Im john dickerson. This is our western edition. The trump team is taking shape and signaling a sharp conservative turn on National Security issues. Today, alabama senator Jeff Sessions was picked for attorney general, Lieutenant General mike flynn for National Security adviser, and kansas congressman mike pompeo as director of the c. I. A. All three were early supporters of mr. Trump and fierce critics of president obama. Major garrett begins our coverage. Weve got a great number of men and women, great qualifications. Reporter after a week of tough headlines about a transition in disarray, Vice President elect mike penceel touted the team taking shape. Attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions was the first senator to endorse mr. Trump. This is a movement. Look at this, whats happening. Reporter sessions, 69, has served in the senate for 20 years. A hard liner on immigration, sessions also voted against the reauthorizing the violence against women act. Sessions 1986 nomination to be a federal judge failed when a witness at his Senate Confirmation hearing testified that sessions said he thought the ku klux klan was okay, until he learned that they smoked marijuana. And a former African American employee said sessions told them to be careful what you say to white folks. Sessions denied the comments, and also that he accused groups like the n. A. A. C. P. Of being unamerican. My opinion is, they have not. They may have taken positions they say consider to be adverse to the security interest of the united states. Does that make them unamerican . No, sir, it does not. Does that make the positions unamerican . No. Reporter mr. Trumps pick for National Security adviser, retired Lieutenant General michael flynn, led intelligence efforts in afghanistan and iraq after the 9 11 attacks. He then served as the head of the Defense Intelligence agency, the president of the united states, donald trump. Flynn was also an early trump supporter, and frequent presence frequent presence on the campaign trail. On twitter, flynn called fear of muslims rational, and in a february 2015 interview with charlie rose, criticized president obama for not using the phrase radical islamic terrorism. You know, lets get off the dime and just call it like it is. Which is, just one more time . Islamic extremism. Reporter kansas congressman mike pompeo, the president director, serves on the Intelligence Community and has called the end of the spy agencys enhanced Interrogation Program a mistake. He also wants to keep the prison in guantanamo bay, cuba open. Pompeo was a coauthor of a republican report critical of state Department Actions before the 2012 benghazi terror attacks that killed four americans, including u. S. Ambassador chris stevens. In october 2015, pompeo grilled former secretary of state communications with stevens. Ambassador stevens did not have your personal email address. Weve established that. Yes, thats right. Did he have your cell phone number . No, but he had the 24hourer number of the state operations in the state department that can reach me 24 7. Yes, maam. Did he have your fax number . He had the fax number of the state department. Reporter the president elect will meet tomorrow with 2012 g. O. P. Nominee and harsh critic mitt romney. We are told the president elect harbors no acutely hard feelings and likes the symbolism of party unity, but were also told a cabinet position for romney is, well, extremely unlikely. Dickerson Major Garrett for us in washington, thanks, major. So what did the democrats think of mr. Trumps choices . Nancy cordes is following that. You dont want someone, frankly, that can be a hothead at times, or erratic. Reporter like many democrats, californias adam schiff used the word alarming today to describe the choice of mike flynn for National Security Lieutenant General dined with Vladimir Putin in moscow. His views on russia ought to concern us all, like the president elect, hes been an apologist for the kremlin. Reporter democrats were just as critical of senator Jeff Sessions, tapped for attorney general. The Congressional Black Caucus called his civil rights record appalling. Luis gutierrez of illinois said, if you have nostalgia for the days when blacks kept quiet and gays were in the closet, then senator sessions is your man. Reporter William Smith worked for sessions for ten years. To democrats who say he has a past of making racist statements, you say . I say they have they dont know senator sessions that well. They havent been around him. They havent worked with him. Hes a fine guy, never said anything inappropriate, and to chase something thats 30 years old, i think is inappropriate. Reporter there was less strife over c. I. A. Pick mike pompeo. Bright and hard working and republicans hailed him as a strong choice. Those same republicans were silent about flynn, who, unlike the other two, will not need to be confirmed by congress. In reality, democrats dont have the numbers to block any of these appointments if republicans stick together, right . Thats true. If the republicans stick together, the president will be able to, essentially, put anyone he wants in these positions. Which is, if we need another illustration of just how much elections really matter. Reporter normally, a few democratic votes to confirm these nominees, but when they controlled the senate a few years ago, democrats reduced the number of votes needed from 60 to a simple majority of 51. It was called the nuclear option, john, and its about to blow up in their faces. Dickerson nancy cordes, thanks so much, nancy. Well have a lot more on the transition and mr. Trumps meeting saturday with mitt romney when we talk to Vice President elect mike pence