Has welcomed it will be live in jerusalem also coming up wildfires sweep through california shutting a major highway and destroying hundreds of homes with record high winds the worst could be yet to come. And greece rolls out the red carpet for wretch of time ever to one he is the first turkish head of state to visit the country in sixty five years. Im sumi so misconduct good to have you with us widespread condemnation today of president Donald Trumps decision to recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel the Palestinian Group hamas has called for a new intifada an uprising against israel the United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency session on friday trump said his decision marked the beginning of a new approach to the conflict between israel and the palestinians. With the stroke of a pen donald trump turned the middle east on its head. I have determined that it is time to officially recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel the u. S. President throwing decades of di
13 points. The nikkei was down. Closed down by a half percentage point. You did see that stocks were higher in china. Hang seng up by 1. 5 then this morning in early trading in europe, take a look things are mixed stocks are slightly low ner germager lower in germany and france. Stocks in italy down by 0. 6 then you have crude oil. Crude Oil Yesterday ended up down back below 58. This morning its up, but still below 58, trading at 57. 57 to the story of the morning the closely watched senate race in alabama, Democrat Doug Jones is the apparent winner there, though republican roy moore is not conceding just yet john harwood joins us from birmingham he has that story. Good morning good morning. This was a very big victory for the Democratic Party first time they won a United States senate race in alabama in 25 years a big defeat for President Trump and his party. Look at the numbers. Twopoint lead for doug jones. Roy moore has not yet conceded he said gods in control were still waiting f
Do you see any of your candidates really struggling to separate themselves from the controversial nominee . Rob first, greta, thanks for having me. Michelle, it is always great to see you. Unprecedented is a good description when talking about the cycle. The chamber for 104 years has led the fight to defend the American Free enterprise system. I do not think there has been a cycle where that has been more important. We rely on a network of 1600 state and local chambers to help us localize the impacts of federal policy. So this cycle we involved , ourselves historically early who have of candidates the ability to win the political election but also have the courage to govern and get things done. But is really our goal in this cycle to be involved vigorously 2016 in the primaries. And as we find ourselves 30 days before the general election. Matea and so tell us about how much you have invested, and are you seeing candidates separating themselves from the nominee if that is hurting them
Harris i tell you this all the time. Youre one of the most fascinating people i know right now, you called brexit. I tried to tell David Cameron this. Were glad to have you. Sandra you were with us entire election process as our one lucky guy. I know. I tell you what i think. It is fun talking about the campaign and ups and downs and circus, it is really great now to be talking about real issues and changes that we might see happening that could actually affect real peoples lives. Sandra amen. Put behind us all the nonsense we all felt there was too much it during the campaign. Sandra lets begin th some of those changes made to president elect trumps Transition Team. Lobbyists and many d. C. Insiders shown the door as the president elect to twitter to slam reports of a chaotic transition. He tweeted, quote, very organized process taking place as i decide on my cabinet and many other positions. I am the only one knows who the finalists are moments ago, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich
Ladies and gentlemen, in case you do not know it, may i now present our second keynote jordan, barbara democrat from houston texas. Ms. Jordan thank you ladies and gentlemen for a very warm reception. It was 144 years ago that members of the Democratic Party first met in convention to select a president ial candidate. Since that time, democrats have continued to convene once every four years and draft a Party Platform and nominate a president ial candidate. And our meeting this week is a continuation of that tradition. But there is Something Different about tonight. There is Something Special about tonight. What is different . What is special . I, Barbara Jordan, am a keynote speaker. [applause] when a lot of years passed since 1832, and during that time it would have been most unusual for any National Political party to ask a Barbara Jordan to deliver a keynote address. But tonight, here i am. And i feel i feel that notwithstanding the past that my presence here is one additional bit