Russian investigation. Let me be clear. I never had a meeting with the russian or russian intermediaries about the Trump Campaign. And the idea that i was part of a continuing exchange of information during the campaign between trump surrogates and intermediaries for the russian government is totally false. I asked for their candid and honest opinion about what i should do about investigation. My staff recommended recusal. Since i had involvement in the campaign, i should not be involved in any campaign investigation. I have studied the rules and considered their comments and evaluations. I believe those recommendations are right and just. Therefore, i have recused myself in the matter that deal with the Trump Campaign. Sean attorney general sessions said the decision was reached over a matter of weeks and not of reaction to a Washington Post story that was published late last night with the headline sessions met with russian envoys twice last year and he did not disclose. In this capa
Have been too quick to characterize mr. Bushs comments come as a personal slight to the new presidency. Here are some of those comments. Did you ever consider consider the media to be the enemy of the American People . [laughs] i considered the media to be indispensable to democracy. We need an independent media to hold people like me to account. I mean, power can be very addictive and it can be corrosive. It is important for the media to call to account people who abuse their power, whether it be here or elsewhere. By banning people from seven predominantly muslim countries from entering this country, do we make it easier or harder to fight the war on terrorism . Well, i think it is very hard to fight the war on terrorism if we are in retreat. I think we learned that listen, if the United States decides to pull out before a free society emerges, it is going to be hard to defeat them. I want to make sure you understand, argue for or against the ban . I am for an immigration policy that
John roberts is on the north lawn. White house aides were planning to get the lights on late for an impending vote that will be happening tonight. We will get the latest and we begin with mike emanuel with the latebreaking action on capitol hill. Good evening. House leaders hoped to vote to repeal and replace obamacare but lacking enough yes votes, the talks continue and perhaps a final vote will come tomorrow. Tension builds, and so does frustration. This is one of those moments where youve got to say who you really are deep inside of you. Are you for President Trump and repealing and replacing obamacare . Or are you against President Trump and you are against repealing and replacing obamacare. The dilemma for paul ryan, conservatives have been pushing for eliminating socalled essential Health Benefits which required Insurance Companies to provide coverage for maternity care, prescription drugs, and mental health. Negotiations continue. With the Freedom Caucus, they are trying to get
Sign the new executive order on friday. He has to speak to cpac so they will work around that. White house attorney and folks in the doj and dhs working together to put the final touches on this. This is what it will likely include. The same seven countries. Iran, iraq, syria, libya, sudan and somalia the way the original executive order d. But include the temporary ban on refugees entering the country but dropped the indifferent ban on syrian and they may be included in the 120 day ban. And creating specification for vis holders and so people can go visit and return in the United States. In the early days, people reentering the country are were told you cant come back in you have to go home. According to stephen miller. They are making the changes to it take in account the court in seattle and 9th Circuit Court of appeals. But miller maintains those courts didnt know what they were talking about. The rulings from the courts were flawed and false. The president s actions were legal and
Watch. Democrats and republicans should get together and unite for the good of our country. It requires us to find common ground. The time for trivial fights is behind us. I am asking all members of congress to join me in dreaming big and bold and daring things for our country. Martha when the speech entered, most of the democrats in the room quickly headed for the exits. At moments, fair and balanced reaction from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and former clinton advisor. But first, chief National Correspondent ed henry gives us up to speed on how the president ial speech played across the country. Even some liberal commentators said this was one of the most effective speeches. The wall street loved it so much that the dow closed over 21,000 for the First Time Ever on optimism the President Trump code enact major reform on taxes and health care. Even before the speech, there was a new wall street journal nbc news poll showing that the American People are bullish, too, saying that