Americans want law and order. They demand law and order. They may not say it. They may not be talking about it, but thats what i want. Some of them dont even know thats what they want, but thats what they want. But the executive order is mostly symbolic. It sets goals if you will. The real reform, if its to come, will have to come from congress. With Senate Republicans expected to unveil their proposal tomorrow. Joining me now is my coanchor for the next two hours, katy tur. Theres two ways to look at the president in this executive order. The fact that he did it, the fact that he did it with families who have experienced police brutality. Theres some would say that is a step for him considering where his instincts are on this issue and yet we saw his instincts. He went down the law and order. He instinctively always wants to be on the side of the Police Almost no matter what. And you saw that tension, i thought, today in this event. So i think this speech, and ive been talking to folk
Tragedy in charleston. Today a horsedrawn carriage brought the body of state senator and reverend Clementa Pinckney to the South Carolina state house, where he lay in state for four hours, giving mourners a chance to pay their respects. He was very strong in his faith. He loved his fellow man. He cared about his family, and he loved his children. He fought long and hard for righteousness. He fought in the lords honor. I knew the type of life that senator Clementa Pinckney lived, so im joyful even though im sad. Rchl as senator pinckney lay in state, the Confederate Flag still flew on the state house grounds. And a black drape blocked the sight of that flag from the mourners. But as South Carolinas debate over the flag continues, were seeing action all across the country. Alabamas governor ordered Confederate Flags be taken down today from state house grounds. Mississippis republican senators have joined the push to remove confederate imagery if their state flag. More and more governors
Good morning. Im melissa harrisperry. Today marked a very important anniversary in modern u. S. History. I want to take you back to what we were all watching five years ago today. And remind you how none of us knew just how deep our economic problems went. On the broadcast tonight, meltdown. The American Financial system is rocked to its foundation as top wall street institutions topple under a mountain of debt. Coming up tonight, how did it happen . Whats next, and how safe is your money . Meltdown, rocked to its foundation, mountain of debt our Financial System, as we knew it, was about to change forever. That day the Dow Jones Industrial average lost 504 points on the days trading, with the largest point drops in history. The nasdaq was down more than 81 points and the s p 500 was down more than 59. Was what was the cause of all of this . Take a look. All of this fallout from what happened last night in new york, as Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection just after midnight
Their own country against these terrorists. As your commanderinchief, i will not commit you and the rest of our armed forces to fighting another ground war in iraq. A vow not to get the u. S. Dragged into another ground war in the middle east. The fight against isis is a serious issue and many serious questions remain. When secretary of state john kerry testified today, one republican senator launched political and personal attacks on this administration. I want to say as ive said to you personally, we have three snashs. President , Vice President , secretary of state. That are exercising terrible judgment right now. Let me say a couple things. First of all you can say the answer to my question, okay . Im going to answer your question. Im sure the chair will be, you know, happy to have the kind of dialogue i talked about earlier. It is important to talk this through. I have 2 34 and four more questions. This doesnt eve seem serious. It seems like a political answer to the United States
Exclusive interview with nbc. Then the vikings backtrack again on Adrian Peterson. We made a mistake. A new call on a federal judge arrested for Domestic Violence. I need help. Whats your name . Kelli fuller. Naomi kline on her new book and why she says the right is right on Climate Change. All in starts right now. Good evening from new york, im chris hayes. In a speech before American Military personnel today president obama said again the u. S. Military campaign against isis will not be, quote, another ground war in iraq, but already theres pressure from lawmakers and reportedly even from military advisers to expand the u. S. Role in the fight against isis. In a few minutes ill talk with ann curry live from tehran on her report about the surprising comments by irans president on combat troops. The house passed a measure authorizing the Obama Administration to train and equip the rebels in syria. It was amended to a government funding bill and it now goes to the senate where debate is