This campaign. Kasie hunt has more of that. She is covering the Clinton Campaign. What led up to clintons statements about that, about regretting a portion of her comments . Well, richard, this statement came after a series of tweets clarifying her remarks from spokesman, nick merrill. They came out almost after Hillary Clinton made those comments. They were quick to respond that way. It took her a little longer to put out this formal statement. You notice the emphasis on the word half. This is a statement she has made in the past. She has talked about some Trump Supporters are deplorable because they have these views. What was different about what she said last night was that she cast so many Trump Supporters with that broad brush. That has generated a lot of controversy and drawn comparisons to the one that mitt romney made when he talked about 47 of americans and also to president obama when he said that some americans cling to their guns and religion. This is in many ways at odds w
At least 17 people have already been killed by this major people. 17 people have already died. We do not want to see another loss of life, and protecting life is our number one priority. If matthew directly impacts florida, there will be massive destruction that we havent seen in years. Again, this is a deadly storm approaching our state, and our number one priority is an individuals life. We are preparing for the worst, hoping for the best, and not taking any chances. I just spoke with the National Hurricane center in all 67 florida counties. Ive been in contact with sheriffs, mayors, utilities companies, the red cross, Emergency Management and officials across our state. Here what we now know Hurricane Matthew made landfall on cuba last night and is headed north towards the bahamas. Matthew has maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour. It is still a slowmoving storm and continues to move northwest. It is suspected to strengthen as it approaches florida, but we should not focus o
Theres new hope. The bombs and the gunfire in syria will stop at sundown on monday. The u. S. And russia have announced a ceasefire deal. Our Nic Robertson has the details now on the peace plan. Reporter so key to the association of hostility is working. Secretary kerry said for the United States to put pressure on the opposition to keep good on their obligations and for russia for their part to keep assad good on his obligations. He said the United Statess assessment was that was what russia would do. This is how he put it. Today the United States and russia are announcing a plan which we hope will reduce violence, ease suffering, and resume Movement Towards a negotiated peace and a political transition in syria. The Obama Administration, the United States is going the extra mile here because we believe that russia and my colleague have the capability to press the assad regime to stop this conflict and to come to the table and make peace. Reporter another key point of this Peace Agree
That, thats a real problem. I dont trust this story as far as i can throw it. All right. Joining me now were Kristen Welker, nbc news justice correspondent pete williams, nbc security analyst matt miller and washington editor at larcge for the Atlantic Steve clemmons. Great to have everyone with us this morning. Wristen, let me begin with you. I want to start off by playing what senator mccain said during an interview in australia about the Jared Kushner controversy and russian president lad peer put Vladimir Putin. Take a listen. My view of it is i dont like it. I know that some Administration Officials are saying, thats standard procedure. I dont think its standard procedure prior to the inauguration of a president of the United States by someone who is not in an appointed position. I think he is the premier and most important threat, more so than isis. Trong words are coming out of Senate John Mccain overseas. Hes concerned about this latest development that youre hearing. Let me ge
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Four students at Empire State University have been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Joseph Juntunen, Anton Ruesing, Em Wasserman, and Elizabeth O’Brien will be recognized at a ceremony on April 11. The SUNY Chancellor’s Award recognizes students with outstanding achievements who have demonstrated excellence in different aspects of […]