Been victimized, this committee has a clear bipartisan history. Were here today to build upon that bipartisan tradition and learn what more can be done to keep our children and Young Athletes safe from sexual predators. Protecting children from abusers has been a top priority for me and a lot of members of this committee over the years. Over 30 years ago, i respospons the child Abuse Victims rights act, a bill to enhance civil and criminal penalties against those who sexually exploit children. A version of this was enacted and continues to this day to provide a mechanism by which victims can seek justice. And just last year, i worked with my colleagues to pass another important major known as the survivors bill of rights. It empowers survivors of sexual account assault in the criminal justice system. Sadly, we know the sexual abuse of children can occur in almost any setting, but whats especially disturbing is when that abuse occurs by someone in a position of trust, in what should be
And most of all, i want to emphasize to you mr. President elect, that we now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed because if you succeed, then the country succeeds. Reporter trump is cleared to hear top secrets. E we discussed a lot of different situations. Some wonderful and some reporter on monday obama called trump unfit. Trump called obama ineligible. Today trump said he will keep seeking obamas counsel. Mr. President , it was a great honor being you and i look forward to being with you many, many more times. Reporter calling obama a good man. Very good han. On capitol hill, trump talked legislative action with Mitch Mcconnell and House Speaker Paul Campaign but now is on board. Hit the ground running to make sure we can get this country turned around and make America Great again. Whether its health care or immigration, so many different things. Reporter the new boss in washington yieg the swamp that he will drain. The Transition Team for the president elec
Louisiana and minnesota where the deaths of two black men and Police Shootings sparked outrage in dallas. In baton rouge, louisiana, violence erupted overnight when police began to arrest protesters blocking the street. In st. Paul, minnesota, police say more than 100 people were arrested in more than 20 officers were hurt. Overnight in a black lives matter protest. Today, more protests in new york, this one in union square was large, loud, and peaceful. Now, this is being put on at vb memorial cathedral in oakland. The doors open at 5 30 and the event starts at 6 00. Reporting live in oakland, kristy smith, nbc bay area news. All right kristy, thank you very much. President obama is expected to speak at a Memorial Service in dallas on tuesday, but today from spain, he addressed the violence of this past week and also the results in protests. Whenever those of us who are concerned about fairness in the criminal justice system, attack Police Officers you are doing a disservice to the ca
Church worker dead this morning after hitandrun. They say the driver struck a 57 year old man, in kensington, late last night. Just kept going. A pennsylvania woman becomes the first u. S. Citizen to contract the bacteria resistant to last resort antibiotics. President obama is making history, becoming the first sitting us president to visit hiroshima. We hit the 1237. Donald trump has now reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the republican nomination for president. Millennials, let me introduce you to this guy, his named is david. He was famous in 95. He was on tv. Now it is 2016 and he has no friends. To be clear, i married your kind, but your wife chose you, my bad, she blind. It is a huge mistake, it is like boston, it is on a break. Karioke makes you think you are a big thing, everyone is thinking shut up and let adele sing. I love that. Well done. Later on in the show, james corden revealed, after seeing ann hathaway earlier in the week. I would have not pegged david
Life in lockup. A revealing new look at what o. J. Simpsons life is like now behind bars. How he spends his day, including coaching other inmates. And why wasnt simpson allowed to watch the tv series about his murder case. And miley mania. Miley cyrus grew up before our eyes and became one of the biggest stars of movies, music and tv. We cant stop we wont stop now shes taking her talents to the voice. I want you on my team so bad. But not before she makes a live stop right here in our studio today, friday, september 16th, 2016. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody, welcome to today. 7 00 a. M. On the west coast on friday. Its going to be a busy morning in politics. Hillary clinton talking right now as this birther issue, as its known, as just come to life again. Shes already called for donald trump to apologize to the president and the American People for what she says perpetuating