I have been briefed on the latest developments in Israel And Lebanon and my team is in constant contact with our counterparts and we are working to deescalate in a way that allows people to return to their home safely. I want you to know that i remain committed to security and i look forward to discussions. Thank you everyone. John President Biden reacting moments ago but not taking any questions on the major escalation in the Middle East as the pentagon announces a more u. S. Troops are on the way there. Israel says it has hit more than 300 hezbollah targets and forced operations in lebanon soon. What a way to start the week. Im John Roberts in washington. I think it will be a busy one. Sandra for this is developing situation. I am Sandra Smith in New York and good to be with you. This is America Reports. Lebanese officials say this is the deadliest day in the country in nearly 20 years with more than 270 people killed. Israel warned civilians ahead of time that it would be targeting
Soft and america has beaten back the unprecedented economic challenges of the global pandemic and the ensuing disruption to the economy. It is proof that the biden economic recovery has been nothing short of miraculous. Especially given the mess he inherited from trump and the u. S. Outperformed every other country on earth. Trump like so many republicans before him has enjoyed a pulling advantage with voters over the economy. That may be changing. Multiple polls in recent weeks suggesting harris is closing the gap and possibly even leading trump on economic issues. Harris has been helped by trumps inability to feign caring about the expenses of americans as he proved earlier this month with that rambling answer to that direct question in New York. It was Word Salad but with one under noticed but toxic ingredient that deserves more attention. If you take it in november, can you commit to making childcare affordable and if so what specific legislation will you advance . Childcare is chi
On that part of the country. Im coming to you from steel city, so this is very important here. Ive always supported the Steel Industry and i support our steelworkers and our steelworkers can compete with anybody in the world, as long as the Playing Field is level but that Playing Field has been slanted. President trumps just trying to restore some balance to the Playing Field here and i want to help him. Im ready to go down there and be his wing man and help im implement that agenda. Julie molly is in moon township, pennsylvania where the president is about to speak minutes from now. Molly, i can tell the crowd is getting pretty excited. Reporter there are a lot of Great America great hats here, julie. This is the 20th rally in pennsylvania, his fifth outside of the pittsburgh area since he started driving toward the white house in june of 2015. This is a pretty special appearance specifically for a
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Will be talking about that new agreement with two of our biggest allies to save nafta. Well go live to the white house rose garden in a few moments. Also the combat over kavanaugh. Questions over what the fbi is going to be asking in the investigation of allegations made about the Supreme Court nominee, and about the people who will not be a part of that. Well look at that in a moment. But we start with just moments from now President Trump will step in front of reporters in the white house rose garden to tout an 1 1th Hour Trade Deal reached last night. The u. S. Mexico, Canada Agreement replaces nafta, at least in name. And at this mornings tweets if its any indication, you can expect a victory lap. The president writing the agreement is, quote, a great deal for all three countries and will bring all three great nations together in competition with the rest of the world. The markets so far seem to like the deal. All of the indices are up right
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About, yet he went to him to work on an issue thats so important. That says everything about his life. Thanks, antjuan, and thank you, trymaine as well. President clinton and President Obama are set to speak in baltimore. Andrea mitchell reports starts right now. Thank you, craig melvin. Next on Andrea Mitchell reports, the Justice Department opens a Criminal Investigation into the origins of the fbis russia probe. Whats the crime . Whos under investigation . And why are the findings of the nations 17 Intelligence Agencies and the Republicanled Senate Intelligence Committee not enough for the Trump Administration . Falling in line. Republicans escalate their assault on the house Impeachment Inquiry, trying to slow down the pace after two weeks of damaging testimony. Plus going home. Thousands gathering in baltimore this hour, including two former president s, for a final farewell
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