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There was some concern as to whether enough work had been done in preparation for the june 12th summit. i hope that we get back on track and that we can find a way to move forward. clearly we have to be very strong. our objective is to denuclearize the korean peninsula. we need to make sure we have inspections in place. we got to be tough, but we have to pursue diplomacy and i dont think it helps when we do these macho type of comments back and forth. >> well, on that, should people be nervous? ...

Support his agenda and are doing a good job. it is also important that an agency is not bogged down by infighting and alleged ethical shortcomings, as have unfortunately become the case with veterans affairs in the last few months. longevity in a position does not equal success. president obama had just two secretary of states, hillary clinton and john kerry. secretary clintons four years on the job left us with a total meltdown in the middle east, resulting in the rise of isis. >> so, again, wh...

Which is why dhatheyre arguingu need it on the federal level. but given todays politics, they might need to take it where they can get it. >> now the president says hes watching florida, watching the elections, watching court challenges. if republicans who voted for these things survive, maybe that will change the mood in washington. who knows. lets see. thanks for joining us today on "inside politics." see you back here this time tomorrow. wolf starts after a quick break. now its time to make y...

Surprised -- kelly: you couldnt say you who voted for, youre on the governor of the grammys advocacy board. tell me about the that and responsibilities you have to the other musicians, your colleagues and in terms of voting for them? >> so im a governor. im one of the chapters and part of the advocacy committee and i serve for the recording academy. as an artist, being part of the community i have very passionate, you know, interests to support our rights, music rights and how we get paid and co...

The president not only repeatedly referred to the russia investigation as fake news, a witch-hunt, a rouse and a hoax but also according to a reporting in "the new york times," pressured top senate republicans to end the investigation into the russian meddling in the election. given todays news, theres no doubt the news is real and robert muellers investigation continues. joining me is senator richard blumenthal. you called todays guilty plea by michael flynn the tip of the iceberg for not only ...

Times," pressured top senate republicans to end the investigation into russian meddling in the election. given todays news, theres no doubt the news is reel and robert muellers investigation continues. joining me is senator richard blumenthal. you called todays guilty plea by michael flynn the tip of the iceberg for not only him but for president trump. can you explain what you mean? >> this guilty plea, an acknowledgement of criminal culpability, is a shattering moment for the trump administrat...

Like naechb commission, something like that. given todays events, are you -- are you changing your mind at all? >> makes it much more difficult to say why dont you let us do our job. let the intel committee do the job. if they want a select committee and ive talked to lindsey graham about this, i support a select committee, anything you want to do, i support. but the intel, were able to go a little differently than most any other committee and get their faster. we would love to do that. and i ha...

Intelligence committees to look into this. the president used the word, wiretap, in quotes, to mean broadly surveillance and other activities. there is significant reporting about surveillance techniques that have existed throughout the 2016 election. ill leave it to them to issue their report, but i think he feels very confident that well ultimately -- well vindicate him. >> how does he know how the president feels? he cant even tell us what he meant. anyway, given todays admission by house int...

Out his term as governor and quite possibly come in the cabinet at a later date. >> lot of questions about jared kushners father. patty, your reaction that rechl tillerson is the leading candidate to become secretary of state. he does have experience with foreign leaders, including russias putin, but there is no official government or diplomatic experience, does that concern you? >> reporter: yes, it does. and given todays news from the cia that there is actual evidence that russia, you know, pu...

Week ago those three teams of terrorists would have been in their cars, probably five minutes away from their chosen targets. its a chilling thought. 130 people that were, you know, are not alive today living their lives normally in restaurants and barps at the stade de france last week at this time. this is a solemn evening and the city of light today is a rather more dark place. kate? >> certainly is. bill, thank you so much. appreciate all the reporting. given todays events, a lot of people a...