Products pulled from the shelves turkey backs a boycott in retaliation for comments about islam. Donald trumps pick for the u. S. Supreme court has officially been confirmed as the countrys newest top judge. The nomination of any county indiana to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is confirmed. And hes on the ballots appointment was approved in a vote by the Republican Controlled Senate should not be sworn in at the white house the confirmation means the countrys highest court now has a conservative majority no nominee has ever been confirmed this close to a president ial election lets go to alan fischer whos live for us in washington d. C. The democrats really did not want this to happen but it didnt seem to matter what they tried the republicans were determined that this was going to go through. 30 days from her nomination until her confirmation not the fastest in Supreme Court history but very fast particularly when you add in to the fact that the ele
Opposition politicians banned from running for office our correspondent is in the russian capital for us this morning. And hundreds of thousands are out and proud on the streets of berlin to ask the city celebrates its adult pride parade and this year its marking a special anniversary. On the co flourish welcome to the show we start in hong kong where police are cracking down on protesters theyve been marching to demand action against gang attacks on prodemocracy demonstrations police are clearing crowds using tear gas and the district of u. N. Long or protests took place despite a ban by authorities this area was the signs of violence last week as men and white t. Shirts attacked prodemocracy protesters and bystanders demonstrators are angry about the slow Police Response to those attacks hong kong has seen months of protests triggered by a controversial extradition bill. Joining me now in the studio steve de lays terry chan terry what started as a Peaceful Movement is now turning mor
From lawmakers grant Deputy Attorney general rod rosenstein. On the job just a few weeks. Made the decision. Saying special counsel is nevessary in order for the American People to have full confidence in the outcome of the investigation. Regarding what role the russians have have played in the 2016 president ial election. Robert mueller now takes over that probe. Rosenstein says mueller will have the resources he needs and is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters, the appointment comes amid criticism aimed at the white house since the firing of former fbi director james comey. Mueller led the fbi from 2001 to 2013. He was confirmed unanimously. He enjoys support and admiration from lawmakers on both sides of the isle. Hes widely considered to be a non partisan. Straight shooter. Who will work dillegently to get to the bottom of this. Rep. Jackie speier, d ca it it took a lot of guts for him to make this decision and to place someone wit
Things like our Body Worn Camera program, our Community Lead Partnership Around cease fire. Our effort to combat implicit bias as well as our transparent and open data. Oakland City Council Member larry reid called it a, quote, sad day for the city. He said he spoke with the chief about his resignation. When i talked to the chief, the chief is very hurt. Andings certainly someone that i have respected and admired. Ive been around here for a long time, chief hart, all the others in between. This chief was getting us into compliance with the negotiated settlement agreement. If i was the chief, why would i resign . I dont think shes being forthright when she said the chief resigned. Reid would not speculate on why he thinks whent stepped down. Ben farrow will serve as interim chief. Hes got more than 20 Years Experience with opd and said that he will, quote, hit the ground running. The city said it will begin a National Search for a new chief. Henry lee joins us. This comes around so much
Light of the work that they do amid the ongoing scandal. These were twoyearold texts. Just uncovered two years old. Just two . Yes. And you will learn more and the same sergeant on leave for giving his mistress inside information on the Text Messages. There is a falling out from the Police Department and it keeps on going how the new scandal is developing from the same guys. Is there any allegations that the Text Messages translate to the work on the streets. We all know Police Officers in homicide work a challenging job and in the locker room is there is jokes. And you see it on instagram and facebook, there they are. And with the Oakland Police under the federal receivership or oversight you cant do anything without. If it doesnt sound write you shouldnt do it and the mayor says it is inappropriate no matter the race. I was away last week and when i left chief went resigned. What is the latest with the chief . Are we going to see one later tonight . I reported one friday that after P