For joining. My name is loren smith. Itll be three years this month that ive been at the department, incredibly honored to be part of a great team doing a lot of what we think is really, really awesome work. Its going to be a lot of help to a lot of different parts of the country. Were really, really excited about. I had the honor of serving previously with secretary chow at the labor department. Its been a fascinating experience seeing different cabinet agencies and how the different organizations work. Im joined today by four really excellent panelists i think youre going to enjoy hearing from. I first want to introduce Alex Herrgott who is executive director of the public improvement counsel, fipsi. He has been in that role since september 2018. He had been serving previously as the associate director for infrastructure for counsel on Environmental Quality at the white house. Mr. Herrgott worked for senator james earnhoff in california. He served as primary staff for transportation
Fled persecution in neighboring me and mine 5000 of their fellow shelters have been destroyed more than 200 rain triggered mudslides have been reported since april. And is struggling to contain a mountain of rubbish one site in east delhi is 65 meters high and growing every year that is despite the government banning its use 2 years ago when part of it collapsed killing 2 people elizabeth per annum has this report from gaza poor and easterly. A mountain of waste this is where 2000 tonnes of east duddies rubbish is dumped every day youre not love are you People Living around the site say its affecting their lives. As you can see the smell is unbeatable and if the wind blows towards us then its difficult to eat food at home it is such a mess here the rubbish dump doesnt just smell bad its also dangerous meeting gas from the way sparks fires releasing toxic fumes. Began as a land for the 984 that reached its capacity needed 20 years ago they got engineered landfill it means that you have
A more direct way with more that the evidence so it is very complimentary to what all the nations are doing it is because. Turkey has received a 3rd shipment of components of the s 400 air Defense System from russia more deliveries are expected over the next few days in defiance of a warning from the United States turkish pilots are no longer being trained to fly americas f. 35 war plane the pentagon is threatening to cancel it turkeys orders for the fighter jet. Dozens of people have been arrested in russia to rally demanding opposition candidates be included in the upcoming local elections a crowd chanted against moscows Election Commission off to signatures found several independent candidates who rejected protesters say the board is trying to steal the election. Georgians have launched a campaign to attract tourists to their country after. Visitor numbers plummeting under 7 this report. Continues to break up the Many Russians normally have at this time of year in this part of the w
And all the forest floor burped almost as if they were dead fuel. Because of the threat, more than 150 homes in a fourmile a diagram ter were evacuated. One of two evacuation centers. The packing up is a frantic time. Grabbing passports and phones and chargers and tooth brushes. A comforter here and pair of boots there. At least four structures have been destroyed and the weather has been favorable, but the steep terrain has been challenging. Cat fire Officials Say of the 600 personnel on the ground, five firefighters have suffered minor injuries. When the material break apart and starts rolling down the hill and it rolls below to where they put the fire lines in. Those who live nearby are grateful for the prompt response. We have ourselves and kids and dogs. We will work it out. A community unsure of when they will be able to return home. You can see the helicopters making the rounds. A water drop right there. Those residents will be out of their homes until tomorrow at the latest. Th
Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. President trump says calling these families is the hardest thing he has to do as commander in chief, but this morning, he has responding to the backlash as one of these phone calls is at the center of a very ugly political fight. President trump made good on his promise to call the grieving families of those four special ops soldiers killed during a siege in niger but this morning his message to one grieving widow is sparking backlash. President trump told the wife of Army Sergeant la david johnson, quote, he knew what he signed up for, but when it happens, it hurts anyway. Thats according to Florida Democratic congresswoman Frederica Wilson who says she listened to the call on speakerphone. This is a soldier who gave his life for his country. He is a hero. Reporter the call came just as Myeshia Johnson was on her way to the airport for the arrival of her husbands remains. Pregnant with their third child, johnson laid her head on his flagdrap