Our meeting will come to order consistent with policies to start on time. Well be doing that. Good morning today were considering the nomination of mark esper to be secretary of defense. We thank all for being here today. We anticipate doing your opening remarks, dr. Esper, introduce any members of your family here and other support groups. It is standard we have the eight required questions to respond to audibly to get that in record. Adhere to laws governing conflict of interest. Yes, sir. Assumed duties taken any actions that would appear to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No, sir. Exercise legislative oversight responsibility makes it important that this committee, its subcommittees and other appropriate kmtsz if congress received testimony, reports, recordings and other information from the executive branch on a timely basis. Do you agree, if confirmed, to and and testify before this committee when requested. Yes, sir. Do you agree to provide records, document, E
Finds the state partially liable for the deaths of 350. 00 falls new muslims and the 995 represents a massacre dutch troops failed to protect the victims from forces. And in football a new champion of africa is about to be crowned fans across the continents are getting ready for the african cup of nations final between selling golf and algeria the showdown in cairo kicks off in 4 hours. Im forget all welcome to the program. German chancellor Angela Merkel has made clear that she rejects u. S. President to Donald Trumps attacks on 4 u. S. Congress women and all of nonwhite to ethnic descent and mr trump has labeled them unpatriotic and said they should go home and he will summon News Conference the chancellor said she stood in solidarity with the congresswoman and mrs merkel also credited young people and the fridays for future movement with spurring on environmental policy she was answering questions on a wide range of topics. The german chancellor arrived as head of schedule to answer
The navy seal acquitted of murdering an isis fighter in iraq now facing a new sentence. We were certainly hoping for a different sentence. President trump celebrating the outcome. But the controversy in the case, far from over. Plus, quad goals as team usa heads to the finals well talk strategy with the star goalie. Sea change the Little Mermaid casting choice thats lighting up the internet and you go coco, cori gauffs winning Streak Continues and the teen sensation is headed to round three, today, thursday, july 4th, 2019. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, and welcome to today and thank you for joining us on this holiday morning, the 4th of july, im Sheinelle Jones alongside Kristen Welker filling in for savannah and hoda this morning, craig is off for the holiday we have a lot to get to. Its great to be with you. How about coco. I love that were calling her coco like were buddies, rootin
January. Mr. Esper, currently Army Secretary, was asked about u. S. Policy toward iran, cybersecurity, and Nuclear Deterrence, among other topics. This is just over 2. 5 hours. Requirede the 8 questions you will have to respond to audibly so we can get that in the record. If you would hear to the regulations of interest . Yes sir. Have you taken any actions that would appear to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No, sir. Exercising your responsibility makes it important that this committee, subcommittees, and other appropriate committees if congress received testimony briefings, reports, recordings, records, and other information from the executive branch on a timely basis. Do you agree, it is confirmed, to testify before this committee . Yes, sir. Do you agree to provide records, documents, Electronic Communications in a timely matter when requested by this committee, subcommittees, or other appropriate committees of congress, and to results with the request or basis of
Travel times this morning. The good news is that they are all in the green. The ultimate path included. A nice ride for those of you headed and, out of the tracy triangle and 24 minute drive. The bay bridge starting to stack up in the cash lanes. No problems elsewhere. If you have a fast testrak you are good to go. The Richmond San Rafael bridge is quiet there is a fire in the westbound direction. The right on right direction is close but they are in the process of trying to put up. The san mateo bridge there is a wind advisory in effect for those of you headed across the span. Yourself extra time. Chp says it is affecting some later the best live picture, the far right one. And meantime it is awfully busy. Lets go to the nimitz freeway where everything is moving along without a problem. We have some new video coming out of india where the number of People Killed in a Building Collapse has risen to 14 and the number is expected to grow as the search for more survivors and more bodies c