Good day to you. We are following extreme weather in both the United States and australia. And on the left here we want to show you the scene just west of melbourne. Firefighters struggling to control a brush fire that flared up, the high winds and temperatures there didnt help the situation. At least 116 homes are completely destroyed. And then to the right, severe flooding in the United States. Some families spent Christmas Day being rescued. Tornadoes which are rare for december, have been reported again. Lets start in the southeastern part of the United States, right here, and the threat of more Severe Weather, that threat is real. Just over the past two days, flooding has been reported in four different states. In the state of mississippi, our affiliate wcbi reports that a family woke up Christmas Morning to what you see right there. Their home of ten years ruined, completely flooded with at least two feet of water inside it. We dont have clothes, nothing. This is all i have, what
Robert, who was killed in afghanistan. Will ha. Leland well turn up the volume as this time comes on. Will not be forgotten. Hes looking down, hes very proud. Thank you for everything youre doing for the country. This ear looking down on us. Jimmy knew he wasnt coming home. He knew it . He just, he says, mama, i hope that people dont forget that i ever lived. If you could remember, just jimmy, that would mean so much to me. President trump ill remember. I us a with a marine, mother of a marine, it would mean so much to me. President trump we will do it. You take care of your seven. Hes looking down, very happy. Can i have a picture . Oh my god thank you so much. President trump yes. Jimmy. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. President trump okay . Take care of yourself. Thank you, folks. Thank you, sir. What a powerful scene to see the president and Vice President visiting the families of the fallen. Look at that picture. Incredible to be able to really kind of stand along and see
Hello. Im eric shawn in for shepard smith. The words of President Trump today as he gave his first memorial day address as president. During a solemn and emotional ceremony at Arlington National cemetery in virginia today. The president honoring the americans that spent what he called their quote last moments on earth defending our country. We honor the noblest among us, the men and women that paid the ultimate price for victory and for freedom. We pay tribute to those brave souls that race into gun fire and roar into battle and ran into hell to face down evil. And then in a quiet homage, the president paid tribute to the son of john kelly killed in afghanistan in 2010. Robert kelly was 29 years old. Todays ceremony comes as possible major changes in the white house staff. The Associated Press reporting that President Trump is considering adding lawyers and Public Relation staffers to try to help deal with the controversy over russia. The president defending his soninlaw, Jared Kushner
How does that change the story if at all . Well sort through it together. Hope you had an awesome weekend. Welcome to americas newsroom. I know you did. Shannon its good to see you. Im shannon bream. The white house pushing back hard against kushner. President trump firing off this tweet this morning. Russian officials must be laughing at the u. S. And how a lame excuse for why the dems lost the election has taken over the fake news. Meantime Kellyanne Conway saying kushner has nothing to hide. Back channels are the regular course of business and thats really all that we know. I think its very important to recognize that the president has expressed full confidence in Jared Kushner and also went on to note the considerable progress and very large important portfolio that jared will receive at the white house. Shannon a top member of the White House Communications team has officially resigned. Kevin corke is live at the white house this morning. Tell us about who is leaving. When you thi
The fall. He says the president is honored by the courts decision and he is now saying that he sees it as a big win for national security. There is a statement, always is a he wants United States with a club all the you that it citizens. My number one responsibility is to keep the American People say. Todays ruling allows me to use an important tool to protect our nations homeland. The president in the statement also very notably is referring to his policy as a travel to suspension, not a travel ban. Julie lets talk about the press briefing once again. It is not televised today. Correct. Its about the new press strategy, but while it is going on, all that they let the cameras show that logo. John spicer is standing a few feet away from that, but theyre only allowed to pick up audio, and then they cannot use it until after he is done, and he has explained the reason that he has want to be in camera for these anymore. Basically, he thinks reporters, some from some outlets are grandstandi