Paul. President trump starts his christmas vacation and hes celebrating his first major legislative win. He headed out to his florida resort after he signed the tax bill into law. Cheered what he called the largest tax cuts in history. But despite his excitement, aides told the president to avoid the president ial year end News Conference out of fears that there could be a lot of questions about russia. And those concerns come as investigators interview the long time personal assistant as part of the russia probe. And democrats warn Republican Leaders against shutting down the investigation. More on that in just a moment, but lets start with dan near the president s resort there in florida. No doubt that the tax bill, big win for the president as he wraps up 2017. Reporter it really is a huge win and the president is not somebody who likes muted celebrations. Hes kind of a larger than life figure even before he was president so it was surprising when he signed this bill in the oval off
President is being played. On the defense, Alabama Senate candidate roy moore defiant as sexual allegations swirl as more republicans say he should dropout. New signs he still has strong support in in his home state. Plus this. My sons and said there is no one left. It is called ethnic cleansing and the massacre unfolding before the worlds highs as hundreds of thousands of people run for their lives in myanmar. Up first, President Trump brags about the receptions in his asia trip. He is under lots of fire for downplaying meddling in the president ial elections. The white house said the president briefly brought up human rights in the meeting with the president and a spokesman for the leader said the issue never came up. President trump also sent mixed messages in the 2016 election and Vladimir Putins denials. He told reporters and im quoting, President Trump now said he didnt meddle. He said he didnt meddle. I asked him again. You can only ask so many times. Our White House Corresponde
President s obamacare cuts. A new report suggests who might be hurt most by the moves. More allegations of Sexual Assault against movie mogul harvey weinstein, the latest details ahead. And the spreading california wildfires, new stories from the front lines on the rescues and how doctors are taking action to save lives. But first, politics. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson, pressed this morning on whether he called his boss a moron. As i indicated earlier, i was asked about that. Im not going to deal with that kind of petty stuff. When you dont answer the question, it makes people think you probably did say it. But either way, whatever happened, it is serious. So can you please clear it up . As i said, jake, im not playing. These are the games of washington. These are the destructive games of this town. Theyre not helpful to anyone. And so my position on it is, im not playing. Im not dig nnifying the questi with an answer, jake. Tillerson also setting the record straight on north kore
If we are successful, Mitch Mcconnell is fine. If not, we are all in trouble. Conservatives cheer the president s decision to stop subsidies. Some see a price if congress doesnt step in and pass obamacare fixes. What the president is doing is affecting the ability of Vulnerable People to receive health care right now. And the secretary of state said all is fine. They are on the same page when it comes to north korea. Those diplomatic efforts continue until the first bomb drops. Secretary tillerson among those meeting with the president right now. With the Cabinet Meeting, we expect tape momentarily. He is giving lengthy remarks about World Problems to spending levels at home to the Health Care Debate to the relationship with steve bannon. We will bring you that tape in a moment. Next for the president is busy and intense. The president will have lunch with Mitch Mcconnell and mike pence. The top of their agenda which is how to salvage. Both desperately need a win and have to Work Toget
Withdraws. They helped make it harder to fight opioid abuse. Over my dead body would he be the drug czar. We want someone who is passionate to fight this thing. Chris, im as outraged as you. How can this happen . And President Trump calls it America First. Senator john mccain calls it something very different. To abandon the ideals we have advanced around the globe. To refuse the obligations of International Leadership and our duty to remain the last best hope of earth for the sake of some half baked spurruous nationalism to let you know, we are awaiting the arrival of the greek Prime Minister to the white house. We will take you there when it happens. The president and his public promise to work hand in hand with Mitch Mcconnell. What better way to prove it than conservative talk radio. When plame is being assigned for the woes in washington. How you might ask and be unified that the president has their back when he makes clear he accepts no blame or responsibility if they fail. Now w