Credit rating, citing concerns including deterioration in standards of governance over the last 20 years and eroding confidence in the u. S. s fiscal management. In the next hour, how much confidence do you have in the nations Economic Leadership . Call and let us know. 202 7488001 for republicans, 202 7488000 free democrats in independents 202 7488002. If you want to post on social media, you can do that on facebook and twitter. You can text us at 202 7488003 and follow the show on instagram. The Fitch Credit Agency made the announcement. Fitch downgrades the u. S. Longterm rating, outlook stable. When it comes to some of the reasonings for the downgrade, you can find online, here it is in part. There has been atead deterioration of standards of governance over the last 20 years, including fiscal and debt matters notwithstanding the june bipartisan ant to suspend the debt limit. The repeated debt limit politicaloffs and lastminute resolutions have eroded confidence in fiscal managemen
Washington journal is next. Host welcome to washington journal, one of the nations three big Credit Rating agencies recently downgraded the u. S. Credit rating, citing concerns including deterioration in standards of governance over the last 20 years and eroding confidence in the u. S. s fiscal management. In the next hour, how much confidence do you have in the nations Economic Leadership . Call and let us know. 202 7488001 for republicans, 202 7488000 free democrats in independents 202 7488002. If you want to post on social media, you can do that on facebook and twitter. You can text us at 202 7488003 and follow the show on instagram. The Fitch Credit Agency made the announcement. Fitch downgrades the u. S. Longterm rating, outlook stable. When it comes to some of the reasonings for the downgrade, you can find online, here it is in part. There has been a steady deteoration of standards of governance over the last 20 years, including fiscal and debt matters nstanding the june bipartis
That assessment today by intelligence officials at a house hearing on countering violent islamic extremism. Mike emanuel in washington following the hearing and the threat we are apparently facing big time. Hi neil. A serious tone was set on by the chairman of the Homeland Security committee and danger close to home. In more than 150 citizens have attempted to or succeeded in getting to the battlefield and we know that some of them have already returned to our shores. Reporter a big challenge for those in relevant intelligence agencies and others responsible for protecting the homeland tracking those with american or friendly western ally passports. Dhs is increasing efforts to track those who enter and leave syria and may later seek to travel to the United States without a state department issued visa. The terrorist threat is dynamic and those who operate individually as a part of a terrorist organization will continue to challenge our security measures and our safety. Reporter for th
Hello there, kevin. Reporter youre right, saying it was a test the to the power of reconciliatioreconcili president obama marked his japanese countermapart, 75 year to the month since the attacks at pearl harbor. For those who came here hoping for a direct, specific apology from the japanese leader, they left wanting. It was a day for reflection. Andon. But not for an apology. Translator as the Prime Minister of japan, i offer my sincere and everlasting condolences to the souls of those who lost their lives here. Reporter japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe today acknowledged japans role in the deadly attacks on pearl harbor 75 years ago this month at the memorial site of the u. S. S. Arizona. Abe struck a tone similar to that of president obama who spoke at hiroshima earlier this year. And while the sounds of battle have long since faded, some vestiges of the war do remain. Most notably, the security relationship that effectively calls on the United States to assume the role of protect
Attorney. The president s attorney, Rudy Guiliani, now also calling cohen a pathological liar. Reporter as you know, the president has said repeatedly he didnt know anything about the trump tower meeting. Rudy guiliani said cohen is so untrustworthy he can destroy muellers entire case. He was in the room when donald trump jr. Told his fathered about it father about it and the future president proofed it. Trump jr. Denied this on television and at congressional hearings and his lawyer back him up in a statement writing, donald trump jr. Has been professional and responsible throughout the mueller and investigations. We are very confident of the accuracy and reliability of the information that has been provided about mr. Trump jr. And on his behalf. Last night on cnn, Rudy Guiliani attacked cohens credibility. Which lie you want to pick . First lie or second lie or some new lie . Theres no nobody that hasnt warned me, his back up against the wall, hell lie like crazy. Reporter the wall s