Condition. Apparently he is cooperating. Hoboken is the last stop on a 26mile compute that starts way up the hudson river on the westside in the state of new york, but hoboken is where 250 commuters had planned to disembark and continue their commute under the hudson river into manhattan for a day of work. It has gone like that every day of the week, on schedule, without interruption, but today, something went terribly wrong. Four cars being pushed by an engine. It was that force and drive of that last car that engine that pushed those cars into these commuters into the concrete barrier of the terminal in hoboken that shattered as you saw, the concrete and steel and glass literally fall around all commuters who are on board. There was one woman from hoboken, she was on the platform. She is the only known fatality so far. And we believe that number will stay where it is. Witnesses describe this large sound, like an explosion, then inside their breaking glass to get out of the cars. And
As special counsel, a decision made by President Trumps own Justice Department. You dont have to read twitter much longer, my friends, to get the president s take. He is holding a press conference later today. We will be watching closely for that. On top of that, in a few moments, House Speaker paul ryan is also holding a news conference. So, a lot to get to. Lets start with cnn justice reporter Laura Jarrett and justice correspondent Phil Mattingly following this for us. How did all of this go down, because a lot happened over the last 12 hours . Absolutely right, kate. As youve pointed out, trump broke his unusual period of silence on twitter this morning, lashing out on the appointment of a special counsel to lead the russia investigation as the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American History, going on to say, with all the illegal acts that took place in the Clinton Campaign and the Obama Administration, there was never a special counsel appointed. Now, weve learned f
You know, one of my favorite verses in the old book is from the book of jeremiah. Its hung over the mantle of our home, since i first ran for Congress Successfully in the year 2000. And now it hangs over the mantle in the Vice President s residence in washington, d. C. It simply reads, for i know the plans i have for you, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future. You know, in november, i believe with all of my heart that the people of florida and the people of this country voted to give america a president with the strength, the courage and the vision to make america safe again. You voted to give us a new leader who will make america prosperous again. And i know in my heart, with your continued faith and support, together we will make America Great again. Thank you very much. Thank you for being here. God bless you and god bless america. All right, Vice President there, mike pence, speaking in jacksonville, florida, at a paper plant there. Our ri
Himself, calling the newly announced investigation into his campaigns possible ties to russia not just the single greatest witch hunt of any politician in american history, but adding, with all of the illegal acts that took place in the Clinton Campaign and Obama Administration, there was never a special council appointed. Tweeted that before 8 00 eastern time this morning after releasing a measured Statement Last night. Saying he, quote, looks forward to this matter concluding quickly. His scathing new criticism unleashed even as something highly unusual is unfolding in washington this morning. Bipartisan agreement. Praise for former fbi director Robert Mueller as special council to oversee the russia investigation. All of us are that know director mueller are very happy hes there. It couldnt be a better choice. I have a lot of respect for ko counsel mueller. It was a good point when i first heard it. Everything we know about his portfolio thus far gives us confidence he may be able t
Administrations. The decision to appoint mueller came from Rod Rosenstein and the white house was notified charlie before the announcement. This comes as rosenstein heads to capitol hill today for an all Senate Briefing on the comey termination. Jon meantime, the white house is facing more questions about the firing of Michael Flynn. After the New York Times reporter alleges that the Trump Transition Team new trump stomach to my stomach let me say, hearing that story today was the first i heard of it and i fully support the decision that President Trump made. Jon we have fox news live coverage with Catherine Herridge on the Robert Mueller announcement, but we begin with kevin live at the white house. Clearly the president is frustrated that has come to this, but he remains resolute and determined. He believes that director mueller will find no collusion. Its also important to point out that the president decided to take to twitter to lay out some of this. With all the illegal acts that