Its thursday 19 january. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Several people have been killed and many are missing after a hotel was hit by an avalanche in Central Italy. Up to 30 guests and staff we re italy. Up to 30 guests and staff were in the Rigopiano Hotel in the abruzzo region at the time. A major Rescue Operation is underway. Frankie mccamley reports. Buried in snow, barely visible, this is the hotel hit by last nights avalanche. Inside the extent of the damage is becoming clear. What looks like a Reception Leading to corridors now unrecognisable, full of snow and debris. Up to 20 people we re of snow and debris. Up to 20 people were staying in the hotel Rigopiano Hotel along with Seven Members of staff, but bad weather meant a difficult overnight Rescue Operation. Translation the hotel was reached at 4 30am By Courageous Men who faced up variable situations. They saved two people, they are working to bring the means of transport that are difficult to bring. On ski
Responded to a person in distress. Members of bikers for trump will begin arriving today. The founder of that group told fox news over the weekend that they will form a quote wall of meat to defend the ceremony from protesters if necessary and would try to stop protesters from trying to disrupt the swearing in ceremony. The president elect mentioned them in a black tie dinner. Trump says having the group at the inauguration is an extra level of security. I also want to tell you so many people are talking about whats going i also want to tell you so many people are talking about whats going on and now they Just Announced were going to have record crowds coming. I saw the bikers for trump. Boy, they had a scene today. I dont know if id want to ride its like additional security with those guys. The invitation only denner. Another round of hearings for trumps cabinet picks begin on the hill today. A look at why his picks for Human Services secretary could face tough questions. And live cov
When they go low, you go high. Trump also going after those deleted emails, vowing to prosecute his opponent if he becomes president. Youd be in jail. The candidates squaring off. Our Powerhouse Political Team is here this morning. Breaking down this Pivotal Moment of the race to the white house, on this special edition of gma. And good morning, america. Boy, it was harsh. It was personal. Downright nasty. 29 days before the final votes, Hillary Clinton, donald trump, now done with the darkest president ial debate ever. It was also the most tweeted one ever. 17 million related tweets sent during the hour and half. The buildup to the debate dominated by talk of the leaked comments. Look at this. Nods from the candidates. No handshake. Two people who did, the spouses. Melania trump and bill clinton. And there was that moment early on, trump threatening clinton with jail if elected. We have never seen anything close to that before. And as expected, both sides claiming victory. Both were c
I am reminded of what my friend, michelle obama, advised us all. When they go low, you go high. Trump also going after those deleted emails, vowing to prosecute his opponent if he becomes president. Youd be in jail. The candidates squaring off in one of the most tense political debates ever. Our Powerhouse Political Team is here this morning. Breaking down this Pivotal Moment of the race to the white house, on this special edition of gma. And good morning, america. Boy, it was harsh. It was personal. Downright nasty. 29 days before the final votes, Hillary Clinton, donald trump, now done with the darkest president ial debate ever. It was also the most tweeted one ever. 17 million related tweets sent during the hour and half. The buildup to the debate dominated by talk of the leaked tape capturing trumps lewd comments. Which made it tense right from the start. Look at this. Nods from the candidates. No handshake. Two people who did, the spouses. Melania trump and bill clinton. And there
When they go low, you go high. Trump also going after those deleted emails, vowing to prosecute his opponent if he becomes president. Youd be in jail. The candidates squaring off. Our Powerhouse Political Team is here this morning. Breaking down this Pivotal Moment of the race to the white house, on this special edition of gma. And good morning, america. Boy, it was harsh. It was personal. Downright nasty. 29 days before the final votes, Hillary Clinton, donald trump, now done with the darkest president ial debate ever. It was also the most tweeted one ever. 17 million related tweets sent during the hour and half. The buildup to the debate dominated by talk of the leaked comments. Look at this. Nods from the candidates. No handshake. Two people who did, the spouses. Melania trump and bill clinton. And there was that moment early on, trump threatening clinton with jail if elected. We have never seen anything close to that before. And as expected, both sides claiming victory. Both were c