The country finally admitting 2 1 2 weeks later that Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi died in its consulate in turkey. But a source just telling cnn saudi arabia does not know where khashoggis body is. The sources say the body was handed over to a local collaborator after the killing. The saudi government claims that an argument broke out in the consulate and quickly escalated into a violent fistfight. That is how khashoggi died. Thats according to saudi officials. Well, thats very different from turkeys version of what happened. Turkey is saying khashoggi was tortured, murdered, and dismembered. As for President Trump, he says he believes the saudi explanation is credible. But lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are raising skepticism and even calling on the u. S. To jump into the investigation. Cnns Senior International correspondent ben weederman joining us now from istanbul where the investigation is intensifying there. So what is the very latest . Reporter well, the very
Carolina trying to court africanamericans. The forum hosted by the black Economic Alliance is all about promoting work, wages and wealth in the black community. Cnn political reporter rebecca buck is outside of the event in charleston, South Carolina. Good morning, rebecca. Tell us more about the importance of this event. Reporter good morning. South carolina is not only a key primary state in the democratic primary, and the first primary state where the electorate will be compromised mainly of africanamericans. Today in the event space behind me there will be Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, beto orourke and cory booker all stopping by South Carolina today to talk about economic priorities for africanamericans in particular. Cory booker expected to talk about his signature baby bonds proposal to create a savings account for American Children at birth and build their wealth over time, trying to eliminate the racial wealth gap with that proposal. Elizabeth warren this week proposed a f
United states and all around the world. Im george howell. Im natalie allen. Newsroom start right now. Thanks for joining us. Venezuelas president maduro has been dealt a blow. Thats right. The military attache say he backs the Opposition Leader, juan guaido. He says it includes transparents elections and guaido said he was the interim leader on wednesday. And the leaders reiterated their support of maduro. But it not just the people in venezuela picking sides. The list of nations backing maduro include russia, cuba, turkey and china. While those now backing guaido include the u. S. , eu and much of latin america. The venezuelan leadership crisis was debated during a special u. N. Security Council Meeting on saturday. U. S. Secretary of state mike pompeo urged other nations to support the Opposition Leader. Several eu nations indicated they would if maduro failed to call new elections by next week. Cnns Michelle Kosinski has more. Reporter well, this was a special session on venezuela c
Antimaduro demonstrations are getting under way. Selfdeclared acting president juan guaido promising his supporters wont be scared off by government threats. This comes as venezuela slowly recovers from a massive power outage affecting most of the country. Well take you live to venezuela in just a moment. Now turning to north korea where less than a week after the collapse of President Trumps summit with kim jongun, there are since north korea may be preparing to launch a missile or satellite. That assessment is based on new satellite images showing vehicles moving and trains ready to be loaded at a north korean facility. Its the same facility that had been partially dismantled, according to north korean officials. Analysts are saying a launch could be imminent or it may be an attempt to draw attention from the u. S. Either way, it could deal a serious blow to a relationship that is already showing considerable strain. Sarah westwood is following President Trump who is spending the wee
Manu, not a particularly popular statement, but privately many have been saying there for some time. And pelosi has been signaling this for some time. Shes been clean shes leery going down the impeachment road, worried that it would tack out all the oxygen in the room. In the senate you need two thirds of a majority, and the senate is still control by republicans. That means at least 20 republicans would have to defect if all democrats voted to convict, so why go through an impeachment effort that would not be successful. Thats the view of a number of democrats, but there are a numb her of liberal democrats who are disappointed, saying why would the door before the Mueller Report has been released, so today in a closeddoor meeting, expect this debate to play out. Adam schiff and brad have come down on opposite sides of the issue. If the evidence isnt sufficient to win bipartisan support, putting the country through a failed impeachment is not a good idea. I dont impeach trump for him.