. Sharyl welcome to full measure. Im sharyl attkisson. We begin our Second Season of 2016, 15 years to the day after the attack on america by islamic extremists. That day fundamentally changed our lives and the world as we knew it. Today, we examine the cost of terror in the decade and a half since. We start with the terrible toll of that morning. 265 people died on four planes boarded by suicide hijackers. 2606 were killed in the World Trade Center and surrounding area. 125 lost their lives in the pentagon. 6,000 more were injured. Launched the war on terror and that war continues today. Islamic terrorism is on the rise in the u. S. And worldwide. It is, 15 years later, still a top concern among americans. In a full measure Rasmussen Reports poll we asked is the United States today safer than it was before the 9 11 terrorist attacks . Only 27 said yes. 55 said no. And 18 are not sure. How confident are you that the u. S. Government can protect its citizens from future domestic 11 are
Is a threat to democracy . Well, to our system, you know, the assaults on the institutions starting with my own, the Intelligence Community and his characterization of us as nazis. The commentary he has made about the judiciary, and individual judges. The assault on the bureau are examples which are not constructive for our country. General clapper, i appreciate your time. Thank you very much. Thanks for having me. Very tough words from General Clapper there. If you are just joining us now, lets quickly lay out the top story tonight. The riveting testimony, did he make the case for the Obstruction Of Justice . And well get reaction from the
Intelligence Community, and first, dana bash with all the key moments. Reporter the former fbi director under oath and unvarnished, called the president who fired him, a liar. The administration then chose to defame me by saying that the organization was in disarray. That it was poorly led, that the work force had lost confidence in its leaders. Tho
Conference expected this hour on wednesday, 30th of july. Good morning, im jose diazball latdiaz diazbalart. The crisis is escalading in the middle east. Theyre supposed to be in the middle of a temporary fourhour ceasefire. Hamas said it will not cooperate after another deadly night. The United Nations is condemning israel for the tank attack that struck another u. N. School in gaza where palestinians were taking refuge from attacks. At least 15 palestinians including children and u. N. Guards were killed. 90 injured after tank shellser to through two classroom walls. The Palestinian Death toll approaching 1300. And the Israeli Offensive against hamas and israel once again is putting the blame on hamas. The outrage of the world for these pictures, which is legitimate and any decent person should feel a sense of outrage. That should be directed at hamas and not at the state of israel which is defending itself. Ayman mohyeldin is following the latest developments from gaza, good morning
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