Because he lied to the Vice President and the fbi. Its a shame, he said, because his actions during the transition were lawful, there was nothing to hide. Many people are asking why Michael Flynn, a former three star general, did not tell the truth to the fbi about his meetings with the russian ambassador, as the president said, his actions were not against the law, but mr trumps tweet leads to a bigger question, did you know Michael Flynn have lied to the fbi . This is a problem because the former head of the fbi james comey has testified under oath that the president asked him to drop an investigation into Michael Flynn. Legal analysts are now wondering if the president was trying to stop an inquiry into his former adviser, knowing he was guilty, in other words, was he trying to obstruct justice . On this vote, 51 in favour and 49 against. It should have been a momentous day for donald trump, republicans had finally united by a tax bill a welcome distraction and at last a legislative
A government that is not fully on track, where people have differing views, dont always agree with each other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a other. It does portray, paint a picture, ofa prime other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a Prime Minister who is not in full control. It is damaging for theresa may. Alan milburn is an ex labour minister. He was due to step down next year anyway. Is this grand standing from the labour side with delahey has gone suddenly. He says he will not be replying. It is it obvious that since 2012 when he was appointed by the coalition government. And it is notjust in resigning. It is three other commissioners as well. One a conservative cabinet minister, two others, one academic and one a chief social mobility. This is bigger than party politics. The government has commented, thanking mr bellbird for his work. Mrmilburn. And thanking mr bellbird for his work. Mr milburn. And with everyone to have the opportunity to go as far as the talents tak
President and the fbi. Its a shame, he said, because his actions during the transition were lawful, there was nothing to hide. Many people are asking why Michael Flynn, a former three star general, did not tell the truth to the fbi about his meetings with the russian ambassador, as the president said, his actions were not against the law, but mr trumps tweet leads to a bigger question, did you know Michael Flynn have lied to the fbi . This is a problem because the former head of the fbi james comey has testified under oath that the president asked him to drop an investigation into Michael Flynn. Legal analysts are now wondering if the president was trying to stop an inquiry into his former adviser, knowing he was guilty, in other words, was he trying to obstruct justice . On this vote, the yays are 51, and the nays are 49. It should have been a momentous day for donald trump, republicans had finally united behind tax bill, a welcome distraction and at last a legislative victory. But no
Now on bbc news, all the latest Business News live from singapore. All that rubbish china bans the import of waste. So where will all of the garbage go and what businesses are most affected . And we look at how china will plans to shake up the oil futures market, but will Foreign Traders buy it . Happy new year, and welcome to Asia Business report live from singapore. Did you know that china has been the biggest importer of foreign rubbish . Everything from paper waste, textiles to used plastic is sent to china for recycling. But not any more. These imports are now banned because beijing is trying to clean up because beijing is trying to clean up the countrys environment and improve public health. But the ban will disrupt billions of dollars in trade. In 2016, china imported 18 billion in waste. From hong kong, Danny Vincent reports. Recycling in hong kong this is where Plastic Waste ends up. Used plastic near and far. Recyclers must change the way waste is processed. Chinas has introd
The government says there have been no reports of serious disruption to public services, following the collapse of the huge Construction Firm carillion, which has gone into liquidation. Now on bbc news all the latest Business News live from singapore. Americas auto giant showing a Technology Driven future at the opening of the detroit auto show. And israels Prime Minister visits india, could this be a new era of co operation . Good morning asia. Hello world. It is tuesday. Glad you could join us. We started the programme with the treat auto show and big trucks and smart cars are set to dominate this annual north American International auto show. Americas three auto makers have enjoyed three show years of strong sales, but they are also ina race of strong sales, but they are also in a race to stay ahead of foreign competition, at least when it comes to building high tech autonomous vehicles. All the stories from detroit. This is a self driving vehicle, tested by ford to deliver pieces.