Today and staying for the full day and for this final panel. Im with the center for American Progress. I know every day it seems like president Trumps National security approach seems like a daily train wreck across the board, and on iran in particular it feels like a train wreck. But lets be clear, we are where we are today on iran by no accident. What President Trump is implementing right now is an approach which is erratic, its confused, but its the product of a very concerted effort to undermine what i thought was very important work done under the Obama Administration to try to stabilize the middle east. And many of the people in the room here were part of that, either inside of the government or outside. We have a great panel which john has already introduced and im not going to go through the bios and things like that. What were going to do today have a bit of a conversation for a few minutes talking about where are we and where do we go from here, thats the main thrust. Were go
Institute, the association that represents all u. S. Investorowned electric companies. Im addressing you today in my role as one of three cochairs of the electricity subsector coordinating council. We collaborate closely with power utilities and cooperatives on the escc. Im please today address the subcommittee and to share the steps the electric power is taking, allowing us to continue to deliver affordable and reliable power. The 2017 Hurricane Season highlights the critical importance of cooperation and coordination among Utility Companies, the government and other key infrastructure industry to assure fast, efficient recovery for customers. The electric sector faces constantly evolving threats to the energy grid. The industries Risk Mitigation strategy emphasizes a defense in debt approach. We focus on preparation, response and recovery with emphasis isolation of and enhanced protection of critical asset. While this hearing is focused on storm response and recovery, our companies d
Id like to quote if i might of mr. Burns but in the he says this is the most compelling yet produced on the seminal event in the history of american race relations. It tells us a lot of how he came to being, who we are and what we can and will be. Barnes tale of innocence lost to greet, corruption and lust for power. Barnes shows the stability of the black community that was slowly and methodically undermined by the destruction of innocence that white workers have long accepted. This is where this book really begins to achieve its unfolding power. Burns tells the story. I pasted the last part. [ laughing ] it was really great and thats why i cut it out. [ laughing ] i am really sorry. I havent planned this. Before we begin, id like to sit a few personal things about harper. In 1977, when we move to this location, harper wrote an article in the post about this for the sunday paper. At midnight saturday night we waited anxiously for the paper to be delivered. What a thrill. Harper was th
Overnight tonight and through the day tomorrow. So a spot shower or two across southeastern mass through the morning hours. Otherwise warm. Temperatures close to 80 with returning sun this afternoon. More on that forecast ahead. Sarah all right. Time now for fast track traffic with Kris Anderson in again for danielle gersh. Kris good morning. Happy tuesday, everyone. Live look outside. Tough to see much. A few cars going over the zakim bidge. 93 into boston, smooth sailing. Take a look at the maps. No real problems to talk about. W head out. Lots of green. A little yellow as you get closer to boston. From the split, 23, 95 connecting to 128. All smooth sailing there. Turnpike is clear. The mass pike all the way in is looking good. North of the city, no problems on 93, 495 or 128. So heading out now would be great if you want to go now and not run into any traffic problems. Take a look at those drive times. Well show you what youre dealing with really quickly. All right. Kris, thank you
Isis warns of more strikes. Abaaoud spotted on surveillance footage. Pollard released from federal prison this morning, 30 years after he was caught sharing intelligence secrets with israel. The president and Hillary Clinton are completely out of touch with reality. In a blow to president obama, that overwhelming vote in the house in favor of a bill requiring high level signoffs for refugees. Slamming the door on every syrian refugee, that is just not who we are. A new jersey state trooper allegedly drunk on duty after rear ending another car. Daring river rescue. A kayaker falls out of his boat. Touchdown jacksonville. Thats tough. Trying to cover julius thomas. And the jags have back to back wins. Is it just me or is Mike Huckabee always bringing everything back to food . Wish i had some meat that i could have put in that meat locker. Were talking chicken and egg here. The popeyes chicken. So many food metaphors. The fda has approved genetically modified salmon. I think we have a pic