Organizations from endorsing political candidates, a 1950s era law named for lyndon johnson. But that would require an act of congress. Todays executive order only signals to the irs that it should not aggressively enforce the law. Even though mr. Trump in his remarks went further. This executive order directs the irs not to unfairly target churches and religious organizations for political speech. Reporter religious nonprofits also wanted exemptions from obamacare provisions mandating Insurance Coverage for contraceptives, an issue a group of catholic nones took all the way to the supreme court. And we know all too well the attacks against the Little Sisters of the poor. Reporter todays order just instructs Government Agencies to consider crafting new regulations. A number of prominent religious leaders celebrated alongside the president today, but others were left disappointed. Greg baylor is senior counsel with Alliance Defending freedom. We hope the president and his agencies follo
This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. People with preexisting conditions appeared to sway some holdouts. Im trying to get become and read it now. Reporter even as protesters heckled them outside. Shame shame reporter and democrats inside warned republicans will pay a political price. You have every provision of this bill tattooed on your forehead. You will glow in the dark on this one. Reporter the bill eliminates or alters the key elements of obamacare, which House Speaker paul ryan described today as a failed experiment. What protection is obamacare if there is no Health Care Plan to purchase in your state . Reporter his plan provides tax credits to help individuals buy insurance, though many lowincome and Older Americans would get less than obamacare currently provides. Insurers would be allowed to charge older customers five times more than younger ones. Obamacare capped that ratio at 3to1. States would also be allowed to roll back the requirement that of basics, includin
The cbs overnight news will be right back. [female narrator] even if youre not planning on getting pregnant now, you should know that foods rich in folic acid like white bread and leafy greens before you even know youre pregnant. It is raining in the east from florida to up state new york. This follows a cysystem that brd bloods to nine states in the deep south. Rivers rose to record levels in missouri, illinois, oklahoma and arkansas where residents are assessing the damage. Michelle miller is there. Reporter in walnut ridge, arkansas greg gill used a motor boat instead of a tractor to sail every his rice, corn, soybeans and peanut plants. More than 5,000 acres of crops have drowned in up to 16 feet of water. This is definitely not normal. You know, they say it was a 100year flood but it is the fourth in my lifetime kim chaff fin are mopping up the last of 19 inches of floodwater that drenched their Furniture Store up the road in pocahontas. How big a setback is this . I told someone
It can make something that no ones ever thought of before. Sanctuary this is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Pelley all those warm words between President Trump and russian president putin suddenly turned chilly today. Mr. Trump had his u. N. Ambassador condemn russian aggression in ukraine and warn that u. S. Sanctions will not be lifted until russia ends the occupation of ukraines crimea peninsula. The new president has been talking tough to friend and foe alike all around the globe. Today, he sailed the world is in trouble, but he will fix it. Heres chief White House Correspondent ma Major Garrett. When you hear about the tough phone calls im having, dont worry about it. Just dont worry about it. Theyre tough. We have to be tough. Reporter at the National Prayer breakfast, President Trump described his tense conversation saturday with australian Prime Minister malcolm turnbull. Mr. Trump objected to an Obama Administration agreement in which the u. S. Committed to accept mor
Anit ce makom sething that no ones ever thought of before. Sanctuary this is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Australian Prime Minister malcolm turnbull. Mr. Trump objected to an Obama Administration agreement in which the u. S. Committed to accept more than 1200 refugees that australia does not want. On twitter, the president called it a dumb deal. And i said, why . Why are we doing this . Whats the purpose . So well see what happens. Reporter White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer offered a sharper assessment of the president s reaction. Unbelievably disappointed in the previous administrations deal that was made and how poorly it was crafted, and the threat to National Security it put the United States in. Reporter thats not the only diplomatic test confronting the white house. The Trump Administration is reviewing new sanctions against iran after it carried out Ballistic Missile tests and Iranianbacked Houthi rebels attacked a saudi vessel. Is military action off the table