Smerconish is up next is it, 1968 . The sequel Michael Smerconish in philadelphia this week in a deja vu of the vietnam era, Police Officers in riot gear across the country were called in to disperse antiwar protesters from College Campuses when they cleared out columbia universitys hamilton hall, it was on the 56th Anniversary of police arrests, ending a Student Takeover about the Vietnam Conflict in the exact same building and this august even more deja vu, the Democratic National convention will take place in chicago the same city which hosted the 1968 dnc, which was famously disrupted by both chaotic radical antiwar protests and the violent response of the police a bit of history, 1968 included lbj deciding not to seek reelection because of vietnam. Four days later, the assassination of Martin Luther king junior race riots, then the assassination of democratic frontrunner robert f. Kennedy, the republican challenger, Richard Nixon, who had lost to jfk in 1960, was promising to end
Good morning. Everyone welcome to cnn this morning it is saturday blackwell. It is good to be with you. Thank you for joining us. Heres what were watching for you this morning. Commencement ceremonies. They are now the latest targets of protesters that have gripped the College Campuses across this country. How schools, planet deal with those, and the agreements theyre making to put a stop to the demonstrations Longtime Donald Trump aid hope hicks took the stand friday and trumps hush money criminal trial, what she told the court about what was happening inside the campaign after the release of the access Hollywood Tape after nine consecutive days of tornadoes, were Tracking Threat for more Severe Weather today, the biggest threats today, and the city is at risk through early next week, plus the faa is expanding the list of acceptable antidepressants for pilots and air Traffic Controllers. While many in the industry say it is a major step in the right direction universities across the u
I thought he was dead. Margaret the Cbs Evening News starts now. Good evening. I am a Margaret Brennan in for norah. As we come on the air, there are harrowing images coming out of texas showing Severe Weather that has pounded the state and continues to threaten lives tonight. There is widespread flooding around houston. Americas fourth largest city. With some areas getting nearly. Immunities along the San Jacinto River have been evacuated. Many in the area have needed to be rescued, like this truck driver. You can see scrambling to escape his fastthinking big big rig. Farther north, a storm chaser is credited with saving this family after their home was blown to pieces by a tornado. The mother carried her daughter, her injured son, and husband right behind. We will hear from the family in just a moment. But the threat is not over. Tornado, severe thunderstorms, and flood watches, all posted across texas tonight, and millions in the state are being urged to not let their guard down. Cb
New intensity to an already strained relationship between the incoming president and the africanamerican community. Action News Reporter vern node attended several day of Service Events dan talked to participants and leaders about this controversy. Vernon. Reporter good afternoon brian. The truth is with Donald Trumps inauguration just days away now and the mlk celebration the annual one in high gear a lot of friction was bound to be generated already. Then enter trump versus john lewis. At this midday antitrump rally a mix of union and other acts 50s railed against the president elect. The issues healthcare, criminal justice and the whole assortment of areas where the Progressive Movement is angry and promising to fight back against the president elects stated goals. Many tell me they are relatively new to this level of activism. In areas of healthcare and protect womens rights and a lot of areas where that people could die because of bad decisions. I have a child who is in the milita
Commissioner peskin commissioner tang commissioner wiener commissioner yee project manager. Great so item number ten. Introduction of new items this is an informational item. Who is who is sitting in my oh, commissioner kim do you okay commissioner kim and i dont have a new items i was going to ask to rescind on the items. Ill move past this before we adjourn ill ask you to make that motion no new items any Public Comment on item 10 seeing none, Public Comment is closed. And before we move to item 11 commissioner kim has a motion can you please state the motion commission. Im sorry, i dont have the agenda nonresponsive me. What is that. Item 5 and 678 or. No. I believe i missed another one mr. Clerk confirm. 5 through 8 commissioner kim has made a motion to rescind no. Whats happening why are we rescinding the vote. If no second thats fine. Second. A whats the motion. Commissioner kim can you i withdraw my motion. Okay. So no motion on the floor. Id like to rescind the vote just on wel