of entertainmentstudios.com. >> announcer: if you're looking to make more money and take control of your personal and financial future, then get ready, because than merrill, the star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," one of the most successful real-estate investors in the country and america's number-one real-estate-investing expert has one heck of an opportunity for you. than is hosting a one-of-a-kind free two-hour real-estate

you will learn his three-step system for getting started flipping homes and buying and holding income properties. than and his team are currently looking for a small group of motivated individuals who want to work directly with his team and learn the exact step-by-step system he's used to flip hundreds of properties over the past decade. at this event, you will learn exactly how you can do this without needing money, credit, or any prior experience. so if you've always had the desire to get into real estate or you're already in real estate, this event is the perfect opportunity for you to learn than's system. than's system has created thousands of success stories around the country and helped numerous people make money and change their financial futures forever. >> just a few months ago, i attended one of than merrill's training events. since then, i've sold two properties, i have six houses under construction, and i have three houses under contract. in fact, the house behind me i

i'm providing a better life for my daughter, and i'm absolutely loving life. now i'd like to introduce you to the man who changed my life, my mentor and friend, than merrill. >> if you're looking to increase your income, become less dependent on a job, spend more time with your friends and family, and ultimately have more fun and freedom in your life, then stick with me, because i'm gonna show you how you can have all of those things and more by learning my proven three-step system for investing in real estate. i'm than merrill, star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house." over the past 10 years, i've become a self-made multi-millionaire buying and selling hundreds of properties just like the one behind me that are probably right in your neighborhood. over the course of this program, i'll also gonna show you properties i've made money on in the past few months and take you to properties that i'm currently flipping right now, like this one. and i'm gonna show you how different your life could be

real estate. real estate has completely changed my life, and for the past few years, i've been able to share that passion through our live training events, and nothing has been more rewarding to me. these events have helped thousands of regular, everyday people get started investing in real estate the right way, which has ultimately and dramatically changed their lives. >> i wasn't sure if we could do this on a part-time basis, because we both work full-time, but after completing the training, we've closed six deals, and we are loving life. >> now, you might be sitting there thinking, "than, why real estate, and why right now?" well, what's currently going on in this country is really scary. the middle class is literally disappearing. i'm talking about people, maybe like you, who earn between $40,000 to $200,000 a year, who are losing ground. here's what's happening. over the last decade, middle-class families have lost

wages are falling and inflation is rising. you know, the old idea that if you work hard and you pay your dues that you'll get ahead might be giving you false hope, and sadly, for the first time in history, a lot of people are not gonna be better off than their parents. you see, the reality is if you're relying on someone else -- the government or a job -- you might be putting yourself and your family at risk. and it only takes something as common as a job loss or a divorce or an unexpected family health problem, and you could go from a normal, middle-class family to newly poor practically overnight. realize this could happen to you, and that's why it's so important for you to get a financial education and take the proper steps to take care of your family. and the best way to do this is through real-estate investing. statistics show that real-estate investing is the most likely way to achieve financial independence, and more average, everyday people have become millionaires through real-estate

in fact, the irs reported that over the past 50 years, of all the americans who declared more than $1 million on their income real estate. you see, in high school and college, they teach us how to get a job, but at my live events, i take pride in teaching you how not to be dependent on a job and how to take control of your own destiny. >> before going to than's event, i was living paycheck to paycheck. in fact, on my first deal using than's system, i had nothing in my savings at that point. on that deal, i made over $40,000. fast forward to where i am today -- my net worth has grown astronomically. i am buying and selling multiple properties every month, and the sky's the limit at this point. i absolutely love knowing that i do not have to depend on anyone

