Decision, whether he lives or dies. Nick valencia joining me now from outside of the courthouse in charleston, south carolina. Nick, tell us what struck you most about what was said in court during these closing arguments. It was a very sad day inside the courtroom. I just got out from being in there listening to the closing arguments of the prosecution and the defense. Today started with an impassioned plea by federal prosecutor to hold dylann roof accountable for every action, every single bullet he fired that day inside mother emmanuel church. He highlighted the writings of the manifesto, the journal that outlined and was fueled by his White Supremacy and belief that he was better than black people simply because he was white. He talked about his meticulous planning leading up to the shooting and also his actions inside the church that day. I was just a couple of rows back from dylann roof sitting directly behind his grandmother who was flanked by a priest and i looked at dylann roo
Announce as key appointment, keeping an eye on the israeli settlements and on his money, it appears. Jeff zeleny is following the president in palm beach today. Good morning, jeff. Reporter hi, kate. Good afternoon. Donald trump president elect here is going through his cabinet and other top appointments checking them off the list one by one. Another key appointment was made earlier this morning, as you said. His name, thomas bossert, going to head up the Homeland Security counterterrorism activities inside the white house. A very key position, as you know. Someone who will work on all National Threats and work closely with retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn largely focusing on interNational Threats. Kate, this is a central position here, of course, given the moment that we are living in with the strikes that we saw just less than two weeks ago in germany. The Homeland Security is one of the key spots. So this is a a gentleman with years of experience, worked in the george w. Bus
This 24yearold tunisian. Now theyre more certain than ever. And the manhunt is just expanding. The prosecutor came out and said theyve raided homes in western germany where he used to live and where he made association with some of the salafi jihadists who are actually in prison n. There were actually just a couple of months ago a massive roundup of salafi jihadists. Anis amri was not one of those arrested but he was under suspicion. Thats why theres so much outrage now toward Angela Merkel and others in the government. Why was this man allowed to escape but why was he allow to be under surveillance and still commit this massive terrorist attack. Look behind you there and the market for the first time is open again, where this all happened. I dont know if you can show us or tell us what security is like there. What are you seeing and what are people saying . The security is rather high. Of course, it wasnt like this before. Actually, between me and the camera theres a large jersey barr
Grandson. In the civil war, the union army used it as the headquarters. Now its the last resting space for 400,000 american heros. President elect trump and Vice President elect pence will be there to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. Inscribed on the back of the tomb the words here rest in honored glory, an american soldier, known by to god. Guards are on duty at the tomb 24 hours a day every day no matter the weather. The guards are volunteers. They call them sentinels. They take 21 steps back and forth as they pay tribute to the fallen. Today as the nation prepares to peacefully transfer power, our next commanderinchief is pausing to honor all of those that have given their lives in defense of our democracy. Jennifer griffin is at the pentagon for us this afternoon. Jennifer, explain the significance of this wreathlaying ceremony and the tradition fortin coming president. Its really extraordinary. If you havent seen it you have to attend this to understand the weight of what
Prosecutor to oversee the Russian Investigation . Is it going to happen . Democrats are demanding one and now even some republicans say its tough to see how that wont happen. And speaking of russia, you know what happens in 30 minutes . The president s only publicly announced meeting of the day with russias foreign minister who is at the state department this morning. An our Andrea Mitchell got a little reaction about all of this. I want to start our coverage on capitol hill, Kelly Odonnell at the white house, Pete Williams in washington and jeremy bash. On the set, congressional reporter kelsey snell and chief washington correspondent for politico edward isaac do vary. Kelly, we have seen reaction from the president this morning. Well see him well not him but his press secretary later on today. What are we hearing from the white house . Its interesting. We have not seen the president in any official capacity since thursday night. This is a long stretch where hes had no official events