Matter how good it is, well hopefully get something done, something with heart. Coming up, our prognosis, brandnew polling from nbc news just out showing what most americans think. And where the votes now lie. Plus, reaction from republicans, can the democrats peel off the three republican votes they need to stop this bill . I cant speak for the whole room and youre going to get, you know, 51 different 52 different ill be 1, 51 different opinions. And good day. Breaking news here on capitol hill, im Andrea Mitchell in washington, where the secret is out. Senate republicans finally unveiling their draft of the bill to deliver on their long held promise to repeal and replace obamacare. The proposal largely mirrors the house bill including deep cuts to medicaid, big tax credits for the wealthy. Reaction from democrats has been swift and fierce with only one week to go until a vote, they say. Democrats are turning up the pressure hoping to peel away the three republicans they need to defea
Time of the typical White House Press briefing, where you can see reporters asking the White House Press secretary questions, and while there just was reporters in the briefing room, asking questions, in a trend that is becoming increasingly disturbing to television journalist, more often than not, the white house is saying that we cannot bring in cameras, we cannot broadcast live, will only allow you to hear the audio of the briefing afterwards. That audio into minutes. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was pressed repeatedly about the president streets earlier and said essentially this. I think the president s statement via twitter today is extremely clear, i dont have anything to add. And these were the tweets that came out about 12 56. Answering the question if he secretly took meetings with then fbi director jim scully. With all of the recently reported electronic defensive, i have no idea about the recordings of my conversations with james comey, but i did not make and do not have any such
Will they keep the momentum for 2018 . And do democrats need a new game plan . Plus, former Homeland Security chief jay johnson on capitol hill to testify on the russia investigation. And Tropical Storm cindy is expected to hit the u. S. Mainland in a matter of hours. Its all happening now. We begin with a fox news alert, President Trump holding a rally later today in iowa the day after republicans swept the special election to fill two vacant congressional seats, welcome to happening now, our second hour. Im jon scott. Julie i am julie banderas. Republicans now celebrating two victories as we mentioned. The fight for georgia was the most expensive House Campaign in u. S. History. President trump offering his congratulations and a series of tweets. The president will be leaving for cedar rapids in just a few hours where he will be touring a Community College before tonights big rally. Iowa is an important part of not just this process but of our country, its one of the big Agricultural
Mason good evening. This is our western edition. Im anthony mason. Tropical storm cindy is bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and the risk of flooding to the gulf coast. Its expected to make landfall overnight along the texas louisiana border and head north. As much as nine inches of rain is expected. Some places could get more than a foot. The storm is already blamed for at least one death. Today louisiana followed mississippi in declaring a state of emergency. David begnaud is in gulfport. David . Reporter anthony, where we are tonight, the biloxi river has overtopped its bank. You can probably hear, but the water is flowing into areas where it should not be going. People have been told, dont drive through this. This is how you die. Also near the beachrd, folks have been warned, stay out of the rough surf because a ten yearold boy died today near the waters edge. As Tropical Storm cindy nears gendfall along the Southeast Texas coastline, heavy rains and high surf are causing flash f
Calls for change of leadership in the house. Good morning, everyone, welcome to early start. Im dave briggs. Good morning. Im alison kosik in for christine romans, probably getting muchneeded r r. She is. Last day of school for the kids, i believe. Absolutely. It is june 22nd. Up first, Senate Republicans coming out of the shadows revealing their plan to reform obamacare. Until then, details had been a closely guarded secret with a handful of senators working behind closed doors. Heres what we know about the plan. Well see it later this morning 9 30 a. M. , he tells the senate about this. It slows down the time frame and the house measure for rolling back the Medicaid Expansion. It also improves tax credits for lowincome and Older Americans from the house version. It offers states more flexibility on waivers to opt out of obamacare regulations including essential health benefits. It also takes away money for blood f for planned parenthoo for a year. And that move could violate senate r