The nato summit gathered leaders from all over the world, in wales today for what is being called the alliances most important meeting in decades. The leaders are discussing several issues including the crisis in eastern ukraine, the islamic offensive in iraq and syria, and winding down the war in afghanistan. Diplomatic editor has more now from the meeting in wales. They are calling this the most crucial summit since the end of the cold where are. And thats because of the range of crisis. Top of the agenda is the situation in ukraine. Difficult balancing act for the nato leaders here. Trying to deter russia, and yet at the same time, not further antagonize president putin. One western official, they now believe there are about 3,000 russian soldiers inside ukraine. Probably nearly as many now as there are separatist whose are a part of that fight too. Now, they have come one a package of measures, support for the military. Training, logistical help, helping rehabilitate those soldiers
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And on the uk, we now over the weekend, President Biden had phone call with Prime Minister boris johnson, and mr. Johnson say they talk about the free trade deal. However, the white house redont see that. Does the president support the free trade deal with the uk . I havent talked to him or Jake Sullivan about that. Ill venture to do that and see if i can get more for you on it. Thanks, everyone. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. All right. I want to bring David Chalian and Gloria Borger back in to talk about the White House Briefing we just witnessed. A few headlines. Learned there will be coronavirus briefings, returning and expecting about three a week. So thats significant. Something a lot of people were b relying on when the Trump Administration was doing them until they turned out to be inaccurate. We expect these to be accurate and a march deadline for the covid relief deal and psaki admitting the administration doesnt have a handle how many vaccines is available in the u. S. , a
Speaking of cool, boy it, feels that way outside. Just got tweet from our photographer scott saying why am i bundled up like this . It is august. I get it, little ahead of schedule. Well talk about up. Bob . 5 31, little wet behind the ears this morning, from the rain we had to deal with yesterday. Lets go outside live look, right now the burlington bristol bridge if the backgrounds, just completed an opening. So traffic starting to move again. Well check the rest of the bridges, get ready for new traffic pattern if you are headed to the shore later today, ukee, erika over to you. In the news, philadelphia Public Schools are in dire need of money to open schools and keep employees. Major announcement is expected later on today as officials warn students that they could see their class sizes increase, and see their favorite programs cut. Eyewitness News Reporter Steve Patterson joins us now outside district headquarters with the details steve . Class size, layoffs start date, all could
Corruption. Mcdonnell and his wife maureen we wept as the verdict was read. Still called it a difficult day. Public service, frequently requires sacrifice. Almost always requires financial sacrifice. When Public Officials turn to financial gain in exchange for an official act, we have little choice but to prosecute the case. Reporter mcdonnell once considered a possible republican Vice President ial running mate for mitt romney in 2012, was convicted, along with his wife, of accepting more than 165,000 in loans and gifts from virginia businessman johnny williams. In exchange for a special promotion of one of williams companys products. Obviously very disappointed we couldnt bring this home for our clients today. We will appeal. Reporter legal experts said the judges instructions to the jury specifically his definition of what constitutes an official act by a public official, may form part of the defenses appeal. By the judge giving the jurors a broad ruling of what it means to be actin