>> we have so many successful students just like marina, who came to one of my events, who just wanted more opportunity and a better life, learned my system, and are now out there making money in real estate, loving what they do. throughout this show, you're gonna see and hear from successful students of mine from a wide variety of different backgrounds, from teachers to truckers, to realtors and contractors, to attorneys, to stay-at-home moms and dads. many of my students started with little to no money and on a part-time basis. one of the reasons i have so many successful students is because one of the first things that we teach you at the event is how to find killer real-estate deals you can flip and how to find the best deals that you can hold on that create monthly cash flow. in fact, this property right behind me was a pre-foreclosure that i got at a rock-bottom price using one of my strategies that you're gonna learn at the event. this isn't just something i talk about. this is what i do every day, and

there doing every day. and this is something that can change your life forever. >> well, our eyes have been opened to amazing strategies that we didn't even know existed, and now our company is getting killer deals. >> now, i know what you might be thinking -- "than, don't you need money to be successful in real estate?" you see, that's one of the biggest misconceptions. in fact, take this house behind me. this is a house i flipped with none of my own money, and i made $38,000 on using a private lender. and one of the things we're gonna teach you at the event is how to find private lenders in your area who are willing to loan you money on real-estate deals that you find. >> after attending this training event, i can tell you i now know exactly where i'm gonna get more money to do more deals. >> announcer: if you're looking to make more money and take control of your personal and financial future, then get ready, because than merrill, the star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," one of the most successful real-estate investors in the country and america's number-one

one heck of an opportunity for you. than is hosting a one-of-a-kind free two-hour real-estate wealth-building workshop where you will learn his three-step system for getting started flipping homes and buying and holding income properties. >> the system can work for you even if you don't have any money or experience. now, if you have money and you're comfortable right now, in my opinion, there is no better place to invest than in real estate, and at the event, you're gonna be introduced to a couple strategies you can use to build monthly passive income, including one strategy where you can earn up to 16% to 18% interest on your money, supported by united states law and backed by real estate. it's a killer strategy. >> nothing even comes close to the events that than and his team put on. they are information-packed and have helped me so much. >> over the course of this show, you're gonna see examples of the 31 real-estate deals that i have

behind me that i'll be selling in just a few days and will make over $35,000 on. at my events, you're also gonna see examples of people who are making money in your backyard using my system. and that's why these live events are so valuable, because you're gonna be learning what is working right now in today's market, as opposed to outdated information from a book written three years ago. however, if you sit around and wait, you're gonna miss the absolute best window of opportunity to make money. because we're at the bottom of the market cycle right now, which is the best time to get in. right now, i'd like to give you the opportunity to get two tickets to the upcoming two-hour training event for free before they're gone. >> announcer: if you're looking to make more money and take control of your personal and financial future, then get ready, because than merrill, the star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," one of the most successful real-estate investors in the country and america's number-one real-estate-investing expert has

than is hosting a one-of-a-kind free two-hour real-estate wealth-building workshop where you will learn his three-step system for getting started flipping homes and buying and holding income properties. at this event, you will learn exactly how you can do this without needing money, credit, or any prior experience. than's system has created thousands of success stories around the country and helped numerous people make money and change their financial futures forever. when you attend this live event, you will discover five untapped and consistent sources of properties than and his students have been buying for significantly under-market value that the general public doesn't know about. you'll also learn about a nationwide source of wealthy cash buyers than and his students flip these properties to. when you register and attend, you'll also get than merrill's "money resource guide" that shows you the seven best sources of money you can utilize to flip real estate using little or none of your own money or credit. this resource guide addresses the number-one problem most people have, which is how to get the money for your deals, and

plus, you'll also get than's vip success package for free, which details out how than finds his deals and buyers and is full of other valuable resources that every real-estate investor needs to be successful. don't let this opportunity for you and a guest to attend this powerful live training event in your backyard pass you by. seating is extremely limited, so you must call the number at the bottom of your screen or go online right now to reserve your free tickets. make your guaranteed reservations right now, before it's too late. >> one of the reasons i've consistently made money in real estate and why i've been able to build a sizeable rental portfolio and why i have 31 deals going on right now, like this house behind me, is because i discovered five untapped and very consistent sources for properties that you can pick up significantly below market value. in fact, these five sources for deals produce the profits that you're seeing right now that i've flipped in the last two months alone.

why we have so many successful students around the country who have done thousands of deals. at the event, we're gonna introduce you to what these five sources are and how you can use them to find a deal for yourself very quickly. we're then gonna teach you a strategy of how to put a property under contract and then how to flip or sell that contract to another person. this is a perfect strategy if you just want to dip your toe in the market on a part-time basis and if you don't have a lot of money. in fact, i want to roll a clip of one of my students, terriel, who's used this strategy over and over again. >> hey, than. i just want to thank you for everything you've taught me, man. i learned some killer strategies to get started in real estate without needing any money. in my first year alone, i flipped eight properties, because i learned how to find consistently good deals. in fact, i just wholesaled a

i made $30,000 on one deal. i used to worry about money all the time, but now that burden has been lifted. i'm spending time with friends, family, and life is amazing. anyways, thanks again, than. i couldn't have done it without you, buddy. >> terriel is an amazing guy who had literally zero experience before he came to one of my training events. terriel's now working for himself, loving life, and living his dream. one of the reasons terriel is so successful and why we have so many successful students is because we teach you things that make flipping properties so much easier. another technique you're gonna be introduced to at my event is how to find wealthy cash buyers who are currently buying properties in your area. these are wealthy people who are paying cash for properties right in your area and around the country, and many of my students have tapped into this source of buyers and has made it so much easier for them to get started and have success. just listen to what some of my

>> i'm happy to say that, since going to the training, we're on our fourth deal, and the most recent deal we closed on, we made over $35,000. >> as a practicing attorney, i was definitely somewhat skeptical at first. however, after having a chance to meet all the guys, i can tell you that they're really a down-to-earth group, unbelievably successful, and it is very refreshing to be learning from guys who are operating at this kind of a level -- at such a high level -- in today's market. >> we actually were able to make $19,000 in profit when all was said and done in our first wholesale deal. >> as a single woman, i was somewhat intimidated by investing in real estate. however, than's event gave me so much confidence to succeed. i now have made $30,000 on my first deal, and i have five other deals in the works. >> folks, right now, the middle class is shrinking in this country at an alarming rate, and there's a huge transfer of wealth taking place between those people who understand the laws of money and how to invest in real estate and those who

a job does not mean you have security. you need to know that, no matter what happens to your job or the economy, that you have the knowledge in place to make money forever in real estate. and nobody can ever take that away from you. just imagine having more time for you, for your family, and having complete control of your financial destiny. that's the gift that i want to give to you. folks, it's scary right now. less than 5% of people who reach age 65 have enough money to retire on or are financially secure. and this is according to the u.s. census bureau. so, if you've ever worried about money, or you're not where you want to be financially right now, then you have to make a change. you have to step outside of your comfort zone, learn something new that can help you get to your financial goals and help you live a life you've always

the reality is, if you keep doing what you're doing right now, you're gonna have another year next year like you had this year. however, if you want a different year, a better year, more time for your family, more time for yourself, just a better life overall, then you need a specific plan and system to get you there. that's why you have to pick up the phone. make your guaranteed reservation for this educational event and attend so you can better understand this opportunity. put the power in your hands and start taking control of your own life financially. >> shawn and i attended than's event a year ago, and we were pretty much novices when it came to real estate. the way that our business has been growing, i'll be able to quit my regular full-time job within the next 12 months. >> at the event, we will also teach you the second way i flip properties. and that's by fixing the property up and then selling it, like we do on our tv show.

31 properties i'm working on right now. on this property alone, i'm gonna make several times over what the average american makes in a year. just imagine how doing just one deal like this would impact your entire life. in fact, here are the profits i made in the last two months alone, just on properties i've rehabbed. i love this aspect of real estate because you can make even bigger profits, while, at the same time, you're improving neighborhoods. however, it's not as easy as it looks on tv. that's why you have to learn how to do it the right way. you see, a lot people who end up fixing up properties without a system -- they end up spending way too much time working on the houses themselves. at the event, we teach you our hands-off system for rehabbing properties and how to get these properties fixed up without you ever having to swing a hammer or pick up a single paintbrush. we educate you on the process so

doing what, and in what time line. we also teach you exactly how to get the money for these types of projects. in fact, one source we show you is an absolute gold mine. our students have used this source to get millions of dollars for deals they've rehabbed. just listen to some of these stories. >> i've been in construction as a residential home builder and side contractor for over 40 years. i even sit on the board of directors for the national association of home builders. i'm here to tell you that the systems that than, paul, and j.d. have put together are the most extensive and conclusive systems that exist anywhere. they make it so easy to flip houses and make money. >> we're averaging $25,000 profit per deal. our first-year goal was to make $60,000. we made $75,000 in our first year. doing. i've been investing in real estate for 30 years. it's so refreshing to learn from

business at such a high level in today's market. >> if you truly, truly want to change your life, to take control of your own destiny, to be in the driver's seat of your life, do it. do it now. >> i bought five properties. i've wholesaled three of those properties. i've just finished my last -- my first flip, and i'm holding onto one piece of property as a long-term strategy. go ahead. take this step. it's a leap of faith, and you will not look back. it will change your life forever. >> announcer: if you're looking to make more money and take control of your personal and financial future, then get ready, because than merrill, the star of a&e's hit tv show "flip this house," one of the most successful real-estate investors in the country and america's number-one real-estate-investing expert has one heck of an opportunity for you. than is hosting a one-of-a-kind free two-hour real-estate wealth-building workshop where you will learn his three-step system for getting started

holding income properties. at this event, you will learn exactly how you can do this without needing money, credit, or any prior experience. than's system has created thousands of success stories around the country and helped numerous people make money and change their financial futures forever. when you attend this live event, you will discover five untapped and consistent sources of properties than and his students have been buying for significantly under-market value that the general public doesn't know about. you'll also learn about a nationwide source of wealthy cash buyers than and his students flip these properties to. when you register and attend, you'll also get than merrill's "money resource guide" that shows you the seven best sources of money you can utilize to flip real estate using little or none of your own money or credit. this resource guide addresses the number-one problem most people have, which is how to get the money for your deals, and it's yours, free, when you attend. plus, you'll also get than's vip success package for free, which details out how than finds his deals and buyers and is full

every real-estate investor needs to be successful. >> learning how to invest in real estate using this system has brought us closer together and put us on the path to financial freedom. >> announcer: don't let this opportunity for you and a guest to attend this powerful live training event in your backyard pass you by. seating is extremely limited, so you must call the number at the bottom of your screen or go online right now to reserve your free tickets. make your guaranteed reservations right now, before it's too late. >> just a few months ago, i attended one of than merrill's training events. since then, i've sold two properties, i have six houses under construction, and i have three houses under contract. in fact, the house behind me i just sold and made $38,000. i'm providing a better life for my daughter, and i'm absolutely loving life. now i'd like to introduce you to the man who changed my life, my mentor and friend, than merrill. >> it's important for you to know that, when you attend one of my live training events,

someone who is successfully doing this right now in today's market. over the years, i've flipped hundreds of properties. i built a sizeable rental portfolio, and i have 31 deals going on right now, like the one behind me. i also have a track record for teaching other regular, everyday people how to be successful in real estate. in fact, i have some of the most successful students in the country, who have done thousands of documented deals using my system. i've literally created a road map for you to achieve your financial goals. this event -- it's gonna be a turning point for many of you watching this show right now. but you have to pick up the phone in order to make that change. all you need to do is call the number at the bottom of the screen or go online right now to reserve your two free tickets to my upcoming two-hour educational event. >> than's event gave me the confidence that i needed to succeed.

real-estate deals, and i'm in the current process of completing two more. >> we have a lot of students who had zero real-estate experience who are now flipping multiple properties a month. however, learning how to flip is only part of what we teach you at the event. the second important step we teach you is how to build long-term wealth with real estate. you see, the key to building true lifelong wealth is to learn how to acquire income-producing properties, like this one right here, that produce monthly checks for you whether you work or not. and if you think about it, no matter what you do for work right now, chances are you wake up, you leave your house, you leave your family, and you trade your time for money. however, there's only so many hours in a day that you can work. so, your ability to produce income is capped.

that produces money for you every single month, regardless of whether you're at work, on vacation, or asleep in your bed. this newfound financial freedom is gonna give you peace of mind, it's gonna give you more free time, and it's gonna allow you to give back to those that you care about the most. >> because of the training, i've acquired a few income properties, set up passive monthly income streams, and in the next few months, i will be able to quit my job, all from what i learned. >> now, i know some of you watching at home may have been to other trainings, or you're financially comfortable right now, or you're already in real estate in some shape or fashion. you might be wondering how i can help you. well, over the years, i've helped so many people grow and literally automate what they do by learning our system. take gregg cohen, for example. gregg is a student of mine now doing over 100 deals a year and absolutely crushing it.

attended our training events, who started using our systems, and are now so successful that other people started taking notice, and they now have their own tv shows and have been featured on shows like "flipping san diego" on a&e and "property wars" on discovery and "house hunters" on hgtv. in fact, here is one of those students. >> than, your system and what you teach is amazing. as you know, i was a realtor before becoming an investor, and i went to your seminar, and it all clicked. i started rehabbing properties and using your systems, and my business took off like wildfire. and as you know, the discovery channel started calling me when they found out what i was doing, and now i'm featured on "property wars." going to your seminar was the best decision i ever made. >> curt is a great guy who's become very successful using our three-step system. and what really blows me away is not only how well curt and our thousands of other students are doing financially, but, more

spouses and families are of what they've done and what they've accomplished and just how happy they are now. >> i have a business that my wife and children are proud of. we're going into neighborhoods and being paid to fix up properties. i'm building a legacy for my wife, my children, and my grandchildren, and i'm doing something that i absolutely love. >> at the event -- and this is killer -- we introduce you to three powerful and little-known strategies for investing in real estate passively and earning high rates of return. in fact, one of those strategies you're gonna be introduced to, you can earn up to 16% to 18% interest on your money, supported by united states state law and backed by real estate. this is a little-known, passive real-estate-investment vehicle that's been around for over 100 years. we're also gonna show you how to use this strategy and other strategies to flip properties

these are killer ways to invest in real estate and possibly build a retirement account for you and your family, because your money's gonna be growing so much faster in a tax-free or a tax-deferred environment. you see, working a job and just saving money alone may not get you to your long-term financial and retirement goals, and that's why it's so critical for you to learn these powerful, long-term wealth-building strategies. >> right now, we're working on houses number 14 and 15, and we have number 16 in contract. and on our last four deals, we're averaging $100,000 in profits on each deal. >> after all the closing costs and all the expenses it took to do the rehab, we made approximately $110,000. >> this house behind me -- i got it under contract, and using the strategies that you taught me at your event, i was able to sell that contract, and i made over $9,000. >> we're averaging $25,000 profit per deal.

wealthy cash buyer. i made $30,000 on one deal. >> as you're watching at home -- we only have a few seconds left, so pick up the phone and call the number right now to make your guaranteed reservation. this event is an opportunity many people will jump on in this area and change their lives forever. i really hope that you're one of them. if you want a better year this year, compared to last year, you have to do and learn something different. regardless of your financial situation or your background, you can do this successfully. real estate has changed my life, and i know it can change yours. i hope today is a day that you mark on your calendar, one where you can put a mark of an event where you and your financial future and your life took a giant leap forward.

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[ applause ] this is a work in progress, no doubt. so today, i want to talk basics. i want to talk fundamentals. what kind of country do we want to be? i do not presume to speak for all republicans in all particulars. but after giving it a lot of thought, this is what i think a conservative vision looks like. we want america to be confident again. if you don't have a job, we want you to be confident that you can find a job and take it. if you do have a job, we want you to be confident that that job will pay well. we want students to know that all that school and all that debt will be worth it. we want seniors to know that all those years of hard work, all those years of paying taxes will

medicare and social security will be there for you when you need them. we want all americans, when they look at washington, to see spending going down, taxes going down, debt going down. we want to see progress and we want to have pride. we want people to believe in our future again. we want a country where no one is stuck, where no one settles, where everyone can rise. and on the world stage, it is no different. we want a confident america. a purposeful america. we want to know we stand for freedom and show it. not with bluster or bravado, but with calm, steady action. we want our military to command respect from our adversaries and to inspire confidence from our allies. and when they come home, we want

they deserve. >> before delivering his speech, ryan appeared on "cbs this morning." charlie and gail asked about his views on the massacre in san bernardino. >> the community is grieving and the nation is asking questions about why and how do we stop this and we want to hear from you on that. but why don't you, after you make your speech today, call the president and say i'm going to come down pennsylvania avenue. let's you and i start off and do something about this right now. i'm speaker of the house, you're president. you're in your fourth quarter and i'm in the beginning of my job as speaker. >> well, first, charlie, this is just a horrible event. my stomach turns like any american when they see this violence and you can't help but yell at the tv and say what can we do to prevent this from happening? so obviously we're thinking of those things. this particular shooting in san bernardino, there's just too much unknowns before we speculate about the origin of this one.

common theme among many of these mass shootings, is the theme of mental illness. we need to fix our mental illness laws and policies. they're outdated. that is something we're working on right now. we are moving a bill through the process here, the murphy legislation. we think that's one of the more common themes, which people with mental illness are getting guns and conducting mass shootings. without knowing the facts in san bernardino, we also know that there are homegrown jihadists, we also know that there are isis inspirational events. and we need to figure out how to handle that, as well. so there are multiple things that need to be addressed, and we are working on those that need to be addressed. including whether someone is coming here and inspiring someone to do these things because of idealogical or religious reasons, or the mental health reasons. which we know is a common theme among these shootings. >> mr. speaker, i suspect a lot of people would agree with you on that.

said and the reason i suggested there might be a conversation between you and the president. he said, we have a no-fly list where people can't be on planes, but these same people who we do not allow to fly could get into a store right now in the united states and buy a firearm and there's nothing we can do to stop them. >> well, on this particular issue, we do have a constitution. citizens have a due process right. anyone can just be arbitrarily placed upon the no-fly list. in fact, that's happened quite a bit. people have been placed on the list mistakenly, innocently. so we need to respect due process. so when we rush to act on these things, let's make sure we act accordingly, according to citizen's rights, the constitution and make sure what we do solves these problems. that is why we need to take a pause and see what's happening. this is why we're working on mental health already. so with respect to the no-fly list, it's very important to

rights in this country, and we can't have some government official just arbitrarily put them on a list. if someone is suspected of terrorism, if someone in this country is planning a terrorist attack, we should arrest them. so this is something that should be dealt with by law enforcement in a more pronounced position than maybe banning due process lists on a no-fly list. if we think someone is going to commit a terrorist attack, we should pick them up. >> we all hear you, mr. speaker. but many people have said, we know how this story is going to go. we'll hear the stories of the heroes that survived, the stories about the victims and the stories about the shooters. >> and then nothing gets done. >> that's right, nothing changes. surely there can be something that can stop people from getting an ak-47. in this particular case in san bernardino, it's being reported that two of the weapons recovered were bought legally in this country. what is it going to take to move

>> that's what i'm trying to say, gail. what we're trying to do is find out the facts and make sure what our response is addresses the problems without infringing upon the rights of law-abiding citizens. that's the key here. >> but it keeps happening. it keeps happening. >> we have citizens that have rights to be protected. and again, gail, one of the common things, this is why we're serious about our mental health legislation. a lot of these people are getting guns who are mentally unstable who should not be getting guns. and this is a gap in the laws that we feel needs to be filled. if you're not outraged when you turn on the tv and see these shootings, there's something wrong with you. we just want to get it right, gail. and we want to make sure that we don't violate a person's rights, if they're a law-abiding citizen. >> can i just say this to you? a mass shooting is described as four or more victims. according to shootingtracker.com, since january, there have been at least 354 mass shootings in this

you must be frustrated, as well. >> i am, gail. that's why -- i don't want to keep saying the same thing over and over, but one of the things we noticed, there are mental health issues here. we haven't fixed these laws in years. they're discombobulated. the laws don't make sense and people who should not be getting guns, who are clinically diagnosed with mental illness are slipping through the cracks and the system and we need to patch that. then we need to make sure that criminals don't get guns. we node to -- need to enforce those laws. >> mr. speaker, how urgent is it, and what does it require to make sure hat people will not be facing the same situation a month now? >> we're receiving resistance from the mental health bill right now. >> you talk to the president and concerns about who is allowed to get what kind of guns. >> by the way, that's part of the mental health bill.

surrounding the bill, which is who gets guns, but we have to make sure that in our rush to do something, we don't violate a person's individual rights in this country. i don't think the country is headed in the right direction. i believe we're on the wrong track. i believe that we are at risk of severing this leggy of leaving the next generation better off. we're on track of doing that. i feel we here in congress, if we don't like the direction the down trip is headed, then we can't just be an opposition party yelling no, we have to be a proposition party and show people what our ideas are. so we need to be big, bold, we need to be specific. in 2016, we have an obligation to give the people of this country the choice so that they can choose what direction the country goes. that's what i'm going to lay out today, which is we are an opposition party, yes, but here's how we become a proposition party and here's how

of this country so they can decide the direction of this country, in a whole range of things. poverty, economic growth, upward mobility, affordable health care. we have to say to the country, here is a better way forward. and if you agree with us, and you choose us to lead, then we will do this. we need a mandate, and we need to offer people a choice that's the kind of vision i'm going to lay out this afternoon. >> when will you talk to the president? >> i talk to the president fairly regularly. i don't know. i call him sometimes, he calls me sometimes. i don't have something marked on my calendar. >> the "cbs overnight news" will be right back. phil! oh no... (under his breath) hey man! hey peter. (unenthusiastic) oh... ha ha ha! joanne? is that you? it's me... you don't look a day over 70. am i right? jingle jingle. if you're peter pan, you stay young forever. it's what you do. if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance, you switch to geico. you make me feel so young... it's what you do. you make me feel

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congress released the results of its investigation into the secret service. it describes an agency in crisis, and documents a string of disturbing incidents involving the president and the first family. margaret brennan reports from the white house. >> reporter: while the u.s. secret service is an agency in crisis, hit by budget cutbacks, leadership failures, and overworked officers, according to a new report that will be released by congressional investigators later today, and it details 143 different incidents, security breaches, or attempted ones over the past decade. it also shares some new previously undisclosed details, including a breach last fall

member of congress, slipped backstage without being screened, and then walked up and spoke with president obama. investigators say the root of these problems and the greatest threat to the secret service right now is simply a staffing crisis. the critical report, which was obtained by cbs news, is the result of a bipartisan, year-long investigation by the house oversight committee. and it focused on four significant security breaches, including a september 2014 incident when the secret service didn't vet armed security guards who were standing very close to the president when he visited the cdc. and a march 2015 incident in which two possibly drunk officers interfered with a crime scene surrounding a threatened bomb outside the white house grounds. all of this comes in the wake of a series of high profile scandals and incidents that have driven morale at the secret

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police in tulsa, oklahoma recovered more than 26 pounds of cocaine that was on an american airlines jet in for routine maintenance. no word how the drugs got there and there have been no arrests. most of the cocaine comes to the u.s. along the pacific coast, and the coast guard is making some big busts on the high seas. carter evans reports. >> reporter: the coast guard just delivered more than 25 tons of confiscated cocaine to dea agents waiting here on shore. the head of the agency told us if he had additional ships available, he could intercept even more. we traveled by boat to the coast guard cutter, seven miles off the coast of san diego. on board, we found dozens of palates piled high with 50,000 pounds of cocaine.

three months chasing down drug smuggling boats off the coast of central and south america, include thing makeshift submarine. the boarding team pried open the hatch and found more than $200 million of cocaine stashed inside. laura collins is captain of the coast guard cutter. what is it like when you get that intel and all of a sudden you get eyes on one of those semi submersibles? >> it's thrilling. it's exactly what we're trained for. it's exactly why we wear the uniform. it's kind of like everything coming together. >> reporter: this video from the coast guard shows the cramped quarters inside a drug sub. every space is packed with as much cocaine as possible. this is what three quarters of a billion dollars worth of cocaine looks like. that's just wholesale value. on the street, it's worth a lot more. it's been a record year for the coast guard, working with the military and u.s. customs, they've seized more cocaine in

years combined. the commandant says the reason it's smuggled is simple economics. >> when we look at the business case of what it takes to produce at one kilo of cocaine. about $2,000 in colombia. that same kilo sells for $25,000 here in the united states. >> reporter: when the smugglers are caught, the coast guard says they rarely put up a fight and so far they've arrested nearly 700 of them. well, most of the cocaine and smugglers are going to be prosecuted here in the u.s. as for the cocaine, some is going to be kept for evidence. the rest will be incinerated at a secret location. >> that's the "overnight news" for this friday. for some of you the news continues. for others check back later for