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The unexpected things that has happened all over the country, particularly in the last five years, is that there has been a huge and rapid escalation in heroin use in our country. And also in the number of deaths in all age groups, in all strata of society in all states, from heroin overdoses. And because the heroin epidemic has been so big and because it has not been geographically concentrated in any one place, its been all over, in the cities, in suburbs in rural areas, everywhere. Blue state...

Heroin use in our country. And also in the number of deaths in all age groups, in all strata of society in all states, from heroin overdoses. And because the heroin epidemic has been so big and because it has not been geographically concentrated in any one place, its been all over, in the cities, in suburbs in rural areas, everywhere. Blue states, red states, everywhere. It has led to some surprising alliances. In terms of people coming together to try to find a solution to this problem. It has ...

Boycotted the Committee Proceedings because of their concerns that both mr. Price and mr. Mnuchin did not answer their questions correctly and in a straightforward manner in their sworn testimony last month. Now, what the republicans decided to do was, instead of there were two options. She could either see donald trump send these two nominees, install these two nominees on his own by a recess appointment, something he could do under his constitutional authority, or take this dramatic step of su...

Kentucky today to sell the new gop plan to repeal and replace obamacare. After a good and vigorous debate we know kentucky will be there and we will repeal and replace obamacare once and for all. President trump is throwing his weight behind the replacement plan but will his lobbying enough to swear leery republicans. Much more in just a moment. Plus developing news from the white house. The secret Service Confirms it arrested an intruder who scaled a fence outside the white house late last nigh...

Of that geniality weve come to know. And, really, it underscores how divisive and intense the fomoods right now among democrats to try and oppose donald trump in absolutely any way they can. It was striking to see all of the chairs in this Committee Room on the democratic side empty today. They used that tactic to delay these votes from yesterday by saying using an obscure rule in the committee that requires at least one democrat be present. Essentially the republicans flipped farther into the r...

Rose garden on what was certainly a hot day there. And there are some tensions in that region as well. We just heard from the president trying to show this close relationship between these two new leaders talk about what you found significant and why this matters so much. Reporter no trade deficit on sweat or sunscreen here in the rose garden today, peter. This is a strong statement from both leaders about the intention that this new relationship with two leaders, new to their offices, and with ...

While they hope the senate can pass, repeal and replace health care, he acknowledges divide and considers option to immediately repeal it first and then work on replacement. The idea of splitting the bill is getting traction with republican senators. If you want conservative support, you split the bills, you can get every member of caucus to vote for clean repeal. If theres a concurrent or simultaneous separate bill that includes some of the things that moderates want. Senate majority leader has...

Today. Its reportedly what investigators found in that april fbi raid of his offices. Multiple stories today focusing on the trump inauguration. Where did they get that record breaking haul for all the parties and pomp and circumstance . Did any money come from overseas . Where did all of that money go, more than 100 million . Also a new report from nbc news confirms that trump was indeed at that 2015 meeting when cohen and the head of the nationNational Enquirer talket a strategy to catch and k...

Easily the most consequential midterm elections in a generation or more. For the next hour well look at the pitched battle for the house and the senate, the challenge for democrats within their own energized party, and the unique position of women in the resistance. The Trump Presidency not even two years in has challenged the nations most fundamental Democratic Institutions in way that have just barely been contained by parts of the judiciary and by public outrage. Since taking Office President...

The traditional start of the electoral season. And there are just 64 days until the midterm elections. Easily the most consequential midterm elections in a generation or more. For the next hour well look at the pitched battle for the house and the senate, the challenge for democrats within their own energized party, and the unique position of women in the resistance. The Trump Presidency not even two years in has challenged the nations most fundamental Democratic Institutions in way that have ju...