Sandoval has taken his name out of contention for the Supreme Court nominee. A whole new raft of polling has come out. Donald trump continues to dominate the field. The rest of the republican field has now started amongst themselves inn earnest as to wh ought the quit. On the democratic side of the race we did have this remarkable, long Forum Town Hall with Bernie Sanders who is safe to say back to being the underdog, but one who is fighting really hard and has a lot of resoiurces and support o his side. Bernie sanders taking questions from students at the university of chicago there. This is a live shot of the room. It was fascinating. This event also started off with what i thought was a contentious and challenge and really interesting back and forth oneonone between Chris Matthews and Bernie Sanders. Chris matthews tried to pin senator sanders done on the feasibility of what hes c campaigning on. Well show you a couple of clips. The senator got applause for some of the answers. This
Being held march 1st. Which donald trump stands a good chance of winning. It was his Third Straight victory and fair to say its shaken the Republican Party. In a moment, more of my conversation with donald trump. First jim acosta with a tour of the Political Landscape and political rumble. Reporter Donald Trumps First Campaign event after his win in nevada says it all. Eyeing the bible belt states up for grabs on super tuesday next week, trump appealed to trician conser christian conservatives by sitting down with pat robertson. Trump talked about forgiveness, perhaps even for his arch rival ted cruz. Maybe. I can forgive. Every once in a while there will be something that went too far and things were said that were lies. Ive got to be a good person today. At least for the next hour or so. Reporter trump isnt spending much time talking about his opponents. Hes busy envisioning his days in the white house. Hed likely want a Political Insider as his Vice President. I do want somebody tha
Hillary, please run again. This is the cbs evening news. Mason good evening. Im Anthony Mason. And this is our western edition. Among the nearly 13 Million People watching 60 minutes last night was President Trump, and what he saw has him taking a second look at his nominee for drug czar, pennsylvania congressman tom marino. In that report, former d. E. A. Insiderturned whistle blower Joseph Rannazzisi accused drug distributors aided by congress and lobbyists, of fueling the Opioid Epidemic. Have a look. This map shows Drug Overdose deaths in 1999. And this 16 years later in 2015, when opioid deaths alone topped 33,000. Bill whitaker has more now from this joint investigation by 60 minutes and the washington post. This is an industry thats out of control, that allowed millions and millions of drugs to go into bad pharmacies and doctors offices that distributed them out to people who had no legitimate need for those drugs. Reporter one example, a pharmacy in kermit, West Virginia, a tow
We begin overseas where opposition activists in a groups say at least 40 people were killed in a suspected chemical attack over the weekend. It happened late saturday near the capital damascus. Video shows people being hosed off with water. Local activists say they saw dozens of dead bodies many of whom were children in underground shelters across the city. According to a statement of the civil defense, the reported symptoms indicate that the victims suffocated from the exposure to toxic chemicals. The Syrian Government denies involvement. The Syrian Government called the allegations fabrications. Today the Security Council is expected to hold a meeting in response to the attack. The president writing quote, many dead including women and children in mindless chemical attack in syria. A area of atrocity making it completely inaccessible to outside world. President trump, russia and iran are responsible for backing animal assad. Big price to pay. Another humanitarian disaster for no reas
Critics of donald trump. Jeff sessions announced the charges against cesar sayoc earlier today. Hes been charged today with five federal crimes including interstate transportation of an explosive, illegal mailing of explosives, threats against former president s and certain other persons, threatening interstate communications and assaulting current and former federal officers. For these charges the defendant faces up to 58 years in prison. Sayoc is set to make his First Court Appearance in miami on monday. Law enforcement Officials Say hes denied the charges. Federal authorities seized a white van covered in protrump and prorepublican messages earlier in the day. A closer look at that van shows stickers that say cnn sucks and a decal with Hillary Clintons face with target over it. Meanwhile, four more devices were discovered today making total of 14 packages mailed in all. The latest devices were addressed to senator cory booker of new jersey, senator Kamala Harris of california. Forme