Better relations with russia. But recent diplomatic action taken by moscow will not deter the commitment of the United States of america to our security, the security of our allies, and the security of freedomloving nations around the world. Bill that from a bit earlier. The new chapter begins in the west wing. General john kelly will be sworn in later this hour as the new chief of staff. Chief White House Correspondent john roberts to kick it all off now. Welcome back there and good morning. Good morning to you. Another hohum nothing much to talk about week here at the white house. The Vice President with some sharp words for russia today. Tempering the tough talk with the possibility that things can get better but only if russia lives up to the demands of the World Community to reverse its actions, aggressive actions in crimea and ukraine. In a speech today in estonia to nato troops. He said the president will soon sign the new russia sanctions bill. He also said that the russian act
Contradiction between President Trumps personal lawyer and the white house. The white house concedes that mr. Trump did weigh in on the response that his son met with a russian lawyer. That flies in the face of what trumps lawyer has said that the president had no involvement. This just the latest involvement of trump aides and the lack of clarity isnt inspiring confidence on capitol hill. We get more now from cnn at the white house. Reporter were learning for the first time that President Trump was involved in helping to shape the narrative about that meeting back at trump tower on june 9th, 2016. The white house acknowledged on tuesday for the very first time the president in their words weighed in on that statement saying that that meeting was about a discussion about a russian adoption. It was not about anything else. As we learned of course it was about a russian operative trying to give dirt on the Hillary Clinton campaign. But we learned on tuesday that yes, the president added
We have a tremendous base, a tremendous group of support. And i think the general will just add to it prior to the country doing well. The strong start method dock market on friday. Business is very enthusiastic. And we will proceed and keep going. But we have a fantastic leader, chief of staff. Going to do a really great job. Molly chief White House Correspondent is live with the story. Good morning, a brandnew studio there in new york, same backdrop here at the white house. Every day something brandnew. The president hoping to turn the page with the naming of john f. Kelly as the new chief of staff. The president just a short time ago praising his brief tenure at the department of Homeland Security. Listen here. What he has done in terms of Homeland Security is record shattering. You look at the border and the tremendous results that we have had. You look at the spirit, and with a very controversial situation, there has been very little controversy. That is Pretty Amazing by itself.
Him the next dictator. Thats not the only trouble overseas this morning. We have reporters on all our top stories, from the white house, ca carr car actiacas, and more. Good morning. We begin with general john kelly assuming the chief of staff position after another chaotic week in the trump white house. Kelly will be sworn in at 9 30 a. M. This morning. The retired marine corps general will be enlisted to try to restore order in a white house that appears to lack direction and discipline. Probably not an easy task. And both sides of the aisle are cautiously optimistic. I look forward to working with general kelly. I do think that general kelly will do a good job as the white house chief of staff. I think he will bring order and discipline to the west wing. If anybody can bring order and discipline to this white house, it is general kelly. I think that in terms of a great leadership component, the white house has needs general kelly representing it. A big early challenge for kelly conc
Our top story, Vladimir Putin confirmed sunday he has given up on improving relations with the u. S. For the time being. The russian leader order et the u. S. To slash its diplomatic staff in russia by plor than half. 755 people to leave their posts by september 1st. He said, pending u. S. Sanctions forced him to retaliate. Translator we waited a long time for things to perhaps change for the better. We had such hope that the situation would change. But judging by the situation, that will not be soon. U. S. Announcing the order as regrettable and uncalled for. Lets go live to moscow. Claire sebastian following this for us at this hour. Claire, to have staff slashed by more than half, what does that do to the u. S. Admission in russia . George, an extremely serious move however you look at it. It is not exactly clear at the moment who this will apply to, the 755 people diplomats, technical staff, combination two of the. And whether or not it will include russian local staff because we k