And there are conflicting reports that his most powerful ally, russia, may be preparing for his defeat. Rebels are gaining ground outside the capital and have defied every effort to defeat them. Theres some confusion over where former South African president Nelson Mandela is being treated. Government officials there say they are protecting his privacy not confirming which hospital is treating him. The 94yearold antiapartheid icon was admitted on saturday for what has since been diagnosed as a lung infection. In other news right now, president obama will have to go to plan b, to find a new secretary of state. In a surprise move, u. N. Ambassador susan rice withdrew her name from consideration, saying the country would not benefit from a bitter, costly confirmation process. Several republicans made it clear they did not want rice to be the nations top diplomat. And abcs Tahman Bradley joins us, now live, from washington with more on this surprise move. Hi, tahman. Reporter hello. Good m
Victim. Governor gavin newsom said the state is taking action. Weve had a number of incidences throughout the state of california and accordingly with this new icu patient that passed away entered into this next phase that has required me under the circumstances to advance a proclamation of a state of emergency in the state of california. While the risk to the health of the general public in california remains low. Pay attention to notices regarding the risk in your community. Ed Kristin Fisher with the administrations response. Jonathan serrie is live in atlanta. Good morning. California Governor Newsom says the state is flying test kits out to the cruise ship, the grand princess and that the results of the tests should be available shortly. Local Health Officials believe the 71yearold passenger became infected on his cruise. They say he also had preexisting medical problems. This step in our second case is a sobering reminder that while the vast majority of cases of cove i had 19 wor
And happy saturday. Welcome to news headquarters. Im elizabeth prann. Leland im leland vittert. Congress is getting back to work next week with a full plate, including the testimony that everyone is waiting for. Former fbi director james comey goes before the Intelligence Committee on thursday. This, as the white house sets up what they call a special unit to deal with various investigations into alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and russia. Kristin fisher live on the north lawn of the white house as this war room is getting set up. Hey, leland, the big question, will President Trump try to keep former fbi director james comey from testifying by invoking executive privilege. Thats the nixon era rule used during watergate and it was used by former president clinton and former president barack obama. The big question for President Trump, what would be more damaging, comeys testimony or the way it will look if he tries to muzzle him. Yesterday, press Secretary Sean Spicer was n