Half it or so ago for his last book and this time we have him here virtually from his home and were going to talk about his new book about the 1948 election so were going back 72 years to another Election Year and youre going to be amazed at how similar it sounds in some ways, in other ways its different but in some ways, the politicians were all younger than they were today so thats one big difference but aj, take it away and tell us about the overview of the book. Just a very good read by the way. I want to say a couple of things first. Thank you so much for having me. The Commonwealth Club is a wonderful place to be and a lot of people are going through a lot of pain and suffering. For myself, im reminded why i fell in love with reading when i was six years old because bookscan transport you to another time and place and during all of this thats been a blessing. Regarding my last time i was with you i had already started this book. It was to that 2017 when i was with you, you talked
And it was quite emotional when she learn that her little boy would not be coming home this evening. Well have the latest here on action news. Reporting here in nicetown, kenneth moton, channel 6 action news. Thank you kenneth. We are also following developing news out of washington, d. C. , the director of the secret service, Julia Pierson has just resigned. This comed after security lapses involving the white house and president obama. Karen travers live now with the latest. Reporter good evening, it seemed to be just a matter of time before Julia Pierson stepped down, the calls were growing from lawmakers for her to do that and details came out about another Security Breach involving the president. They said its painful to leave when the agency is reeling. With pressure mounting on the secret service, director, Julia Pierson today offered her resignation. She believed it was to the best interest of the agency of which she dedicated her career. Pierson was on the hot seat at capitol
This noon with breaking news. Police just spoke with the Pennsylvania State trooper who died during a Training Exercise in conshohocken. That is right he was shot in the chest and killed while training at the montgomery Public Safety complex yesterday and action news learned that it was an instructor that accidentally fired the shot. Police refused to discuss the investigation only spoke about his love for the job. He was an excellent trooper and it was an honor to work with him and we are sorry that this incident occurred and he is no longer with us. Flags at the pennsylvania capital and in Montgomery County are flying at half staff in honor of his memory. The government has monitored the people right now, searching for others that could be at risk. Carolyn costello is live with an update on the patients condition. Reporter rick, we are now hearing from a hospital spokesperson, that the patient is in serious condition, meantime the cdc working to identify people that may have been in
Opportunity for all. Thats the main message tonight in the president state of the union address. Karen is in washington with the president s message. Tonight the president tried to convince a skeptical nation that he still has political power to get something done. Lets make this a year of action. Reporter president proposed a modest agenda. No major legislation. No sleeping change. But centered on one key theme. Opportunity the is who we are. Defining project of our generation must be to restore the promise. 2013 was a bruising year here in washington. Cap by the 16 day government shut down. Approval rating for the president and congress hover near record low. And with november Midterm Election loo looming little optimism that divided congress will get anything accomplished. So tonight the president said he will take action. Even if it means doing it without congress. So wherever and whenever i can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more american families, thats
Citi was not one of them. Well tell you what went wrong. Shares of lululemon on a rollercoaster ride. Rallying higher and then slipping lower in the premarket. Well tell you whats going open. And heres satya, the new microsoft ceo will make his first public appearance since taking the top job and hes getting ready to make a big announ announcement. Taco bell rolling out its new waffle taco and new breakfast items today. Well tell you exactly what, if anything, that means for the company and the competition. In the meantime, though, 25 of 30 banks have had their plans for increased dividends and stock buybacks approved by the fed. The most notable exception, of course, with citi, with the fed expressing concern about the banks risk planning. In a statement the ceo said the company is deeply disappointed by the feds decision but will continue to work closely with the central bank to alleviate its concerns. They do have 30 days to resubmit five years after the crisis. Still unable to sati