Im Ayman Mohyeldin alongside alex in for yasmin. Amazing we made it through the week with everything that happened. And the nevada caucuses are tomorrow. And South Carolina after that. And super tuesday right after that. Buckle up. It never ends. We begin with new information on why the president is replacing the nations top spy chief, a career loyalist, acting director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire who was under consideration to be the permanent dni was pushed aside because the president was angry that lawmakers were briefed on russias plans to help him get reelected. News of the briefing which was held last thursday was first reported by the New York Times. In fact, sources tell both the times and the Washington Post that the president erupted at maguire the next day, concerned the democrats would use the information against him. A former official tells nbc news that the office of the director of National Intelligence is nearing a melt down over maguires removal and the rea
Think it was first available in home video that and the wizard of oz are two of the most popular movies ever. Listen, one more question for you because i have to go. Its the top of the hour and i need to absolutely. But, listen, one of my actually, she was turned down actually, this role was supposed to be for her and she got into this argument, this whole thing with warner. Im talking about betty davis. I love betty davis, right . And jezebel is like gone with the wind. I love the movie but im uncomfortable watching it sometimes. I watch the acting and im like, man, she is brilliant. This actors brilliant. This actors brilliant. The same brilliance was haddy mcdaniel. Yes. She won an oscar for her performance, the first black woman to do so. If that goes away, and im not suggesting that youre saying that, you dont get to see her brilliant performance and that legacy does it diminish that legacy . My wife said to me, don, hollywood and the world have better ways to honor Hattie Mcdanie
Evacuated yesterday after receiving calls of coordinated recorded threats of violence. Multiple school in at least 21 state received the threats. Many from the electronically disguised voice. None of the threats were credible. The fbi tells nbc news it is aware of the calls and that it is in touch with local Law Enforcement to provide assistance. Now, a similar wave of threats disrupted classes in l. A. , new york and back in december. The fight for the soul of the Democratic Party rages on as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sharpens the attacks. The Clinton Campaign says the time for debating is over. Clinton formally declined the debate saying her time is best spent on the Campaign Trial and focusing attention to the threat of donald Trump Presidency poses. Now sanders wasnt too thrilled with that response. This is what he said to a packed santa monica crowd. I was disturbed but not surprised to hear a few hours ago that secretary clinton has backed out of the debate [ crowd boos
Good morning, thanks for joining us today. Im betty nguyen. A cincinnati zoo official defends the decision to kill the silver back gorilla in order to save the 3yearold boy. And the Cincinnati Police had no plans to file charges against the boys parents. Nbcs blake mccoy has the latest. Reporter outrage over an incident at the cincinnati zoo. When a 3yearold boy fell into the gorilla enclosure saturday. For ten agonizing minutes onlooks watched including the boys mother who cried out the him. At one point the 420 male silver back named harambe dragged the boy through the water. Mommy loves you reporter zoo officials opened fire, killing the gorilla and rescuing the boy. Zookeepers defended their decision. Naturally, we did not take the shooting of harambe lightly. But that childs life was in danger. Reporter a fire storm, people upset that the gorilla was killed. Many blame the boys mother, who runs a daycare center. Many are urging she be charged with negligence. In a facebook post, t
Wrapped up a nearly 15 hour filibuster to change the gun laws in this country after the Senate Majority will allow the votes. Here is chris murray who led the filibuster. Ask yourself what can you do to make sure that orlando or sandy hook never ever happens again. With deep gratitude to all of those who have endured this very, very late night, i yield the floor. Moments ago, murphy tweeted this celebratory message saying quote im proud to announce that after 14plus hours on the floor we will vote on closing the terror gap and universal back ground checks. It came after murphy took to the floor to launch a day long fill buster to protest inaction on gun control. 40 senators including two republicans called for tougher gun control laws and specific action okeeping on terrorist watch lists from buying guns. I shudder to think what it will be like for senator nelson four years from now to talk to the parents of those that were killed this week in orlando and tell them that four years afte