Talk about what . Bipartisan calls from congress, show us the tapes. If there are any tapes they have to be turned over. You cant be cute about tapes. Brand new video, look at this thing. Another Missile Launch by north korea. The country claims this one could carry a Nuclear Warhead. What were going to do is continue to tighten the screws. He feels it. He absolutely feels it. Did you hear me . I said Nuclear Warhead. We begin today with the big decision awaiting President Trump. Specifically, who will be in as the next fbi director and who may be out among his toplevel staff. I have a great team with me to break it down. Lets go first to Nbcs Kristen Welker at the white house. Lets go first to the new fbi director, where do we stand on the search . Well, we know there is a lot of urgency to name someone. The president himself indicating over the weekend that he wants this process to move quickly. Heres what we know, over the weekend, the department of justice interviewed eight candida
Of aggression from your unpredictable neighbor to the east. At this very moment, russia continues to seek to redraw International Borders by force, undermine democracies of sovereign nations and provide the free nations of europe, one against another. And blast off, north koreas newest long range missile takes tensions to new heights, potentially putting cities as far as chicago in target range. Well handle north korea, were going to be able to handle them. It will be handled. We handle everything. Thank you very much. And good day, everyone, im Andrea Mitchell in washington. When former secretary general becomes chief of staff, end the steady stream of leaks and convince the commander in chief whos in general kellys corner for now at least, to stay on message. He will do a spectacular job, i have no doubt, as chief of staff, we look forward to, if its possible, an even better job as chief of staff. Joining me now Nbcs Kristen Welker at the white house, and msnbc political analyst, chi
The party of the president today. Well take to you houston live with the former president s casket ready for special air mission 41 this hour. Youll see those images here. The service all week including washington will probably affect a shutdown showdown that was supposed to happen friday if congress doesnt cut a deal. Who is the wild card on that and when could it come to a head again if the deadline is extended. Were gearing up for a busy week for special Counsel Robert Mueller. New charges may come against Paul Manafort and we might learn more about the lies former National Security adviser Michael Flynn told federal agents. Were breaking that down later on in the show with our team here and ready to go on this monday morning and all week long. We start, of course, in houston right now where state Funeral Services are set to begin for the nations 41st president. The plane usually called air force one, today special mission air force 41. Its waiting to take former president George He
Jamal khashoggi. When asked if the crown prions lied about his involvement, President Trump said this. He told me that he had nothing to do with it. He told me that i would say maybe five times at different points. Did you justly with it because you need him . Well, will anybody really know . Almost two weeks after the midterm elections this is how President Trump framed the historic victories by democrats. I wasnt running. My name was on the ballot. There are many people thank i dont Like Congress that like me a lot. As much as they try to convince people to go vote, im not on the ballot. Also happening right now, the deadline for the florida hand recount has now expired. All 67 counties had until noon to recount thousands of ballots. Were a minute past that time. On the line, the marquee race for the florida senate, governor rick scott is leading democratic incumbent bill nelson by just 12,000 votes. First, lets go to White House Correspondent Geoff Bennett with more reaction from th
President s sons as well as his soninlaw, as well as his administration, his business, his campaign, his transition, his foundation, and his inaugural committee. The list reads like a whos who of Robert Muellers investigation with paul manafort, roger stone, Michael Cohen, and Michael Flynn also named among so many others. Democrats are also going to new lengths to learn what President Trump said in his private talks with Vladimir Putin without other u. S. Officials in the room. Three Key Committee chairmen, they are demanding the administration make mr. Trumps translators available for interviews. This hour, ill talk with House Judiciary Committee member madeline dean and correspondents and analysts are also standing by. First, lets go to our chief White House Correspondent jim acosta. Jim, what are we hearing from the president about this very broad new investigation of him and his inner circle . Reporter not much so far, wolf, its been awfully quiet over here at the white house in t