Is politically motivated. I think the democrats are putting it out because they suffered one of the greatest defeats in the history of politics in this country. Reporter but its not just democrats. A group of bipartisan senators are joining forces calling for congress to launch an indepth probe into russias tampering. Saying the reports should alarm every american and urging cyberattacks cannot become a partisan issue. I think they did interfere with our elections and i want putin personally to pay a price. Reporter this as speculation continues over trumps nomination for secretary of state. Multiple sources familiar with the transition telling cnn exxon mobil chairman and Ceo Rex Tillerson has emerged as the frontrunner. He is much more than a business executive. He is worldclass player. Reporter the possible nomination already sparking sharp criticism from some in the gop establishment, concerned about tillersons own ties to russia. In 2013turic illerson was awarded top order for for
This new warning came out today, what did it say . Reporter several things. And first and foremost t fbi is certainly concerned that churches are a target. This comes on the heels of a pro isis website which posted addresses and names of churches all across the United States, prompting the fbi today to go ahead with the department of Homeland Security to issue this bulletin reminding Law Enforcement that isis continues to want to attack us here. And basically they have now set out this target more some of their sympathizers hoping someone on the edge would now act and attack churches. Churches are considered to be soft target. Not a lot of security at churches. And because this pro isis website, which the fbi is very familiar with. And knows that isis sympathizers are on there, are reading their stuff. Today they decided to go ahead and just out of an abundance of caution let Law Enforcement know that hey, were taking this very seriously, and you should do. A language a lot of people h
And so you shouldnt be talking to me. You should be talking to fox. Mondays hearing will kick off one of the most crucial weeks of the trump presidency. His Supreme Court nominee neil gorsuch begins a confirmation process that could be clouded by tough questions from democrats and trumps partys health care plan. Very much in peril. Going to a vote on thursday. The president says he is confident it will pass on the first try. I also want everyone to know that all of these nos or potential nos are all yeses. Every Single Person sitting in this room. The president is in maralago where he will be working with his staff. The house intelligence hearing on monday will be a pretty significant deal for the trump presidency. Do we know what trump is focusing on this weekend while in maralago . Reporter we know right now he is at his golf course in south florida. His staff not saying whether or not hell actually go out and golf. They say he may hit a few balls, but we know hes already tweeting ab
Paris. The reaction is swift. Extraordinary andy ca abdica of American Leadership, a sha shameful moment for the United States. Former fbi director james comey will testify before congress after being fired while investigating possible links between russia Election Hacking and the trump campaign. As with any counterintelligence investigation, this will include an assessment of whether any crimes were committed. Guests this morning, former secretary of state john kerry and epa administrator sean pruitt. Joining me, hue hewitt. Democratic strategist, stuffny c stephanie cutter. Michael gerson. And heather mcgee, president of the progressive group, demos. Welcome to sunday. Its meet the press. From nbc news in washington, the longest running show in television history, celebrating its 70th year, this is meet the press with chuck todd. Good sunday morning. We have three big stories that were following. U. S. Withdrawal from the paris climate agreement. Former fbi director james comey set t
Infiltrators in the Afghan Forces was killed after opening firing on u. S. Troops. The group said it killed four americans and injured others. Those numbers do not match with what the pentagon is reporting today. Three dead, one injured. That injured soldier has been evacuated. Vice president mike pence opened his remarks in wisconsin today by talking ability the attack. On my way here i was informed that u. S. Service members were killed and wounded in an attack in afghanistan. The president and i have been briefed. The details of this attack will be forthcoming. When heroes fall, americans grieve. And our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these american heroes. Now, this district has been particularly deadly for americans this year. This is where u. S. And afghan troops have been carrying outs a monthlong initiative. The pentagon still working on notifying next of kin for the soldiers who were killed today. Thank you. For the trump white house, the next few days could be