Quote weve got a powerful Nuclear Deterrent already in on our hands, and we certainly will not keep our arms crossed in the face of a u. S. Preemptive strike. North korea is the only country to cry out Nuclear Tests since 1998. Pakistan conducting two tests in 1998, india one in 1998, china one in 1996, france in 96 as well. Chinas foreign minister responding to the provocations by urging both the United States and north korea to, quote, refrain from inflammatory or threatening statements. Apparently, the word didnt get coto pyongyang, and the United States is responding with a show of force. The powerful Aircraft Carrier Carl Vinson Strike group is rushing to get on station in the sea of japan off the korean peninsula. It is scheduled to arrive in that region around april 24th. Vice president mike pence also scheduled to be in seoul, south korea, by tomorrow rather, sunday to kick off a tenday trip to asiapacific countries. This has been a busy week for the Trump Administration, its o
Across the journalism and political spectrum. President obama said this at the white house. Michelle and i want to offer our deepest condolences to gwen ifills family and all of you, her colleagues, on her passing. Gwen was a friend of ours, she was an extraordinary journalist, she always kept faith with the fundamental responsibilities of her profession, asking the tough questions, Holding People in power accountable, and defend ago strong and free press that makes our democracy work. I always appreciated gwens reporting even when i was at the receiving end of one of her tough and thorough interviews, whether she reported from a Convention Floor or the field, whether she sat at the debate moderators table or anchors desk, she not only informed todays citizens but inspired tomorrows journalists. She was an especially powerful role 3408d for young women and girls who admired her integrity, intelligence and intellect and for which she blazed a trail for onehalf of the first female anchor
Remarks in just a moment from ron dermer, the israeli ambassador to the u. S. He is one of the speakers at the Antidefamation Leagues annual leadership summit. Follow that a panel on the agenda and the 2016 collective. This is live here in washington, d. C. [applause] welcome back. How our workshops . So it seems that earlier today we slide atlanta and i want to apologize. We would like to both recognize the regional Board Chairperson from atlanta and the National Civil rights chair. Thank you. [applause] we are seeing a lot of great reads and posts from social media. Please keep at it. Dont forget these are social networking sites to share your discussions with friends and family. And please use the hashtag adls somewhat. Thank you. Adl summit and hashtag might adl story. So welcome back to the National Leadership summit at Antidefamation League. The nations premier civil rights and human relations agency. For more than a century we have worked to fulfill our dual mission of fighting
Administrations guidance to Public Schools over allowing transgender students access to bathrooms and other facilities. Democrats, 202 7488000. Republicans, 202 7488001. 202 7488002s,. You can post on our facebook or twitter pages as well. This guidance came out last friday. It was a joint letter by the Education Department and Justice Department. It says that as a condition of receiving federal funds a school agrees they will not exclude separate deny benefits to or otherwise treated differently on the basis of sex any person in its Educational Programs unless expressly authorized to do so under title ix. The letter also gave specific guidance when it came to the use of restrooms and locker rooms. Heres some of that section from the letter which you can find online at the Justice Department and education to urban. A school must allow transgender students access to facilities consistent with their gender. Themchool may not require to use bathrooms inconsistent with their gender. A scho
Its the calm before the storm outside this morning. Nice warm temperatures right now. But we are in for a nasty day. Yeah. Youll want to be very cautious out lets turn things over meteorologist 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. Good news. There are no trouble spots to repopo in or around the capital city. But we will continue to keep our eyes on the road and update you if anything changes for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. So, lets get started. Severe weather is sweeping the deep south. The National Weather service has confirmed reports of tornadoes in louisiana, mississippi, alabama and florida. At least three people have been killed. This is the system that meteorologist Jonathan Kennedy will be tracking throughout the morning. Stay with a bc columbia for the latest and any Severe Weather updates. Turning our attention to vote 2016. Don