Of the social media giant and his action. William la jeunesse in los angeles looks at the demonstrations in several cities around the country but we began with Senior Correspondent mike tobin in minneapolis tonight. Good evening. The streets from no police presence, mom ruling the street, the state troopers in riot gear. National guardsmen, rifles at the ready. Still you have an angry group of protesters despite the announcement of an arrest, with the common belief that if george flight was white, it wouldnt have taken four days. The Minneapolis Police officer seen around the world pressing his knee in the neck of george floyd is behind bars. Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged by the Hennepin County district attorneys office. He had remained free after he and three others. County attorney mike freeman said the arrest and third degree murder came faster than any of the case involving a Police Officer. Floyds family said we expected a firstdegree murder char
Nominee general james mattis who left little doubt about his feelings towards russia and skepticism that tense relations will change very much. Jennifer griffin is at the pentagon tonight with our top story. Good evening. Good evening. The issue of civilian leadership of the military came up briefly today. General james mattis made one thing crystal clear. He sees russia as the number one threat. The statements made by general james mattis stood in contrast to the Campaign Promises of donald trump who badmouth nato, suggested the u. S. Could work with russia, and promised to tariff the iran deal with general mattis said he would advise against. I think its an imperfect arms control agreement. Its not a friendship treaty. When america gives her word, we have to live up to eight. He differed with the president elect by expressing strong support for nato, saying the treaty of alliance is vital to u. S. National interests, so vital that if he didnt exist, the u. S. Would need to create it.
John roberts traveling with the president in jerusalem tonight. Hello, john. Good evening. So far, the president s first foreign trip, this went to the middle east, has been a success, citing new economic and military cooperation deals, recruiting help in the war on terror, stoking optimism of a mideast peace deal. About the only departure happened earlier today here in jerusalem. It was one of those unscripted moments, a shouted question from the press that creates a headline when israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waiting on reports President Trump shared Israeli Intelligence with russi russia. In an extra ordinary moment, President Trump stopped his aides from chewing the press out of the room. I never mentioned the word or the name israel. Never mentioned it. During the conversation. You had another story wrong. It was never reported that President Trump told the russians that the intelligence was from israel. The press only said one of the threats President Trump described
The president called transgenders in the military a burden and disruption to service. In an about face from comments in the past. Weve been following all the developments from the pentagon and joins us live with reaction tots president s move. Good evening, doug. Reporter good evening. It heated up two weeks ago, when Vicky Hartsler to bar money for transgender money in the military. Defense secretary jim mattis phoned lawmakers, asking them to withdraw it. They feared it would split gop conservatives and jeopardize defense spending. The militarys policy in allowing transgender personnel to serve lasted just over a year, with three tweets from the commander in chief. Quote, after consultation with my generals and military experts, please be advised the United States government will not accept or allow trans. En der individuals to serve in any capacity in the u. S. Military. That, from a president who promised the Lgbt Community as a candidate, quote, i will fight for you, while hillary
Majorities to get things done. It sounds easier than its been. Chief white house corresponded john roberts starts us off tonight on the north lawn with this afternoons big meeting. Good evening. With the news cycle expected to be dominated over the next three days or so by the appearance of james comey on capitol hill, President Trump today took the opportunity of a brief lull in the action to reinvigorate his priorities. At the core of the agenda is repealing and replacing the disaster known as obamacare. President trump, looking to put his legislative agenda back on track after weeks of in action. Meeting today with the republican leadership. If congress doesnt act to save americans from this democratinflicted catastrophe, next year is only going to get worse. The president wants to get the senate chugging away at the plant repeal and replace obamacare. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell wants input to a vote by the end of june. Whats clear is we have to act. Otherwise more ameri