Pelley in his first Public Comments since firing his National Security adviser, President Trump lashed out today at perceived enemies the f. B. I. , the National Security agency, and the media. He suggested that the f. B. I. And the n. S. A. Are behind what he called illegal leaks of classified information that led to the downfall of Michael Flynn. The president wrote that the Fake News Media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred. Mr. Trump blamed the flynn controversy on the Hillary Clinton campaign, and for the second time in three days, he reminded a News Conference at the white house of his margin of victory in the electoral college. Major garrett on a busy day of deflection. General flynn is a wonderful man. I think hes been treated very, very unfairly by the media. Reporter President Trump praised ousted National Security adviser Michael Flynn just one day after the white house said mr. Trump asked for flynns resignation because he could not be trusted. F
Showing girls they can do anything the boys can. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with letter holt. Good evening, a ska scandal that has rocked the American Sports world. The former dr. For usa gymnastics who treated many olympic athletes. In a Michigan Court doctor larry nasser was ordered to stand trial for allegedly abusing a family friend going back decades. One of dozens including an olympic athlete who has accused nasser of abuse. And michigans attorney general says more are still coming forward. Nbcs Stephanie Gosk starts us off with the latest. Larry nasser, the former head doctor for usa gymnastics, faced just one of more than 60 women who have come forward in the last year to accuse him of sexual abuse. Did it happen more than once . Yes. More than twice . More than twice. More than three times . Yes. Nasser, who also practiced medicine at Michigan State, pled not guilty to sexually abusing the wom
Attorney general sued epa a dozen times he believes regulations are too burdensome and best left to states. He told senators he disagreed with past statements that Climate Change is a hoax. Environmental grurpz and hundreds of former epa my ease have been fighting the nomination. They fear he will put politics over science and try to gut the agency. Illinois senator Tommy Duckworth iraq war veteran explained while shell vote against him. I seen firsthand the price we pay for dangerous dependent oil imported have adversaryyes i fought a war over oil already. And now, a state judge in oklahoma ordered pruit to release thousands of email changes he had with oil and gas executives. People want exactly the sort of dealings hes had and what promises he made. We dont know. But those emails are supposed to be released on tuesday. However, it appears this confirmation vote will probably go through today. Live on capitol hill im melanie alnwick, fox5 local news. Thank you you very much, melanie,
Pick for the epa. And Melanie Alnwick is live on the hill with the latest for us, mel. Good morning, guys, democrats had hoped to delay this confirmation rot until tuesday when pruit under court order has to release is email changes he had with gas and oil scuffs and it appears the efforts will fail. The senate stays up all night aheading uv upcoming note nominee scott pruit. This is another nomination dem rats are worried he will cut the standard for fuel company. We need administrator to help us with congress not to cut but increase the use of oil. And this comes as President Trump to see if media and democrats thursday been attacking him and his administration. His supporters will love this. And those skeptical about it are wonder about how hinged he is. Analysts say he is only try to reach out own supporters with this message. Hes speaking to the people republicans are expected to introduce plans for obamacare and taxes in the coming weekends as House Speaker paul ryan says theyve
The food business. We will have those details. Lauren ceo cooper calls for an investigation into claims of a former engineer. Lea and Sports Committee nba allstar game. West versus east. Anthony davis wins the mvp for recordbreaking performance. Dustin johnson takes the world number one ranking. All of those highlights. Lauren 5 01 a. M. In new york. We wish you a happy president s day. Stock and bond markets open today. Here at fbn am, your first look at todays markets in the latest breaking news. Lea candidates for National Security adviser to replace Michael Flynn who has remember was forced to resign. Keith kellogg the acting National Security adviser, john bolton, u. S. Ambassador to do human. H. R. Mcmaster and robert kaplan. The president s first choice for first choice, price admiral Robert Howard turned down the offer. White house chief of staff Reince Priebus same trump is not an esteem his chiefs try to just play it manual and National Security. The president has said very c