States. I want them to read this speech before they vote. Coming up, well talk to senators Bernie Sanders and tom udahl two democrats who came to the floor to finish what Elizabeth Warren started last night. Separation of poulz the Appeals Court justice questions lawyers about the controversial travel ban. Has the government pointed to any evidence connecting these countries with terrorism . In 2015 and 2016 both congress and the Administration Made determinations that these seven countries posed the greatest risk of terrorism. And packing heat, President Trump today with Law Enforcement officials tackling the court for questioning his immigration policy, claiming its a matter of National Security. Theyre taking away our weapons, one by one. Its what theyre doing. And you know it and we have to allow you to do your jobs and we have to give you the weapons that you need and this is a weapon that you need. Good kday im Andrea Mitchel in washington. Breaking news from capitol hill. Kasie
Election season, during these cyberattacks by russia. The top democrat in the house says session lied about those meetings and demanding he resigns, why . Because in an online questionnaire he was asked several of the president elects nominees or advisors have russian ties have you been in contact with anyone connected to any part either before or after election day . No, he responded simply. Also on camera, this exchange. Cnn just publish add story alleging that the Intelligence Community provided documents to the president elect last week that included information that quote russian operatives claimed to have compromising personal and Financial Information about mr. Trump. These documents also allegedly stated quote there was a continuing exchange of information during the campaign between trump surrogates and interimmediate areas for the russian government. Now again im telling you this as it is coming out, so you know, but if its true, its obviously extremely serious, and if there
Krcnn newsroom starts now. Hello, again, everybody, and thank you for joining us. Im fredericka whitfield. The president s agenda includes a prime time speech to congress and a revised executive order on immigration, but first, hell renew his focus on replacing obamacare. The president is set to meet with a group of governor at the white house where worries about replacing the Affordable Care act is a big discussion. Big dinner with governors at house, much to be discussed including health care. Athena jones joins us from the white house. Athena, it seems like the president is ready to talk health care, but does that mean hes ready to give specifics . Reporter thats the big question, its not at all clear that the white house is prepared to off specifics. Were seeing ideas proposed on capitol hill. But this has been a huge goal for republicans for years now. This was one of the president s Main Campaign promises, the idea of repealing and replacing obama care. He promises a terrific pla
I believe that real and possible Immigration Reform is possible. If were guidinged by the well being of american citizens, then e believe republicans and democrats can Work Together to achieve an outcome that has eluded our country for decades. To launch our National Rebuilding i will be asking congress to lay prove legislation that produces a 1 trillion investment in infrastructure of the United States financed through both public and private capital creating millions of new jobs. First we should ensure that americans with preexisting conditions have access to coverage and that we have a stable transition for americans currently enrolled in the health care exchanges. Secondly, we should help americans purchase their own coverage through the use of tax credits and expanded Health Savings accounts. Joining me now is senior White House Correspondent jell zefny. And, jeff, we should tell the public President Trump is having lunch with republican leaders. Theyre meeting up with him. How sh
Our senior White House Correspondent jim acosta is with us. Our senior congressional reporter manu raju is with us. Jim, the president not backing away at all. We just heard him at the end of that photo opportunity, not backing away at all saying that what senator blumenthal was saying was distorting the words of the Supreme Court nominee neil gorsuch. Thats right, wolf. Youll notice the president made those comments as he was sitting at the table with some Senate Democrats there. Senator heidi heitkamp, joe tester, joe manchin. These Senate Democrats are facing tough reelection battles. So the white house had those senators over today to talk about a variety of subjects. The subject of the Supreme Court pick, neil gorsuch, did come up. As you heard there, he was asked about what senator blumenthal has been saying about what judge gorsuch said. And you heard the president there say, make this accusation that senator blumenthal is distorting his comments and he took this shot once again