And we begin with breaking news from texas where gay rights activists have scored another victory. A short time ago a federal judge struck down the states gay marriage ban. This follows similar decisions by federal judges in utah, oklahoma and virginia. Mark snyder joins us from dallas. The judge found the ban unconstitutional, but is letting it stand. Why is that . Well, its pending another ruling later this year and another appeals court. Yes, they say theyre complying with the u. S. Constitution and not trying to defy the people of texas. The rule something in response to a challenge by two gay couples of texas banning gay marriage. We just got a response from one of the couples, and they say, quote, were extremely happy, happy beyond words with judge garcias decision having been together 17 years. We look forward to the day we can get married, and when all gay texans enjoy equal rights to marry as well. We also got a statement from Texas Governor rick perry who said and then in 200
Tough questions for Credit Suisse today after a senate board accused the bank for helping americans evade millions in taxes. Helping hide as as it is from the government. So far the government has learned of 228 account holders. Credit suisse agreed to pay a fine for violating u. S. Securities laws. Mike viqueira on capitol hill, there were sharp exchanges in that Senate Banking Sub Committee hearing room today. Reporter youre absolutely right because that Investigative Committee of the United States senate spent a lot of years looking into the swiss banks, sending billions of dollars into secret accounts to try to aprovide paying taxes here in u. S. It appears certain suisse bankers have nothingjames bond has nothing on suisse bankers. Reporter its the stuff of countless spy novels by some senators say its all too real. As much as 12 billion hidden away in suisse bank accounts. All secret, none of it legal, none of it taxed. Top officials of Credit Suisse, called before a senate panel
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Campaign is fighting back, demanding some kind of proof. Release the yearbook so we can determine is it genuine or is it a fraud. Oh, goodness. A pasttor backing the controversial candidate will be here in a few. On the verge of the largest tax cut in 30 years, a painting sells for 450 million bucks and our treasury secretary takes a tonedef p tonedeaf picture with a different bill and the president pats himself on the back. Americas renewed conference and standing in the world has never been stronger than it is right now. Ladies and gentlemen, this is 2017 in a nutshell. Lets crack it open beginning today with four more women coming forward to accuse Senate Candidate roy moore of unwanted sexual advances. The details are so bizarre and stunning. One woman says moore called her on the phone out of her High School Trigonometry Class to ask her on a date. Another says he told her he dated teenage girls, quote, all the time. And to be clear, roy moore has denied any Sexual Misconduct. You