Here in the back. [applause] great friendize my , steve, the chairman of the republican party. [applause] these events are made possible by our wonderful sponsors, their banners are around the room, so please note them. We are appreciative of what they do so we can continue to do this. Our partner is the new England Council, a Great Partnership continuing on. Obviously, a little bit dizzy lately. The chairman and ceo is here, and i would like to introduce him for the purposes of an introduction. [applause] jim good afternoon and welcome. I too want to thank the president , not just for that very kind word that neil and so many people here have worked with the new England Council for many years. I think today is the 20th politics and eggs event that we have had this year. None of that would be possible without the incredible collaboration between this wonderful organization, the institute here, and the new England Council. I want to say thank you to the staff of the new England Council
Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. President trump says calling these families is the hardest thing he has to do as commander in chief, but this morning, he has responding to the backlash as one of these phone calls is at the center of a very ugly political fight. President trump made good on his promise to call the grieving families of those four special ops soldiers killed during a siege in niger but this morning his message to one grieving widow is sparking backlash. President trump told the wife of Army Sergeant la david johnson, quote, he knew what he signed up for, but when it happens, it hurts anyway. Thats according to Florida Democratic congresswoman Frederica Wilson who says she listened to the call on speakerphone. This is a soldier who gave his life for his country. He is a hero. Reporter the call came just as Myeshia Johnson was on her way to the airport for the arrival of her husbands remains. Pregnant with their third child, johnson laid her head on his flagdrap
Please welcome David Letterman. And the late night legends big return. David letterman back on stage for the First Time Since retiring. Its so good to see famous people again. I missed wearing makeup. Jimmy kimmel oneonone with his idol. We do say good morning, america. How about that moment last night, David Letterman making that big return, michael. Makes you feel good to see David Letterman out there first time on the late night couch before leaving. Big evening for jimmy kimmel. He says he feels about letterman the way most people feel about beyonce. I dont think hes shaved since he was off the air. Some proposing a bipartisan deal to restore funding for obamacare. The president sending mixed messages as he faces questions about the phone call he made to a widow of a fallen soldier. Cecilia vega starts us off. Reporter he said its the hardest thing he has to do as commander in chief but now its this phone call to this widow that you just mentioned that has him facing criticism this
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Some kind of daiquiri. What are you having, jeff garland . Nothing. But i have to say, its very refreshing watching you two ladies drink with the ocean behind you and your drinks that are alcoholfree. Just delightful for me. Happy to be here. And you know what. If you were going to join us for a cocktail. What is your cocktail of choice . I like a good glass of water. Im extremely boring. I love water. Pelligrino. You know what i do like . Vitter. By the way, were so excited because curb your enthusiasm is coming back. Well talk to you in just a moment unless you have something funny to say and then feel free to say it. Any time i all times basically tossing me softballs. This is the easiest show to be funniest at. Why is that . I dont know. I want you to think about it. Youll be with us for a little bit. Luke bryan will stay and be with us because he might be in the city coming. Tour coming up. And it wouldnt be a monday without todays buzz. And everything all the stars celebrated fat