Reporter this as the appointment of steve ban bannon as trumps chief strategist continues to draw sharp rebuke, critics citing his close ties to the altright movement, known for White Nationalism and antisemitism. I work closely with mr. Ban bannon. Hes been the general of this campaign. Frankly, people should look at the full resume. Im personally offended youd think id manage a campaign where that would be one of the going philosophies. It was not. Reporter and new concerns over conflict of interest are emerging with trump considering seeking top security clearance for his Adult Children and soninlaw, according to a Transition Team source. Well be in new york and take care of the business. Reporter no paperwork has been filed, but the children could have access to secure communications technology, travel schedules, and secret service procedures. Mean while, trump and russian president Vladimir Putin speaking by phone. The two men discussing the need for joint efforts in the fight aga
Campaign. Let me be clear i never had meetings with russian operatives or russian intermediaries. But defending himself amid revelations that he failed to disclose he met with russian emotions bass dor twice during president Trumps Campaign last year. I dont believe theres anything wrong with United States senator meeting with an ambassador from russia. Under oath, sessions had a different answer. I did not have communication with the russians. The attorney general admits. In retrospect i should have slowed down and said i did meet one russian officials a couple of times. And now plans to admit a supplement. My response went to the question as i indicated about the continuing surrogate relationship that i firmly denied and correctly denied. I did not mention in that time that i had met with the ambassador so i will definitely make that part of the record. Sessions first meeting last july on the side lines of the Republican National convention. Cnn obtained copies of then senators sessi
There is no room for bigotry and no tolerance for hate. I do believe that he messed up on tuesday. President trumps aides hoping he wont veer off message tonight. Youre going to go to phoenix and make a speech, fine. Say something thats going to bring people together. This is new day with chris cuomo and alisyn camerota. Welcome to our viewers in the United States and around the world. This is new day, tuesday august 22nd, 6 00 here in new york. The starting line, President Trump reversing course, recommitting the United States to the war in afghanistan and offering few details certainly about any exit. The president did not say how many more american troops will be deployed or how success will be measured. President trump also attempted to clean up his response to the deadly violence in charlottesville, without actually mentioning the city by name. New National Poll shows the problem. 56 of americans disapprove of how the president handled the aftermath. And House Speaker paul ryan is
Details on what the secretary of state said. Well, its no secret that north korea rapidly accelerated their missile and Nuclear Development program. The secretary of state Rex Tillerson went to the north korean border just this afternoon here in south korea and he returned to seoul just a short while ago saying that the security threats posed by north korea are no longer just a regional concern. They are a top security concern for the u. S. He said that old approaches have not worked. 20 years of approaches have not worked. Its time for a new policy toward north korea and he would not exclude the possibility of a military option being on the table. If north korea threatens u. S. Or south Korean Forces on the peninsula there could be a military option. He also said if they continue to accelerate their nuclear and Missile Program to an extent that could threaten south korea that the military option would also be on the table. However he didnt say that other steps would be taken first. Li
Good morning, everyone. Im rene marsh in for christi paul. Im victor blackwell. Happy easter to you. We will take you to vatican city later this morning. New this morning we start in south korea where the Vice President mike pence has arrived in seoul saying the u. S. Stand with its ally. This is hours after north koreas later provocation falls flat. Yet another Missile Launch by north korea but this one fizzled out second late. The white house is offering a lowkey response, but they are also warning another north Korean Nuclear test could be imminent. The Vice President wrapped up his first day in seoul. Earlier, the second family attended Easter Service with u. S. And south korean troops. He repeated the commitment to the region. Listen. This is a challenging time all over the world. But especially here in the Asian Pacific. The opportunity for me to be here today, at such a time as this, is a great, a privilege for me. But let me assure you, under President Trumps leadership, our re