We will not talk about numbers of troops. That is new for the american presidency. At no point tonight did the president clarify anything about what would actually change militarily for the United States in afghanistan. If this speech is meant to be interpreted as an increase in Troop Strength in afghanistan, its the first time a president has announced an increase in Troop Strength without actually announcing an increase in Troop Strength. As commander in chief, i have determined that it is in our Vital National interest to send an additional 30,000 u. S. Troops to afghanistan. After 18 months, our troops will begin to come home. These are the resources that we need to seize the initiative while building the afghan capacity that can allow for a responsible transition of our forces out of afghanistan. And here is how president george w. Bush described the Military Surge that he ordered in iraq. So uch committed more than 20,000 additional american troops to iraq. The vast majority of t
No rest for people northeast of the center of the storm and these nighttime hours, Tornado Warnings are requiring people to stay up and stay alert. Harvey has been downgraded to the Tropical Storm but it continues to punish the infrastructures of central and coastal texas with wind and water. One confirmed death and injury. Most of them in one town that seem to take harvey dead on. Local media is reporting at least ten people in this one town were treated for injuries from a collapsed rooftops. It is rockport, texas. Take a look from the air. This is what is left of rockport. There was no escaping harvey. Rockport is a fishing town about 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi and other areas like port lavaca and others pierced by the power of harvey. Leadership in the state of texas compared for assets deployed all over the region and we just heard tonight. Lets bring in the texas Lieutenant Governor dan patrick by phone. Always good to be with you. I wish it was under different circumst
Reaction and analysis from muslim scholars, military experts, lawmakers and pulitzer winning prize reporter who also lived in the middle east. First, President Trump on the choice he believes the muslim world must now make. Terrorism has spread all across the world, but the path to peace begins right here on this ancient soil in this sacred land. America is prepared to stand with you, in pursuit of shared interests and common security, but the nations of the middle east cannot wait for American Power to crush this enemy for them. The nations of the middle east will have to decide what kind of future they want for themselves, for their country, and frankly, for their families and for their children. Its a choice between two futures, and it is a choice America Cannot make for you. A Better Future is only possible if your nations drive out terrorists and drive out the extremists. Drive them out. Drive them out of your places of worship. Drive them out of your communities. Drive them out o
Investigation would soon be winding down. However, there are signs to the contrary. Axios is reporting that, quote, members of Robert Muellers team are reaching out to former Republican National Committee Staff who were familiar with the digital campaign. The goal is to determine if the joint effort was related to the activities of russian trolls and bots aimed at affecting the american electorate. Ty cobb said all of the interviews with the special team are over. However, former colleague said i would be shocked if he was done with the inner circle. All of these indictments, guilty pleas and interviews could be round one. Joining me is Jonathan Swan with acti axios. Thanks to all of you for joining. Barry, the resident former prosecutor here, let me start with you. You have this report from the Washington Post saying that if
point is that its a question that a lot of people close to the situation are asking themselves is why did mueller allow for this prosecutorial vulnerability . Bec
I also talk to those with loved ones or they know someone whos still in lockdown here. Heres what they had to say. What are you worried about . Worried about . Survival. Reporter frightened residents on lockdown were gradually allowed to leave. The people i was associated with were real nervous and definitely were taking it seriously about, you know, staying in their office and keeping the doors locked, all of that. Among those at the Veterans Home today, 80 Drama Students at a nearby Catholic High School by the theater. Worried parents waiting for sporadic calls and text messages. My daughter is up there. Shes 15 years old. Have you been able to communicate . I spoke to her and she sounded a little bit nervous but she was sounding fine. Reporter dozens of Law Enforcement vehicles and tactical teams streamed on to the property including Command Trailers and s. W. A. T. Teams as the fbi was charged with communicating with the gunman. Yountville. Heres what he told natasha zubes. Ive bee