael flynn's guilty plea. i spoke to a senior member of the president's team who says they are no more concerned today than yesterday. however, they know that there are likely other shoes to drop on this one. michaelflip admitting he lied to h

scott thuman is at the "live desk" with the latest. scott: the ruling coming in the last 40 minutes. that will let the controversial policy take full effect despite several legal challenges against it to give the giveaway for the trump administration on the third and the -- to give the go-ahead for the trump administration third reit ration of this. it countries eight countries six of which with the majority muslim population. chad, iran, lydia, somalia, syria and yemen. lower courts put the hold until some challenges were decided. but now justices considered more liberal were in dissent saying they would have let the lower court standings stay. we will watch for developments. we are not heard any reaction from the white house. larry: okay, scott. right now driving solo on i-66 will cost you. we have watched the prices fluctuate. alison: this is the first night of the new toll lane procedures inside the beltway. this morning prices topped $34. "7 on your side" with team coverage so you know what to expect. larry: and sam sweeney went in