so we re hard at work, helping them achieve financial freedom. we re investing for our clients in the projects that power our economy. from the plains to the coasts, we help americans invest for their future. and help communities thrive. well, tonight we ve got some newly released video from august deposition of former president donald trump as part of new york attorney general s investigation into fraudulent practices at the trump organization. trump taking the fifth more than 400 times in his deposition. saying in the released video that well, he d be a fool not to take the fifth. anyone in my position not taking the fifth amendment would be a fool, an absolute fool. one statement that is ever so slightly off, just ever so slightly, by accident, by mistake, such as it was a sunny beautiful day when actually it was slightly overcast would be met by law enforcement. but this is, frankly, just one piece of the broader investigation surrounding trump as he is trying to ju
Closer to a deal to escape going over the fiscal cliff. Good to see you this morning. Welcome again to the program. And we welcome your calls at 186655press. In other big news, the Supreme Court has decided to hear two cases on Marriage Equality but why even bother to hold a hearing . Hey, theres no doubt about it. Under the constitution, it is wrong to discriminate against anybody for any reason. So, of course, gays and lesbians have every right under the constitution to marry each other. There is no doubt about it. Well talk more about that today and a whole lot of other issues but first, we get the latest. Here she is with todays current news update, Lisa Ferguson standing by in our studios in los angeles. Hi lisa, good morning. Hey bill. Good morning everyone. Nothing on the president s public schedule today. He just has his usual briefing in the oval office followed by lunch with the Vice President. The first lady will be visiting the Childrens National Medical Center in d. C. And
You think about it all. You can do so by just picking up the phone early this morning, giving us a call at 186655press. Or youve probably already been tweeting this morning. Come to us on twitter at bpshow. And on facebook, join us at facebook. Com billpressshow. Big question on facebook, well tell you all about this morning. In the news today, the Major League Baseball dropped the hammer yesterday finally on arod suspending him for 211 games. Hes allowed to play while he appeals that decision. In fact, he played against the white sox in chicago last night. 12 other players were slapped with 50 game suspensions starting immediately. The white house is defending, keeping 19 embassies closed in the middle east for an entire week because they say the terrorist threat, learned about is significant and theyre taking it seriously. Thats just part of what well be covering this morning on current tv. Did anyone tell the pilgrims they should selfdeport . No, they said make us a turkey and make
Portrayed as having a threat in mind for the outcome of today. And they are here to tell you, and they dont want to be identified thats happening right now at the church from freddie grays family. If we can pan over so youre listening now to the press conference the family is holding a press conference. One of the family members saying the violence youre witnessing now is not about freddie gray. That freddie gray would not want that. Thats his twin sister. She doesnt want whats happening on the street to reflect on her brother and what theyre dealing with right now. Its 11 00 p. M. Here in baltimore on the east coast. One of americas greatest cities in crisis this evening. The scene right now, a state of emergency. Violent clashes between rioters and police happening today. Businesses looted. 15 Police Officers injured. Several with broken bones. Police cars burned. The citys Public Schools are closed tomorrow. And a call for 5,000 additional officers. 5,000 additional officers to help
After the death of freddie gray while in police custody. But the question lingers over this scene. What is next . The mayor has lifted the curfew in this city. Many people celebrating that. Community leaders, religious leaders, Community Members calling for peace and condemning the rioting and the violence. But when the sun sets over baltimore this sunday one hour from now, will people listen . Baltimore this weekend has been all about the healing and moving forward after several really traumatizing days of unrest. No peace no justice no peace no justice no peace no justice no peace no justice no peace this was the rally today at city hall. Just a few feet from where im standing this afternoon. The call for justice not aggressive but hopeful and galvanizing. Today, the mayor of baltimore showed how optimistic she is that the people of her city can contain their frustration and can move forward in a peaceful way. She lifted the curfew that has kept the streets of baltimore mostly empty