A look at the days top news and headlines. Mean . I will boil it down to immunity is cooperation like. This is how immunity comes around. Feds want to talk to a witness. That witness then takes the fifth amendment, which means they have some potential criminal exposure of some nature or other. Then it is back in the feds court. What the fed can do is apply to get a program through immunity, and that is a lengthy process, prosecutors are not very generous with immunity, you have to ask, is this a person who i want to give a pass to and be, need to get the testimony . If the answer is yes you have to send an application to had to doj headquarters, immunity is a significant thing to give out. And what it tells me is that the Southern District really wants the testimony of the two people. Ed lets talk about weisselberg, somebody very close to the president. And he told the new york times, if the separate probe, ever gets into my Business Dealings, that is a redline, and that might be
story about the documents raises a lot of questions. What happened to the documents . Were they disposed of . When . Was it too frustrating investigation . Was there a Search Warrant to go get them . I have a lot of questions. I think it is hard to say that they are looking down one path. Pretty specifically when you have a witness who wants everything that they have. Ed what is in the safe may not be criminal, it could be tabloid fodder, and after hearing the facts, i ask the questions at the president allies would ask, doesnt it suggest what he suggests that this is a witch hunt . Starting as a rush of collusion and know we looking at the National National enquirer . I will not categorize it as a witch hunt. Ed im not asking you to do that, im looking at somewhere in between. Looking at the Business Dealings at the trump administration, might be totally inviolate, why is that being investigated . The question of Russia Collusion is still very open, mueller has not had the final say. That is plenty of other
tentacles relating to the trump tower meeting. That is in one area. But especially the Southern District, they will go where the facts take them. You start on the road of an investigation and you believe it will go a certain way, and then it takes you a slightly different way. If it is criminal, you pursue it. You are bringing to bear your judgment and your ethics and your reason. Ed bottom line then after saying all of that, counselor, what would be your legal advice to the president about his next move . Be careful. Rely on your counsel. To stay quiet. To see how things play out. Ed he does not often do that. [laughs] i dont know that i can force him to do that. That would be my advice. Ed that would be your advice . Take his phone. Ed we appreciate your time. Meanwhile, another serious Fox News Alert as we learn from his family, senator john mccain is no longer seeking medical treatment. The long serving republican and Vietnam War Hero has been battling brain cancer. Our fox news senior producer on capitol hill, joining us now live. Implying that he was not going to be here to vote. On brett kavanaugh, when he was nominated he said i look forward to the senate fulfilling the critical duty to a fair and thorough confirmation process. Not indicating that he would be back to vote on these nominees. Ed talk a little bit, you have covered him a long time, i have covered him a long time. A talk about his legacy. He is somebody that you see in the hallways. He likes to crack jokes. He also is a very serious policymaker. Particularly on the Armed Services committee, as you know. The Commerce Committee where yes, sir, for a long time. This is obviously the republican president ial nominee in 2008. But before his political career, when you think about him, his father, his grandfather, and his children, frankly, it seems like it is a legacy of public service. He cast a long shadow. Thats what was so interesting, ed, in this statement say you would see from him even though he was not here. The statements in the past eight or nine months have been from
john mccain. Of course, he was in the news a couple of weeks ago because the Senate Passed that john mccain defense bill. There was a statement that i noticed just a couple of weeks ago about a Water Rights Issue in arizona. So he was very involved in the local issues. Even up until the past couple of weeks. But again, he cast that long shadow. People forget what happened last summer. Mitch mcconnell called off the debate to try to repeal and replace obamacare, because he did not have the votes to get onto the bill. And they waited about a week and a half, two weeks until john mccain could come to cast the ballot, and he is the one that blew it up. That is what has been interesting in the past nine months. The senate favors republicans 51 49, but has basically been 50 49 since then. Thats why each vote has been so key without him here. Ed absolutely, we appreciate your reporting today, chad pergram. Meanwhile, russian control, targeting more than just our elections. Where else they are trying to cause trouble. We will have that coming up. The president putting the brakes on a plan for mike pompeo to travel to north korea in a few days. What does this mean for the big effort to get the rogue nation to finally end the Nuclear Weapons program . We have long said that none of this in terms of working towards denuclearization would be particularly fast. We go into this eyes wide open. But this is all going to take some time. Mp whoohoo greattasting ensure. With nine grams of protein and twentysix vitamins and minerals. Ensure. Now up to 30 grams of protein for strength and energy to and practice. Kidlots of practice. Tion. Get them started right with Carnation Breakfast essentials. It has protein plus vitamins and minerals to help kids be their best. Carnation breakfast essentials. We spent weeks canvassing the sethe quadrantense. To pinpoint our perfect location. Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts, or if these feelings develop. Some people taking otezla reported weight loss. Your doctor should monitor your weight and may stop treatment. Other side effects include Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and headache. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take and if youre pregnant or planning to be. Otezla. Show more of you. Ed a Fox News Alert, a snag in those talks with north korea. The president tweeting just a short time ago. I have asked Secretary Of State mike pompeo not to go to north korea, at this time, because i feel we are not making sufficient progress with respect to the denuclearization of the korean peninsula. Additionally because of the tougher Trading Stance with china, they are not helping with
the process of denuclearization as they once were despite the u. N. Sanctions that are now in place. Jack keane live with us the chairman of the institute of the study of war and a fox news senior strategic analyst. Good to see you, general paired how perfect they have you this afternoon, literally breaking the last hour or so. You are close to mike pompeo, and know that he was looking forward to the trip, what does this tell you for the president to abruptly cancel . I think that it is confirmation of what we have been receiving through Intelligence Leaks for north korea not only denuclearization, but advancing the program, so this is validation of that. The president and secretary pam pao have more information, they got a sense of what it is holding for them, and see no progress by mike pompeo discussion with kim jong un or any of his lieutenants. I think what this will force as
the reassessments with where are we right now, do we continue on this path that they have defined as patient diplomacy. Thats what secretary pompeo called the period. Giving the north korean some rope, establishing some trust, having them come around and meet the United States demand. At the last meeting, the fact is, as we know now, also again through leaks that that meeting was a catastrophe in the sense that the north koreans subjected to what i believe were very valid demands that the United States put on the table, we want to know where your sites are and we want to be able to see the sights and here is a timeline, we suggest for denuclearization. If they push back on that. No progress has been made sense. Your world with neil cavuto no progress, yet the president on twitter was praising just in the last few weeks, kim jong un, sae this wonderful letter from you,. If i do something well, i
often joke, i will do some great thing like meeting with kim jong un, that was a great success. Doing work for this for so many years, they have nothing. I just left three months ago or less. I left singapore, no rocket shot, no nuclear testing, and we got back on the hostages, and a few have a Good Relationship with him, we have a Good Chemistry together. Ed i was in singapore, and the president was honest about the steaks and the fact that this could fall apart, but he has been talking this up, how big of a blow as this to the administration that just this week they are saying, this has a big success and now they are canceling the trip . That is Public Diplomacy trying to keep the lines of communication good between both heads of state. Clearly the National Security team in the Central Intelligence agency are very clear id about what has been taking place here. I do think that the road ahead
is challenging, because we know that russia has already backed toward, they have never stopped back during support by transferring fuel, china was very cooperative, has opened the door again. And even our allies, because there are no prices in the sense of nuclear testing, Ballistic Missiles going off every few weeks, flying over japan, threatening the region, potentially threatening the United States, destabilizing the entire region. At that ominous threat is removed, its going to be that much harder to get some of our allies to enforce the sanctions at the president wants. Everybody says that they will enforce the sanctions. The problem has always been how much and how serious are you doing that . The State Department will have to work very hard to get everybody in line here. The president is hopeless with russia, its not going to cooperate. You may have a child chance with china. But he is in a fist fight with
