Controlled by the Russian Military to an account linked to the taliban. This afternoon the white house responded, criticizing the media for its coverage, slamming leaks, and defending the president. Since before President Trump assumed office, damaging and oftentimes erroneous leaks seeking to undermine or delegitimize the duly elected president have been published. The president was never briefed on this. This intelligence still has not been verified, and there is no consensus. The president has been briefed on what is unfortunately in the Public Domain because of the New York Times and the irresponsible leaks. More broadly, you know, i would reask the question of whether it was in his material but ask you maybe to defend why the president isnt necessarily reading his pdb when there are these type of issues . The president does read and he also consumes intelligence verbally. This president , ill tell you, is the most informed person on planet earth when it comes to the threats that w
In afghanistan. A person with direct knowledge of that intelligence has now confirmed to nbc news that the white house was made aware of it over a year ago, in early 2019. And in a new report, three officials familiar with that intelligence tell the New York Times that american officials intercepted financial transfers from a bank account that was controlled by the Russian Military to an account linked to the taliban. This afternoon the white house responded, criticizing the media for its coverage, slamming leaks, and defending the president. Since before President Trump assumed office, damaging and oftentimes erroneous leaks seeking to undermine or delegitimize the duly elected president have been published. The president was never briefed on this. This intelligence still has not been verified, and there is no consensus. The president has been briefed on what is unfortunately in the Public Domain because of the New York Times and the irresponsible leaks. More broadly, you know, i woul
Health guidance. We know that large gatherings presents the biggest risk right now. Would you advise someone to go to a large gathering, yes or no . Well, craig, its not a yes or no. Every Single Person has to make up their own mind. There are going to be people going to beaches, going to barbecues, going to different environments, and they have to look at their individual risk. And that is exactly the problem. Here are the facts at this hour. Despite public warnings against mass gatherings, President Trump is traveling to mt. Rushmore today and encouraging thousands of people to gather for a fireworks display, with south dakotas governor refusing to require masks and forestry experts warning of the risks of wildfires out west. The president s trump comes as the Washington Post is reporting Vice President pence had to postpone his trip to arizona by one day this week after members of the secret service tested positive for coronavirus. Miamidade county in florida has put a 10 00 p. M. C
Heres what top Infectious Disease expert dr. Anthony fauci said about the rise in cases across the country. The current state is really not good. We are still knee deep in the first wave of this. And i would say this would not be considered a wave. It was a surge or a resurgence of infections. Superimposed upon a baseline that really never got down to where we wanted to go. Florida is facing an ex exponential surge with the number of daily infections repeatedly shattering records in that state. To put this in perspective, the miami herald notes it took florida about three months to reach 100,000 coronavirus cases. It took less than two weeks to reach 200,000. A grave indicator of the infections rapid spread. The pressure on hospitals is also concerning Public Health officials, according to the Florida Agency for health care administration. 44 intensive care units across the state, they are now at capacity to try and curb the growth. Another round of shutdowns is going into Effect Tomor
Nbc news has confirmed states from coast to coast have received warning letters from the post Office General counsel. Washington post reporting letters were sent to at least 46 states as trump ramps up his efforts to cast doubt on the integrity and legitimacy of mailin voting. Those extra funds are part of that Relief Bill Congress and the white house cant agree on. Congress skipped town for a 26day summer break because they need their rest. Today trump was asked what would convince him to release the funds. If the democrats were to give you some of what you want, would you be willing to accept the 25 billion for the Postal Service including the 3. 5 billion. Thats not what i want. Its what the American People want. Ive directed the secretary of the treasury to get ready and send direct payments, 3400 for a family of four to all americans. Democrats are holding this up. Why not just sit down with democrats personally and cut a deal . Because they want 1 trillion to go to their friends