not only running a country, but one in sports. reporter: the olympics are companying. putin s prestige is on the line. he hosts the games in his favorite retreat and according to his rules. the games are coming and putin promised they would be safe and open. that s according to to russian standards. alex? thank you very much from sochi. before the olympics kick off, there s a major event closer to home here. the super bowl is two weeks from tomorrow. law enforcement officials from the numerous agencies held a press conference to discuss security preparations. we are fully integrated with the new jersey state police and law enforcement. our tactical teams have been training throughout the year for different scenarios to include active shooter, bomb threats and hazards related to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threats. joining me is kirstin todd.
0 disclose classified information, we will not be able to keep our people safe or conduct foreign policy. moreover, the sen sagsal way it game out shed more heat than light. good morning to you kristen. reporter: good morning, alex. president obama is hoping the changes he s announced to the government surveillance program will reassure critics at home and abroad. this morning, some argue the president punted on reform speaking at the justice department, mr. obama announced several reforms saying the government should no longer store mass phone records and calling on the attorney general to recommend and alternative method. records can only be accessed through court order and banned spying on foreign allies. reaction was swift. house speaker john boehner accused the president of failing to adequately explain the necessity of the programs. they called for more restraint on the nsa. some of the intelligence community, including former nsa director, michael hayden expressed concerns sec