this agreed to settle a series of lawsuits targeting Trump University, his defunct program for aspiring real estate moguls. The controversy followed mr. Trump along the campaign trail and the federal trial was about to begin. Instead he paid 25 million. Heres anna werner. Reporter throughout the campaign, donald trump vowed never to reach a deal in a lawsuit brought against Trump University. I could have settled it, i think pretty easy. I dont like settling ca twitter that Trump University had a 98 approval rating. In infomercials he promised quality. I didnt want to put my name on anything having to do with education, unless it was going to be the best. Reporter but some former students sued, saying they paid tens of thousands of dollars believing they would become successful in real estate, but were misled. Gary smith paid 35,000. I thought he was, like, you know, kind of a topnotch guru of sorts, you know. Manager, corinne sommer, wrote, some consumers had showed up who were homeless and could not afford the seminars, but she said trump representatives told them, its okay. Just max out your credit card. His lawyers had also said many students who attended the program over its fiveyear existence gave it a thumbsup, and those who failed had themselves to blame. But friday, the students attorney, patrick coughlin, declared victory for most. We have the majority of the students, 7,000someplus least 50 or maybe up to 100 of a return. Reporter now, mr. Trumps attorney said in a statement, while we have no doubt that Trump University would have prevailed at trial based on the merits of the case, john, they said resolving the case lets the president elect focus on the important issues facing the country. Dickerson anna werner. Thanks so much, anna. As Major Garrett reported, Jeff Sessions can be expected to take a hard line on immigration if confirmed as attorney general. To cut federal funding to sanctuary cities that refuse to arrest immigrants living in this country illegally. Ben tracy reports a showdown is brewing. chanting racism has got to go. Reporter students across the country are taking a stand for undocumented immigrants. Sanctuary cities reporter during the campaign, donald trump promised to go after socalled sanctuary cities that he says give the undocumented a free pass. Trump often mentioned the killing of 32yearold Kathryn Steinle in San Francisco. An illegal immigrant who had been deported five times is accused of her murder. We will cancel all federal funding for sanctuary cities. We will stop illegal immigration. Reporter there are more than 300 u. S. Cities and counties that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Several mayors, all democrats, plan to defy president elect trump. Chicagos rahm emanuel it always will be a sanctuary reporter new yorks bill de blasio we are not going to sacrifice a half Million People who live amongst us. Reporter Los Angeles Police chief charlie beck recently made headlines when he said its not his departments job to help deport people. If your job is to enforce the law, why would you not cooperate with efforts to remove people who are here illegally . It is not the primary job of local Law Enforcement to enforce civil or federal laws. Connections that we have with immigrant communities. Reporter sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate could lose billions of dollars in federal funding. Washington, d. C. Mayor Muriel Bowser could lose 20 of her budget. His immigration stance could really make his new home town less safe. Reporter the police chief here in los angeles says that if his officers become an immigration force, they will lose the trust of immigrant communities. People will stop reporting crimes or cooperating with investigations. Dickerson ben tracy for us in los angeles. Thanks, ben. Today, syrias civil war took yet another ominous turn. Air strikes by the syrian military, backed by russia, knocked out the last remaining hospitals in eastern aleppo. Rebel forces are trying to hold on in the face of constant attacks by the assad regime. Thousands of civilians are trapped in the city. Michigan, the governor put together a team to address lead exposure in children. Don dahler tells us the boards new plan calls for testing infants and toddlers not just in flint but across the entire state. Reporter nikia wakes son, jaylon, has been having trouble in school lately. In 2015, he tested positive for elevated levels of lead. Now, the sevenyearold is not only struggling with his school work, he has anger issues. Changes. Last year, he was suspended from school over 50 times. All right, sweetie. Reporter researchers say lead exposure can cause cognitive and behavioral problems. To prevent those sorts of things from happening to other michigan families, the board established by Governor Rick Snyder last may made 100 recommendations. Among them, universal blood a testing of children at 912 months and again at 2436 months. And because most lead poisoning comes from old lead paint, the board wama inspections of rental houses and homes built before 1978, when lead paint was outlawed. Michigan representative Sheldon Neeley if you knock on any door inside the city of flint and ask that family, has anything changed with them, with all of the eyes on this particular community, they would say, no, im still drinking bottled water. Reporter if those recommendations are put into place, would you still trust the system . No, ive lost all trust in of anger from your neighbors and friends around here . Yes, i do. And its like people are giving up in flint. And they call this pure michigan, and weve been pure poisoned. Reporter flint still receives its water from detroit. Today, the e. P. A. Announced new steps the city must take before it can switch to a different source. John, that includes three months of testing. Dickerson don dahler for us tonight. Thanks so much, don. Next on the cbs evening news, all the u. S. Cash in this warehouse is fakein foreign land. Well take you though there. And later, on the road, he had thought he had nothing to live for. A trip to the Grocery Store, of all places, changed that. Exercise more. I know that. Try laxatives. I know. Believe me. Its like ive. Tried. Everything tell me something i dont know. vo linzess works differently from laxatives. Linzess treats adults with ibs with constipation, or chronic constipation. It can help relieve your belly pain, and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements that are easier to pass. 