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>> lets look at some numbers. last year, we spent $16.2 billion to maintain 2,000 troops on the ground in syria to support the military operations there. $1 billion consisted of aid. i dont know where that went, but $15.2 billion was there to support the military operations. lets fast-forward to where we are right now. >> tucker: $50.2 billion in military operations in syria. that is not a small town. >> and remember last year there were 33,000 people killed in mexico. far, far more than lost th...

Last year, we spent $16.2 billion to maintain 2,000 troops on the ground in syria to support the military operations there. $1 billion consisted of aid. i dont know where that went, but $15.2 billion was there to support the military operations. lets fast-forward to where we are right now. >> tucker: $50.2 billion in military operations in syria. that is not a small town. >> and remember last year there were 33,000 people killed in mexico. far, far more than lost their lives in syria. in additio...

Theyre already a number of state lawmakers and local party leaders calling for him to resign and be replaced even before this investigation is complete. according to the state partys bylaws once he has received a copy of the allegations he has ten days to either resign or respond in writing so the clock is ticking. >> ed: the pressure is building today. appreciate that report. there are also increasing concerns tonight on capitol hill about the possible environmental and economic effects of clim...

He was nearly elected chairman last year already a number of lawmakers and local party leaders calling for him to resign to be replaced even before the investigation is complete. once he has received a copy of the allegations he has ten days tote resign or respond in writing so the clock is ticking. ed: we appreciate that also increasing concerns on capitol hill about the possible environmental and economic effects of climate change following a 600 page effects of climate change government repor...

The french government imposed a new carbon tax. france has a plan to spend $15.2 billion by 2022 to develop the transportation infrastructure. back in the u.s., 13 federal agencies in washington rolled out a serious warning about the environmental and economic threat of climate change for the united states. president trump is not sold. >> i do not believe it. you are going to to have china and japan and all of asia, and all of these other countries, you know, it addresses our country. right now ...

Storm. >> a hurricane warning also issued in turks and caicos where conditions rapidly deteriorated overnight. governor freeman warning everyone on the islands not to test mother nature. >> hunker down. stay where you are. you cant go out because the winds are far, far too strong. nobody can get to you either. people are on their own. >> there is damage to part of the roof of the hospital there. to politics. out of this, a senior republican aide tells cnn the house will vote this afternoon on ...

Nature. >> hunker down. stay where you are because you cant go out because the winds are just strong. nobody can get to you, either. >> well have a live report from turks and caicos later on in the program. a $15.2 billion hurricane harvey relief plan. all five living presidents together to help hurricane harvey victims. and the effort is likely to extend to irma as well. listen to this. >> people are hurting down here. >> but as one texan put it, weve got more love in texas

Demonstration later in the day. >> will, it is so helpful to have you on the ground to give us that important context. thank you very much. a senior republican aide tells cnn the house will vote this afternoon on a $15.2 billion hurricane harvey relief package passed by the senate on thursday. the measure also increases the debt ceiling and funds the government for the next three months. meanwhile, all five living presidents are joining forces to help hurricane harvey victims. >> hurricane har...

Direct hit from hurricane andrew in 1992. suffered $90 million in damage at that time. a number of gas stations are also shutting down because they run out of fuel. at least 42% of gas stations are without fuel according to gasbuddy. panic buying is causing long lines throughout south florida. south florida governor rick scott trying to ease gas shortages by directing state police to escort fuel delivery trucks. hes urging gas stations to stay open as long as possible before the storm hits. a ...

Resolution to that. >> absolutely. leslie the next issue, if you sit by and be patient i would appreciate it. i want to bring in our correspondent on capitol hill, mike emmanuel, breaking news. we have been talking about that combined deal, legislation, that the president reached with democrats yesterday. leadership with the republicans were in the room, too. but mainly with democrats. chuck schumer taking credit for bringing about some of this. whats happened in the last couple of minutes that ...