The Late Show with Stephen Colbert covers the testimony of FBI Agent Peter Strzok before the House Judiciary Committee. Strzok was part of the 2016 investigations into Hillary Clinton and the Trump campaign, and had exchanged anti-Trump text messages with his mistress, an FBI lawyer. Republicans see these texts as proof of a conspiracy within the FBI to stop Donald Trump from being elected President. The testimony was intense, with Strzok declining to answer some questions, and a heated exchange between Chairman Bob Goodlatte and Democratic Congressman Jerrold Nadler. Strzok maintained that his personal beliefs never influenced his actions as an FBI agent. The testimony was marked by personal attacks, with Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert accusing Strzok of lying to his wife about his affair. Strzok struck back, questioning Gohmert's character. The testimony was seen as an attempt by Congress to undermine the integrity of law enforcement and protect the President from investigation.
1. Stephen Colbert is the host of "The Late Show".
2. FBI Agent Peter Strzok testified before the House Judiciary Committee.
3. In 2016, Strzok was part of the FBI's investigations into both Hillary Clinton and the Trump campaign.
4. Strzok exchanged anti-Trump text messages with his mistress, an FBI lawyer.
5. The text messages included phrases like "God Hillary should win, a hundred-million to zero" and "Trump is a (bleep) idiot".
6. Republicans see these texts as proof of a conspiracy within the FBI to stop Donald Trump from being elected president.
7. Strzok declined to answer some questions based on instructions from FBI lawyers.
8. The House Judiciary Committee Chairman, Bob Goodlatte, refused to let Strzok confer with the FBI counsel.
9. Congressman Trey Gowdy questioned Strzok about his text messages and his work on the investigations.
10. Strzok stated that his personal beliefs never entered into the realm of any action he took as an FBI agent.
11. Congressman Louie Gohmert accused Strzok of lying to his wife about his mistress.
12. Strzok responded that Gohmert's question was an attack on his character and not relevant to the investigation.
13. Lawrence O'Donnell was a guest on "The Late Show" that night.