Dozens of Russian Diplomats, shutting down two russian compounds in the United States and slapping sanctions on some top russian officials. This as retaliation for what american officials believe is russias cyberhacking during the election but this seems far from over. Because of that, lets bring in our correspondents. We have them from moscow to washington. Gauging what happens next. Evan perez is in washington, Jessica Schneider is here in new york and Matthew Chance is watching this all in russia. Matthew, to you first. What is russia saying right now . Reporter well, this was a remarkable bit of political theater, kate. First of all we had the Russian Foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov appear on state television saying hes recommending to the kremlin that 35 u. S. Diplomats should be expelled from russia in a tit for tat response to the expulsion of the 35 Russian Diplomats from the United States. He said it was for the russian president Vladimir Putin to make the final decision and t
His assertions as he continues to push substantiated claims of voter fraud with no evidence to support it. Tonight stories with all of those categories starting with chief National Security correspondent jim sciutto at the pentagon where President Trump welcomed his defense secretary to the job and signed that executive action on refugees that is getting a lot of attention tonight, jim. Lets talk about that executive action and what the president says institutes extreme vetting of immigrants. What exactly does that mean . Reporter john, key measure of this extreme vetting, hard to call it anything else but a religious test. The majority muslim countries, one of the exceptions in this executive order talks about minority religions in those majority muslim countries, which by definition means not muslim. Theres that. But theres also the question as to what data justifies this. When you look at these countries, iran, iraq, syria, smael ya, libya, certainly countries that have terror probl
Good morning, everybody. It is thursday, september 15th. Im betty nguyen alongside alex witt. Hillary clinton is set to return to campaigning today with events in North Carolina and the capital, washington, d. C. She spent three days off the road, recuperating at home in chappaqua from pneumonia. Her doctor released more details on her medical history, including she takes a common blood thinner after that concussion three years ago resulted in a blood clot. The report mentioned a tube put in her ear of january this year after a sinus and ear infection. Her physician otherwise says shes healthy and fit to serve as president and that, quote, she is in excellent mental condition. For days, donald trump stayed away from questions about clintons health, but last night he brought up the question of her fitness once more. I really have no view. I just hope she gets better and can get back out. I have no view. You know, i just dont want to get involved with it. I hope shes going to be fine and
Leaving the president elect to tweet great move on delay by v. Putin i always knew he was very smart. We will press two key trump allies whether its a good idea to appear so cozy with a leader in russia who rules with an iron fist. But well also explore mr. Obamas fading power. Today he was even dissed by the british with whom we are said to have a special relationship diplomatically. Now apparently not so special. British Prime Minister theresa may unexpectedly scolded secretary of state john kerry saying it was inappropriate to spend so many time attacking israel earlier this week. That was widely seen as a sign that even the british are done with the obama years and waiting for the Trump Administration to get going. Major developments to chew over though tonight we will get you ready for new years eve. Several live reports and make time for other intriguing stories. Maybe its not surprising that another singer tonight is saying she will not perform the Donald Trumps inauguration. Bu
Crackdown on russia. Reporter you are right. Yesterday was the kremlin and the white house going back and forth about those accusations of cyber intrusions, trying to influence the u. S. Election. Today it was the russians pulling punches. It was a scene that unfolded from coast to coast. From washington to san francisco. Nearly three dozen russian operatives working to leave the United States ahead of a deadline imposed by president obama in retaliation for what the white house called russian cyber intrusion during the runup to the 2016 election. Its all together 11 people, including three kids. They have to pack and leave within hours. Reporter even as the Administration Closed russian facilities in new york and maryland, russian president Vladimir Putin fired off what could best be described as his own when they go low, we go high statement. Saying although we have the right to retaliate, we will not resort to irresponsible kitchen diplomacy but will plan further steps to restore re