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to withdraw from afghanistan, there are fears that the humanitarian crisis in the country could be getting worse. Hello. Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america the us president Electjoe Biden has set out his plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and revive the countrys economy with a huge stimulus package. In a speech in delaware, he promised a Mass Vaccination Programme and an ext
Later. That escalated quickly. A candidate for congress charged with assault after allegedly body slamming a reporter hours before polls open. Why this might impact tonights election but not in the way you think. Good afternoon, welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper in brussels today President Trump took the opportunity of a nato summit to publicly berate fellow members for not living up to their defense spending commitments. This is an issue that previous president s have grappled with in a less public and reproachful way. Its a well taken one the. But members were hoping president would underline his support for the principle of article 5 of the nato charter that an attack on one member san attack on all. To the disappointment of european allies mr. Trump did not publicly or explicitly affirm that commitment which he has suggested in the past. The president in the past in public and private has cast the need of nato allies to spend more in defense in terms of dues owed as if nato were
The United States. Its probably one of the reasons i was elected, maybe one of the main reasons. But were not going to let that happen. But trump has other things to worry about right now. Hes dealing with a significant resignation from his legal team. The president s lead lawyer, the guy on the right, john dowd has resigned. The latest shakeup comes as the president told this to reporters. Will you testify to special counsel Robert Mueller. I would like to i would like to, said the president. Covering all of this for us, from the white house, is nbc news geoff bennett. Lets start with the president s legal woes. What is happening today . Reporter well, yeah, remember last week the president tweeted that john dowd was doing a great job and he was very happy with him. Now doud is stepping down in a decision we understand that is ma mutual. And saying the president didnt feel he could guide the team and dowd was frustrated with the president bringing in new attorneys and it is a sign tha
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