A look at the days news and headlines. Lot of legal experts say he wins one in the district of columbia. Keep in mind in the last election in 2016 only 4 of district of columbia voters voted for donald trump. Not good odds in the district of columbia. Bill something were watching. Kellyanne conway Senior Counsel to the president from the white house. Good morning to you. I have a long list. Another slow news day here. Bill i have a long list. Paul manafort, how closely is the president watching this trial that begins today . We havent discussed that in quite a while. I would note for your audience, bill, that the judge has very strictly instructed no mention of Paul Manaforts role in the Trump Campaign, no mention trump, russia or collusion. This trial obviously centers on matters that have nothing to do with the campaign. I think that even mr. Manafort as i read it had requested that there be no mention of his
brief tenure at the Trump Campaign several years ago. I believe there is on
Coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories. Former Trump Campaign chairman Paul Manafort is on trial. Charges predate the Trump Campaign but could have ramifications for the campaign if he is convicted and could face up to 10 years. Lets take a look at some evidence presented by the Special Counsel against Paul Manafort. Case stands on two basic legs. One that manafort Made Tens Of Millions working for ukrainian politicians and russian oligarchs that he never paid taxes on and two that he took out fraudulent loans from u. S. Banks. Manafort spent upward of there is 14 million to buy several properties in alexandria, virginia, landscaping, housekeeping and Home Improvements done to boost the value of the homes. Then allegedly inflated his worth on loan applications like this one, taking out even more money. As the Specialty Counsel put it, he created cash out of thin air. He spent more than 1. 4 million at Clothing Stores in new york and and beverly hills. T
The first polls are about to close in one of the most important elections in our lifetime. Can donald trump win four more years in the white house . Or canjoe biden pull off a historic victory . The eyes of the world are on this election. And both candidates have spent the last 48 hours in a final dash for votes. Donald trump ended his campaign with a rally in michigan a state he won four years ago by the narrowest of margins. He then headed back to the white house, where hell give his verdict on the results when they come in. Joe biden was in ohio and pennsylvania midwest states that may hold the key to this election. He has enjoyed a lead in the polls for months,
but that will count for nothing if his supporters dont turn out. Here in america, voters have been standing in line since dawn to have their say in an election thats split the country. It looks like turnout will be up on last time despite the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 americans. Jon sopel and nic
Any thoughts on the future of Child Advocacy . I was one of the people who started the childrens act here in washington, d. C. I know the impact that it has, positive impact it has on child victims of crime or the decision to eliminate this funding was a difficult one. Deficit issues, restoring fiscal sustainability were all the consideration. The office of Justice Programs as i talk to them after i spoke to you has come up with ways in which they think they can prioritize some grantmaking and training to help in that regard. But im just going, i think that if we look at the budget for the next year, that given what we get from the Advocacy Centers and the relatively small amount that is involved, that this has to be a part of the, you know, im not satisfied with where we are now with what i think that was a mistake. I certainly look forward to working with you as a member of the budget committee. I think all of us to recognize that we have forced far too many of the cuts weve made in
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