Predecessor for not doing more about russias meddling in the u. S. Election, but in doing so President Trump also seems to be acknowledging for the very first time that its not a hoax, that it did happen. Well, hes tweeted about it three times over the last 24 hours. Heres one from about 30 minutes ago. Quote since the Obama Administration was told way before the 2016 election that the russians were meddling, why no action . Focus on them not t, i assume hes referring to trump there. So what hes referring to as well is a Washington Post report that alleges back in august, three months before the election, president obama had received a chatfied cia classified cia report with evidence of vlad pair putins Vladimir Putins direct involvement in the these Cyber Attacks and that they were intended to hurt Hillary Clinton and help mr. Trump. The Obama Administration went back and forth about what to do, how to respond. In the end, they settled on sakss and a covert cyber attack which the next administration, the Trump Administration, would be responsible for carrying out. But President Trump is saying that it was all too little, too late. Listen. Well, i just heard today for the first time that obama knew about russia a long time before the election, and he did nothing about it. But nobody wants to talk about that. The cia gave him information on russia a long time before they even, you know, before the election. And i hardly see it. Its an amazing thing. Reporter so not only is he attacking the his predecessor, but also the media as well. Not all that surprising. Jamie yeah, weve seen that before. How are former Obama Administration officials responding . Reporter well, some are saying that its not fair to to judge their actions in 206 based on 2016 based on what we now know in 2017. Others are really placing the blame back on mr. Trump for calling this election rigged and the reports of russian meddling a hoax. President obamas former Deputy National security adviser, ben rhodes, is also weighing in. He did so earlier today with this tweet. He said what did trump say when Obama Administration issued statement in early october on russian meddling . He spent weeks calling the election rigged. But keep in mind another former senior Obama Administration official told the Washington Post that he felt like his administration, the Obama Administration, had choked in its response to russia. James . Jamie all right, kristin fisher, live on the north lawn. Thank you. Arthel President Trump attacks his predecessor, the white house has also been lobbying against a Bipartisan Senate bill placing a new round of sanctions on russia. The Senate Just Passed that bill even though mr. Trump argues part of it steps on his power as president. Allison barber has more now from washington. Allison . Reporter congress is considering imposing sanctions on russia in response to alleged meddling in the 2016 election, and as they do that, lawmakers are talking about a report from the Washington Post claiming the Obama Administration knew about the meddling months before americans headed to the polls. Representative eric swalwell, a democrat from california, told the publication the hill the Obama Administrations response to russian meddling was inadequate in the months leading up to the election. Saying, quote i think they could have done a better job informing the American People of the extent of the attack. Republican senator john mccabe had even john mccain had Even Stronger words. The arizona senator released a statement saying the story in the Washington Post shows that the Obama Administration, quote failed to deter russian aggression. Mccain then writes. The Obama Administration failed to impose any meaningful cost on russia for its attack on american democracy last year, a failure sadly that has not been rectified yet by the Current Administration or by the congress. Mccain went on to push for legislation that would sanction russia. The Senate Overwhelmingly passed legislation to strengthening current sanctions against moscow and add new ones on individuals who are allegedly engaged in corruption. The United States should not be afraid to engage with russia. But we cant look the other way or, worse yet, reward putin after he directed an assault on our democratic institutions. Responding to russias assault our democracy should be a bipartisan issue that unites both democrats and republicans in the house and the senate. The House Republicans need to pass this bill as quickly as possible. Reporter the bill is in the house right now, and thats where the Trump Administration is reportedly lobbying against parts of the bill, arguing it could preempt president ial authority. Arthel . Arthel okay. Allison barber in washington, thanks so much. Jamie now to the battle over health care. Senator dean heller of nevada becoming the fifth republicans to declare his opposition to the Gop Health Care plan. This comes a day after ron johnson, mike lee, rand paul and ted cruz said they would not vote for the bill in its current form. Vice president pence available to cast a tiebreaking vote, the gop needs at least 50 of its 52 lawmakers in the Upper