But the president on the recommendations of his top commanders will now leave as many as 55hundred troops on the ground. It will be a Twofold Mission similar to the current one Counterterrorism Operations and training and assisting Afghan Forces. Tbd potus sot so why the shift in policy . Top pentagon officials believed Afghan Forces werent ready to operate on their own. And theres been a recent surge in violence by the taliban and now isis. Last month taliban fighters took control of a key northern city. Afghan forces battled back in kunduz, with support from us airstrikes. But one strike was catastrophic. A hospital was hit . Leaving 22 people dead including 12 staffers from doctors without borders. General campbell mistakenly struck. We would never intentionally target a protected medical facility. There are now multiple investigations into how such a major mistake was made. Also looming large over this decision the instability in iraq. The white house facing criticism that a linger
Motorcycle rally. Jejeica rae are babies born in the summer. Healthier . A mew study has the answer. That story coming up later on in the show. Jessica rae time is ticking for joe biden to make a decision on the race for the white house. The Vice President weighing in on the first democratic debate and so are republicans. Abcs Kenneth Moton has the latest on the race to the white house clinton great to be here with all of you Hillary Clinton. Taking a victory lap in las vegas after her strong debate performance. Clinton did we have a good debate last night . Clinton rallied a crowd of 2500 people, picked up a Union Endorsement and weighed in on Vice President joe bidens tough decision. Clinton i just think he n nds to decide what is best for him and his faly. Bideed in about the debate, t still no word on his potential run. Biden i thought they all did well nat music donald trump was also back on the trail greeted by immigration and black lives matter activists last night in richmond v
Trumps comments about the military drew some of the largest applause of the night. Trump says, you know what ill be ill be great at the millitary. Ill be so good. And ill build up our military, so theyre so strong, so tough, so incredible, nobodys gonna mess around. Were never going to have to use it. Our vets are not being treated as well as illegial immigrants. Im gonna take care of our veterans. Jessica rae after his more than 60 minute speech, trump signed autrographs everything from books to footballs. Jessica rae it was apparent the donalds supporters were excited to hear from him. With people coming from all three Siouxland States to attend the rally. Oh i think that what he says hes very truthful and i believe him. And i think he says what hes gonna do, hes goa do it. Says gary johnson. Trump honestly is the real deal. All of these politicians, like he said, theyre just the same old thing and i really believe that trump is a businessman, hes a negotiator and he can get america
Campaign trail. Lawmakers grled clinton for the 11 hours with questions about the terrorist attack that killed 4 americans in benghazi. Abcs Kenneth Moton has more from washington Hillary Clinton. Back on the campaign trail. Nat from forum the Democratic Front ruer speaking this morning speaking at a dnc womens washington. Little sleep for the former secretary of state who wrapped up 11 hours on capitol hill late last about the 2012 attacks on a Us Diplomatic post in benghazi. 4 americans ambassador chris rep. Susan libya, benghazi, chris stevens, the staff there, they seem to fall off your radar in 2012, and the situations getting much worse in 2012. Hillary clinton, president ial candidate i lost more sleep than all of you put together. I have been racking my brain about what more could have been done. Clinton under attack by republicans, defended by housselect elijah cummings, d were better r an that chairman trey gowdy. Under r pressure to uneaeah new details in this 8th committee
Sioux city, iowa. This is abc9 news this midday. Jessica rae good morning and us this midday. Im jessica rae. The Sioux City Police department about the vehicles and vehicular burglaries in the past year. Jessica rae according to Sioux City Police, vehicles were stolen in 2014. Been 207 vehiclele passing the previous years totals with two months left yet in 2015. Vehicle thefts primarily focused the morningside and north side several of the vehicles stolen have been unlocked with keys left inside. The Sioux City Police department is reminding to always lock your vehicle and never leave your keys inside it. Also, any valuable items should be stowed away, hidden from view or stored in a more secure location. And with the cold winter months approaching, do not leave your unattended as this makes things even easisi for thieves. Jessica rae voters are hitting the polls in sioux city today. Voicing who they think belong in office several key elections will be held tonight here in sioux city