Secret Memo Showdown Between Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Devin Nunes
More drama is unfolding around the Nunes memo which allegedly criticizes the FBI's handling of the Russia Investigation. Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) tweeted that House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) made changes to the memo he sent to the White House without getting those changes approved by Congress.
Mother Jones' Ben Dreyfuss discusses whether this development could prevent the president from releasing the memo. On Tuesday the president was overheard saying he'll "100%" release the memo.
There has been a series of violent attacks in Afghanistan in the past week as U.S. troops withdrawal deadline approaches. The evacuation effort is winding down with 1,200 people evacuated in the last 24 hours, compared to last week's 24-hour span high of 21,000, and it is reported that there are around 250 people still waiting to be airlifted.
Dan Lamothe, national security reporter at The Washington Post, joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss more on what is going to happen when all evacuation and withdrawal missions are completed.
Futures pointed to a slightly higher open on the heels of Fed Chair Jerome Powell saying the central bank is on track to taper its asset purchases later this year. Milton Ezrati, Chief Economist at Vested joined Wake Up with Cheddar to discuss.
