Lori robinson was a Lieutenant Colonel when she first came to brookings in 2001 and we had the great pleasure spending a year with her in her new career military education which is like more of an education asset brookings to the military fellows than for them but created a friendship and sort of a fan club. Brookings that continued over the years as she rose through the ranks. A lot of you know her story and well talk about her story this morning before we also get into some of her observations on Strategic Issues before the country and then have time for your thoughts and questions as well. And also im very happy that this is happening during Christmas Season because in Holiday Season more john i feel like ive got my Christmas Wish in getting the chance to welcome Lori Robinson back. Her story since were like enough to cspan coverage today, for those of you who want to watch its a wonderful life and may not want the Jimmy Stewart version, you get just as good a version with general r
Reporter this hearing lasted more than five and a half hours. During that time, democrats and republicans tried to use these witnesses to make their clear case about if the president committed an Impeachable Offense or not. The real question is, how will this impact Public Opinion . The facts that have come to light are very much what the founders had in mind. This is an abject failer for the democrats and for adam schiff. Reporter a stark contrast. Acting u. S. Ambassador to the ukraine, william taylor, and senior official, george kent testified. Taylor revealed new information about the president s focus on investigating joe and hunter biden. The member of my staff asked ambassador sondland what the president thought about ukraine. Mr. Sondland responded that the president cares more about biden. Reporter the president after trumps call with ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky. At issue, democrats believe the president used his office to extort ukraine to dig up dirt on the bidens
Biden. A member of my staff asked ambassador sondland what President Trump thought about ukraine. Mr. Sondland responded that President Trump cares more about the investigations of biden, which giuliani was pressing for. Reporter the information comes from an overheard call from u. S. Ambassador to the eu and the president after trumps call with ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky. Democrats believe the president used his office to extort ukraine, including withholding 300 million in aid. It was not just the white house meeting that was dependent on the investigations. He said it was now everything. It included the security assistance. You didnt listen to the call . You never talked with chief of staff mulvaney . I never did. Reporter the republicans pressed the witnesses on what they call second or third hand information. They say the president did nothing wrong, because zelensky never announced investand the m they also question Hunter Bidens work in the ukraine. Uc hastings const
Vaping products contain very high doses of nicotine, sometimes higher than cigarettes. So its no surprise that people seeking to cut down on vaping are having trouble. Reporter but the owner of this store in san rafael disputes the claims saying the recent deaths connected to vaping are more likely related to black Market Dealers adding vitamin e acetate to products. People who dont want cigarette vaping to be around are the ones that are creating the propaganda, making it look like there is a connection between these illnesses and this cigarette use. And that is a complete falsehood. Reporter dr. Willis says until more is known, this should be the approach. One of our messages is we want to help people quit vaping the way in the past weve helped people quit smoking. Reporter now the coroner here in marin county says the exact cause of death in this case wont be known for several weeks, but he does expect the final results toat sis connecte. Live in san rafael, tim daly for nbc bay are
The International Stadium with 4 time up for grabs on tuesday no liles looks for its 1st gold medal in the 200 meters final. Hello for the 1st time in the months of unrest in Hong Kong Police have shot a protester with a live round leaving him in Critical Condition so the incident and the large scale protests in the city are overshadowing the 70th anniversary of the peoples republic of china a day when the communist leadership wanted to present its best face to the world so these are pictures of the moment the officer pulled his pistol and shot the protester in the chest at close range of the Hong Kong Police force was quick to explain the officers actions in a post on social media. By quite. A large group of protesters were attacking Police Officers despite warnings from the police the assailant still continued the Violent Attacks the Police Officers lives were under serious threat to save his own life and his colleagues lives he fired a live shot at the assailant 118 year old man was