The pentagon calling north koreas brazen nuclear test a serious provocation. President obama is promising serious consequences. Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr is here in studio with more on the u. S. Reaction. Barbara, great to have you here. Good morning. What are you hearing about what the u. S. Will do . This time around it is much different. This is not about the words. This is not about the rhetoric. If, indeed, the north korean regime did test a nuclear warhead, this puts them a huge step closer to being able to actually put a warhead on a missile, shoot off that missile, and potentially some day be able to strike the United States. What my sources have been telling me for the last several weeks is there is increasing concern the north koreans are Getting Better at this step by step with every test. Theyre having successful missile tests. Theyre now having this warhead test. And they have developed a mobile capability, which means in time of war, they can put a Nuclear Miss
Potentially groundbreaking deal on u. S. And russian cooperation in syria. For the first time both sides will now be working together to try to end the conflict there, which could, if successful, as you heard the Secretary Of State there just a moment ago, could help battle isis in the country as well. The agreement comes after months of talks and at a time when u. S. russian relations have been pretty frosty. Today the United States and russia are announcing a plan, which we hope will reduce violence, ease suffering, and resume Movement Towards a negotiated peace and a political transition in syria. Working together, russia and the United States, and our teams, have devised what we think is a more prescriptive and farreaching approach than we have been able to put together to date. This as donald trump tries to dial back his praise for russian president Vladimir Putin after being slammed for calling him a stronger leader than president obama. She talks about me. Oh, donald trump likes
We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and around the world. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. Breaking news tonight, the United States says its ready to do whatever it takes to defend against the grave threat from north koreas rapidly expanding nuclear program. North korea claims it has the abilities to produce weapons with a higher strike power that it could use against the United States and its allies. Hillary clinton says the world must stop north koreas dangerous game. She pet with a group of experts a while ago. Clinton says the Nuclear Threats are a reminder that americans must choose a Commander In Chief that can respond with steadiness and strength. Donald trump is responding by trying to cast blame on clinton. Hes calling the nuclear test one more massive failure from a failed Secretary Of State. Also tonight, russia holds massive war games in crimea. Experts say putin is sending a message to the u. S. And the world that hes in control of krimea and f
Photos show nuclear sites, they are falling apart. Its a National Security nightmare. How did the u. S. Government happen . We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and around the world. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. Donald trump is trying to bolster his image as the potential commander in krechief promising to beef up his military might. Theres growing pressure to release his tax returns as his running mate prepares to go public with his i. R. S. Forms. Trump has said for months he cant release the Tax Information because hes under audit. Now trump is suggesting that he would share his tax returns if Hillary Clinton agreed to an unlikely deal and released thousands of her controversial emails. Another story were following. New photos reveal extensive damage at Americas Nuclear sites. A National Security risk that the next president will face. The Images Released by Congress Shows some decades over facilities. They are leaking and they have rotted. Ill talk a
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