The first president in more than three decades to skip the annual gathering. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome jeff mason. [applause] i hope you enjoyed your dinner. We are going to kick start the program now with a video. So you better sit down if you want to catch it. There is a lot to celebrate, because journalism is such an important part of the freedoms we continue to enjoy in this country, and many other countries wish they had the benefits we had because our Founding Fathers were so brilliant with the First Amendment. Thomas jefferson famously said he would have a press without a government than a government without the press. When the press conference the government, that means the system is working. When you dont acknowledge at fundamental role that the press plays and protect it that is the role of the press secretary, to protect the role against those that are fuming at whatever has been reported. If you dont protect that relationship, we are losing something fundamental
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff theres word tonight that President Trump may have jeopardized a secret source of intelligence on the Islamic State group. The Washington Post reports the president divulged highly Sensitive Information when he met with the Russian Foreign minister and ambassador last week. The account says an ally provided the intelligence, but had not given permission to share it with russia. Were joined now by greg jaffe, one of the post reporters who broke the story. Greg jaffe, tell us exactly what happened, as you know it. The meeting with the transportation a
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. Supported by the rockefeller foundation. Promoting the wellbeing of humanity around the world by building resilience and inclusive economies. More at rockefellerfoundation. Org and with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the president has a new National Security adviser tonight. He named Army Lieutenant general h. R. Mcmaster today, a week after retired general Michael Flynn was forced out and a few days after the first choice for a replacement turned it down. Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg will serve as the Security Councils chief of staff. Mr. Trump made the announcement at his m
Welcome to both of you. Cbo report has had more than 24 hours to marinate in washington. How is it sitting . To be especially well, quite honest. There are a number of moderate republican lawmakers whose votes will be important for getting this bill passed your worried about the fact that cbo protects 24 million americans could be uninsured by the end of the decade. That is a concern for the Republican Leadership trade on the other side, there are hardline republicans who are really concerned about the fact that although the bill does decrease the deficit by about 337 billion over 10 years, is probably not enough for them, and they would like to see greater reduction in government borrowing. House knew the uninsured number would be a great number which is why they started pushing back over the weekend. Manyt surprised that so people are likely to become uninsured if this bill is enacted. Republicans have been saying for a long time that they want to reduce federal spending on health ca
Welcome to both of you. Cbo report has had more than 24 hours to marinate in washington. How is it sitting . To be especially well, quite honest. There are a number of moderate republican lawmakers whose votes will be important for getting this bill passed your worried about the fact that cbo protects 24 million americans could be uninsured by the end of the decade. That is a concern for the Republican Leadership trade on the other side, there are hardline republicans who are really concerned about the fact that although the bill does decrease the deficit by about 337 billion over 10 years, is probably not enough for them, and they would like to see greater reduction in government borrowing. House knew the uninsured number would be a great number which is why they started pushing back over the weekend. Manyt surprised that so people are likely to become uninsured if this bill is enacted. Republicans have been saying for a long time that they want to reduce federal spending on health ca