This horrific day in Broward County, especially for the families of what have been confirmed by multiple people of multiple fatalities. We dont know the total number at this point. In the distance, you can see we are about a quarter of a mile from the high school. Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school. Four grades, 3,000 students, described as your everyday American High School by students ive spoken with. You have the bomb squad down there. Fbi mobile command center. Hundreds of Law Enforcement vehicles are here and no traffic can get closer to the high school. Nearby hotels and elementary schools. Thats where some of the evacuated students have been taken to rendezvous with their parents in a very panicfilled three or four hours this afternoon. All of this happening around 4 00 2 30 eastern time right as the school day was just about to end. Helicopter aerials provided by wsvn showing students running for their lives and for safety with backpacks still on. Reminiscent of what we saw b
Well have more on that. Unrelated but also having to do with medicine, the late story tonight that the president s choice for v. A. Secretary is in trouble. The Washington Post first reported that dr. Ronny jacksons confirmation hearing has been postponed. Nbc news has since confirmed that. Well have more later on this now threatened nomination of dr. Ronny jackson to run veterans affairs. But we begin with what was day 459 of the trump administration. And as the president launches his first state visit welcoming french president macron, he is increasingly worried about the investigations plaguing his presidency. Trumps agitation took shape in a familiar form. Nearly a dozen tweets alone on just the russia inquiry as well as the criminal investigation of his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. The New York Times reporting on his relationship as well as other reports that cohen might start cooperating with prosecutors, well, that struck a particular nerve. Trump responded by accusing the ti
Wife of 73 years. Were told he has a blood infection. He appears to be responding to treatment. Well have more on that. Unrelated but also having to do with medicine, the late story tonight that the president s choice for v. A. Secretary is in trouble. The Washington Post first reported that dr. Ronny jacksons confirmation hearing has been postponed. Nbc news has since confirmed that. Well have more later on this now threatened nomination of dr. Ronny jackson to run veterans affairs. But we begin with what was day 459 of the trump administration. And as the president launches his first state visit welcoming french president macron, he is increasingly worried about the investigations plaguing his presidency. Trumps agitation took shape in a familiar form. Nearly a dozen tweets alone on just the russia inquiry as well as the criminal investigation of his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. The New York Times reporting on his relationship as well as other reports that cohen might start cooper
Breaking news before we get under way with our broadcast. As you may know, former president george h. W. Bush 41 is in Critical Condition tonight in houston, hospitalized yesterday, a day after the funeral of his wife of 73 years. Were told he has a blood infection. He appears to be responding to treatment. Well have more on that. Unrelated but also having to do with medicine, the late story tonight that the president s choice for v. A. Secretary is in trouble. The Washington Post first reported that dr. Ronny jacksons confirmation hearing has been postponed. Nbc news has since confirmed that. Well have more later on this now threatened nomination of dr. Ronny jackson to run veterans affairs. But we begin with what was day 459 of the trump administration. And as the president launches his first state visit welcoming french president macron, he is increasingly worried about the investigations plaguing his presidency. Trumps agitation took shape in a familiar form. Nearly a dozen tweets
Kind of disappointmeed its bee postponed. Youve seen the allegations, hostile work environment, drinking on the job, overprescribing medications. Are you saying thats not true . Im saying im looking forward to the hearing. Moments after that exchange the president seemed to give jackson an out. I said to dr. Jackson, what do you need it for . Well see what happens. I dont want to put a man through whos not a political person i dont want to put a man through a process like this. Its too ugly and too disgusting. So well see what happens. Hell make a decision. Are you saying that you will stand behind him . I would definitely stand behind him. Hes a fine man. If i were him, in many ways id love to be him, but the fact is i wouldnt do it. I wouldnt do it. What does he need it for . To be abused by a bunch of politicians that arent thinking nicely about our country . I really dont think he should do it, but its totally his decision. Said one of the most abusive politicians on the world stag