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Was adamant the isis fight is not done. >> we have made significant progress recently in the campaign, but the job is not yet done. >> reporter: an official dod estimate says there may be up to 30,000 isis fighters in iraq and syria. just days ago the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said the u.s. was not close to finishing its task of training local forces to fight isis. >> we estimate, for example, about 35,000 to 40,000 local forces have to be trained and equipped in order to provide sta...

Isis is defeated, and ordered the surprise with dradrawal of 2,000 u.s. ground troops where isis still controls territory. leaving the pentagon, which does not believe isis has been completely defeated, scrambling to did evise a way to get them of harms way. >> this clearly sends a message to moscow and tehran that syria and, frankly, bigger parts of the middle east, are yours. >> there is confusion on all fronts. several allies caught unaware. on tuesday, the state department was adamant, the i...

>> two important facts. one, that this president believes his first and solemn duty is to keep us safe including enhanced border security. the second point it doesnt change the fact that the border is so porous that it has gotten worse since the democrats voted for border security 12 years ago. it only got worse. this president wont back down from that and he will continue to fight for that funding. >> the fight continues and the negotiations i should point out, julie, continue on capitol hill. ...

From rackia, there are several isis in syria. i would like to hear more from the president and dod what exactly we accomplished and what is the basis for the withdrawal and what risks remain for u.s. personnel and u.s. security interests in syria and the region. >> but just to be clear, congressman, as a member of house armed services, this week had you been given any indication that the u.s. was preparing to withdraw significant numbers of troops from syria, or in any way consulted about this? ...

Disappointed in the fact they have yet to vote on something and pass something. when they do that, well make a determination on whether or not we will sign that. in the meantime, we are looking at every avenue possible. the president asked secretaries to look for funding that can be used to protect borders and give the president the ability to fulfill his constitutional obligation to protect the americans by having protected borders. well see what the senate does and let you know if we have an a...

We will see what happens on the dod today. >> bret: lets listen to michael cohen talking about the president directing these payments. >> he is saying very clearly he never directed you to do anything wrong. is that true? >> i dont think there is anybody that believes that. nothing in the trump organization was ever done unless it was run through mr. trump. he directed me to pick the payments and to become involved in these matters. i gave loyalty to someone who truthfully does not deserve loyal...

You were called acting or not. people liked general kelly. he brought stability and order to the white house. mulvaney brings that and a established record as a conservative. someone who everyone recognizes as conservative positions. it will make quite a few people happy. >> bret: he was a budget hawk in congress. obviously dealing with a budget proposal not as hawkish as he wanted as a congressional member. he is coming at a time to white house chief of staff when there is a budget battle and w...

Defense budget to congress. trump asking for an additional $34 billion, a revised budget request coming as a surprise to dod. jennifer griffin has more. >> dana, just last week the president said his top line was $700 billion for the 2020 defense budget. now he says he wants $750 billion. this turn around after he had lunch with jim mattis last week. weeks earlier, the president has demanded a 5% cut from all government agencies. most political insiders see the $750 billion figure as a negotiati...

Eric: its astounding, i have been on aircraft carrier, f-18s come in and hit the trip wire, its incredible awe-inspiring experience to go through that if anyone can do that, the floating cities, if you will of 5,000 men and women out there. >> this is not indictment of young men and women, are we supporting as they should be supported -- eric: how do we make it fairer for them and support them further, what should the president, what should general mattis do at the dod and what should congress d...

Theres a perception that you dont want that mark on your record. hallie. >> and hans, what is the pentagon going to do from here? what is the department of veterans affairs going to do from here? what kind of funding might be getting put into place to boost this, as groups that work on veterans advocacy have been pushing for? >> suicide prevention and suicide health is something the department of veterans affairs and dod does take seriously. they want to make sure the right message is sent to th...