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Police are still counting what they found, logging evidence, and once theres been a conviction, everything will be burned. Operation sunset was two years in the making. The secret service worked with 1,500 Peruvian National police officers, six counterfeit rings were targeted, and more than 40 people arrested. In addition to the counterfeit cash, agents found printing presses, u. S. Dollars, euros, and japanese yen. Its made a huge impact. On operation sunset, who we are identifying only as jose, says peruvian counterfeiters are among the best in the world. How meticulous are peruvians with their counterfeit methods . The texture on the actual note, which makes it feel a genuine bill, theyre very, very meticulous when it comes to the finishing of the bill, which actually makes it passable in the states. Reporter the counterfeiters here are so good, estimates are 60 of the worlds fake u. S. Dollar bills come from peru. 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It all changed inside this publix. Dan was nearing the end of the canned vegetable aisle. He hates grocery shopping, and by all accounts the expression on his face confirmed his aggravation. But thats when this unapproachable man was approached by a fouryearold girl named norah wood. In the security footage, you can see norah randomly reaching out to him. Her mom, tara, says it q embarrassing. She said, hi, old person. Its my birthday today. Reporter old person . Old person. Hi, old person. Reporter she says this to this cranky old man . Yeah reporter and then, she has the audacity to demand a hug. I said, a hug . I said, absolutely reporter norah got her hug and then asked her mom to take a picture of her with her new friend. She zeroed in on him like a missile. And she didnt want anything she just wanted to make him feel loved and give him a hug. His little lip quivered and he was teared up. And it was just sweet. I said, you dont know. This is the first time for quite a while that ive been this happy. Reporter that all happened a couple of months ago, and his grin has only gotten wider since. Hi, sweetheart come in, come in reporter today norah visits at least once a week. So how is my sweetie . Reporter and every time, its the Grocery Store all over again. I knew i was going to get a hug. Oh, its unbelievable. Totally unbelievable. Its a bridge. Its a bridge, oh, okay. Reporter dan does have grandkids of his own, but theyre all grown and gone. And norah does have grandparents, but her mom says this is a completely different kind of bond, that almost defies explanation. She fell asleep holding a i what . Reporter to dan, its equally miraculous, but far less mysterious. He believes norah is, quite literally, an angel. She opened me to a love that i didnt know existed. Reporter when your wife died, you felt like you didnt have any purpose anymore. Do you feel like you have a purpose now . Of course. Norah. I know i made room in my heart for a lot more. Reporter Steve Hartman, on the road in augusta, georgia. Dickerson thats a beautiful story. Thats it for the cbs evening news. For scott pelley and all of us at cbs, im john dickerson. Ill see you sunday on face the nation. Captioning sponsored by cbs captioned by Media Access Group at wgbh wild. Confined to cages well its sort of disturbing. We take you to pahrump to see whats next for these exotic animals being kept as pets. Denise Valdez day four of the ccsd bullying trial. We hear from a teacher to find out what was done when classroom brought to her attention. Dave Courvoisier and get ready for our gr8 days of giveaways. Stick around for your chance to win 600 dollars just by watching the valleys news leader. bizarre story last night. Today 8 news nows Mauricio Marin followed along with animal control to see what now happens with the animals. Mauricio Marin reporter animal control spent the day taking away the exotic animals from this home in pahrump. The home owners had a permit to have the lions, tiger, and panther. But the deplorable Living Conditions for some of the animals is what had authorities concerned. Mauricio Marin one by one. Animals were loaded up into trailers friday afternoon. sgt. Michael eisenloffel Nye County Sheriff Office the animals are currently being removed and taken to that facility so that they can be propy Mauricio Marin nye county Sheriff Deputies with the help of animal control removed lions, a tiger, and a black panther. We found those animals living in cages on the backside of the property. sgt. Michael eisenloffel Nye County Sheriff Office its logistically not a very easy task to remove vicious or exotic animals of this kind. Special care has to be taken for the safety of the community and our officers and the animals themselves. Mauricio Marin but what authorities found inside the home is what had them really worried
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