Senate. And lobbyists are scrambling as politicians look to slash critical deductions. Next on msnbc live. And new this morning, President Trump arriving in the philippines a little more than an hour ago and clearing up comments he made about russias interference in the election. Heres what he told reporters last night about his conversation with Vladimir Putin. Im surprised that there is any conflict on this. What i said there is that i believe he believes that. I believe that he feels that he and russia did not meddle in the election. As to whether i believe it or not, im with our agencies especially as currently constituted with their leadership. I believe in our intel agencies. President trump also taking to twitter saying when will all the haters and fools out there realize that having a Good Relationship with russia is a good thing, not a bad thing. And later this hour, President Trump is expected to meet with controversial philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in manila. Hallie
Wrongdoing but rather russian espionage disinformation to disrupt both parties and their country . And if this 2005 picture of barack obama and Lewis Farrakhan was made public back when it was taken, it might have derailed his election. What lesson can we learn. And plus super bowl lii should be a dream come true for this fan. So why am i dogged with doubts . But first, at long last the memo is now in the public domain. This is the outcome sought by Congressional Republicans and their support ertz and in ters president. Whether it was in long term part is an interests, that remains to be seen. And until yesterday, the president enjoyed the best of all worlds. Gop members of congress were quick to give interviews talking about the dire picture that the memo painted. One said it would make watergate look like the theft of a snickers. That is impossible to refute when you cant taste the candy. As a result the president s base was inflamed about a document none had actually read. But now i
Ive seen than so far in this administration. I did not and im not aware of anyone else that did. Hes perjured himself at least three times. Good morning and welcome to your week echbd. I im christi paul. And im martin savidge. Great to be with you. And so this morning President Trump is getting ready for his most important foreign trip. A 12 day five country tour to confront growing Nuclear Fears and reestablish u. S. Power in the region. But likely not escaping the problems back at home including investigations that have made it into his inner circle. President trump is waking up in hawaii where yesterday he visited with military leaders and paid his respects at the uss arizona memorial. The first lady was there with him to lay a wreath to remember those lost in the attacks of pearl harbor. And he also took shots at some of his favorite targets. The Democratic Party and even his own Justice Department. He also vitt sizcriticized the to let Bowe Bergdahl avoid jail time. And the Russia
Rick gates pleading guilty to two criminal charges. Does Paul Manafort have something that he can offer bob mueller to allow him to not spend the rest of his days behind bars . This is new day weekend. Three Trump Campaign officials have now flipped in the russia probe, the latest rick gates deputydepity chairma. He took a plea deal yesterday. And this is happening as the special counsel indicts manafort on more charges. And also why does Jared Kushner still have his security clearance or at least an interim one . Chief of staff john kelly was supposed to decide if kushner was to keep his temporary clearance by yesterday. And cnn learned a total of four Broward County Sheriff Deputies now waited outside a Florida High School as students inside were being shot. Law enforcement facing tough questions this morning about what more could have been done to stop that massacre. Joining us now, Kaylee Hartung live in parkland. What has the response been there from what were learning . Reporter
The points well negotiate would be tariffs on steel for canada and for mexico. Thank you. I dont think well have a trade war. No trade war . I dont think so. Those comments came during the meeting with israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is facing his own corruption investigation back at home. But it was the tariffs that dominated the questions today from reporters as the president now dangles this idea that his plan to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum may actually have wiggle room at least for you just heard him mexico and canada. Quote, tariffs on steel and aluminum will only come off if new and fair nafta agreement is signed. The president tweeted, punctuating his tweet a few minutes later with this. To protect our country, we must protect american steel, america first. This is a case that pits the president of the United States against his own staff, against his own political party, global economists and key foreign allies. But whatever global turmoil this might