Chamber to embrace the bill in order for it to pass. Garrett tenney is live in washington with the latest. Garrett . Reporter james, no ott only do you have five republicans who are currently a no, a number of others have expressed concerns they have, so Republican Leadership certainly has a lot of work to do over the next few days to turn those no votes into yes. Right now that effort includes looking at what changes can be made. The five republicans, again, who have said they will not vote for the bill without changes are ted cruz, mike lee, ron johnson, rand paul and dean heller. Yesterday heller did not hold back with his own criticisms of the bill. The biggest lie in health care in the last ten years was if you like your doctor, you can keep it. That was the biggest lie in health care. Hes heres the second biggest lie, premiums are going down. There isnt anything in this piece of legislation that will lower premiums. Reporter and if leadership cant win those senators over with changes, theres also political pressure. Within the last 15 minutes, President Trump tweeted i cannot imagine that these very fine republican senators would allow the American People to suffer a broken obamacare any longer. And then earlier today Vice President mike pence tweeted this is our moment. Now is the time. Every moment obamacare survives is another day america suffers. The protrump pac America First policies is seeking to make an example out of dean heller and has launched a campaign, an ad campaign against the nevada senator whos up for reelection next year. Even if republicans dont have the 50 votes for this bill to pass, Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell appears determined to hold a vote this next week and essentially dare gop lawmakers to vote against replacing obamacare. Senate leadership is still hopeful though that they will eventually be able to get the 50 votes they need to pass. This is not a perfect bill, and i understand senator pauls concerns, and i share many of them. But we have to deal with the art of the possible here. Its not going to be something each one of us are going to like standing alone, but i think this is the best weve been able to do with the hand weve been dealt, and we cant, we cant afford to fail. Reporter and a lot of republicans are also waiting to hear the Congressional Budget Offices analysis of the bill including how much it costs and how it will impact both Insurance Coverage and premiums. Those figures will play a big role in whether or not other senators can get behind it. Jamie Garrett Tenney live in washington, thank you. Arthel for more on this, we go to kimberly add kips, she is the chief reporter and columnist for the washington herald. Hi, arthel, how are you . Arthel is there a ninth inning strategy that senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell can put into play to salvage the senate bill and get it to the house . That all depends, i think its going to be tough. You laid out how very narrow this path to passage is for republicans. I think when that cbo score comes out, thats going to play a major role. The last few versions of the republican plans that we have seen out of the house have really come out with terrible cbo scores that predicted tens of millions of people, fewer people with coverage, rising premiums especially for older americans. These things have made it very unpopular among americans according to several polls that are out there. Actually, obamacare is far more popular and on the increase compared to this republican plan. So republicans have to figure out a way to present a plan that will actually lower premiums and will actually lead to more coverage and not less x. This bill doesnt appear to do that. Arthel you mentioned a really good point, kimberly, and that is it has to face the scrutiny of the Congressional Budget Office first which majority leader mcconnell is expecting to have a score for the draft sometime early next week. And the cbo has faced its own scrutiny with some suggestions of political bias. How reliable is the cbos assessment of the health care budget, and the analysis be manipulated by lawmakers for their own political spin . Well, everything can be spun in washington. And youre right, republicans have spun the cbo. Looking at obamacare and seeing how father off that original score was far off that original core was. The biggest problem aside from the cbo are you have republicans who are at no, and theyre at no for different reasons. Some of them dont like the cutbacks in medicaid and the, threatens the expansion under obamacare in a lot of states. You have others that dont think its conservative must have, that it doesnt repeal and replace obamacare as senator rand paul said. Hes right, it doesnt repeal and replace obamacare. Is so sort of trying to appease one is going to lose support in another. Its going to be a really care any, careful needle that Mitch Mcconnells going to have to thread, and its tough to see how he gets there. Arthel rnc chairman work romney was on this morning. Lets listen. Extended a hand to democrats to work with us on this. Youre going to have in the next year 70 of the counties