Its the 11 00 eastern hour. Newsroom starts right now. To some a hero, to others a tyrant. Former cuban leader fidel castro is dead at the age of 90. And reactions are pouring in from around the world. President obama has just issued this formal statement saying we know that this moment fills cubans in cuba and in the United States with powerful emotions. History will record and judge the enormous impact of the singular figure on the people and world around him. Those powerful emotions on display in havana with castro supporters are mourning. Translator the cuban people is feeling sad because of the loss of our commander in chief, fidel castro. And we wish him wherever he is that he is blessed. And us cubans, love him. But in miami, the heart of the cuban exiled Community Celebrations broke out in the streets there. Some say his death will close a dark chapter of cubas history. And although castro lived long enough to see the historic thaw in cuban u. S. Relations, he was defiant and m
Trump tells wall street journal he would be open to lifing u. S. Sanctions against russia. Saying quote, if you get along and if russia is really helping us, why would anybody have sanctions if somebodys doing some really great things. Meanwhile, playing defense. The president elect is lashing out at civil rights icon, john lewis, after the georgia congressman said he woul not attend trumps inauguration. I dont see it as president elect as a legitimate president. Meanwhile, as trumps committee is making preparations, protests and marches have begun. This hour, well be following a civil rights march from the Washington Monument to the Martin Luther king memorial underway now, as well as a rally for fair Immigration Reform also right now underway in the metropolitian church. But first, lets discuss trumps feud with lewis. Jessica Jessica Schneider is live outside trump tower. Lewis, widely respected on all sides. This situation is looking pretty ugly and could get worse. Whats the latest
Let me play some sound. This is donald trump moments ago. I would like to promise and pledge to all of my voters and supporters and to all of the people of the United States that i will totally accept the results of this great and historic president ial election if i win. [ cheers and applause ] of course i would accept a clear election result but i would also reserve my right to contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result. [ cheers and applause ] right . As always i will abide by the many rules and traditions of the many candidates who have come before me, always. So you heard that. Those words are significant. That was trump just today. Now here is trump from last night. Do you make the same commitment that you will absolutely sir. That you will absolutely accept the result of this election. I will look at it at the time. Im not looking at anything now. Ill look at it at the time. Are you saying youre not prepared to commit to that principle . Im saying i w
White house with the historic low approval rating, and only 40 approve of the transition, and 52 disapprove, and that approval rate something lower than obama took office. The poll also shows 53 of americans are less confident now in mr. Trumps ability to handle the job than on election day. Many americans are still confident mr. Trump will make good on some of his signature promises like creating goodpaying jobs, and 61 say that is likely. We have a guest to discuss the big numbers and what is going on in the world and the specific needs of the military. Arizona senator mccain, chairman of the Armed Services committee. Good to see you again, sir. Thank you, and good to be with you. What do you make of the numbers . Why are they going the wrong way for the president elect as he enters office . I think you can assume its because he seems to want to engage with every windmill that he can find rather than focus on a large aspect of assuming the most important position on earth, and obviou
Friends for a long time. But will kanyes star pow er hp him in black america . Reporter donald trump praised tillersons contacts around the world but didnt mention his past ties to Vladimir Putin. Trump turned back to the election thanking his biggest backers, including speaker ryan. Speaker paul ryan, ive [ boos ] no, ive come to appreciate him. Speaker paul ryan. Where is the speaker . S where he . He has been terrific honestly hes like a fine wine. Everyday goes by i get too appreciate his genius more and more. If he ever goes against me im not going to say that. Hes a great guy and we have some Amazing Things in store and were going to work on taxes, obamacare, well work on things, hell lead the way so thank you. Reporter even though its been more than a month since he was elected president , trump could not resist taking one more swipe at Hillary Clinton asking this crowd in wisconsin if anybody remembers her name. Don . Jim acosta, thank you very much. I want to bring in john avl