But a yes to a future without the virus. No is not the only thing that was expressed tonight. I want to focus on what we said yes to as a state. We said yes to science. We said yes to vaccines. We said yes to ending this pandemic. Leading up to tuesdays vote, republican front Runner Larry Elder had hinted he would contest the recall results. Instead he did the opposite, acknowledging defeat. My opponent, Governor Gavin Newsom [ booing ] come on, lets, lets be gracious, lets be gracious in defeat. And, by the way, we may have lost the battle, but we are going to win the war. Democrats across the country were watching the race very closely. Of course, it was the first major political contest since democrats took control of the white House And Congress just eight months ago. A potential Litmus Test for the partys messaging ahead of the midterm. Cnns Stephanie Elam is following it for us. They did not end the night with the typical celebration. Reporter no, he didnt. The fact he was in thi
That was ten years ago. Think about that. Were going to stay until we have a deal or we have total victory. I learned the hard way there was never a good time to withdrawal u. S. Forces. The taliban is continuing its offensive across afghanistan. Tal taliban fighters have broken through the front line. The Afghan Army collapsed and the central government has fallen. Panic fills the air in kabul. President biden said this is not going to be a saigon. Guess what . There has been an Explosion Outside kabul Airport. 170 afghans killed. 13 american troops killed. I stand scquarely behind my decision, its time to end americas longest war. Is it a mistake . I think it is, yeah. I think the consequences are going to be unbelievably bad. I must see its defeat for the United States. I think the president is right. Enough is enough. What was all of this for . That has to be the question veterans are asking. Two decades, more than 2 trillion, more than 6,000 american Lives, more than 100,000 afgha
Based in afghanistan has claimed responsibility for the attacks. The Splinter Group is also an enemy of the taliban. President biden addressed the attacks a short time ago. To those who carried out this attack as well as anyone who wishes america harm, know this. We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay. And as i note that the State Department has now updated the number of dead to 13 and flags have been lowered outside of the White House. We should note that as well. The State Department had warned americans yesterday to stay away from the airport because of threats like this. President biden himself spoke about it earlier this week. The longer We Stay, starting with the acute and growing risk of an attack by a Terrorist Group known as isisk, an Isis Affiliate in afghanistan, which is a sworn enemy of the taliban as well, every day were on the ground is another day we know that isisk is seeking to target the Airport And Attack both u. S. And allie
Our top story now, more than 40 Million people across the northeastern United States are under hurricane or tropical Storm Warnings right now. Hurricane henri has been building strength over the atlantic and landfall is expected in the coming hours on either Long Island or southern New England. Weve got live pictures to show you. This is from Columbus Circle near Central Park in New York. Mayor Bill De Blasio declaring a State Of Emergency ahead of this storm saying in a News Conference that heavy wind, rain, and Storm Surges are expected in the hours ahead. It certainly looks wet there in Columbus Circle. The mayor is urging everyone to stay indoors if they can. Flash flood warnings are in effect for much of the new York City area, including newark and atlantic beach. Have a look at what happened a few hours ago in Central Park. A massive crowd attending the we love new York City concert told to leave, go home. Theyd been enjoying the show until severe weather moved in, and here was t
Certain afghanistan will become a Safe Haven for terrorists. I know you and the president have disputed that. What do you think those officials are getting wrong and can you ensure that americans are safer today because of your actions than we were several months ago . We have to deal with the threat of terrorism in Syria And Yemen and deal with the threat of terrorism across and deal with Isis K and have to do so using a wide variety of tools, intelligence capabilities, Defense Cavebil capables and tht to provide to local partners to help them deal with the challenge and what we have shown is in many of the countries i mentioned among others, we have been successful to date in suppressing the Terrorist Threat to the u. S. Homeland in those countries without sustaining a permanent military Presence Or Fighting in a war. And that is what we intend to do with respect to afghanistan, as well. This isnt a question whether were clear eyed about the Terrorist Challenge from afghanistan. Its