Good morning. Im Melissa Harrisperry. The question on everyones mind today, are we going to war with syria . The United Nations chemical weapons expert left syria early this morning, about three hours before scheduled, wrapping up their investigation into whether chemical weapons were used in the attack last week in the suburbs of damascus that left more than 1,400 people dead. The Obama Administration believes the Syrian Government is responsible for the attack. And yesterday, both the president and secretary of state john kerry laid out the case for American Military strikes against the regime. Military strikes that the president says will be extremely limited. Were not considering any openended commitment. Were not considering any boots on the ground approach. What we will do is consider options that meet the narrow concern around chemical weapons, understanding that theres not going to be a solely military solution to the underlying conflict and tragedy thats taken place in syria.
Youre watching cnn newsroom. Donald trump struck a defiant tone when he was asked about former fbi director james comey in the russia investigation. Trump says he is 100 willing to testify himself to dispute comeys account. But, oddly enough, he doesnt want to dispute all of it. Our jim acosta has details. Speaking as he tweets in short bursts, President Trump tried to have it both ways, clinging to the testimony of former fbi director james comey as his salvation while also slamming the man he fired in the same breath. No collusion, no obstruction. Hes a leaker. Reporter during a news conference, mr. Trump denied he tried to shut down the russia probe, especially when it comes to National Security adviser, michael flynn. I will tell you i didnt say that. Reporter the president rejected the notion that he asked comey for a form i dont even know the man. I am not going to say i want you to pledge allegiance. Think of it, i hardly know the man. It doesnt make sense. Reporter mr. Trumps r