Welcome to matter of fact. Piece by piece, the Trump Administration has restored, and even strengthened, the u. S. Embargo of cuba that had kept americans and american money off the island for decades. The latest move just last month, the u. S. Transportation department banned airlines from servicing all cities besides havana. In june, the administration cracked down on cruise ships. Before leaving office, president barack obama opened relations with cuba. And cubans tapped into the Tourism Industry to bring in extra cash. Now, the countrys facing its worst economic set back in years. I traveled to cuba to take a look at the new restrictions and just how they are affecting the cuban people. It was great because, i mean, the flights were packed. People were coming left from right. Soledad sixto andres used to bring throngs of american tourists to cruise around havana in classic cars. Sobecae i have seenmost none. Where i used to have foulltoits juing how Many Americans have decided notm
Daytime high, looking at 60 in concord, fremont, 62 in san jose. 59 in oakland as well for San Francisco. In the meantime, were tracking that fog, especially the trivalley, north bay, south bay, lets get right to gianna with the foggy commute. There are fog advisories in effect issued by chp for Alameda County and areas of the altamonte pass as you work your way through there, youll see foggy spots. To the south bay we go, looking at your drive times. The morning commute is getting busier. Northbound 101, brake lights coming away from 280, 680, pockets through there. Northbound there, you may see it as you exit the freeway. Reports of a new exit at idlewild road. This is blocking at least the slow lane, the right lane, and were seeing delays as you work your way through there. Dry times in the green with the exception of the area north of where the drive time is on 101 around the 280, 680 connector. Update here on the trouble spot. We have had our eye on this. South 101 oz you work you
57 newsroom at cbs headquarters here in new york. Its good to be with you. Im annemarie green. The first public hearings are set to Begin Next Week in the impeachment inquiry into president trump. Acting u. S. Ambassador to ukraine, bill taylor, will be the first to testify. Documents reveal he testified behind closed doors that there was a quid pro quo. Laura podesta is in new york. Laura, were also learning new details about the white houses strategy to defend the president. What can you tell us about that . Reporter the white house maintains the impeachment inquiry is a, quote, sham, but cbs news has learned the administration is beefing up its Communications Team to help the white house fight back. This as three u. S. Diplomats prepare to answer questions about president trumps dealings with ukraine next week. President trump attacked democrats while campaigning in louisiana last night. In washington with these donothing, somewhat evil, and in in cases very evil people. Reporter de
Thanks for watching. Coming up right now, hallie jackson. Steph, thank you so much. We are watching new fallout after a clash between the commander in chief and the former head of the navy. President trump hiring Richard Spencer overnight after twists and turns in the case of Eddie Gallagher. Spencer firing off a scathing letter on his way out and gallagher has plenty to say. This morning new questions about the president s role in matters of military justice in a case thats exposing cracks in the president s relationship with the highest ranks in the military. Weve got our nbc news team here with the latest on this developing story. Courtney kube is posted up at the pentagon. I want to start with you. Richard spencer seemed to take what you could call a parting shot on his way out the door. I want to read part of his Resignation Letter. He says unfortunately i no longer share the same understanding with the commander in chief who appointed me in regards to the key principle of good or
Inside. But the president is already looking ahead, wouldnt say he is looking forward to it, but looking ahead to the possibility that impeachment is going to end up with a trial in the senate. The president indicating that if that happens, the Intelligence Committee chairman adam schiff will play a prominent role. Adam schiff will be compelled to testify should the democrats decide despite the fact that my president ial conversations were totally appropriate and perfect to go for with the impeachment hoax, have now turned very strongly against impeachment. On sunday morning tv, adam schiff sounded an awful lot like a guy who has already decided to go down the road of impeachment, but also appeared to hedge his bets just a little. Watch here. I certainly think the evidence has been produced overwhelmingly shows serious misconduct by the president but i do want to hear more from my constituents and i want to hear more from my colleagues. This is not a decision i will be making a lone. O