Move forward . The standard bearer. Former president ial candidate Bernie Sanders warns trump not to turn away from minorities. Is sanders now the voice of the Democratic Party with Hillary Clinton vanquished. From russia, much love. Russian lawmakers toasted Donald Trumps victory and Vladimir Putin was among the first to congratulate him. Now russia says it was in close touch with trumps team during the campaign and is ready for cooperation. I am wolf blitzer. You are in the situation room. Were going to the breaking news right now. President elect donald trump meets at the white house with president obama. Alone in the oval office for 90 minutes. Let that sink in. For years trump spearheaded the kld Birther Movement that tried to deny president obamas legitimacy to lead. The meeting comes days after president obama mocked trump for being unfit for the responsibilities of the job. After they talked both then set aside any hostility and vowed to Work Together for the good of the nation
Good morning, everyone, it is friday, november 11th, im alex witt alongside ali velshi and louis burgdorf. Well, americans across this country have taken to the streets for a second night in a row. The president elect was greeted by angry crowds gathered outside trump tower right here in new york city as he and his wife melania returned from their trip to washington, d. C. Demonstrators continued their message of not our president , as they were forced behind security barricades across the street from the tower. Trump tweeted last night, just had a very open and successful president ial election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair. Across the country in portland, oregon, demonstrations turned dangerous with outbreaks of violence and vandalism. One of 19 cars which had their windows smashed as police in riot gear nearby tried to keep order. In minneapolis, several thousand protesters blocked the interstate for about an hour last night, causing
Advisors inside the Trump Campaign and russia. And democrats have elected former secretary of labor tom perez their new dnc chairman. Congressman Keith Ellison who came in second place was quickly named deputy chairman. Joining me now live from atlanta is msnbc political reporter alex sykes wall. Reporter hey, stephanie. A very dramatic end, stephanie, after a very heated race. It lasted four months since november. It really tore at the fabric of this party after a devastating loss that has seen the party come out of power more than they have been since the 1920s. This is the first competitive chairmanship race in over 30 years, so tom perez has won. He narrowly won. He only fell short by one vote on the first ballot. Then won by 17 on the second ballot, and immediately began working to heal that rift. Keith ellison, the runnerup, also working to do that. Theyre going to hold a joint press conference in about 15 or 20 minutes to try to reach out to their supporters. As you mentioned, K
His paid speaking engagement at a 2015 gala for rt thats russias staterun media outlet in moscow. In fact, in moscow flynn was photographed sitting beside russian president Vladimir Putin. There he is. Trump is also meeting with alabama senator Jeff Sessions who hes eyeing for attorney general or secretary of defense according to nbc. Today the New York Times revisited troubling allegations that arose in a bitter confirmation hearing 30 years ago which ultimately derailed sessions prospect of becoming a federal judge. Additionally politico reports trump aides have discussed naming sarah palin as secretary of the interior and the New York Times says concerted radio host laura ingham could join the administration as well. Take this for what its worth. Mitt romney who has been an outspoken critic of trump is meeting with him on sunday. Meanwhile, on his final trip abroad as president today barack obama said he hopes president elect donald trump will change from the man we saw on the campa
Russian president Vladimir Putin. Alabama senator Jeff Sessions who hes eyeing for attorney general or secretary of defense according to nbc. Revisited troubling allegations confirmation hearing 30 years ago which ultimately derailed sessions prospect of becoming a federal judge. Additionally politico reports naming sarah palin as secretary york times says concerted radio host laura ingham could join the administration as well. Take this for what its worth. Mitt romney who has been an outspoken critic of trump is meeting with him on sunday. Meanwhile, on his final trip abroad as president today barack obama said he hopes president elect donald trump on the campaign trail to the person this country would like to see in the white house. He now has to transition to governance and what i said to him was that what may work in generating enthusiasm or passion during elections may be different than what will work in terms of unifying the country and gaining the trust even of those who didnt s