So, its the largest nonnuclear bomb that the u. S. Military has in its arsenal. Its 21,000 pounds. It was dropped from a u. S. Aircraft. As far as we know, this is the first time that this specific munition was dropped on the battlefield. Its been tested before, but actually on the battlefield. It was targeted targeting a tunnel complex, going after isis fighters and potentially some leaders. We were told, ive been told by u. S. Military officials it was a large contingent of isis fighters in this tunnel. Isis has been a problem for the u. S. Military in Nangarhar Province where we saw the strike today. Its been a problem that general nicholson has addressed several times and has now there is now an active specific offensive meant to deal specifically with isis there. We saw that was in the news just recently when a u. S. Military special Operations Forces soldier was killed as part of that fight, not far from where this munition was dropped. Courtney colonel jack, let me bring you aut
It looks like there some movement on health care. White house officials telling me they are optimistic and that theyll be hearing from capitol hill that there could soon be a vote as early as two. Thomas dominic the white house has been letting these two sides work things out between the two of them. They are cautiously optimistic that they might get a vote by the end of the week, but theyre pretty confident that it could happen by the end of next week. The chief of staff at the white house was on special report with brad baer last night and he said he doesnt want to rush this bill. They will have a vote on it when they know they have 260 members supported. We dont want to put an artificial deadline on this, so we just want to keep this in a better place and we think we will get a vote soon or next week. However we decide, will be excited about it. Trade is going to be high on the agenda in their brief meeting. Trade is going to be a big part of the white house agenda and the next few
Jeopardy as dozens of republicans, including the president , make it clear, if the allegations are true, moore must step down. I have a very good team this morning. But first i want to explain exactly what were talking about. Its confusing. A new report from the Washington Post alleges that back in 1979, moore befriended a 14yearold girl, lee corkman, while he was working as a District Attorney in alabama. Cochran says on at least two occasions, the two kissed and on one occasion, he took off her clothes, touched her and encourages her to touch him. At least three other women also allege that moore pursued them while they were just teenagers but none alleged any sexual contact beyond kissing. The Moore Campaign is accuse the post of running a hit piece, saying, quote, it is no surprise with just over four weeks remaining in a race for the u. S. Senate with National Implications that the Democratic Party and the countrys most liberal newspaper would come up with a fabrication of this ki
Happening behind the scenes. Reporter you can hear me but you cant see me. Im here to not block the door to the Fbi Field Office where Paul Manafort has been for approaching two hours now and being processed, essentially, like any other person in charge of a crime. If you are brought in by the fbi, you are fingerprinted and photographed and talking with fbi agents here. We expect that process to wrap up any time now, really potentially in the next few minutes. We just saw an suv backing into the exit here and expect him to come out of here. As soon as they are done, they are going to move him a few blocks down to the federal courthouse to have his first appearance at 1 30 this afternoon. Something like a less formal arraignment process to stand before a judge. He could be in and out in a few minutes. And i think you probably saw this gate come down, well, the gate is coming up here. I dont know if i can add much more to this than youll see live here. But were watching. We are taking a
Classified memo alleging fbi misconduct in the russia probe. Democrats and the company of justice are furious. This committee voted to put the president s personal interest, perhaps their own political interests, above their own interests. This as questions swirl about how Andrew Mccabes abrupt exit from the fbi went down and the white house denies any involvement. The president was a part of this Decision Making process. And by the way, in less than 12 hours, the president will be delivering his first state of the Union Address. All eyes on him. Its going to be a really incredible and powerful night, not just for the president but for the entire country. Were going to begin this morning with President Trump set to give his inaugural state of the Union Address this evening. The russia investigation lingers on and holds a huge cloud over the white house. We are in luck this morning. I have a great panel here to break all of it down, starting with nbcs jeff bennett at the white house and