Accident. And gestures like these will not be allowed at this years Olympic Games in tokyo well bring you the details of the International Olympic committees new rules on political protest. A mix peiser welcome to the program. The u. S. Government has unveiled new sanctions against Iranian Industries and senior regime officials you know its been came from secretary of state might pump aoe and treasury secretary steven minucci they describe the same sions as a response to irans missile attack against u. S. Troops in iraq last week which followed the u. S. Assassination of a senior reigning in general sanctions target senior officials of the Islamic Republic who the u. S. Says were involved in the attack on u. S. Troops. And lets get the fuel you from the United States from d. W. Correspondent public fully in washington a pavlo there are already lots of american sanctions against iran whats new this time you said that there are many sanctions already in place on iran from the United Stat
That they should be based at policy based on realities to the people and leaders of iran the United States is ready to embrace peace with all who seek it. Also coming up tonight a war in the middle east is not the only threat this new year tonight a list of the biggest risks in 2020. Efforts to reverse Climate Change are not working. As the u. S. And china go their separate ways and technology will see a more explicit clash over National Security and global influence and values. Washington of beijing wont like it that europe will become more assertive 2020. 1 to our viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and around the world well we begin the day with a major change in tone if not substance today u. S. President on. So that iran appears to be standing down in its confrontation with the United States and he delivered that message at the white house just hours after iran and launched the military a missile attack on military bases housing u. S. Troops in iraq iran originally claimed th
Overnight, china expands the mass roundup of anyone suspected of being sick with the coronavirus. And back at home, we go to the cdcs war room in atlanta as another american turns up sick. Those stories, plus, swing and a miss. Im really sorry about the choices that were made. Houston astros players finally address the teams cheating scandal, but is sorry enough . Today exclusive. Craig with four nba legends on the loss of kobe bryant. I started crying when i got the news. Their fascinating conversation, just ahead. And love is in the air. We go big on valentines day. A surprise proposal live on the rock center rink. How romantic. Today, friday, february 14th, 2020. Announcer from nbc news, this is today, with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Hi, everybody. Welcome to today. And it is so nice to have you with us on a friday morning, valentines day. We love you. I love you. I love you. And by the way, this proposal on the rink is going to be epic
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Nominee for the Federal Reserve. To be exact. [gavel] mr. Crapo this hearing will come to order. This morning we will consider the nominations of the honorable judy shelton to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system. And dr. Christopher waller, to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system. Welcome and congratulations to each of you for your nominations. I see friends and family in the room today and i welcome them as well. Were fortunate to have these two highly qualified nominees appearing today. These positions are critical to ensuring a safe, sound and vibrant Financial System and a healthy, growing economy. The Federal Reserve was created by congress as the nations central bank to promote a stable economy and a safer, more flexible Financial System. Among the Federal Reserves responsibilities is conducting the nations Monetary Policy with the mandate of promoting maximum employment, stable prices and moderate longterm Interest R