After a sneak attack by the taliban on an Afghan Military base that killed at least 140 Afghan Soldiers. Military vehicles drove taliban fighters dressed in afghan Army Uniforms past checkpoints. Survivors said the militants then opened fire on unarmed Afghan Soldiers returning from a mosque. Mattis called the attack barbaric. The taliban also claimed responsibility for another attack at camp chapman that houses cia and special operations forces. In 2009, seven cia officers were killed in a suicide bomb attack. There were to american casualties this time. The taliban now control about 40 of the country. The u. S. Sent 300 marines to hellman province this month. General nicholson said he may need a few more,000 troops. Despite a resurgent taliban, the u. S. Military targeted isis militants two weeks ago, driving a 22,000pound bomb on a series of tunnels. Theres been no confirmation of isis deaths. Defense sent msecretary mattis said 2017 is going to be another tough year for Afghan Secu
, 8d rw another important story that were watching tonight is the deteriorating situation in afghanistan. 9,000 u. S. Troops are on the ground, trying to help the afghan army hold back a resurgent taliban, but the job is getting tougher by the day, thanks in part to moscow. Charlie daggetta has this. Reporter u. S. Defense secretary jim mattis arrived as the country crumbled deeper into chaos. The russians are complyisupplyi taliban with weapons. His top general John Nicholson made it more clear. That. Reporter the visit comes after a sneak attack by the taliban on an Afghan Military base that killed at least 140 Afghan Soldiers. Military vehicles drove taliban uniforms past checkpoints. Survivors said the militants then opened fire oni unarmed Afghan Soldiers returning from a mosque. They called the attack barbaric. The taliban also claimed responsibility for another attack at camp chapman that houses cia and special operations forces. In 2009, seven u. S. Officers were killed in a su
Health care and spending bill, we talk with congressman peter king. And the french president at elect this sunday night, and impact of last weeks terror attack could have. New sabre rattling from north korea to report, threatening to sink an american Aircraft Carrier. How high will tensions g Christopher Hill will join us live as we look ahead right now on sures sunday morning futures. Maria a high stakes week shaping up in washington, President Trump to announce major tax cut in a plan he will unveil wednesday, as republican lawmakers get closer to a deal on health care. Right now House Speaker paul ryan tells fellow republicans that funding the government, and avoiding a potential shut down is their top priority. Congressman schweikert is with us. He is a member of congress joints economic committee, it is good to have you on the program. Good morning. It is going to be an interesting week. Maria lets talk about that, what are you expecting in terms of a government shut down . What i
We talk with congressman peter king. And the french president at elect this sunday night, and impact of last weeks terror attack could have. New sabre rattling from north korea to report, threatening to sink an american Aircraft Carrier. How high will tensions g Christopher Hill will join us live as we look ahead right now on sures sunday morning futures. Maria a high stakes week shaping up in washington, President Trump to announce major tax cut in a plan he will unveil wednesday, as republican lawmakers get closer to a deal on health care. Right now House Speaker paul ryan tells fellow republicans that funding the government, and avoiding a potential shut down is their top priority. Congressman schweikert is with us. He is a member of congress joints economic committee, it is good to have you on the program. Good morning. It is going to be an interesting week. Maria lets talk about that, what are you expecting in terms of a government shut down . What is what are main Sticking Points
As they finish up route teen maintenance for at least today, but you can feel some of the effects. Long lines with for example, dealing with delays here at the delta gate at sfo and speaking with officials they say these weekend cancellations could be the norm. For people that are traveling during those weekend runway closures, real good advice to check with your Airline First to see if your flight is cancelled or delayed. Reporter and right now youre taking a look at runway 28l, the second largest runway at sfo and one of the two runways used for arrivals and depart ufrmts as a result of this routine maintenance that im being told takes place every eight to ten years on that runway, we saul 50 Flight Cancellations today and we just showed you some not too long ago. This is the way down the line at the Southwest Gate and we smoke to a couple trying to head back home to tennessee who had their flight cancelled, and they were notified about the cancellation when they showed up to the air