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In the aftermath of misleading information put forth by Attorney General Jeff Sessions concerning his interaction with Russian operatives, and following a steady stream of troubling revelations related to possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during last year's presidential election, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats have introduced a resolution of inquiry that could compel the Administration to publicly disclose information to Congress and the American people.

Late yesterday, House Judiciary Committee Republicans filed a Committee report to the House, officially blocking Democrats' efforts to demand transparency from the Trump administration about the President's wide ranging conflicts and ties to Russia.

Thank you Chairman Goodlatte. Last Congress, I had the honor of working with you, Chairman Grassley, and Senator Leahy in an effort to reform the EB-5 Investor Visa Program. While the proposed DHS regulations would go a long way toward addressing many of our longstanding and serious concerns with the program, there is no substitute to a meaningful legislative solution.

I remain confident that we can accomplish these important legislative reforms this Congress and I look forward to continuing to work with you.

Today, all House Judiciary Committee Democrats sent a letter to Acting Deputy Attorney General Dana J. Boente, asking the Department of Justice to address the accuracy of assertions made by President Trump accusing President Obama of wiretapping his phones prior to the election-in the wake of widespread reports that FBI Director Comey had asked DOJ to reject such claims.

House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) today released the following statement:

"After listening to comments from President Trump and Attorney General Sessions, I have the following concerns: