Homeland security, which is charged with carrying out the order, intelligence analysts are still split on the threat. Former and current government source say the dhss Intelligence Unit is so divided, some employees are considering asking for protection as whistleblowers or hiring lawyers. Thats because their conclusions do not match those of the white house. Last week, this internal dhs intelligence document was leaked to the media. It determined citizens of the seven banned countries were rarely implicated in u. S. Based terrorism. Even though the document was prepared by experienced intelligence officers, it was rejected by dhs leadership. And the white house pressed for a new assessment. Sources say the contributors do the original document refused to work on the final product, concerned that the process had been tainted by politics. Spokesperson told us that other federal Law Enforcement agencies did not agree with that leaked document. Scott, dhs officials believe the document la
Reporter House Speaker paul ryan insisted the holdouts will come around. There was also a lot of churning today over the president s proposal to cut foreign aid and move that money to defense. In a letter to congressional leaders, 120 retired military officers argued diplomatic dollars are critical to preventing conflict. Former air force general richard hally. The last thing we want to do is go into a place, break a bunch of glass and not have any clue how to put it back together. Reporter he found a powerful ally in mitch mcconnell. Do you think the senate could approve a budget that slashes state Department Funding by about a third . Probably not. I, for one, just speaking for myself, think the diplomatic portion of the federal budget is very important. And you get results a lot cheaper frequently than you do on the defense side. Reporter just yesterday, mcconnell said his agenda and the president s were exactly the same, but clearly they diverge on this, scott, and mcconnell told m
Where they could stop here and be treated with dignity. This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley, reporting tonight from washington. Our coverage tonight begins with Major Garrett. Its a busy day and i guess tonight will be a rather busy night. We look forward to it. Reporter u President Trumps first primetime address to congress will emphasize his domestic agenda, tax reform, infrastructure spending, and the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care act. Were coming out with a Health Care Plan that i think will be terrific. It will be very inclusive, and i think its going to do really what people are wanting it to do. Reporter the president is also open to comprehensive Immigration Reform, including possible legal status for undocumented immigrants with clean criminal records. In a lunch with Television Anchors today, mr. Trump said, the time is right for an immigration bill, as long as there is compromise on both sides. Well include a historic increase in defense spending.
President donald trump addressing the joint session of stronger is rebuilding a newborns heart. And restoring a fathers faith. Its standing tall after one surgery. Not six. Stronger is being a typical kid. Despite a rare disorder. Stronger is finding it earlier. And coming home sooner. Stronger is seeking answers. And not giving up, until you find them. Because we dont just want your kids to grow up. We want them to grow up stronger. The president s address is getting mixed reviews on capitol hill. Heres nancy cordes. Reporter House Republicans were briefed this morning on their partys plan to replace obamacare. North carolinas mark meadows didnt like what he heard. The final result of where we are today is not something that i support. Reporter the plan being finalized by gop leaders and the white house replaces some obamacare subsidies with tax credits to help people buy insurance. Conservatives like virginias dave brat say thats just another handout. Some of the stuff in there is ju
. . This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Reporting tonight from washington. Pelley donald trump will be sworn in back there at the u. S. Capitol in just 65 days. Workers today raced to build the inaugural platform, while the president elect was doing the same, racing to build a cabinet. He s new york that the transition is going well despite what youve heard. The head of the transition was sent packing along with several advisers, but today the new head of the transition, mike pence, met with the man he will be succeeding as Vice President. Heres major garrett. Reporter Vice President elect mike pence and his wife visited their future home and ate lunch with its current residents. Then the sitting Vice President day one. We werent ready on day one. Ive never met one thats ever been ready on day one. Reporter at the u. S. Chamber of commerce this morning, pence in a closeddoor session reassured Business Leaders at the president elects economic plans. Responding to reports tha