Hi everyone, thanks for joining me. Im a mark meadows in for Fredricka Whitfield we begin in the middle east. Were the region or the region is on a razors edge waiting to see how and when you ron will retaliate against israel potentially the us over the killing of Senior Iranian military officials. Now, sources say the us expects iran to carry out a direct attack on israel in the coming days. New today, iran authorities have seized a Container Ship Container Ship near the strait of hormuz. Now, the ship which turron links to israel has been directed toward, you ron and overnight, israel and Hezbollah Exchange attacks across the border with southern lebanon. Jeremy diamond is in jerusalem and Jennifer Hansler is in washington. Weve got a lot to keep an eye on. Down here, jeremy, i want to go to you first. How israel preparing for a possible attack here well, omar, Israeli Forces are certainly on high alert anticipating a potential iranian attack that could even come on israeli soil that
Reaction to both pieces of news. Abigail very sharp Market Reaction. Very sharp risk. Off Market Reaction major averages lower at this point. Dowling s p 500 down. 5 . The nasdaq down 1 . At session lows when Michael Flynn said he would plead guilty to lying to the fbi and would cooperate on the russian probe, abc reporting he may testify against President Trump. All the major averages down more than 1 , on pace for their worst day since may. Ofhave seen some moderation that selling action as investors try to figure out what this means going forward. It comes down to the u. S. Profit outlook. Investors assess these headlines are not going to affect profit, we could see the moderation continue. Ultimately it will matter whether or not this could perhaps mean President Trump is impeached over the rails policy in any significant way. We see for the nasdaq 100, the fiveday chart, the big selling action on wednesday. It was for no apparent reason. When you see Market Action of that type, it
To lying to the fbi about his postelection discussions with russian officials and is now cooperating with the Mueller Investigation. A sign that other members of President Trumps and her circle maybe in the crosshairs. We are getting your reaction to general flynns guilty plea. Republicans can call 202 7488001. Democrats can call 202 7488000. Independents, 202 7488002. You can also reach us on social ,edia on twitter at cspanwj and on facebook. Com cspan. The guilty plea tops the headlines this morning in the Washington Post. Former National Security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty friday to lying to the fbi about his contact with russian andssador sergey kislyak, in an ominous sign for the white house, that he is cooperating in the ongoing probe of possible coordination between the Trump Campaign and the kremlin to influence the 2016 election. When flynn was forced out of the white house in february, officials said he misled the administration, including Vice President pence abou
Also today, as eu leaders meet at a summit in estonia, the Prime Minister appears sidelined as the Eu Commission says not enough progress has been made to start trade stocks. And new evidence is unveiled that suggests the drawing on the right could be a sketch for da vincis famous enigmatic masterpiece. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. In the past few minutes ukip has announced its new leader will be a former army officer henry bolton, winning a 29. 9 of the vote. He beat off competition from the controversial anti islam campaigner anne marie waters. Mr bolton said his core task would be holding the government to account on brexit. Todayis government to account on brexit. Today is not only a crucial day for oui today is not only a crucial day for our party, it is a critical day for oui our party, it is a critical day for our country. We have already heard today from a number of speakers of the importance of holding the government to task for the delivery on the mandate they were
Pictorials. Good to be with you. Im frances rivera. Resignation. Headlines across the country say it all. Less than four weeks in office and president Trumps National security adviser Michael Flynn is forced from the west wing. Mounting pressure that flynn lied over calls to russias ambassador. He reportedly discussed lifting sanctions and Vice President mike pence and even President Trump. Flynns resignation comes hours after the white house said it was evaluating his position. Despite counselor Kellyanne Conway saying this to msnbc. General flynn does enjoy the sole confidence of the president. By saying he enjoys the full confidence of the president. Are you saying youre satisfied that he did not have the conversations . That he did not mislead the Vice President . You asked me and ill repeat the question. Does he have the full confidence of the president . Yes, he does. Overnight a statement from flynn, i am tendering my resignation, honored to have American People in such a distin