tariffs. Speak to you mention, talk about the interesting story, about Meddling Elections and why attacking and what russia might be up to, among other things, they say the vital kremlin informants have gone silent, leading the cia, and other spy agencies in the dark about precisely what mr. Vladimir putins intentions are. They do not believe that the sources have been compromised or killed, but they have gone to ground. Underground and been more aggressive, Counter Intelligence by moscow, including efforts to kill spies. What is happening here, general . We have been slow to talk about this publicly. But the fact is for a number of years, putin has made up his mind strategically that the United States is not a competitor. It just is number one adversary. Thats the way he plays us to his people. What he is really trying to do, and is in is National Interest not to support the International Order that is existence for 70
years, he sees a trampoline on russia and tries to contain russia. What he wants to do, below the level of military confrontation. He has declared that he is in conflict with the United States. Not publicly, but by his actions. Massive information and Disinformation Campaign being conducted inside the United States, against our allies as well, for what purpose . To undermine the political will of the American People in terms of their support for the United States foreign policy. To attack any antiaggressive voices that have influence in the United States, and certainly to create the divisiveness over the elections. What they were able to achieve as a result of the 2016 election is historic. Ed it is totally about division. Multiple investigations prior to the president under investigation himself. So they have to be encouraged to keep pressing on. It may come about a little bit differently, but they are not giving up. This has been successful for them. Ed all points at the president has made, jack keane, we appreciate your insight today. Meanwhile, a punch and counter punch on another issue. The President Firing Back at Jeff Sessions, escalating public feud. The Attorney General responding as well. Former justice official who served under mr. Sessions joins me next. And Hurricane Lane moving closer to hawaii, unleashing torrential rains and winds right now. We have Team Coverage as the Monster Storm Bears down. Like those from buddy. Because stuffed animals are clearly no substitute for real ones. Feel the clarity. And live claritin clear. And live claritin clear. Not in this house. . cause thats no ordinary family. Thats your family. Which is why you didnt grab just any cheese. You picked up new kraft expertly paired cheddar and swiss for eggs. Beat that kraft. Family greatly. Or Neupogen Filgrastim . An incomplete dose could increase infection risk. Ruptured spleen, sometimes fatal as well as serious lung problems, allergic reactions, Kidney Injuries and Capillary Leak Syndrome have occurred. Report abdominal or shoulder tip pain, Trouble Breathing or allergic reactions to your doctor right away. In patients with sickle cell disorders, serious, sometimes fatal crises can occur. The most common side effect is bone and muscle ache. If youd rather be home ask your doctor about neulasta onpro. Pay no more than 5 per dose with copay card. Ask your doctor about neulasta onpro. woman learned ao play second language. Applied to college. Applied for a loan. Started a business. Started a blog. Shared a picture. Shared a moment. Turn your wish list into a checklist. Learn more. Do more. Share more. At home, with internet essentials. Ed a Fox News Alert, the president arriving at Joint Base Andrews just moments ago. Heading to ohio for a fundraising event as coming as words have been intensifying between the president and Jeff Sessions, reaction from both sides of the aisle. People worry about the dominoes if Jeff Sessions goes to the next, to rod rosenstein. I hope that he stops trying to undermine the credibility of the department of justice. And to let Jeff Sessions serve. Not to alarm everyone, but the republican senator who was the strongest supporter of President Trump and his campaign, his first endorser is now in a public dispute with him. Ed joining me now, ian pryor, the former principal director at doj, served under Jeff Sessions. Thank you for joining us today. Thank you for having me. Ed we have covered this again and again, i do not want to repeat everything, but yesterday in the interview, the president took more shots at Jeff Sessions. He has done that before. What seemed different and new was that the Attorney General fired back with a written statement saying that he will not be driven by politics. Why after all of this time did he feel they need to fire back . Look, i think that tweets are
in one universe. But when the president is on national tv discussing the department of justice. The Attorney General feels that the integrity and the effectiveness of the department that he oversees and the people that serve under him is being questioned, as a leader he is going to speak out. Thats exactly what he did. Ed does the president have a fair point . When he tells him to let ehrhardt and others, look, i am under fire. I am under investigation. And i look at the other side, and he says, from the Hillary Clinton email server to peter strzok, james comeys leaks, it does not appear that the justice department, which is basically the Trump Justice Department is doing anything . I would disagree, and there are a couple of things that you have to think about. One, two types of people that work in the department of justice. Political appointees and career appointees. It is very difficult to fire a career appointee. There is a ton of red tape involved. If you do not get it right, you will end up in the appeals
process or court, and that person will not get their job back. Ed fa