Al qaeda and the groups have shown a resurgent element from iraq to northern africa. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle defended the closures. Im a republican, but im saying the administration ive had problems with tad registration on different issues. What they are doing now is what has to be done. They would be derelict if they did not. We cant characterize them for doing too little in benghazi and now criticize them for doing too much. As far as this worldwide alert, its absolutely warranted. Senator Saxby Chambliss says critics of the surveillance programs still have their doubts. If you look at the one thats most at issue here, thats the bulk meta data program, theres no indication, unless im proven wrong later, that that program which collects vast amounts of domestic data contributed to information about this particular plot. In russia, fallout continues over Edward Snowdens temporary refugee status. Even though Vladimir Putin says the nsa leaker is too small to jeopardize his
Spring before the hot dog days of summer and could involve up to 25,000 iraqi troops. Meanwhile here at home a 19yearold man from minneapolis has been indicted for allegedly trying to help isis. He was pulled off a plane in turkey. And he was in november while trying to fly to turkey to get into syria. So whats in a religions name . Nothing if youre president obama, who is not backing down from criticism he refuses to use terms like islamic extremism while discussing the threat from Islamic State militants. And he doubled down yesterday during a speech at the state department. Once again, stating that the use of that type of rhetoric only helps feed isis recruits and additional fighters. Obviously there is a complicated history between the middle east the west and none of us, i think, should be immune from criticism and terms of specific policies but the notion that west is at war with islamism is an ugly lie. All of us regardless of our faith, have a responsibility to reject it. One o
Good morning, everyone. It is friday, december th, im alex witt alongside ali velshi and louis burgdorf. Amid adding new cabinet selections, president elect donald trump went to des moines, iowa, last night where he and Vice President elect pence sell blated their victory. It was the same city as his First Campaign event for his official announcement, as well as the state he nearly lost in his first contest. Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in iowa over nine points and a crowd of over 5,000 greeted him in des moines. Im here today for one main reason, to say thank you to the great, great people of iowa. You went out and pounded, i mean pounded the pavement. I also want to take this opportunity to thank your great senators. They are tremendous. Two tremendous people. They never wavered. We had some people, they would waver, right, waver, and as long as they came back some time prior to the vote, they are all right, but we dont like people that waver, right . Those two didnt waver. Preside
Documents about his driving record as we learn more about some of the young victims. Hey there, good morning, everyone, its wednesday, november 23rd. Im alex witt along a dancing ali velshi there. The charleston post and currier reports nikki haley has been selected to be president elect trumps ambassador to the United Nations. Currently in her second term, shes the nations first female governor of indian descent and would be the first woman to accept a senior position. The move would elevate henry mcmaster, at the time the highest republican in the country to endorse donald trump. Alex, there is more intrigue over who will fill the top diplomatic post in the administration. The wall street journal reports the 2012 republican nominee mitt romney is the leading contender for secretary of state. The paper describes an ongoing tug of war between those backing romney and others urging the selection of former new york mayor rudy giuliani, while a third group is pushing for more candidates.
Nineyear low. Millions and millions of people have health care and Osama Bin Laden is dead. Yes. Saturday night live mocks Donald Trumps pension for tweeting and the president elect angrily responds, where else, on twitter. Good morning, its monday, december 5th, im ali velshi alongside Louis Burgdorf and kasie hunt. Opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline are celebrating a major victory after the army corps of engineers announced it will block plans for the structure near the Standing Rock sioux try reservation, looking for alternate routes for the project, which has sparked months of protests, with demonstrators arguing the project would threaten the tribes water source and cultural sites. The standoff had taken a violent turn in recent weeks. The announcement came one day before a deadline for protesters to leave their camp over concerns about plunging temperatures. Meanwhile, House Speaker paul ryan was less than thrilled with the move tweeting, this is Big Government Decision