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Think that there was something in that meeting that happened that either he had already decided to switch parties before he met with president trump or there was something that happened in that meeting that pushed him over the edge. >> and i spoke to new jersey governor phil murphy, who seems pretty confident that democrats are going to be able to keep that seat even with congressman jeff van drews defection. thank you so much. what former fbi director jim comey had to say over the weekend tha...

White power. the adl says far right groups use it partly because its so ambiguous making it hard to understand whether the students knew what they were doing. >> we need to look at it in context, but when white supremacists are using it as a way to indicate, again, their ability to penetrate different places, when other people adopt it and start to use it as well, then it becomes very problematic. >> the naval academy said it had appointed a preliminary inquiry officer to conduct an internal inv...

Southern poverty law center as, quote, the thumb and forefinger joined together in a circle. the remaining three fingers splayed out behind. i want to bring in ben kesling, who has had afternoon opportunity to contact both academies. what else might it be than that? >> the west point annapolis officials say there is no way to know what that hand sign was until they find out the intent of the cadets. this is one of the things about that particular hand sign that has made it get coopted by white s...

Very clear who they were. by that point it will have gone up the chain of command. by today request they arrivwhen arrived back at the academies, and preliminary investigations have been started at the cadet leadership level, not to mention a large hammer coming down from the commandants office and commanders office at the naval academy. this is now a national scandal even though it might not be a scandal. but you know what? we are going to find out and all of their senior non-commissioned offic...

Now "big insurance" is lobbying congress. asking for restrictions on air medical services. eliminating patients access to life-saving care and destroying jobs all in exchange for bigger profits for insurance companies. tell congress, put patients first, not big insurance. eric:president on right now is e annual army-navy bubble game in philadelphia. is he right there. there he is, in the type and attack, hes at lincoln field and the president visited both locker rooms before the game and he was ...

Played at army or navy or were in high school and thought they would be good enough to play in the pros were unable to because they had their five year service commitments after attending the academies, years they could have made a lot of money playing in the pros. with the waiver, they will be able to play in the pros, whether it be football or basketball or golf or anything else, and then come back and serve their country, do their commitment which is really a wonderful thing. the president th...

Biggest rivals hits the feed this weekend. army versus navy. 120th time. in philadelphia. coy wire is in philly and just brought over the game ball mo. who is with you? >> reporter: you would love to be here now, brooke. army west points marathon team, and this game dates back to 1890. loaded with traditions. like the running of the game ball. this crew right here started last night, ran through the night about 150 miles from pest point to here. at the iconic rocky steps, if you will. outside of...

Reflective of law enforcement and the profession. yeah, that hurts. rob: now police academies across the country are taking a hit. >> we are having a recruitment crisis not only locally but nationally. we have not filled our academies with empty seats. why are you going to come sign up for a job to be cursed at, spit at, disrespected for little pay. >> there you go. perfect. rob: and i got a taste. >> gee. >> i need backup. >> doesnt feel good, huh? >> being an officer is more than just being in...

I spent the day at montgomery county police department where crews say they are ready to protect and serve no matter what. [sirens] rob: alarming trend in harassment targeting police, video emerging of nypd officers being taunted, some doused with water, one even hit with a bucket while making an arrest. it comes amid public perception of the police reaching all-time low, gallup finds one-third of america have confidence in the police. >> its a challenging time, you know, there are some things t...

Game of telephone and serious journalism." i want to bring in to academies, national correspondent. was a response to that description? >> i would say thats how much of the reporting washington goes on. not only on the hill for this impeachment proceeding, but from the white house every day. reporters are asked to give him background calls, congressional officials, with the white house, with campaigns, and its always an agreement but the sources on those calls are granted anonymity. this is how ...