Not the president did commit a crime, under longstanding Deputy Department policy, a standing president cannot be committed of a crime while in office. Kennedy constitution does not allow a sitting president to be charged. That is good enough for the president who tweeted, nothing changes, there was insufficient evidence, therefore in our country, a person is innocent, case is closed thank you. White house lawyers echoed president s sentiment as did Vice President pence, democrats, they did not agree with that. And for many impeachment is still very much on the table, watch. With respect to impeachment question, atthispoint all options or the table, nothing should be moved out, Robert Mueller said loud and clear, President Trump is lying, when he says no collusion, no obstruction, he was exonerated. All right, House Speaker nancy pelosi a little more restrained. Were legislating, were invesinvestigates and were litigating, were going to make a decision down the path based on strongest
Night. Husband of folks showed up thousands of phobes showed up, more than expected, with the former president himself stay od to call this a meeting but, quote, like it or not, this is a rally. Gates opened just after 3 p. M. , and there were still hundreds of people waiting to get into the event when it wrapped up around 8 p. M. Those in attendance wants to send the message that the Democrat Party has taken their vote for granted for too long. For the voters i spoke to, the two top issues were the economy, specifically prosperity. People are getting a paycheck, but they are struggling to have it cover even the essentials. And the second issue of immigration. Especially because the bronx is an area where a lot of legal immigrants is settle. We are seeing in polling that minority voters, black and brown americans, are starting to shy away from the Democrat Party. And that is also what we saw on the ground. My entire family has now been persuaded, thanked to me, as ive been supporting d
A turning point had come in the history of the world. He combined military aid to ukraine and israel into one package and called it a smart investment in americas security. Thus , he tried to convince congress to approve a joint package of military aid to israel and ukraine. This was President Bidens second address to americans. For the first time, he drew parallels between the need to protect democracy in ukraine and israel, and also appealed to americans patriotic feelings. Us warships in the mediterranean seas have already intercepted rockets launched by militants on the territory of israel, and this has become a reason for fears about the amount of american aid to two allies in two different regions at once. Heres what President Biden said about the situation in ukraine. On the issue of ukraine, i ask the congress to do everything to ensure that we can continue to send ukraine the weapons it needs for its defense. Nonstop to stop putins atrocities in ukraine. Ukrainians succeed in
North. Our teams on the ground reporting on the Biggest Challenges going forward. And we hear from people inside gaza cut off, no electricity, no food going in. What if anything, can be done to find a path toward peace here at home . President biden set to address the nation on the conflict today. Congress paralyzed with no speaker of the house, unable to send more aid to israel. What were learning about a closed door meeting among republicans last night. Two developing stories on the west coast. A car crashing into the chinese consulate in San Francisco. Police opening fire on the driver. And in santa monica, a man climbing the famous ferris wheel, forcing the pier to evacuate. A new twist in the race for president. Why Robert Kennedy jr has decided to run as an independent. Breaking overnight, new heights for the Powerball Lottery jackpot. And later, a brave and historic comeback in the major league playoffs. From abc news in new york, this is america this morning. Good tuesday morni
Dragged away, taken captive. A closer look at what led up to this historic attack, the alleged involvement of iran, the intelligence failure and what could come next. The us is sending new military aid to israel. What were learning about the Aircraft Carrier group and fighter jets headed to the region, plus the impact on travel and the financial markets. In other news, a new labor dispute in the health care industry. Workers at another major pharmacy chain threatened to walk out the murder mystery in a quiet new england town. A beloved former University Dean married to a famous author found dead. The manhunt now underway. The video game scandal in a major police department. New video showing officers playing pokemon instead of responding to an emergency call. Later, simone biles, star shining even brighter this morning. And it was not a meteor or the mystery in the skies over washington now solved. From abc news in new york, this is america this morning. Good monday morning, everyone.