office. how far will the senator push the president from inside or maybe outside the senate? we will speak with people who know mitt romney s mind better than most in a few minutes. that op-ed comes as the shut down hits day 12. president trump has invited congressional leaders from both parties to the white house this afternoon. we will see if they can have a break through. this will be the first visit by democrats since the president told phresys and schumer that he would be proud to shut down border security. all of this amid questions about an american, a retired marine,
paul weeland was arrested friday. the state department said they got formal notification of his arrest. david, what is going on here? hi, blake. a lot going on here. kremlin officials are not backing away from their claim that paul weeland is being detained for spying. his family is pleading to get him home safely. 48-year-old weeland, a retired marine. he was in russia for a wedding, not any kind of espionage operation. we know that russian authorities took him into custody friday. a state department spoke person said the russian ministry of foreign affairs has formally notified the u.s. of his detention and international law grants american officials to have access to him. they expect that russia will allow it to happen. his brother and other family
democrat mob rule or you can vote for a republican party that stands proudly for law and order, fairness, freedom and justice. simple as that. [applause] jon: meanwhile, the presidents interview with 60 minutes is fueling speculation that a key member of his administration could be heading out the door. garrett tenney is at the white house right now. garrett, what is the president strategy for the midterms? reporter: the president is largely making the midterms about his agenda arguing a vote for any democrat is a vote against the things the president wants to get done. that argument could hold sway in states the presidents want my kentucky where he did so by 15 points. last night the president attended a rally for congressman andy barr was locked in one of her closest house races in the country against democrat amy mcgrath. a retired marine fighter pilot.
that correct bartlett, an iraq war veterans and rob jones, a retired marine and double amp tee who lost his legs in afghanistan. robert and rob, thank you for your time, your service and sacrifice. you know these levels first hand. you ve seen them. robert let me start with you. you were hit ultimately by an iranian made weapon on the battlefield. you know how dangerous iran is. iran has a stake in syria in propping up assad. what s the best thing for american to do for our own interests and to deter iran in. the policy change. the policy change of engagement. we watched over the years, time and time again, whether iran, saddam, any of these nations stand back and continue to destroy their own people and we ve done nothing or wait too long. to include hitler.
somewhat liberal state. montgomery county, the largest in the state where that happened is a very progressive area. and they have been operating in a sort of informal sanctuary status. meaning they are not officially a sanctuary city but they have been acting like one. that has been a huge concern particularly at the pta meeting back on tuesday when people wonder why these two students were in class to begin with. abby: a lot of people wondering that. pete: academic discussion null it comes to the classroom and have you 14-year-olds involved. abby: nice work out there. thank you. pete: up next he jumped on a grenade to save his brothers in harm in afghanistan. retired marine kyle carpenter shares his story on medal of honor day next. abby: come on in, kyle. plus, herman cain, michelle malkin and corey lewandowski are all here live this morning. it s a busy one. we have got you covered. stick with us.