The other,. Bund yields down by three basis points. 1. H the pound at 42. Increase the argument to leave the eu. The pound or reacting clearly. I want to go to london and bringing guy johnson. Bring us up to speed on events as they unfold. A lot of news. Started before the market opened. We saw the attacks taking place at the airport to the northeast of brussels. Two bombs going off. We have seen the pictures coming out of the departures lounge at the airport. The Second Attack took place in the metro. The metro then shut down. All transport nodes in and out of brussels being shut down. Going to catch peoples attention is the metro station attack. From theards away European Commission, the European Council. You get onto the main road and you want down 200 yards and you are at where this attack took place. This is right at the heart of europe. David give us a sense of the timing. We know the two bombs that went off for about 8 00 a. M. Local time. When were the attacks in the subway . L
This is a tough year for republicans, depending 24 seats in the senate compared to 10 for democrats. This message the republicans need to do their job is very simple of the Supreme Court and republicans have shown it hurts, they do not like to be told by their constituents that they are not doing their jobs. Not considered one of the most wonderful republicans. Also not liking the message, one coming at him from chewing. Coulds something that resonate, even if it does not ship their strategy. Simplicity is something that has made republicans uncomfortable. Host the only democratic seat listed as a tossup is the Senate Democratic leader leaving at the end of the year. Lets get back to the phone calls. Democrats line. Good morning. Caller thank you for taking the call. I wonder what the guests on your panethought about people bringing guns to the Republican National convention this year. Host they are not allowed at the Republican National convention, which is probably a good thing. Gues
And the inspired action you took to come to the aid of the veteran in crisis. Thank you all for the work that you do day in and day out on behalf of those who have served. A few weeks ago i had the honor of meeting with robert mcdonald, the secretary of the va. Secretary mcdonald is a man who has time and again answered the call of duty to his and our nation. He graduated from the United States military academy at west point in the top 2 of his class in 1975. An army veteran. Mr. Mcdonald served with the 82nd airborne division, completed jungle, arctic, desert warfare training, earned the ranger tab, that expert infantry men badge. Senior parachutist wing. Upon leaving military service, captain mcdonald was awarded the Meritorious Service medal. But mr. Mcdonalds expertise as a soldier is equal by his business beingaccumen. He earned a degree from the university of utah and has a career in the private sector. Before joining the va, chairman mcdonald was chairman, president and chief ex
Six years of surface prosperity and government corruption caused oppression and led to explosive discontent. Now batista has fled. A new leader is on the scene fidel castro. In many ways, and an unknown quality, but certain to be dominant in cubas new era, just begun. Next, a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the battle of new orleans, one of the biggest battles in the war of 1812, fought after the treaty was signed in 1814, the battle of new orleans launched Andrew Jackson to fame. This event is about 90 minutes. Welcome to the battlefield where critical events in United States history took place 200 years ago today. I am Gwen Thompkins and i am honored to emcee this bicentennial commemoration ceremony. Like many schoolchildren in this area, i first learned about the battle of new orleans on a class trip. Right here where the action took place. I remember the day fondly because back then, it was warmer than it is today. Much warmer. No contest. But the impression that stayed w
Signed in 1814, the battle of new orleans launched Andrew Jackson to fame. This event is about 90 minutes. Welcome. Critical events in United States history took place 200 years ago today. I am Gwen Thompkins and i am honored to mc this bicentennial commemoration ceremony. Like many schoolchildren in this area, i first learned about the battle of new orleans on a class trip. Right here where the action took place. I remember the day fondly because back then, it was warmer than it is today. Much warmer. No contest. The impression that stayed with me as a child and remains with me now is that two nations can go to war and later become not just allies, but the best of allies. That is a terrific achievement in World History worth commemorating every year. It is also a great lesson in what piece can look like peace can look like when adversaries lay down their arms. Each of you has your own special connection to the battlefield and like me, you contribute to the storylines that are constant