The president , this is part of his legacy. He hoped to end two wars by the time he leaves office. As with speak, more than 3,000 troops in afghanistan, 9800 in afghanistan. That will stay there through 2015. 5500, that will stay there as you take a look at the podium, as president obama announces hell maintain current troop levels in afghanistan this year and next year as well. This largely, jim sciutto, on the advice of military officials who have been studying the situation on the ground. The u. S. Military wanted this decision. Why . Because of the reality on the ground. The fall of kunduz shows the strength of the taliban. Its something they knew before the fall of kunduz. The taliban is active in many parts of the country, because they have been virtually cleared out from and getting closer kabul as well. They saw that reality on the ground communicated to the president. This is not just an extension of troop presence but also an expansion. It is isis on the ground there. The adm
That is awesome whee how amazing is this, huh . We made a lot of women real roir worried today. Now we are going to party like 2020 when susan rice takes my seat. Announcer this is new day weekend with Victor Blackwell and christi paul. Good morning to you. So glad to have you with us here. From judge Brett Kavanaugh to justice Brett Kavanaugh is who he is this morning. The newest member of Supreme Court has been sworn in and shifting the balance of the power on the high court towards court steps and led by President Trump at a rally in kansas last night. I stand before you today on the heels of a tremendous victory for our nation, our people, and our beloved constitution. Just a few hours ago, the u. S. Senate confirmed judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Now both parties are taking this fight straight to the midterms here which are less than a month away at this particular time. Here is cnn Congressional Correspondent phil mattingly. Reporter Brett Kavanaugh has
Customers standing outside the Apple Barrel Country store and cafe, which is a popular tourist spot in new york. Witnesses describe chaos, screaming, and a huge response, as you can see there, from ambulances and first responders. Now were hearing from state and federal investigators who are on the scene. Take a listen. The limousine traveled across the intersection into a parking lot and struck a 2015 Toyota Highlander that was unoccupied and parked. Two pedestrians standing nearby were also struck and killed. 20 fatalities is just horrific. Ive been on the board for 12 years, and this is one of the biggest loss of lives weve seen in a long, long time. This is the most deadly transportation accident in this country since february of 2009. That was a plane crash, that 2009 accident. Lets go straight to cnns Polo Sandoval whos on the scene in schohairie, new york. I cant begin to imagine what kind of scene youre seeing right there. What are you starting to hear from people who witnessed
Others under fire in south carolina. And here come the yankees. There goes that ball. The bombers headed for a showdown with the red sox after disposing of the cinderella as. Im dave briggs. Welcome to early start. Im christine romans. It is 4 00 a. M. In the east. Senators starting the clock on the final vote on the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court. Mitch mcconnell filing a motion to end the debate. That move will come to an end this week with the final vote as soon as saturday. The timing driven by the fbi renewed Background Investigation on kavanaugh. Senators will read the investigation at 8 00 a. M. The white house has the report already. The wall street journal reports that the white house finds no Sexual Misconduct allegations against the nominee. That doesnt an address the judge misleading the senators. The white house privately restricted the fbi from looking into kavanaughs youthful drinking and if he lied to congress about that specifically. All that while the
Waiting if are a through 00 p. M. Eastern news conference. Thats correct. The tragedy happened about an hour away from albany. Heres what we know. 20 people are dead after a crash involving just two vehicles and that happened about 24 hours ago. The National Transportation safety board that launched a go team to investigate that launched it as a limo crash. Multiple crews are responding to the scene, including the American Red Cross and the new York State Police and local sheriff. We know where the tragedy happened. Outside a local business called the Apple Barrel County store according to police. A witness described the scene here. I heard this loud bang. I came out and i saw a lot of people up here at the apple barrel. Out in the parking lot and i heard screaming and i walked up and see this large van, very unusual looking vehicle in the bushes. Really wrecked. Hit a true. On its facebook page, they are collecting donations for the emergency service. Heres what we are reporting out.