Now,. First from the news deck. One of trumps biggest backers is setting the stage for a crazy scene in cleveland. A call for supporters to stage massive but peaceful protests at the convention. That is from Donald Trumps former Campaign Manager roger stone, who is now on cnn. He says Republican Party bosses are out to steal the nomination, and he is telling Trump Supporters to get on buss and trains and planes, even hitchhike to cleveland if you have to but get going. This comes as a contested Convention Looks more and more likely. They want to call it an open convention now, it seems. Yet another poll shows donald trump trailing ted cruz in wisconsin by double digits. The Fox Business Network survey has ted cruz at 42 in wisconsin. Thats 10 points ahead of donald trump. The gap is even bigger among women. Cruz has a 46 , 19 points ahead of donald j. Trump and most of the poll was con ticketed before trumps comment that women should face punishment if they have an abortion procedure.
States and around the world, im George Howell. Cnn newsroom starts now. Good day. We begin with the efforts of World Leaders to ensure Nuclear Weapons and materials dont fall into the wrong hands. That was the focus of the Nuclear Summit that was held in washington, d. C. The u. S. President Barack Obama Says an important treaty is now expected to go into effect. That treaty requires Member States to do more to secure their Radioactive Materials. Plus, china has pledged to work closer with the u. S. Beijing plays a key role in enforcing sanctions against north korea, which is believed to have Nuclear Weapons. Mr. Obama also says he wants to reduce Americas Nuclear arsenal further, but he says the u. S. Cannot act alone. One of the challenges that were going to have here is that it is very difficult to see huge reductions in our Nuclear Arsenal unless the United States and russia, as the two largest possessors of Nuclear Weapons, are prepared to lead the way. The other area where i thin
Government. He is trying to make good on his vow to drain the swamp. Still more show boating than specifics here. This is what he told voters last night in des moines. I actually love calling these companies. I say give me a list of Ten Companies that are leaving. And i actually love call these companies and saying hi. I get the president of this company. And i say hi, how you doing. Oh, hello mr. President elect. Congratulations. Yeah, congratulations, but while were on the phone, dont leave. We had great success. You will see more success. Reporter the speech widely applauded by supporters here. Briefly interrupted by protesters. Donald trump seemed to take it in stride. A fall different tone than the campaign. He said as they were led away. They are with us, they just dont know it yet. John and alison, that is the challenge and burden for donald trump Going Forward here as he makes the pivot. He is about finished naming his cabinet. He will name the secretary of state choice early n
Overseas. And the and the state department really needs to focus we have been listening to Rex Tillersons confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign relations committee. Im kate snow joining you now at 3 00 eastern time noon out west. We will continue to listen in on that hearing and bring moments to you as warranted. Let me get to Kelly Odonnell whos been watching this entire hearing all day now. Kelly, big headlines. Anything in the last couple of hours that might derail the nomination . Reporter going that far is a challenge. Thats a really high bar. When you have a voice on Foreign Policy like that of marco rubio, who ran for president , challenging Rex Tillerson on matters of russia, that is very notable. We heard from senator bob menendez of new jersey who was bringing up one of the more famous quotes of donald trump from announcing his candidacy, derogatory comments of mexico and Rex Tillerson separated himself from those words and talking about the Strong Partnership he wou
It would be a major success for President Trump on trade if it happens. And the Royal Wedding, just a day away, Meghan Markles family meets the queen today. Were live in england with final preparations. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to early start. Im david briggs. And im christine romans. President trump and his allies are ramping up an Aggressive Campaign toundc unde the russia investigation. The fbi now taking steps to protect other live investigations and lessen the danger associates might face if the informants identity becomes known. An fbi informant had provided information early in the fbis russia investigation. The president doing his part to discredit the special counsel, where else, on twitter, alleging his 2016 campaign was spied on, even predicting an ensuing scandal be, quote, bigger than watergate. This highstakes standoff, pitting President Trump, the republican chair of the Intelligence House Committee devin nunes against the intelligence agencies. They warn publicly