A year and a half into this presidency, president reagan stood in westminster palace and declared before British Parliament and the world that freedom and democracy will leave marxism and leninism. The ash heap of history. In that speech, president reagan didnt just lay out his Foreign Policy. He called for america to support, a Global Campaign for democracy. It was a turning point in the cold war. It was turning point in history. It is so significant and central to the reagan presidency that we celebrated its 40th anniversary here at the reagan an Institute Just this year. That speech also provides the opening scene for new book the peacemaker. Ronald the cold war and the world on the brink. Its the book written our guest tonight. Hes the executive director of the Clement Center for national at the university of texas austin here at the reagan library. We are so grateful for dr. Evidence, incredibly thoughtful scholarship, a book like this is no easy task. It was almost a ten year pro
A statement, quote, reverend williams and his congregation offered refuge and support to all who entered their doors, their tireless work to empower marginalized members of the community put them at the forefront of key social justice and human rights issues, driving positive change. Williams, of course, best known for his stewardship of the tenderloin church, he and his late wife, janice mirikitani, helped to reshape glide with an emphasis on social services and activism. Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the four. Im alex savage and im heather holmes. He was a beloved social activist and a fiee supporter of civil rights. Former House Speaker nancy pelosi saying that reverend williams was a clarion voice for love and justice, whether fighting against racism, addressing poverty and addiction and so much more. East bay congresswoman barbara lee said, quote, the reverend changed the lives of millions through radical love, support, inclusivity and a commitment to service to the most mar
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Get to Holiday Weekend. Straight up traveling to centerville and 66 eastbound dealing with crash thats out by 9 causing slow downs. 395 still looks pretty good and maryland delays in college park a full look at travel next. Thanks, erin, tucker, lets get to big story wednesday morning gop tax reform push is almost complete. Overnight the Senate Passed massive tax reform bill. But theres still another hurd toll clear before it goats President Trump. Fox5 Melanie Alnwick is live on capitol hill with the latest details. Mel. Good morning, yes, it was a late night in the senate and it will be app Early Morning in the house as theyre trying to reconcile the two bills a little language had to be changed in the senate. Thats what one final hurdle was. Reps are confident theyll timely get this over the goal line. Its cuts and jobs act passed. With heckling from the dalry in the wee hours of the morning vicepresident mike pence provided massage of republican tax plan right along party lines. We