The Beat with Ari Melber, May 01, 2019
Duration: 49 Minutes
Guest Host: Stephanie Ruhle
Discussed Today:
Activist with ALS makes powerful case for healthcare reform
Activist Ady Barkan, who suffers from ALS, gave powerful testimony at the first-ever hearing on “Medicare for all”, using his own illness to make the case for health care reform. President of Barkan’s group, Jennifer Epps-Addison tells The Beat our healthcare system “is an insane system that prioritizes the profits of healthcare companies and insurance companies over the care that our families deserve”.
Nadler: AG Barr won't testify because he is 'terrified' to answer our questions
AG William Barr has opted not to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler says the panel would "start a process" to get Barr to testify, and says the next step is a contempt citation.
Sen. Cory Booker: Trump AG Barr has lost credibility, must resign
Trump Attorney General Bill Barr is refusing to testify before the House Judiciary Committee, just hours after testifying before the Senate. Barr was forced to defend himself after the release of a letter Mueller wrote to him in March, that suggested Barr misled the public with his four-page summary. 2020 candidate Senator Cory Booker tells The Beat Barr “has burned through any credibility he had” and “he should resign”.
Democrat blasts Trump AG Barr testimony: Shocking and disturbing
Trump Attorney General Bill Barr is facing calls to resign. Democrats say Barr has deceived and purposefully mislead congress to shield Trump, after a letter written by Mueller in March, that says Barr “did not fully capture” the “work and conclusions” of the Mueller report, was released. Senator Charlie Crist, who previously asked Barr whether he knew Mueller’s view of his summary says Barr trying to “distance himself” from denying knowledge of Mueller’s concerns is “shocking and disturbing and condescending”.
Nadler: Trying to 'firm up' Mueller testimony
House Judiciary Chair, Jerrold Nadler, says he is trying to "firm up" Mueller's testimony before the House for May 15th, after Trump Attorney General Bill Barr pulls out of scheduled testimony.
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