National security advisor Keith Kellogg joins us on that in moments. Plus, the house and senaten passing the 1. 7 trillion Spending Bill g the 1. 7 trillion Spending Bill adding to our debt and ejecting even more fuel for runaway inflation. We will talk t we will talk to the republican congressman about that and it is another christmas in russian captivity. He is not the only Americanme Beinrig wrongfully detained abroad. Ambassador and former National Security ambassador on what ther bideien administration should be doing. Maria samarit down with an actow about how his foundation is f honoring our nationous heroes this christmas. Plus, it is called morganss wonderland. A amazing themepark that Givesho Hope T Ro Kids that really need it. How the Families Foundation help to make it a reality. All of that and more as we lookm ahead on sunday morningsund futures. New boarded apprehension number migrants continue to flood the country illegally. Eg customs anald Border Protection reporting
The subcommittee on oversight investigations will now come to order. The chair is authorized to recess the subcommittee at any time. The committees hearing testimony on examining barriers to access at Americas National parks. I asked unanimous consent that all members be allowed to give testimony and participate in the hearing from the dais. I ask that the gentleman from california be allowed to participate in the hearing. I asked that the gentleman from minnesota be allowed to participate in the hearing. And the gentlewoman from virginia be allowed to participate. And that the gentleman from illinois be allowed to sit with the subcommittee. Without objection, so ordered. The hearings are limited to the chairman and ranking minority member. Questions may be part of the hearing record if they are submitted in accordance with the committee rule. So ordered. I recognize myself for my introductory comments. I think Deputy Director reynolds for coming before the committee. We are examining
We do say good morning, everybody. We start with a busy day on tap for President Trump, addressing the crisis with north korea while taking on tax reform here at home. The president is unveiling what he calls the biggest tax cuts in u. S. History. In the meantime, the white house is facing more fallout over fired National Security adviser Michael Flynn and his connections with russia. Lawmakers now say flynn may have committed a crime. Reporter diane and kendis, good morning. There are a couple of briefings taking place on the white house grounds today. One on the situation with knot korea. The other on President Trumps much anticipated tax plan. It promises big tax cuts. Todays the day President Trump releases his hyped up tax plan. They barrel through the trumps 100th day in office. The proposal is expected to call for cutting taxes for corporations and Companies Like his, and small businesses, from 35 to 15 . A tax break for child care expenses. And cutting individual tax rates. Als
Alcohol reportedly found at the scene. His neighbor killed. This incident, not his first runin with the law. What hes now saying about the devastating crash. And a circus act on the baseball field. This blue jays star turning into an acrobat. Racing to the plate, leaping, flipping over the cardinals catcher, to score a crucial run. The manager saying you wont see anything like this in 100 years. Dont be scared, michael. Dont be scared. Good morning, america. Lets look at the moment at the plate. Chris coghlan. Michael, you think maybe i think he hits the catcher and the catcher has possession of the ball. I thought he was out. Well, he was safe. They won the game. A little debate over here before we came on the air. There is a theres some other baseball news out there about baseballs new odd couple. Look at these two. Derek jeter and jeb bush. They could be closing in on purchasing the Miami Marlins. Jeter could become like the new boss. Were tracking a lot of big stories. The whole se
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