What their scandals and responses say about all of us. And see something, do something. A new group helping ordinary people perform extraordinary acts for strangers. Were going to meet the 22 founder of todays big idea. First, though, we start with that deadly shooting in florida. Police are right now trying to figure out why a gunman shot and killed six people at an apartment complex overnight. Two other hostages were rescued by police. Very bad night for these people in this building, for this neighborhood. I mean, it was very scared and they had every reason to be. But everything ended eight hours later but it did end with the shooter being killed by police. Nbcs mark potter for us right now near miami. Mark, for of all, what can you tell us about where the investigation is . The investigation is under way, although we are told that soon, within half hour, we will hear a statement from the Police Department right behind me here from the spokesman right at 2 30 eastern time. At least
Instead of shifting to the general election with the full might of his part tebow hind him, theres conflict with paul ryan with the wing of the party the House Speaker represents. New video moments ago, speaker ryan arriving back at the capitol, one of trumps most trusted allies, ben carson, has independently requested a private meeting or phone call, the source close is to help warm the room for trumps meeting for paul ryan on thursday. As team trump prepares for that, a new nbc News Survey Monkey tracking poll shows if the general election were held today, trump would lose to Hillary Clinton by five points. That margin would be greater if the democrats choice was Bernie Sanders and trump would lose 5340. It begs the question, can a house divided win in november, something Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell was just asked this afternoon. Reporter theres at least half a dozen republicans in your caucus who have not yet supported mr. Trump and arent ready to do that. Is that posture helpfu
Though flynn has been gone from the white house, sally yates testified. President obama warned President Trump about Michael Flynn as well. Nbcs Peter Alexander reports. Reporter nbc news has learned that president obama delivered that personal warning to then president elect trump against hiring Michael Flynn just minutes before this joint oval office appearance. Less than 48 hours after the election. We now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed. Reporter at the time, flynn was already a key adviser to mr. Trump. And the Obama Administration had fired him from his post as head of the Defense Intelligence agency in 2014. The white house suggesting that backstory prompted president obamas advice, which mr. Trump essentially dismissed. Its true that the president president obama made it known that he wasnt exactly a fan of general flynns, which is frankly shouldnt come as a surprise. Reporter but president obamas unusual move was one of two warnings the white hous
About the 2010 deal that gave russians control over part of americas uranium supply. The deal struck despite evidence showing Russian Nuclear officials were involved in extortion, bribery and kickbacks a year earlier. They knew about it. President trump yesterday comparing the matter to another monumental scandal. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders this morning calling for a full review of the matter during an appearance on americas newsroom. The fact that they were working with a foreign government, taking in millions of dollars through the clinton foundation, and giving over such a large percentage of that uranium while she was secretary of state. There is just a lot of things that need to be looked at here. I think a thorough review needs to take place. Melissa well pause for a second to bring you breaking news. It looks like a budget has passed in the house. You can see the tally there, still voting but it has passed the house clearing the way for tax overhaul. This is the n
More than the truth. That abuse is something to be questioned and doubted. She goes on, Everyone Wants to talk about how trump implied im not to be believed as if trump is the model of kindness and forgiveness. As if he readily acknowledges his own short comings. I forgive him. Thankfully my strength and worth are not dependent on outside belief. The truth exists whether the president accepts it or not. She also references others accused not only in politics but in entertainment. Amidst the rash of Sexual Assault revelations born of the me too Movement Even i found myself questioning the accuser. I almost allowed my societal conditioning to override what my heart knows to be true. Abuse is scary and demoralizing and degrading. This is not a political issue, this is a societal issue and the tone has just been reset by the white house. If the most powerful people in the nation do not believe my story of abuse in the faith of overwhelming evidence, then what hope do others have of being h