Move this up a little bit. Appreciate your flexibility today. So the pool has enough time to cover the Vice President and secretary shulkin as they welcome honor flight veterans to washington on the anniversary of veday. The Vice President hosting more than 120 veterans of world war ii, the korean warp and vietnam wore as part of National Military Appreciation Month and Public Service recognition week, highlighting the trump administrations commitment to our military and Public Service. Also today, the Vice President and secretary price, secretary shulkin, all attended an event on the scientific continues in biomedicine. Key leaders from government, the private sector and academia excused the United States comprehensive biomedical landscape and further educated white house staff, including assistant to president , ivanka trump, and reed cordish on the topic. The readings organized by the National Institute of health and left by the director, dr. Francis collins. A company are were prov
Former bush 43 spokesperson mercedes schlapp. Is this latest distinction, mercedes from the Obama Administration, president obama himself purportedly he had given the new president to be a heads up on general flynn a game changer . How would you describe it . I dont see this comment from these Obama Administration officials to be necessarily a gamechanger in any way. I think that President Trump at the time did have faith in Michael Flynn. I do believe that following what we have seen in these events that happened in the months, in january, february, where flynn had to resign, flynn continues to be that reoccurring nightmare that does not to away for the Trump Administration. Were all anticipating see what happens with the sally yates testimony which i think will be very telling in terms of these warnings that were given to the Trump Administration. But i just dont see it necessarily, what this actually brings what is a gamechanger, after the president and his team said no longer they
Late. Good afternoon. The president this morning met with general mcmaster general mcmaster is helping lead the team that is organizing the president s upcoming foreign trip. The president has been focused on meeting with the team, getting ready for the various stops he will be making. The president has seen a great desire for america to reengage and be a leader once again in helping solve the worlds complex problems. Hes already made moves behind the scenes with leaders and in public statements to show that america is reasserting its leadership on the world stage. These visits are another important part of this american resurgence. The president will further our strategic objectives in the region my creating new opportunities that will strengthen the United States and our allies weakening our enemies. Many of you are interested in the logistical aspects of this trip. We will have for the briefing struck the week. Throughout the week. I would like to announce that thepresident has invi
Washington, d. C. Center at 6 30 eastern. Pence hostedt mike world war ii, korea and and vietnam war veterans at the white house for an event recognizing military Appreciation Month. Good to see everybody. How about a round of applause for these great guardians . 2 [applause] honor onis my great behalf of the first family here on National Military Appreciation Month to welcome so many heroes to this special place. On behalf of the president of the United States of america, welcome to the white house. [applause] also thank you to secretary shall confer that great introduction. That great job youre doing day in and day out to help americas heroes. Would you join me in thanking the secretary of Veterans Affairs for bringing about transformational change . [applause] and also, can i invite you to give a big round of applause to the second lady of the united 31tes of america, my wife of years and a marine corps mom . [applause] it is deeply humbling for me to be here today, with all the gua
And taking on the tabloids. Nbc news learned Richard Simmons will file for articles as unflattering and hurtful. Will he finally reenter the spotlight in court . Today monday, may 8th, 2017. Good morning everybody. Welcome to today on a monday im savannah gutherie. People are sleeping out. Folks waiting for harry styles who kicks off our summer Concert Series. Later well reveal the leine up we have for the summer. Something on the list for everyone. Absolutely. Stick around for that. We start in washington. This much anticipated hearing on capitol hill today on russian interference set to testify the former acteding attorney general sally yates was fired by President Trump. Peter alex ander ander is at th house. Good morning. The Trump Administration is facing unresolved questions with former acting attorney general sally yates expected to open up about what she told white house officials regarding contacts between then National Security adviser and the russian ambassador. Sharing her