Opportunities ahead josh earnest Wh Press Secretary whats critical are the kinds of decisions we make now will have a Significant Impact on not just the next generation of americans but future generations of americans nat sot obama i dont think ive ever been more optimistic about a year ahead than i am right now mchael stevens the president is expected to highlight executive actions he plans to take to tackle gun violence without congressional approval. But the white house says hell also also discuss issues where both parties can Work Together sot josh earnest Wh Press Secretary we see that there is strong bipartisan support for criminal Justice Reform on capitol hill. Michael Stevens this year president obama has invited 23 guests to the House Chamber to hear his speech, including a syrian refugee and American Hero. 23yearold Spencer Stone and his two friends helped take down a heavily armed gunman on a parisbound train last year. White house staffers called him last week during his c
Stage after president obama took executive action to strengthen gun laws. A poll shows he has the support of most americans, but opposition sits at onethird. That include the republican party. So it may seem like consensus is nearly impossible. One man is working to change that. In this america tonight excomplusive. The police chief advise aring president obama takes us behind the scenes. He is paid to sell guns, this one is paid to serve and protect. What was that hearing like . It was challenging. Reporter jim johnson takes on the National Rifle association, but oversees the 18th Largest Police department in america. Baltimore county in marylands. Theres a picture of you in the president. You advise the president on this issue. I had the opportunity to sit with the president and the vice president. Johnson was a key advisor with president obama during white house meetings, on how to tackle gun violence and change the laws. Take me behind the scenes if you would a little bit. Prior to
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But not the National Front. Quite the storm for the leader and an outspoken father. Find out why, shortly. Celebrations as a statue is removed from a statue in south africa. Some argue that the past should not be erased. And i have all the sport, including how six years after a gun attack on an International Team International Cricket is set to return to pakistan irans Supreme Leader questioned the details of a nuclear deal made with world powers. Ayatollah khamenei demanded all sanctions be lifted at the same time any deal with the Nuclear Programme was concluded. That was not agreed in a framework deal during marathon talks in switzerland. World powers want a gradual introduction. It was hoped the deal will be finalised on 30 june, in yemen the situation is complicated where iran is accused of backing houthi fighters. Thursday secretary of state john kerry said it was unacceptable. Khamenei called for the saudiled air campaign to end, calling it a criminal act. More on that shortly.