Here with us this evening. We crossed paths a lot when i was a journalist with the Washington Post covering the pentagon and he was reporting for the Los Angeles Times based in washington over several decades he wrote about National Security and foreignpolicy on both the pentagon and state department and he held other important assignments for the times before leaving the paper about four years ago. Paul was seen as one of the journalistic prose in this cityy on the National Security affairs and in his new book he applies his Extensive Knowledge of americas National Security establishment to highlight the valuable role played by some veteran diplomats. He singles out for in particular, ryan crocker, and patterson and Chris Stevens. How significant officers these days folks work with our military and intelligence communities in such countries of afghanistan, iraq, serious, pakistan and libya to combat terrorism and manage the challenging situations. At a time when the u. S. Diplomatic c
Incredible just how quickly all of this unfolded. That shooting taking place at the church behind me, less than 24 hours ago. The gunman dressed in dark clothing came in during the sunday services before 11 00 a. M. Local time. He sat down, listened to some of the sermon before getting up, interacting with one of the members of the church, then pulling out a weapon, opening fire. Two armed Church Security volunteers opened fire back, they took him down. The whole thing captured on camera. And i should warn our viewers, this is very difficult, disturbing video to watch. Take a look. [ gunfire ] [ screaming ] jim, this was not the first attack on a church here in texas. In 2016, 26 people died in the Sutherland Springs shooting. Texas enacted laws that allowed armed licensed gun owners to bring their weapons into houses of worship and for churches and places of worship to create volunteer armed groups to protect themselves. That is why this happened so qui quickly, the takedown of the sh
The capital. Not backing down the french Prime Minister says hes determined to push ahead with Pension Reforms as wide days of nationwide strikes. The president of south sudan reaches a deal with the Opposition Leaders to form a unity government but differences between the political rivals remain. A u. S. Congressional committee has cleared the way for a historic vote of impeachment against President Donald Trump the house of representatives will hold a 6 hour debate ahead of the vote on wednesday trump is facing charges of abuse of power and obstruction of congress hes warned his political rivals theyre waging a war on democracy and called the vote ridiculous our White House Correspondent kimberly hellcat has more. In advance of an expected vote to impeach the u. S. President in the house of representatives Donald Trumps land the case against him the whole impeachment thing is a hoax we look forward to getting on to the senate. Were not entitled to lawyers were not entitled to witness
Michael lynchs new book is know it all society. To watch the rest of this Program Visit our website, booktv. Org and type the authors name or title into the search box at the top of the page. Training. Were very pleased to have paul richter with us this evening. Paul and i crossed paths a lot when i was a journalist with the Washington Post covering the pentagon and he was reporting for those Los Angeles Times based in washington. Over several decades paul wrote about National Security and Foreign Policy on both the pentagon and then at the state department beat andy help other important assignments for the times before leaving the paper about four years ago. Paul was seen as one of the journalistic prose reported in the city on National Security affairs, and in his new book the ambassadors he applies his Extensive Knowledge of americas National Security establishment to highlight the valuable role played by some veteran diplomats. He singles out four four in particular, ryan crocker,
Sentenced to death for treason the army denounces the decision and once a lively girl now her family is trying to prove she died because of londons air pollution. Donald trump has denounced an Impeachment Vote against him as a war on democracy and a vicious crusade the u. S. President s tirade against his political rivals came as they were finalizing details off the impeachment process the democrat controlled house of representatives is expected to vote in favor of impeachment on wednesday and that will lead to a trial in the republican dominated senate early next year a White House Correspondent kimberly health that reports. In advance of an expected vote to impeach the u. S. President in the house of representatives Donald Trumps land the case against him the whole impeachment thing is a hoax we look forward to getting on to the senate. Were not entitled to lawyers were not entitled to witnesses were not entitled to anything in the house its a total sham those oval office statements