I would describe it as a great, big, giant hug from 70,000 people. This is the cbs weekend news. Ninan good evening. Im reena ninan. President trump today revisited the firing of his National Security adviser, michael flynn. President suggests that he knew back when flynn was forced out that he had lie to the f. B. I. Flynn pleaded guilty to that yesterday. Hes now cooperating with special counsel Robert Muellers investigation into russias meddling in the election, and possible related crimes. In a tweet today, the president said flynns actions during the transition were lawful and that there was nothing to hide. The president offered no explanation for flynns subsequent lies, which were a felony. Heres justice reporter paula reid. Reporter as the president left the white house this morning to head to new york, he made his first remarks on news that former National Security adviser mike flynn had struck a deal with special Counsel Robert Mueller. No, im not, and what has been shown is
Lying to the fbi. He is now cooperating with Robert Muellers investigation into russian meddling in the 2016 election. And gop senators remain focused on tax reform. Joining me now to discuss this weeks top political stories are Hoover Institution fellow lon chen and kqed katie orr. Welcome to you both. Katie, lets begin with you. You attended this weeks hearing in sacramento on Sexual Harassment within the state capitol. Currently what are some of the biggest issues about Sexual Harassment complaints and investigations are handled. Well, i think one of the biggest things people have to deal with is we dont really know how theyre handled. Especially this hearing specifically dealt with the assembly, and it was very unclear what happens when someone comes in and makes a complaint, if that complaint is tracked, who decides which complaints get moved up to a level of investigation. Also what happens to people when theyre investigated. Oftentimes the rules committee is deciding the punishm
She believes lopez. I wasnt surprised when i heard pamelas story. It felt familiar to me. Pamela and i arent the only women that matt has harassed. There are others and ive spoken to them. Ce because of his reporter now a third woman told the San Francisco chronicle that she quit working in dababnehs office because of his inappropriate sexual comments. Coming up at 6 00 we spoke to Christine Pelosi who made a connection between this case and harvey weinstein. Alabama Senate Hopeful roy moore today earned the full endorsement of President Trump. Thats despite allegations he sexual assaulted a teenager and harassed eight other women. With the election just eight days away the president called moore and offered his support. The outcome could depend on turnout, though. Pops show moore leads among like polls show moore leads among likely voters, but among all registered voters he and Democrat Doug Jones are dead even. President trump showing fresh frustration with the russia investigation n
And it cannot come at the expense of the services we provide. All deserve a financially sustainable oakland. We will hear the latest from her and it will be latest for you at 7 00. For now, expecting a strike that is open ended that will start at 7 00 a. M. Tomorrow involving all city workers except for sworn police and firefighters. Live in oakland, henry lee, ktvu fox 2 news. Obviously, this strike could have a major impact on people who live in oakland. Are there any negotiations planned . Negotiations came to an end today. I hear there might be some talks tomorrow morning although the union says that is not on the table, but that union chief negotiator we spoke to earlier says the city has a cell phone and is ready to talk at any time. Nothing planned later tonight or overnight prior to this strike beginning tomorrow at 7 00 . Thats right. No additional talks are on the books right now, frank. All right. Henry lee in oakland tonight. Henry, thank you. Now to a weather alert in the
Demand at this rate. Vladimir didnt know the workers were on strike until he was turned away at the front doors of city hallful . They may be on strike for a few days. Ill make sure next time. When do we want it . The union wants a 4 wage increase the first year for the city to engage in mediation after that. The mayor says she can offer 4 the first year. But just the possibility of 2 in 2019. We cannot make Financial Decisions today that we cannot afford, either today, but particularly the in the long term. We want the mayor to respect workers in oakland and invest in oakland. Reporter and were back live here on broadway. The city council is expected to meet in closed session tomorrow afternoon to decide what their next move will be and whether the city will agree to mediation. With no new negotiations set, they tell us they will for sure be on strike. Tomorrow that means many public services, city hall, public works, all of those close down tomorrow, at least. These workers tell us t