The media. Refusing to take any responsibility for stirring up any rage in america. Is it fair to ascribe the president any role in tearing apart the nation . Welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper. We begin with the politics lead. Minutes ago, the White House Press secretary defended President Trumps response to a series of major traumatic events gripping and in some cases terrifying the nation. Sarah sanders claiming that President Trump has brought the nation together. She says he bears no responsibility for tensions, and despite the president directly blaming the media for tensions, Sarah Sanders claimed he had not blamed anyone. She said a lot of things that were difficult to believe, and in some cases, some things that were just plain false. As just an example of how upside down this afternoons press conference was, at times, she made the assertion that President Trump was elected by, quote, an overwhelming majority of 63 million americans. Now, obviously, the president won the elec
What is the president doing with his platform, with his voice this morning . Launching fresh attacks against the media. Cnn correspondent joining us live from pittsburgh, jean casarez. You spent a lot of time there. It is a sad, heartbroken time in that community. Tell us whats happening this morning. Reporter as the morning continues and this entire community, the reality is that this is a federal court case. We are right here in front of the federal court in pittsburgh. The initial appearance of this defendant is at 1 30 today. Should be a very short appearance, but extremely important because it is of a constitutional nature. The charges will be read. He will be asked if he understands the charges. He can be represented. And then the case will go on from there. Now, this is being prosecuted as a hate crime. There are 29 charges. And what makes this a potential Death Penalty case is the following charge. The intentional obstruction by force in the free exercise of religious beliefs r
American history. A radical shift in brazil. Election of the far right p populist. He has been called the donald trump with his rhetoric. Back at the wall. Hes got another. How about steve pearce. For the firourth time in 15 years, the Boston Red Sox are World Series Champions and a 35yearold journeyman is the mvp. Good morning. Welcome to early start. Im dave briggs. I love it when the under dog team doesnt have a big budget win. Oh, wait. This is the red sox. Im christine romans. It is 4 00 a. M. In of the east. The lion air passenger jet crashing overnight during a short flight from the capital of jakarta to the island of banka. I want to bring in will ripley. He is monitoring the breaking news live from hong kong. What do we know . Do they think there were any survivors . Reporter it doesnt look good, christine. The images we have of the family members waiting at the airport in pangkal, it was supposed to be an hour flight, think nothing of it. Obviously it never arrived. They have
Sense of humor. He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed. Daniel stein, we will remember. Joyce fienberg was a former researcher at the university of pittsburgh, who treated her phd students like family, were told. Her late husband taught at cmu just down the road from tree of life. Those who knew her said she had a huge personality who lit up the room. Joyce fienberg, let us remember. Richard gottfried was 65 and had a dental practice with his wife. He was jewish, she was catholic. They counseled other interfaith couples at her church about what to expect. Bernice and sylvan simon were married at tree of life years ago. Imagine that. Devoting time to charitable work, charitable causes. They were always ready to help said a neighbor and always with a big smile. B bernice and sylvan simon died as they lived, together. We will remember them. Dr. Jerry rabinowitz has treated all kinds of patients with kindness and compassion, particularly those with hiv aids, at a time when fear of t
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