As veracity of u. S. Intelligence officials who say russia was behind the hacking of top dernlgs the dnc, during the 2016 race. Thats something president obama has levied more sanctions against russia for. He says he has this information. When he was pressed on what specifically the information is, mr. Trump said he would give more details on tuesday or wednesday, after he has an intelligence briefing. Heres what we can say. This is potentially setting up a big battle with congress, including members of his own party, senators, john mckarngs Lindsey Graham saying they believe u. S. Intelligence officials who say that russia is behind the hacking. His incoming press secretary, sean spicer was pressed on this on morning joe earlier today. Take a listen to that exchange. Of course hes open to it. The question is whether hes open to it or not. Its whether or not the intelligence suggests that it is and whether or not the response that this administration has given is proportional to the ax
Is it fair . Plus a fox news exclusive with the trump associate at the center of a controversy. Accused of trying to act as an amateur diplomat, he tells us his side of the story. And the new commanderinchief has called for the American Military to grow, but are some people and the pentagon working to block those plans . It is all happening now. We begin with a fox news alert, we are awaiting the White House Press briefing set to start any moment now as the Administration Launches an aggressive effort to tighten Border Security into poor criminals in this country illegally. Welcome to the second hour of happening now i am jenna lee. Jon im jon scott. New Homeland Security directives issued that just this morning as we expect a revised president ial order on immigration and travel affecting the same seven predominantly muslim countries. Chief white house crisp on john roberts joins us live from the north line. Good afternoon, we should also say this is the first sean spicer briefing and
Described a main topic of discussion. Reporter with pressure mournting on the white house on monday afternoon, counselor Kellyanne Conway said that the president supported flynn. Flynn does enjoy the full confidence of the president. Reporter moments later a different take from the press secretary. President trump refusing to answer questions. About his controversial adviser. We still dont know what the president knew and when he knew it. In a statement, democrat adam schiff accusing the administration of not being forthcoming who was aware with the flynns conversations with the ambassador. Democrats now calling for an immediate classified briefing into the situation. Writing, we in Congress Need to know who authorizes actions, permitted them and continue to let him have access to our most Sensitive National security information despite knowing these risks. The president meets today with new jersey governor and former federal prosecutor Chris Christie as well as his new attorney genera
House grounds. There are a number of people, we are being told, that names have been unmasked against private citizens in the u. S. This is unprecedented. What he did, who he saw, and who he met with was 100 percent proper. Today, im signing two executive orders that set the stage for a great revival of american manufacturing. Job creators, job seekers and the job holders, sean, are all seeing very good in the presidency so far. Donald trump, you dont stand for our values. Donald trump, you didnt win this election. Donald trump the bromance you have with putin is not going to do you any good. And im hanging on a moment of truth out on the edge of glory. Ainsley rainy saturday morning. Clayton this is the song my daughter dances to now. Pete lady gadd gaga. Clayton now big lady gaga fan dances in circles like i do. Good morning, everyone. Fox friends on this saturday morning. Boy, happy april fools day. Abby im nervous about this show. I know something is going to happen. I dont know wh
Heres what he put on congress. Congress, get ready to do your job, daca we heard from republicans think it is doable. We will have lawsuits and well have a big political fight, in part, about the president , potentially, breaking a promise to keep the dreamers alive. Hallie. He did, he made a couple promises on the campaign trail. End this executive action and he also said he wanted to have dreamers rest easy. So, it is certainly a conflict. Hans nichols ill see you at the white house later this afternoon. First, head to capitol hill. Kasie hunt is there. Not everybody inside the Republican Party is. This is Something Else that theyre going to have to deal with over the next six months. Hallie, this is essentially likely to spark a civil war inside the Republican Party. Theres going to be intense opposition from those conservatives we talked a lot about. The freedom caucus, et cetera, risk for primary challenges. I think youll hear a lot of noise. Our colleague Kristen Welker reporting