in new york. the president continues to defend his "mission accomplished" tweet. but according to a report, several advisors have no indication of a long-term strategy. phil rucker who wrote that article for "the washington post" joins me shortly, along with the former u.n. ambassador to syria. attack mode. president trump blasting james comey once again using the word "slime ball." and tv c and comey's first tv interview tonight. >> i honestly never thought these words were come out of my mouth. but i don't know if the president was with two russian prostitute peeing on each other in a hotel room in moscow. but it is possible. trump's lawyer michael cohen is due in court tomorrow as he tries to stop the press from using his private material as evidence. stormy daniels expected to be in the courtroom. we begin with syria after warning the u.s. is locked and loaded, u.n. ambassador nikki