Schiff says Trump "can't be trusted" to keep getting intel briefings
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
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Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Congressman Adam Schiff that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Congressman Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, says "there's no circumstance" under which President Trump should receive intelligence briefings once he leaves office.
House Democrats are ramping up efforts to oust President Trump from office after last week's deadly assault at the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers will vote on a measure today urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll move forward with impeachment if that fails. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Congressman Adam Schiff, House Intelligence Committee chair and House Manager during the Trump impeachment trial, joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the attack on the U.S. Capitol and whether he thinks Congress will impeach President Trump before he leaves office on January 20.
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The announcement comes after a whistleblower alleged improper politicization at the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
At noon Thursday, Senate leadership is expected to formally accept the articles of impeachment from the House of Representatives. This comes as new information has been released about the activities of one of the figures in the Ukraine investigation, Lev Parnas. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from Capitol Hill.
The leaders say they "believe it is imperative that the FBI provide a classified defensive briefing to all Members of Congress."
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"You could certainly question — and I think should question — John Bolton's patriotism in withholding the information during an impeachment proceeding," Re. Adam Schiff said.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House is launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump after his administration refused to hand over a whistleblower complaint related to Mr. Trump's interaction with a foreign leader. Democratic congressman Adam Schiff is chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, which is leading one of the six impeachment investigations. He has asked for a meeting with the whistleblower. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he knows about the whistleblower.
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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff spoke about ongoing efforts to carry out an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. He spoke along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at her weekly press availability. Schiff has subpoenaed multiple administration officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Watch his remarks.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff admonished the Trump administration for preventing Ambassador Gordon Sondland, a key witness in the Ukraine dealings, from testifying behind closed doors before Congress. Watch Schiff's remarks.
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Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
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