Diaz just spoke to josh earnest. Why telegraph the attack . You have to talk to the department of defense what the specific strategy is but we have over the last several months had American Military personnel in iraq working with Iraqi Security forces to train them and to equip them and ultimately make sure its Iraqi Security forces who are on the Ground Fighting for their country. Jim, youve seen a lot of rollouts of these kind of operations, is it to the white houses advantage that they publicize these plans in advance . Heres the sense i get from military officials when i ask that very question. There appears to be an effort here to set isis back on its heels slightly. The hope is actually that they would pour more of their forces from outlying areas into that area to give to give the iraqi forces and Kurdish Forces sort of a centralized target. But keep them in a defensive crouch as opposed to launching offensive operations and at the same time you get a sense that the u. S. Milita
Set back, i have insisted that change is never easy and never quick. And we wouldnt meet all of our challenges in one term or one presidency or one lifetime. Im here to tell you yes, weve still got more work to do for every american still in need of a good job or raise, paid leave or a decent retirement. For every child who needs a sturdier ladder out of poverty and for everyone who has not felt the progress of the last seven and a half years we need to keep making our streets safer and our criminal Justice System fair. Our homeland more secure, our world more peaceful, and sustainable for the next generation. Were not done perfecting our union. Were living up to our founding creed that all of us are created equal. All of us are free in the eyes of god. And that work involves a big choice this november. I think its fair to say this is not your typical election. Its not just a choice between parties or policies. The usual debates between left and right. This is a morefundamental choice.
Bolduan. We want to begin with breaking developments in what some are jokingly calling the next watergate and what could be turning into an international tugofwar. Two american swimmers yanked from their flight before it took off from rio to the United States after new questions have surfaced about their story about being robbed. Olympians jack konger and gunner brenz ordered to stay in brazil until they speak with authorities about what did or didnt happen. Gold medalist ryan lochte flew back to the United States before the judges order and now it appears he might be changing some of his story. Cnn Senior International correspondent Nick Paton Walsh is joining me live from rio along with cnn sports analyst christine brennan, both in rio for us this morning. Christine, first to you, what are you picking up what are you learning . I think weve got a realhand those stories where what happens is we start to hear rumors. We hear more rumors and pretty soon well have the facts. Im guessing
That was something. We are the champions blaring in the background. Some cam paired it to a wwe moment. It had a television feel to it. He was like a rock star entering the stage. He introduced his wife melania. Mrs. Trump delivered one of the biggest speeches of the night. She was there to tell the full story of her house, the man he is and shoe she sees him with stories of her own upbringing. My parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life. That your work is your bond, and you do what you say and keep your promise. That you treat people with respect. They showed me values and morals in their daily lives. That is a lesson i continue to pass along to our son. And we need to pass those lessons on to the many generations to follow because we want our children in this nation to know that the only need for your achievement is the strength of your dreams and your willingness to work for them. Bill there are questions whether parts of that speech were lifte
Bit, with respect to my decision on don mcgahn. My decision, thats new. Is it an add myths that trump himself pushed mcgahn out for trump getting rid of a mueller witness could take the obstruction of justice case against him from bad to worse. And that was just one tweet. The president also hit a host of other flash points in muellers investigation, including his reported attempts to fire Robert Mueller and Jeff Sessions. James comeys to rob mueller and the lester holt interview when he admitted russia was on his mind when he fired comey. Some of the things hes ranting about like comeys testimony and the lester holt interview arent even in the news right now, which raises the question, whats really triggering trump this time . Some point to this tweet for a possible answer. I just cannot state strongly enough how totally dishonest much of the media is. Truth doesnt matter to them, they only have their hatred and agenda. This includes fake books, which come out about me all the time, a