in this country have little or no choice. Premiums are going up at a rapid pace. Youve got eight Million People that are just paying the finds, so theyre not getting insurance anyway. We have to find a solution to this problem. Arthel are we there yet, kimberly . Can republicans and democrats Work Together to find a solution . Well, i think thats the only way that were actually going to get a solution that fixes the very, very real problems with obamacare. I think the republicans trying to push through a bill through reconciliation is just as problematic as when the democrats did that seven years ago. I think the democrats are not off the hook here. I think they should come forward and come up with real, strong ideas about how to fix these problems as opposed to just Holding Press Conferences to rail against republicans and complain about their plan. I think theyre going to have to come together to fix this. Arthel and finally, kimberly, you know, senator rand pauls saying, listen, we need to make a better bill thats going to take longer than a week to to get there. Is it a big concern of these senators who have to go home over the fourth of july recess and face constituents without a resolution . I i this i think having no resolution is better than a bad one. If they ten back and say, look, were going to come up with a real plan to fix problems, i think voters will be much more reespeciallyive to that than pushing through a bill especially if it comes with a score thats dire. I think that it will work to their advantage. And republicans can say to democrats, hey, okay, come to the table. Lets see what ideas you have and sort of hold their feet to the fire as well. I have to leave it there. Thank you. Thank you. Jamie london now i realizing the depths of its fire safety crisis as four Public Housing towers are evacuated after fire inspectors found the buildings unsafe due to issues with fire doors and insulation. Nearly 30 other london buildings failing similar fire safety the tests. All of this, of course, in the wake of that fastmoving fire ten days ago at grenfell tower, a highrise, that killed 79 people. Kitty logan has more from london. Reporter or hi, james. Well, theres been more misery for londoners living in highrise buildings. Hundreds were evacuated late last night. Officials say their homes are no longer safe to live in. Resident cans from four large tower blocs were seen leaving late last night with the few possessions they were able to pack in a hurry. People from at least 600 apartments were affected. Local officials told them they may not be able to return home for up to four weeks. While fire Safety Standards are improveed. These are people on low incomes who depend on state housing, so many dont have a lot of options of where to go. Last night they were offered a mattress on a floor at a nearby gym. Some then opted to stay in their homes, but local Officials Say these buildings are a fire risk. Fire safety inspectors say tests prove the external cladding on these buildings is not fire resistant. There are also problems inside with fire doors and gas pipes. Local government officials have been urgently checking similar apartment blocs. The Prime Minister says authorities are acting fast to to avoid another tragedy like the deadly fire at grenfell. 79 people died in this highrise buildings in west london just ten days ago. The fire spread with horrifying speed, trapping people whod been sleeping in their apartments. Its suspected the material covering the building contributed to the intensity of the fire. Police now say theyre considering a manslaughter investigation and possible criminal charges for those responsible for installing it. Police say theyre considering a manslaughter investigation and possible criminal charges for those responsible for installing it if its proved unsafe buildings materials were knowingly used. And now the government says that 34 highrise buildings around country have failed five safety tests. Now People Living in similar buildings are understandably very nervous as more buildings are tested. James . Jamie kitty logan reporting from london, thank you. I was in europe when that fire erupted, and it was just so unsettling to watch. Arthel it could be anywhere, but we know were dealing with unapproved materials possibly in that fire. Jamie potentially. Arthel okay, james. And Something Else thats troubling is a new report suggesting opioidrelated deaths is have nearly doubled in the u. S. Recently, and now with lawmakers looking to Reform Health care, there are new concerns about how those struggling with opioid addiction will fare if the senate bill becomes law. Plus, the assad regime showing mercy . Ahead of how hundreds of prisoners are tasting freedom ahead of the muslim holiday. Also, our closest ally in the middle east now getting involved in the syrian civil war. Ahead, details on israels new military action. So, your new prescription does have a few side effects. Oh, like what . Youre gonna have dizziness, nausea, and sweaty eyelids. And in certain cases chronic flatulence. No sooooo gassy girl. So gassy. 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