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Resolution of Inquiry - Live on Facebook
For some strange reason the House Judiciary live feed isn't working. And maybe it's just me but I can't get C-SPAN.ORG to load at all. So, in case you're interested in Congressman Nadler's Resoultion of Inquiry hearing, here's the stream that works for me:
https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanNadler/videos/vb.78291598977/10154643987418978/?type=2&theater
What is a Resolution of Inquiry?
A resolution of inquiry is a tool that members of the House of Representatives can use to obtain information from the executive branch. It operates differently than most orders of business in the House, and is an especially powerful tool for the minority party. In this instance, Nadler is asking for "copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Justice" that relate to two general areas of worry regarding Trump's administration.
The first is his business holdings. Nadler wants all Justice Department documents related to the question of whether Trump, by continuing to operate his hotels while president, is in violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. He's also requesting all information the DOJ has about foreign governments' investments into Trump-owned property, should such information exist.
The second area targeted by Nadler's resolution of inquiry is Trump's alleged connections with Russia. Trump has denied having any investments in Russia. Specifically, Nadler is asking for documentation on "any criminal or counterintelligence investigation" that targets Trump, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort, former Trump adviser Carter Page, longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone, "or any employee of the Executive Office of the President."
The first is his business holdings. Nadler wants all Justice Department documents related to the question of whether Trump, by continuing to operate his hotels while president, is in violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. He's also requesting all information the DOJ has about foreign governments' investments into Trump-owned property, should such information exist.
The second area targeted by Nadler's resolution of inquiry is Trump's alleged connections with Russia. Trump has denied having any investments in Russia. Specifically, Nadler is asking for documentation on "any criminal or counterintelligence investigation" that targets Trump, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort, former Trump adviser Carter Page, longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone, "or any employee of the Executive Office of the President."
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