Board of White House Correspondent association, we had meeting with jay and laid out all of our concerns. I think were moving forward. Theres progress. They understand our gripes and complaints and obviously they have their own issues and we have had ours. The president wants it fixed. I got ron piece he wrote in december. It starts off New York Timeses doug mills strode into jay carneys office with pile of pictures taken exclusively by president obamas official photographer at events the White House Press corp. Was forbidden to cover. This one mills said, this one too and this one and this one. The red face photographer joined by colleagues on the White House Correspondent Association Board finished 10 minute presentation with a flurries that made carney a former moscow correspondent for time went. You guys are just,w like tasks. P how mad were you . I think i was pretty upset. Its culmination because of being on the board i am constantly being inundated with emails and voice and text
Thank you very much. Well be right back. The political battle between those who want stricter gun laws. On tuesday the Vice President and his task force will send gun violence recommendations to the oval office. Both sides bracing for a fight. We have more on this story in just a moment but first police in san diego were forced to shoot a man with a gun who ran inside a Movie Theater. The officer responding to a domestic disturbance call yesterday when they chased the armed suspect into the crowded theater. Movie goers poured out as police raced inside and officers shot the suspect who survived but is in Critical Condition tonight. American troops help france in an attempt to rescue a french intelligence agent who is held by militants in somalia. President obama detailed the u. S. Involvement in the mission which was friday night. He said u. S. Troops led to what he called limited Technical Support and made american aircraft available if needed. The mission failed. The captured agent w
Road construction, governor Martin Omalley said the state is desperate it raise more money. One plan would raise the state sales tax from 6 to 7 . Another plan, considered by omalley would raise the gas tax. Its something he tried last year when gas hovered over 4 a gallon. Hes hoping for more success but in the all legislators agree. Lets see if the money is necessary. Im not for a gas tax or sales tax at this point. What we need to do is start spending the transportation dollars on the things that were allotted for. If we do that, we dont have to raise any taxes. Reporter but the money has to come from somewhere. Its too soon to make an assessment. Its my hope we will have a Revenue Source for transportation. Reporter raising taxes is a tough proposal in these economic times. The legislature will probably not make a decision until the end of the session. In annapolis, don harrison, abc2 news. For much more on what to expect this legislative session, just head to abc2news. Com and cli
Suarez one of the nations landmark newspapers was sold to the founder of an online giant. We discuss amazons jeff bezos bid for the Washington Post. Ifill iran swore in a new president today. Ahmadinejad is out, Hassan Rouhani is in. We dissect what the change means for the country. Suarez the rollicking trial of alleged boston mob boss Whitey Bulger approached its end today. Margaret warner looks at closing arguments in the trial of the man prosecutors call one of the most vicious, violent, and calculating criminals to walk the citys streets. Ifill mandolin virtuoso chris thile has delighted fans by blurring genres. Jeffrey brown talks with the mcarthur genius grant winner about his latest move from bluegrass to bach. When you talk about bach, youre talking about the greatest musician who ever lived. Weve so far removed from someone being in a situation where they could dance to bach. Ifill thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by b
Peterson tore his acl last year and came back for an amazing season this year and our Lindsay Murphy has been on the story and joins us now with more. Lindsay . Reporter yes, scott. Robert griffin 3 story has been the great debate since sunday night. Redskins fans on twitter have not been shy when speaking about the situation. But when news came out he was having surgery this morning, many shared the same thoughts, that they can wait however long as long as robert gets healthy. He was an Unstoppable Force on the football field this season and candid off of the field. We never shared a burrito. For the First Time Since he was drafted second overall last april, Robert Griffin 3 proved he is human as well. Earlier this morning he tweeted this. Quote, thank you for your prayers and support. I love god, my family, my team, the fans, and i love this game. See you guys next season and that was the final tweet before undergoing five hours of surgery on his right knee. To repair damage to his l