Jackpot up for grabs. Fox and friends first starts right now. A bit of a sore throat didnt stop me from joining you. It is wednesday, halfway through the week, we appreciate you joining us. Secretary of state mike pompeo, landing in turkey overnight, in search of a saudi journalist, he and donald trump using caution, with the latest on the investigation. Good morning. Reporter we may have life pictures of mike pompeo in turkey, meeting with president erdogan. Leaving saudi arabia he called the meetings incredibly successful but no exceptions would be made including the king and crown prince. I stress the importance of them conducting a complete investigation and they made a commitment, a thorough, complete and transparent investigation. Reporter he was met by published in progovernment turkish newspaper and a statement by turkish officials that Police Searching the saudi consulate found evidence he was killed there. Donald trump has gotten severe punishment, spoke with the ap yesterday
Terry anderson is free. He was the last of the american hostages held by proiranian terrorists in beirut, lebanon. In the beginning of the 90s terrorism was thought to be done. People who were likely to use terrorism to achieve political objectives were dead, in jail or part of a new peace process. A syrian delegation is in washington today, ready to meet with israel to talk about middle east peace. We thought the 90s would be a time of peace. Not only was the cold war over, we had won. We have before us the opportunity to forge a new world order, a world where the rule of law governs the conduct of nations. The world was changing, and it was an exciting time for those who really viewed america as the nation that would embrace globalization. But there were many people who didnt like that changing america. In maples, idaho about 40 miles from the Canadian Border federal marshals are surrounding a cabin, where a fugitive white supremacist named randy weaver is holed up with his family. R
Complaint that the Trump Administration is refusing to hand over to congress. Two former u. S. Officials tell the Washington Post that it involves a promise the president made to a foreign leader that was thought to be so troubling it prompted a u. S. Intelligence official to file a formal whistle blower complaint with the Inspector General. The post says it is unclear which foreign leader the president was speaking with or what he promised but nbc news has learned from a former u. S. Intelligence official that it involves a phone conversation. The entire or deal is at the center of the latest battle between the Trump Administration and congress. After the acting director of national intelligence, joseph mcguir mcguire overruled the Inspector Generals complaint that it was urgent concern after failing to turn over to congress as require by law. Adam schiff accuses the Trump Administration of illegally refusing to turn over the complaint. And schiff announced last night that the Inspect
Terry anderson is free. He was the last of the american hostages held by proiranian terrorists in beirut, lebanon. In the beginning of the 90s terrorism was thought to be done. People who were likely to use terrorism to achieve political objectives were dead, in jail or part of a new peace process. A syrian delegation is in washington today, ready to meet with israel to talk about middle east peace. We thought the 90s would be a time of peace. Not only was the cold war over, we had won. We have before us the opportunity to forge a new world order, a world where the rule of law governs the conduct of nations. The world was changing, and it was an exciting time for those who really viewed america as the nation that would embrace globalization. But there were many people who didnt like that changing america. In maples, idaho about 40 miles from the Canadian Border federal marshals are surrounding a cabin, where a fugitive white supremacist named randy weaver is holed up with his family. R
Deal with the eu after brexit. Thousands of nurses in Northern Ireland have begun a 12 hour strike over pay and staffing levels. Thousands of appointments and procedures have been cancelled. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Iran has carried out a Ballistic Missile attack on two us bases in iraq in retaliation for the killing of general qasem soleimani. More than a dozen missiles were launched from iran in the early hours of the morning. They struck air bases housing us forces in al asad, west of baghdad, and irbil in the north. Its unclear if there have been any casualties. President donald trump tweeted that all is well. He wrote assessment of casualties and damages taking place now. So far, so good . He is expected to make a statement later today. Irans foreign minister tweeted we do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression. Our middle east editor, jeremy bowen, in baghdad says this appear to suggest that iran wishes to draw a line under