Jamaica is sending its first ever womens bobsled team to the Winter Olympics and beyond shanghai we caught up with the trio ahead of the games. Thanks for joining us. A declassified memo is driving a wedge through u. S. Politics republicans are calling it proof of bias against President Donald Trump democrats say its misleading and intended to discredit the ongoing russia investigation this comes after trump allowed the release of the memo which accuses the f. B. I. And the Justice Department of abusing their power to spy on one of his aides during the twenty sixteen election campaign. Donald trump has long had of truck relationship with the f. B. I. And special counsel Robert Mullers investigation into the Trump Campaigns possible collusion with russia has also been a constant thorn in the president s side. Donald trump has accused the f. B. I. And the Justice Department of skewing the russia probe in favor of democrats interests and against those of republicans on twitter he said the
E. P. A. Administrator scott pruitt expected to make his remarks in about 15 minutes or so and also tonight hearing from fox news channel, keynote speaker. The fourth and final day tomorrow watch coverage starting at 12 40 p. M. Eastern time. Well hear from budget director Mick Mulvaney discussing the Second Amendment and the chair of the House Intelligence Committee also tomorrow. While we wait for Scott Pruitts remarks tonight well take a look at some of todays washington journal. Host joining us this morning at the Political Action conference is the president and c. E. O. Of the Heartland Institute. Thank you for being with us. Lets begin with what is the Heartland Institute and why did you take this job after leaving congress . Absolutely. Great question. The Heartland Institute is a free market group. Weve been based in chicago the whole time but we operate in every state by working with state legislators, 7,000 plus of those around the country. Though congress is out of session t
Former king last exposition. And Super Bowl Fever takes hold at minneapolis where the new England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to do battle for american football so great a surprise. Im michel henery thanks for joining us a declassified memo is driving a wedge through u. S. Politics republicans are calling it proof of bias against president on whats wrong democrats say its misleading and intended to discredit the ongoing russia investigation this comes after trying to allow the release of the memo which accuses the f. B. I. And Justice Department of abusing their power to spy on one of his aides during the twenty sixteen election campaign. Donald trump has long had of truck relationship with the f. B. I. And special counsel Robert Mullers investigation into the Trump Campaigns possible collusion with russia has also been a constant thorn in the president s side. Donald trump has accused the f. B. I. And the Justice Department of skewing the russia probe in favor of de
The veteran female officer responded to a reported assault when the suspect walked in front of her car and stopped. She said the officer got out of her car and just attacked. A bystander says the man hit the officers with a chain. The officer was knocked to the ground and got up and opened fire. That matches the polices description of that attack. The suspect was holding a metal chain and swinging it at the opposite. The officer was hit in the head, suffering multiple lacerations as a result of a strike from the chain. The officer suspect continued to swing the chain at the officer. The officer drew her firearm and fired at the suspect. Reporter that suspect is yet to be identified. He is known to have mental issues and to bother other residents. Police say he was a man in his 20s. The officer is an 18yearold veteran in stable condition. Oakland Police Showed body cam video to media of an officer involved shooting, have they not set a precedent by doing that . I am wondering, why are w
0rganisation. The smoking volcano in bali tens of thousands are moved from their homes amid fears it will erupt for the first time in more than 50 years. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. Jeremy corbyn has told delegates at his Party Conference that labour is ready for government and on the threshold of power. In a rousing speech in brighton, the labour leader said his party is ready to tackle inequality and rebuild the nhs. He also promised sweeping changes to social housing and tenants rights if he wins power. 0ur Political Correspondent iain watson reports. He is getting quite used to the adulation, though he doesnt yet have a grip on power. But he says labour is a government in waiting. Waiting is exactly what his supporters were prepared to do, queueing up to hear his speech. Helpfully, he had a copy with him. But theres little doubt that hes changed his party his task today was to convince more sceptical voters that he really can change the country. We are ready, and the t