Will be so desperate he would do anything to hold onto power. Donald trump has been a toxic presence in our nation for four years poisoning how we talk to one another. Poisoning how we treat one another. Poisoning the values this nation has always held dear. Poisoning very democracy. Now in a little over 60 days, we have a decision to make. Will we read ourselves of this toxin . Or will we make a permanent part make it a permanent part of our nations character . You know, as americans, i am confident we believe in honesty and decency. Treating everyone with dignity and respect, giving everyone a fair shot, leaving no one behino safe harbor, and demonizing no one. We have till now always recognized that there is something bigger than ourselves. Trump does not seem to believe in any of that. Look, i have said it before and i will keep saying it, america is an idea. It is the most powerful idea in the history of the world. And i believe in beats in the hearts of the people of this country
U. S. Intel believes north korea has successfully made a Nuclear Warhead that can be carried by their in intercontinental ballistic missiles. Our experts thought this was years away but is now at our doorstep. It was just last month that a north korean icbm test showed the regime is capable of striking American Cities and with this new threshold, we must come to a decision sooner than we might have thought. We will be joined by dan sullivan, the citizens of alaska already within range of the striking weaponry. But but first, thank you so mucr being here. Americans now are very concerned. How do you feel about the north korean situation, showing that 72 are uneasy about a conflict . 60 believe its a threat that can be contained. That was a poll taken days ago. I wonder what people would think now. What do you think . I think that guam, it should be taken with a grain of skepticism. South korean media told us that kim jong uns uncle was eaten by dogs and that was false. Dana because they
Mike . Dana, given afternoon. Mitch mcconnell issued a short statement cancelling the august recess, blaming democrats for obstruction. In that statement, mcconnell session senators should expect to remain in session in august to pass legislation and to make additional progress on the president s nominees. Leader mcconnell is expected to speak with reporters after wrapping up lunch with senate colleagues. Mcconnell has beenrustrated for burning time on nominees and theres pressure from President Trump to stay in session to work on Appropriations Bills and nominations. A freshman gop senator said hes willing to work and blame the other side for obstruction. The democrats in the senate have white hot hatred for President Trump. They dont want to see him have any successes. I regret that. He understands need this to work harder. Were going to do it and im glad. Today the Senate Democratic leader disspended reviewing some of the president s picks. This week the senate is number of judges.
Dana ill talk to john cornyn about how the confirmation fight could shape up in the senate. First, anchor of fox news at night, shannon bream. What do we know about how tough the confirmation battle could get . Dana, no matter whom the president names tonight, we expect it could get ugly. This reminds me when we were waiting for the name that turned out to be justice gorsuch. There were groups on the left that had banners and posters that opposed and a black line so they could fill in the name, which signalled to us there will be groups unhappy no whom the president picks. Theres a protest scheduled for 10 00 p. M. Its being led by senator Elizabeth Warren and a number of pro choice groups as well. Democrats are warning no matter who the president picks, there will be a roll back of abortion rights to civil rights. Heres democratic senator patty murray. Theres no question hes hoping to put a justice on the bench that will deny Women Healthcare rights and patients access to affordable h
Members approaching the senators casket. A private Memorial Service being held inside the Capitol Rotunda where his body is lying in state for the rest of the day. The junior senator from arizona, jeff flake. Were grateful for his life and for his sacrifice. Gathered in this spot we are especially grateful that john made arizona his home. Dana were live in phoenix with more. A ceremony about the late senators service to arizona. Absolutely, dana. All branches of the military and Law Enforcement were represented here for the services and the ceremony. I have to tell you watching the folks watching this unfold it was right behind us here you saw people getting teared up. It was hard not to especially when the Arizona National guard casket team retrieved the senator and went into the rotunda. Everyone saluted this man who represented service to country. In a private ceremony that we the public were allowed to watch and listen his friend, former arizona senator john kyle spoke of the dedic