Tonight, several developing stories. President , now calling it a witch hunt. New questions over contact with the russians. First, michael flynn, now Jeff Sessions recusing himself. Also tonight, the 25car pileup on a major interstate. 30 people rushed to hospitals. The rescues, and the pictures coming in tonight. The multistate manhunt. The desperate call to 911. The stunning moment in the heartland. The driveby in broad daylight. New action after this
disturbing moment in the classroom. Also, the life saved. Who is our person of the week . Good evening. Its great to have you with us on a very busy friday night. We begin with new questions swirling around President Trump, his team, and communications with the russians before the election. And saying that Jeff Sessions is the victim of a witch hunt. The president said his attorney general could have been more clear. Cecilia vega leading us off. Reporter inside the oval office today, President Trump huddling with his closest advisors, s
And good morning. Thanks for joining me im carol costello. Election day draws closer and this morning cnn redraws the electoral map painting florida and nevada yellow meaning theyre now battleground states that are just too close to call. They are no longer leaning democrat. Still by our count, if the election were held today, clinton has locked down more than enough electoral votes to win. But there are still a dozen days before voters head to the polls, so the campaigns are stomping on the gas. Donald trump has three stops in the critical state of ohio. Hillary clinton appears in North Carolina. With her not so secret weapon Michelle Obama and trump this morning doubling down that there will be no guarantees if he loses. If she wins, are you prepared to work with her . I just want to make that decision at a later date. Im not saying im not or i am. Hopefully i wont have to make that decision. I really believe were going to win. Were covering it all. Chris frates in springfield, ohio,
Who is our person of the week . Good evening. Its great to have you with us on a very busy friday night. We begin with new questions swirling around President Trump, his team, and communications with the russians before the election. Tonight, President Trump firing back, saying Jeff Sessions is the victim of a witch hunt. It comes after sessions did not reveal while under oath two meetings with the Russian Ambassador during the campaign. The president said his attorney general could have been more clear. But also tweeted out images of a democrat leader with Vladimir Putin. Cecilia vega leading us off. Reporter inside the oval office today, President Trump huddling with his closest advisers, steve bannon, soninlaw Jared Kushner and daughter ivanka. The president then heading to his Florida Golf Club maralago for the weekend. But tonight, his administration in damage control. The president calls it a witch hunt, but theres a growing list of aides and advisers who misrepresented their con
Reporter despite the fact it has been a central focus of the military alliance for years. This aboutface coming as trump seeks support on u. S. Allies over russia. We are not getting along. Reporter he resisted criticizing in the past. I think i get along very well with vladimir putin. I just think so. Vladimir putin says nice things about me. Reporter the president now hardening his tone, but stopping short of going directly after the russian president. Ill see but putin over a period of time. It will be a fantastic thing. Reporter however, mr. Trump made his feelings clear about the syrian brutal dictator. Thats a butcher. Reporter stark contrast to comments last week who said the priority is not toppling assad. President xi wants to do the right thing. We had a very good bonding. I think we had a Good Chemistry together. Reporter telling the wall street journal chinese are not currency manipulators. Grand master at currency manipulation. Nobody has ever manipulated currency like chi
People of hawaii went through yesterday. This was unacceptable that this happened but it really highlights the stark reality of the people of hawaii facing. Cnn newsroom starts now. Hello there. Im Martin Savidge in for fredricka whitfield. We begin with the argument over what the president did or did not say. The conflicting reports over use of vulgar language. A gross misrepresentation. Senator durbin has been very clear, senator graham has told others that the reports were basically accurate. Are you saying the president did not use the word so widely reported . Im telling you he did not youz the word. Im telling you it is a gross misrepresentation. I didnt hear that word either. So youre saying in that room you didnt hear any of this sort of lumping everybody together. I did not hear derogatory comments about individuals or persons, no. So this sentiment is totally phony, as well, that is attributed to him. I was in a meeting afterwards where those who presented to the president sp