Pardoned or pass, damage control. Plus a new banish youd by the white house. Seven forbid ten words the cdc can no longer use and why. But we begin this hour at the white house where President Trump is feeling the holiday spirit you could say. Great gifts to the middle income people of this country that theyve ever gotten for christmas. That gift is a massive tax bill congress is expected to vote ton and pass next week and could end on the president s desk by christmas. Cut the Corporate Tax rate. And double the child tax credit. It would also according to the Congressional Budget Office and joint committee on taxation add nearly 1. 5 trillion to the nations debt over the next decade. In just a moment, we will be talking to Vice President mike pences former press secretary about the plan. But lets start at the white house. And with nbc jeff bennett. Jeff, the president says pretty upbeat about this bills prospects . Reporter yeah, great to see you gigi. The president sound upbeat and g
Time in 25 years the ruby red state is sending a democrat to the United States senate. Doug jones beat republican roy moore that accused sexual molester and attacker endorsed by President Trump. I want to play the moment when alabamans realized the stunning upset since the president himself won. From alabama, he beats roy moore in this exciting contest, doug jones comes from behind. [ cheers and applause ] now, in the world of roy moore, he has yet to concede to doug jones but the president is admitting defeat. He congregated him on twitter, second tweet not so gracious. But moments ago the president acknowledged roy moores loss was positive to some in his party. They are happy with the way it turned out. As leader of the party i would have liked to had the seat. I have to say we have to get more senators and congressman that are republicans elected in 18, then youll see a lot more what we are doing right now. Lets go straight so abby philips for us here at the white house. I understan
Unfounded and outrageous allegations wild outbursts on the internet and television while a member of this administration. Cnn contributor walter shab who resigned from the department of ethics last year. President trump drew a direct connection between the russia investigation and his security clearance decision. I call it the rigged witch hunt, it is a sham, and shes people let it i think its something that had to be done. Doesnt that correct what we heard from Sarah Sanders today . If does. To say i consulted with my intelligence community, the cia who holds brennens clearance and they have serious concerns about him continuing to access this information. Instead, he gave an interview to the press and said, this is about my hurt feelings, in doing so, this neuters the Intelligence Committee a key function is to determine who needs clearance he took that away from them and is now judge, jury and xecutioner. This is what Sarah Sanders initially said, watch this . Mr. Brennen has recen
Official. Status to make a series of unfounded and outrageous allegations wild outbursts on the internet and television while a member of this administration. Cnn contributor walter shab who resigned from the department of ethics last year. Good evening. So much to talk about. President trump spoke to the wall street journal. President trump drew a direct connection between the russia investigation and his security clearance decision. I call it the rigged witch hunt, it is a sham, and shes people let it i think its something that had to be done. Doesnt that contradict what we heard from Sarah Sanders today . If does. To say i consulted with my intelligence community, the cia who holds brennens clearance and they have serious concerns about him continuing to access this information. Instead, he gave an interview to the press and said, this is about my hurt feelings, in doing so, this neuters the Intelligence Committee a key function is to determine who needs clearance he took that and a
Underway right now as friends and family members sharing powerful performances and stories as well. President s and pastors are fuelling the pews and all to pay their respect of the greater grace testimomple of detroit. Aretha franklin of in so many ways o f the sound track of the Civil Rights Movement. Smoky robinson says how he missed talking to his friend. A friend that he has known for 70 years. Here are some of the memories he shared. Today, lord, we thank you for the life and legacy of aretha Lewis Franklin, thank you forgiving us a precious gift, aretha. She was a treasure from a treasure and a treasure surrounded by treasures. She was classy enough to sing on the most prominent stages in the world but she was home girl to make potato salads and some frid fried chicken. I will be sending city council proposals to rename the park. Our beautiful, water front jewel will be Aretha Franklins park. When were formers from generations to come from around the world, theyll be reminded th