Committed to fighting for our agenda, and we will not stop until the job is done. We have to close down our government, we are building that wall. We are really vetting. So, i have a message for congress tonight. Your job is to represent american families, American People, american workers, its your job. What happened in charlottesville strikes at the core of america. I spoke out forcefully against hatred, bigotry, and violence, and strongly condemned the neonazi, the white supremacist, and the kkk. Its time to expose a Crooked Media deceptions and to challenge the media for their role in fermenting divisions. My administration is committed to the idea all americans have the right to live in safety, security, and peace. Shannon live in reno, nevada, where the president is talking later this morning. The president had a lot to say about the media last night. Yes, specifically, shannon, about a good half hour that he spent unloading on the media. Specifically the coverage he received and
North Korean Nuclear provocations. This is the day when the president reached out to his south korean counterpart but it was also a day that saw an emergency meeting of the u. N. Security council. Their time for half measures in the Security Council is over. In a scathing rebuke of pyongyangs latest nuclear test, nikki haley implored the International Body to act decisively and increase sanctions pressure on the renegade north korean regime. To the members of the Security Council, i must say enough is enough. We have taken an incremental approach and despite the best of intentions, it has not worked. The call for a second meeting this week signaling the administrations threadbare patients with the leader kim jong un. Defense secretary james mattis warning pyongyang that the u. S. Was prepared for battle if necessary. Any threat to the United States or its territories including guam or our allies will be met with a massive military response, a response that will be overwhelming. Since 2
With his family. We start with rich edson and in a private day, on his schedule and had a light day on twitter. My fellow americans. A tweet and video message. We see the best of america and the soul of the American People. We renew the bonds of love and goodwill between our citizens and most importantly we celebrate the miracle of christmas. Earlier, President Trump claimed gratings were once admonished and he is responsible for returning those words to public acceptability. He tweeted people are proud to be saying Merry Christmas again. I am proud to have led the charge against the assault of our cherished and beautiful phrase. Merry christmas last evening, the president and mrs. Trump attended services at the bethesda by the sea, and episcopal church. Si they married there 12 years ago. The white house this morning he addressed matters, a briefing on a suicide bombing in afghanistans capital. International reports say the Islamic State has claimedd responsibility for the attack. Kil
South korean counterpart but it was also a day that saw an emergency meeting of the u. N. Security council. Their time for half measures in the Security Council is over. In a scathing rebuke of pyongyangs latest nuclear test, nikki haley implored the International Body to act decisively and increase sanctions pressure on the renegade north korean regime. To the members of the Security Council, i must say enough is enough. We have taken an incremental approach and despite the best of intentions, it has not worked. The call for a second meeting this week signaling the administrations threadbare patients with the leader kim jong un. Defense secretary james mattis warning pyongyang that the u. S. Was prepared for battle if necessary. Any threat to the United States or its territories including guam or our allies will be met with a massive military response, a response that will be overwhelming. Since 2006, north korea has defied more than half a dozen Security Council condemnations over it
The last major protest 8 years ago. Jennifer griffin starts us off from the pentagon. The angry protests spread across iran killing 13 people since saturday. According to Iranian State television. Hundred arrested but irans revolutionary guard is not cracking down on the protestors as they have in the past. [shouting] [screaming]. For the fifth Straight Days protestors took to cities across iran calling for the iranian redeem to meet their economic needs. In a sign of how unprecedented these protests are they shouted for the Supreme Leader the top islamic cleric to step down. [shouting]. President trump encouraged the iranian people. Iran is failing at every level despite the terrible deal made with them by the Obama Administration. The great iran people are hungry for food and freedom the vicepresident also weighed in. The Prime Minister of israel sent encouragement as well. When this regime falls iranians and israelis will be great friends once again. I wish them success in their que