Senate Foreign Relations committee but he is flatly rejecting calls for his out right resignation. Menendez is making his case both to reporters through traditional media and straight to constituents fifty two yacht internet. Senator menendez swept past reporters and photographers without comment on his way in to federal court where he entered a not guilty plea to charges that could bring an end to a nearly quarter century long congressional career. A 14 count federal indictment accuses menendez of conspiracy bribery and Honest Services fraud. Prosecutors say a west palm beach, florida ophthalmologist dr. Salomon melgen satisfy of lavished menendez with cash, gifts and travel next change for help with the doctors business interests. Wednesday night, in an appearance before journalists and supporters menendez blamed the indictment on unnamed political enemies and blast the the feds. Im angry because prosecutors at the Justice Department dont know the difference between friendship and co
Ifill plus, in egypt, a pivotal vote on a new constitution stirs violence, and exposes deep divisions along the road of democracy. The outcome of this weeks vote, the turnout as well as the margin, is sure to be read as a referendum on egypts turn under the militaryappointed government. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by theres a saying around here you stand behind what you say. Around here, we dont make excuses, we make commitments. And when you cant live up to them, you own up and make it right. Some people think the kind of accountability that thrives on so many streets in this country has gone missing in the places where its needed most. But i know youll still find it, when you know where to look. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these
Extensive cloud cover throughout much the bay area what clause along the coastline and now. The vouchers in the 50s heading up the 40s and still out the project delays. By 3 this afternoon it will be sunny but also going to be windy cooler compared to what weve been experiencing. Temperatures and low 60s along because the 70s and said the bay and 80s for warmer areas. In addition to the cooler temperatures we are talking about when the conditions that sea breeze picks up a westerly winds fairfield right now reporting what, one mod model are wind speeds. 15 in redwood city. Throughout the day we will see core temperatures as we head into early next week to talk mutt the close there the week coming up in 50 minutes. To begin a developing news this morning of the arranger chp officer chp to rangers call for assistance when they encountered a gunman the runthrough contest at a semester and arranger and officer safety officers suffered minor injuries that ranger and the unknown at this time
Ifill plus, in egypt, a pivotal vote on a new constitution stirs violence, and exposes deep divisions along the road of democracy. The outcome of this weeks vote, the turnout as well as the margin, is sure to be read as a referendum on egypts turn under the militaryappointed government. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by theres a saying around here you stand behind what you say. Around here, we dont make excuses, we make commitments. And when you cant live up to them, you own up and make it right. Some people think the kind of accountability that thrives on so many streets in this country has gone missing in the places where its needed most. But i know youll still find it, when you know where to look. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these
Thank you. That does it for us this morning. Stephanie ruhle picks up the coverage right now. Hi there, im stephanie ruhle. This morning, wall over again. Federal employees return to work today after the longest shutdown in u. S. History. Now lawmakers have three weeks to reach a bipartisan deal on Border Security before we face another shutdown President Trump reportedly, quote, skeptical they can find a compromise the president s commitment is to defend the nation and hell do it either with or without Congress Roger Stone circus or media tour rolls on following fridays Early Morning indictment as trumps longtime friend opens the door to possible government cooperation. I will not testify against the president. Because i would have to bear false witness against him. Id also testify honestly about any other matter, including any communications, with the president mm. And 20 20 vision the starbucks chief confirm hes eyeing a white house bid why is the selfdescribed democrat going to run