We also know now, myu raju and they could use video as part of their presentation of evidence. Thats not so different than what we saw a little bit over a year ago now in the Senate Impeachment trial last time around. But, obviously, this is an historic moment. The first time that you are going to have a president who is impeached, not once, but twice. This is only the fourth impeachment trial in American History of a u. S. President. So plenty to look forward to, but impeachment is going to move to the back burner for a couple of weeks as we expect those negotiations and discussions about how to move forward with this trial will unfold behind closed doors. Jim and poppy . At least now the senate has figured out how to work. I wont go as far as saying Work Together but work in a powersharing agreement. What i thought was interesting was both schumer and mcconnell claimed victory here. Thats exactly right. What you saw yesterday was you had two Democratic Senators Kyrsten Sinema and sen
Of a country. With an end of month deadline fast approaching, this week could mark a Pivotal Moment in the effort to curb gun violence in america. Today Vice President joe biden began a series of meetings hosting victims, groups, and gun safety organizations at the white house. Referring to the massacre of innocent children in newtown, connecticut, the Vice President said this is now a moral issue. Seeing those and learning of those Young Children not only being shot but riddled with bullets just its a every once in awhile theres something that awakens the conscience of a the country. With that in mind and as the white house plans to host groups including the nra on thursday, the Vice President said something has to give. We are not going to get caught up in the notion unless we can do everything were going to do nothing. The president is going to act. There are executive orders, executive action that can be taken. We havent decided what that is yet. As well as legislative action, we b
Gainesville, florida, clergy, congressmen, hip hop and gospel artists as well as civil rights activists have come together over the past few hours to get voters to the polls. Just a short time ago i talked to a number of folks who have gathered here, nine days before election day. I asked them why they think this thing is going to be so close. I think the election here in florida is going to be one of these bushgore deals. I look for it to be youre thinking recount . I dont know about recount, but we hope its about more than 537. Yes, yes. Thank you. Well get back to politics in a moment. Right now, though, we turn to the latest on Hurricane Sandy and for that, weve got it all covered here. Nbc meteorologist dylan dreyer with the forecast and White House Correspondent Mike Viquiera standing by with the latest on the president who just got a briefing at fema headquarters. And nbcs thanh truong is on the beach in rehoboth, did he dext lets start with dylan dreyer with the latest advisory
Tonight we have exclusive reporting on the contents of that white paper. Joining us now is nbc News National investigative correspondent michael isikoff. We start on a day where up to three feet of snow and winds nearing hurricane strength are expected to batter the northeast, and well have much more on that throughout the broadcast. But we begin in washington where we are awaiting the president to speak at a farewell tribute to defense secretary leon panetta in washington. Its a ceremony marked by a 19gun salute, an inspection of troops, and all accompanied by the United States pershing zone army band. General Martin Dempsey spoke first and he will soon be followed by the president. All to honor the man whom on thursday senator barbara mackowski said was the one person as cia director who never jerked her around. This comes a day after john brennan, the man who hopes to be the next cia director, walked into a volatile confirmation hearing room full of protests and pointed questions ov
Keep in mind, a lot of the sources are spies and for the most part spies dont like their names used. My name is richie cunningham. How you like me now how you like me now remember the time good afternoon, and we start in washington where we can observe two very different ways in which we might honor those who serve with this countrys armed forces. First, the president led a medal of honor ceremony for Staff Sergeant clinton remache whose actions during an attack helped save the lives of dozens of his comrades. And then there is the concerted effort by republicans to deny another distinguished veteran from serving his country as secretary of defense. A Senate Committee scheduled to vote on the nomination of chuck hagel tomorrow. Senator john mccain says, i will not participate in any walkout of tomorrows committee vote, which i guess is what counts for statesmanship among republicans these days, but as to whether mr. Mccain will support his onetime friend, well, that remains a bit of a