Cultural relationship between scott land and england as the sides continue to make their case. And racing to be crowned top dog and alaskas biggest horsing event. And russia has said that it has a legal basis for its intervention in ukraine. It says former president Viktor Yanukovych asked for russias help and appears to be no sign that russia intends to pull its troops out of ukraines crimea region and the International Pressure on russia is mounting. U. S. Actually john kerry is due to immediate the leaders on tuesday to show support. The u. S. Is suspending military exercises and trade talks with russia and says it may consider sanctions. Meanwhile an International Body that keeps an eye on security in europe is conducting a Factfinding Mission in ukraine. There has been a standoff between russia and ukrainian troops at an air base in crimea and soldiers have apparently agreed to cooperate with the russians. The ukrainian soldiers at the base walked toward Russian Troops carrying uk
Running smoothly. Just ask President Trump. In a bizarre extended News Conference, the president lashed out in a stunning public display of anger at the media and critics. He complained about inheriting a mess and issues of turmoil in the administration is false. Mr. Trump will now have to begin his third search for a National Security advisor. Retired admiral bob harward turned down the job. In a statement, harward declined the job this way. Since retiring, i had the opportunity to address financial and family issues that would have been challenging in this position. Like all Service Members, understanding and live this job requires 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I currently could not make that commitment. It may not be as simple as that. A senior republican says central to harwards decision was quote a question of clarity regarding the lines of authority and a friend of harwards says he was reluctant because the white house seems chaotic. He called the job an expletive. If there is a
In a moment, carter page, who first denied and now admitted to meeting with moscows man in washington will clarify what that was about. First latest from jim acosta. Reporter when then candidate donald trump delivered a Foreign Policy speech in washington last april, Russian Ambassador to the u. S. Sergey kislyak was in the audience listening in as the real estate tycoon calld for better relations with the kremlin. I believe an easing of tensions, improved relss with russia from a position of strength only is possible, absolutely possible. Reporter three months later former Campaign Adviser j. D. Gordon tells cnn he and Foreign Affairs correspondent, Jill Dougherty policy adviser carter page discussed u. S. Russia relations with the ambassador. Jared kush merer in and Michael Flynn also sat down with the ambassador at a previously undisclosed meeting at trump tower in december. Now republicans are saying its time for bhiswhite house offici to tell all. I think everybody ooh whos had an
Team of u. S. Medics are treating casualties from the battle from mosul. Welcome. Cnn newsroom starts right now. U. S. President donald trump is at his florida resort for the weekend. But the controversy between his Campaign Aides and his attorney general will submit amended testimony on monday. Democrats want to know why Jeff Sessions did not reveal during his confirmation hearing that he did indeed meet with the Russian Ambassador twice last year. More now on the ongoing fallout. President trump discussing School Choice and having a light hearted moments with students in orlando. Youre all business and youre going to make a lot of money. Right . But dont run for politics after you do that. Reporter before heading to his resort for the weekend. Leaving behind a fire storm over his aides. I should not be involved investigating a came pain i had a role in. His attorney general admitting to meeting with Russian Ambassador and not disclosing it during his confirmation hearings. Trump is s
It is very, very bad and bad for our allies, south korea and japan and the statements are very inflammatory. Theyre horrible. Well have to see. I dont like drawing red lines but i act if i have to act. Bill President Trump will speak by telephone to russian president Vladimir Putin. The focus will largely be on the topic of syria. Shannon we have fox team coverage. Former u. N. Ambassador john bolton is standing by but we begin the roberts. 12 30 today the president will pick up the phone to talk to Vladimir Putin. The first time they spoke by telephone since the deadly train bombing on april 3. It will mark the first time the two leaders have spoken since the missile strike against syria. Theyre expected to discuss the civil war in syria. Russias continued backing of bashar alassad. North korea likely on the agenda today. Publicly the relations between the United States and russia have been very strained. Behind the scenes through diplomatic channels the tone has been different. Well