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Immigrants living in the u.s. illegally as well as the tracking of foreigners who overstay their visas. while kelly is considered to be one of the least controversial selections so far, he has not always been lock step with the incoming administration. "the new york times" reports general kelly has often called russia a threat to u.s. leadership in the western hemisphere. hes also called for a more balanced approach to border protection saying security cannot just focus on an endless series of g...

Paul ryan saying what a gift the american people have given us. >> this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. this is the kind of thing that most of us only dreamed about. the people have given us unified government. it wasnt because they were feeling generous. it was because they want results. how could we live with ourselves if we let them down? >> and, yet -- and, yet, on the first day, on the very first day to your point -- yes, were going to have a new sheriff at the white house, donald trum...

Panel. even though democrats dont have the votes to block these nominees, what is it they gain by delaying the process? >> attention and time. and the more time they have the more attention they can get. its not so much for necessarily certainly isnt a benefit but not so much about potential conflicts of interest for the nominees, it is using the nominees as a vehicle to discuss policy issues that they represent. for example, take tom price at health and human services. they delay that for a wee...

Lengthy debates on nominees, which could take weeks, or even months. >> dana join us now with the panel. even though democrats dont have the votes to block these nominees, what is it they gain by delaying the process? >> attention and time. and the more time they have the more attention they can get. its not so much for necessarily -- certainly is an added benefit, but not so much about potential conflicts of interest for the nominees, its using the nominee as a vehicle to discuss policy issues ...

Major battle over some of the cabinet picks as president obama is trying to defend and protect hissing legacy. dana bash and michelle kosinski have both sides of the story covered. dana bash is here in washington. which of trumps selections will they zero in, on the democrats? >> there are eight of them. eight of whom they disagree the most vehemently on policy issues. even though the argument that democrats are making that the democratic leader shuchuck schu is making, that the reason theyre go...

Preview of how hes going to respond to that kind of rhetoric from putin or another countrys leader. >> listen, i think that the timing of this particular tweet was interesting, given that it came, as you talk about, as russia was discussing its hope to strengthen its nuclear capabilities. remember that you saw some of donald trumps top aides try to walk back his statement a bit. one spokesperson saying, hes talking about, in fact, nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, even though that seemed to d...

Heard from this president, its a man whos celebrated by those who love him as professorial, c contemplative in his thoughts and public commentary, and hes a stark contrast to donald trump, whos much more visceral, reacts from the gut, by his instincts, as hes the first to indicate. how will the world have to change his understanding of what america is communicating from a new president, an incoming president who is so different in delivering his message than this president is. >> i think what th...

This. -- >> were out of time guys. thank you very much. "outfront," donald trump and president obama on key policy issues. why the obama administration is saying one president at a time. and karrie fisher suffered a heart attack. we have the latest on her condition live from los angeles state ahead together. hello-yellow-belt kind of day. get 24/7 digestive support with align junior. the #1 doctor recommended probiotic brand, now for kids. yeah, chevy was great in that. who played the wife? beve...

He is negotiating with across the table, confused about what his position is. it gives him leverage. it seems that campaign candidate donald trump will be just like president donald trump when it come to using twitter on the world stage. kellyanne conway is saying that trump isnt using policy on twitter. it sure sounds like it. what do you think in. >> he is not making policy. they are not chiselled in granite. but they arent just thought bubbles or hashtag making america great again. he is gett...

>> also an interesting trajectory going from north africa off shore to malta. leaving an arab stronghold and then landing in a christian one. odd the circumstances. well see what that means. coming up, the latest on the shootout with the berlin attacker and more on that hijacked plane behind what could be the motive. also, president-elect donald trump taking to twitter on important policy issues. nuclear build up. israeli settlement. also now tweeting in defense of his sons fund-raising. nex...