Bill O'Reilly here Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

You are listening to the O'Reilly update.

Here's what's happening across our nation.

Congressman Adam Schiff blocks testimony from the whistleblower.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard demands an apology from Hillary Clinton.

Top general confirms hundreds of U.S. troops will stay in Syria.

Many Americans say they just can't afford to travel this holiday season.

A new study shows students support limiting free speech.

Also ahead, my interaction with President Trump on Veterans Day.

But first, Congressman Adam Schiff blocking any testimony from the Ukraine whistleblower

at the center of President Trump's impeachment inquiry.

Following the release of additional information would be redundant and unnecessary.

Schiff claiming a whistleblower exposition could place people's lives at grave risk.

A perplexing statement to say the least.

Democrat presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard demanding an apology from Hillary Clinton,

the former Secretary of State, suggesting the Congresswoman may be a Russian asset

out to disrupt the 2020 election.

Schiff's lawyer calls Miss Clinton statements actionable as defamation.

The Pentagon confirming about 600 American troops will likely remain in Syria for years,

saying the soldiers are essential in stopping ISIS fighters from regrouping.

You'll remember President Trump announced a gradual drawdown of U.S. military last month

in Syria, saying it was time to bring the troops home that caused an uproar in the media.

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