Early today starts right now. Great to be with you on a tuesday. We begin with breaking news. That could bring more legal scrutiny on the white house this morning. After the Washington Post reported it was President Trump himself who dictated his sons misleading statement on that controversial meeting with the russian lawyer in 2016. Its a whirlwind story that could have massive implications for trumps presidency. Ron allen. Good morning. Whats most important about this story is that it raises the question whether President Trump himself tried to mislead the public and investigators about that meeting and whether the president is involved in a cover up. Remember the meeting happened during the height of the campaign. When confronted about it, a Statement Released by donald trump jr. Said it was a short introductory meeting. I asked Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort to stop by. We primarily discussed the program about adoption of russian children. According to the Washington Post, Preside
Redemption for the cubs most infamous fan. And a class trip to celebrate a teachers big day. August 1st, 2017. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on this Tuesday Morning. Hoda is in for savannah, while savannah enjoys some vacation time. Good morning, everybody. The president s new chief of staff, john kelly, is showing its not going to be business as usual as the white house. He immediately dismissed newly minted communications director, anthony scaramucci. Five Senior Administration officials have been given the boot since President Trump was sworn in five months ago. Were going to talk to Lindsey Graham to get his take on all this. Nobody likes Morning Hours more than senator graham. Its good to have him here. We have a lot of other news to cover, as well. Let us start at the white house. Nbc national correspondent, peter alexander, has the latest goings on. Report
In moscow. And its beautiful Country House in a levee suburb. Relations with the u. S. Have grown worse ever since President Trump was elected. Something russia never expected. And today, Vice President mike pence, on an official visit to neighboring estonia, aimed some of the harshest criticism yet at the kremlin. At this very moment, russia continues to seek to redraw International Borders by force. Undermine democracies of sovereign nations. And divide free nations of europe. One against another. Reporter in spite of all the aggressive rhetoric and sanctions, russia does want, better relations with the United States. And it is still offering to cooperate on say, the International Fight against terrorism, to try to turn things around. Anthony. Liz palmer in moscow. Thank you, liz. In fine, phoenix, a federal found former sheriff, for refusing to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants. Arpaio was sheriff of Maricopa County for 24 years before being voted out. Now 85, he could f
Brangham all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Brangham the tumult at the white house continues to churn at a pace unprecedented in an american presidency. Anthony scaramucci, just 10 days on the job of Communications Director is out. The move comes on john kellys first day as President Trumps chief of staff. Our own Lisa Desjardins is here to walk us through these shake ups at the top. Welcome, lisa. Thank you. Pretty busy set of days here. Walk us through the time like of how we got here. To do that, west go back to ten days ago. Thats when we saw A
Through late week. This prolonged period of very warm to hot conditions will increase no major hot spots. Bay bridge wb 80 is less then 30 min from the maze to sf. mark breaking news we are following this morning. People in one San Francisco neighborhood are being told to shelterinplace as police negotiate with a man who is armed. tiffany this standoff has been going on for hours. Kron 4s will tran has been at the scene all morning. Will, what do we know . will at approximately 11 45pm Police Received calls regarding shots fired in the area of 15th st and beaver. Units responded to the scene and found evidence thats gun shots were fired. Units made contact with a male who we suspect is armed but he refused to exit his residence. At this time police are negotiating with the suspect. We are requesting for residents to shelter in place and to avoid the area until the scene is secure. tiffany thanks will. We will check back with you through out the morning. Scene is secure. Area until the