A barrage of attacks from President Trump on russia. When will he break his silence . Ill talk to an inpsier. We start with the Senate Health care bill and a whole lot of horsetrading. Talks are going on at this hour at the white house and capitol hill with the president and the Vice President respectively. At least five republican senators have indicated they would vote no on even starting debate in its current form. All eyes at this hour, they are on majority leader Mitch Mcconnell. Can he get a deal done this week . Can he ever get a deal done . I expect to have the support to get it done. Theres a real horsetrading caucus at work right now. Mitch mcconnell is very good at this sort of thing. I would not bet against Mitch Mcconnell. He is very, very good at getting things done through the senate, even with this razor thin majority. Working against Mitch Mcconnell, that cbo report. 22 million more uninsured, increased deductibles, lower premiums but because of lower benefits, and old
Citizenship in return for military service. Lawmakers tell us the program has been compromised. With reports that some enrollees are unaccounted for tonight and fears of foreign infiltration spreading across capitol hill. The pentagon is saying little on the record but is acknowledging potential security risks to the homeland. Chief washington correspondent james rosen with the story. Since 2009, the Defense Department has enrolled more than 10,000 foreignborn individuals into the u. S. Armed forces. In exchange for service, the foreigners selected for language or other skills can receive an expedited path to u. S. Citizenship. Among the Success Stories is the armys soldier of the year in 2012, a sergeant from nepal. Lawmakers on three committees tell fox news theres big problems, that the ranks have been compromised due to inadequate vetting and some enrollees are unaccounted for. The lack of discipline and implementation of the program has created problems elsewhere. Steve russell of
Citizenship in return for military service. Lawmakers tell us the program has been compromised. With reports that some enrollees are unaccounted for tonight and fears of foreign infiltration spreading across capitol hill. The pentagon is saying little on the record but is acknowledging potential security risks to the homeland. Chief washington correspondent james rosen with the story. Since 2009, the Defense Department has enrolled more than 10,000 foreignborn individuals into the u. S. Armed forces. In exchange for service, the foreigners selected for language or other skills can receive an expedited path to u. S. Citizenship. Among the Success Stories is the armys soldier of the year in 2012, a sergeant from nepal. Lawmakers on three committees tell fox news theres big problems, that the ranks have been compromised due to inadequate vetting and some enrollees are unaccounted for. The lack of discipline and implementation of the program has created problems elsewhere. Steve russell of
Alabama loss, repeal and replace died again. He has not been winning a lot lately. Is his ambitious tax plan that win . The president a few moments ago also making a bit of news on health care and some other topics. Well have that for you in a few moments. Meanwhile, cries for help. Breathtaking rescues in puerto rico as the desperation there deepens. Long lines for Bare Necessities like food, water, gas. Why whats happening there would likely never happen here. And bribery scandal. Reports that Legendary College basketball coach rick pitino has been fired in the wake of that bribery scandal involving several elite ncaa programs. Theres a new conference set to happen any moment now. Were keeping a very close eye on that. We will pass along pitinos fate. Meanwhile, we start President Donald Trump trying to put a series of stinging losses behind him from health care to his candidate in that Alabama Senate race last night. Hes trying to secure the first big win. This time tax reform. Pres
Now theyre free. An American Woman, her husband and kids released five years after militants captured them. Theres a problem bringing them home. Also firefighters pouring into california from neighboring states trying to help control the wild fires that have done so many damage. Its heart breaking, its crushing. This looks like another planet. When you see these homes that have been reduced to rubble. Now strong winds an intense heat as firefighters attempt to save lives and peoples homes. Recently they brought in a powerful new weapon. Lets get to it. Good thursday afternoon. John kelly made a surprise appearance at that White House Briefing this afternoon taking the podium for the First Time Since beening chief of staff. He responded to reports that he may be on way out. Im not quitting today. I dont believe and i just talked to the president i dont think im being fired today. And im not so frustrated in this job that im thinking of leaving. General kelly did get laughs from reporter