Downstream as they rushed to evacuate 70,000 people in the path of a failing dam. Its been three days since maria sent flood water cascading through streets. Nearly all of puerto ricos cellphone towers are down and it could be months before power is restored. A 6. 2 earthquake hit mexico today. People recovering from the other earthquake earlier in the street were forced to the streets. The after shocks could be felt 450miles away. Those in tuesdays quake claim the government is ignoring them. They dont want to help. They only have ordered to give a show to the media. We have more on the rescue operations coming up in a full report in our next half hour. Breaking news to pass along from north philadelphia. Gunshots were fired at officers there. It happened at 10 00 p. M. 13th and york street. We are working to get more details as to what happened. We know no one was hurt. Police are looking for two men who reportedly fled the scene. More coming up on action news. Police in philadelphia
But according to the Pennsylvania Department of state, registered democratic voters in the state outnumber registered republicans by more than 800,000. Now, when it comes to the states congressional delegation in the u. S. House, republican representatives outnumber democrats 13 to 5. The states two senate seats are evenly split between the parties. So, can republicans keep pennsylvania red . What do democrats have to do to win back the state in 2020 . Can democrats win back any house seats in 2018 . And can republicans oust democratic senator bob casey . Here to answer some of those questions and a whole lot more is democratic congress,an from pennsylvanias 13th District Representative brendan boyle. He is serving his second term in dc. Thanks for being with us this morning. Brendan boyle yeah, great to be back. Erin yes okay so, lets jump right in. White workingclass voters were once a key pillar of the Democratic Party but in this last election, President Trump swayed them over. You
Oh, my god. My boss is gonna kill me. [ laughter ] good morning, tamala. Good morning. So, i love this time of year. I really look forward to the pennsylvania conference of women. Its incredibly well done, and theyve been doing it for a while. This is the 14th year. And i feel like in the last few years, it has really picked up momentum, with more and more women saying, i have to go. How would you describe to people why its worth it, how its changed, why its so important . Anybody jump in. Let me just say the buzz is really incredible, and i wouldnt just say that because Michelle Obamas coming. I would say the buzz actually happened that would be reason enough. It would be, but the buzz actually started before that announcement came into play. Ive heard more women talking about it of all ages, and even those to say, i might not be able to afford it, but i heard theres some things on the web. Ive heard there are other conversation points. The accessibility of it and the worth of the typ
The nation im john dickerson. It was a busy week for President Trump it started with a confrontational speech at the United Nations tuesday where he threatened to totally destroy north korea if the u. S. Were forced to defend itself or its allies. Rocket man is on a Suicide Mission for himself. And for his regime. Dickerson condemned once again the Iranian Nuclear deal agreed to. We cannot let a murderous regime continue these destabilizing activities while building dangerous missiles. Dickerson followed up on that tough talk on north korea by imposing sanctions on Foreign Countries that trade with north korea. In an effort to further isolate the regime and force them to the negotiating table. Friday, jongun made a rare move of responding directly to the president. Trump has denied existence of and insulted me and my country in front of the eyes of the world. I will surely and definitely tame the mentally deranged dotard with fire. The president characteristically responded by twitter.
Tremendous at work from republicans. And once again there may be just enough Republican Opposition to kill the effort. I obviously have very serious reservations about the bill. Are you ready to support it . Nope. My guest this morning is senator rand paul of kentucky who says he is a no for now, and mark short. And can chuck and nancy do business with President Trump, or were their immigration talks a onetime only deal. Ill ask nancy pelosi if she trusts the president. Joining me is rich lowry High Pressure eliana johnson, stephen henderson, and former Obama Deputy Campaign manager stephanie cutter. Welcome to sunday, its meet the press. The longest running show in Television History celebrating its 70th year. Good sunday morning. There are two big stories were watching this morning, but first is President Trumps attack on nfl players that refuse to stand for the National Anthem. It began friday night with a speech saying he wishes an nfl owner would say the following get that son of