the texas senator john cornyn among those attending promising to introduce legislation to fix what he calls the broken gun background check system. >>> police at the mall of america say two people were stabbed during an attempted robbery at the macy's store. investigators say the suspect stabbed the victims caught him trying to steal personal belongings from the dressing room. other shoppers reportedly subdued the subject but children waiting nearby waiting to see santa claus saw the whole thing. the suspect is in custody.

well, texas senator john cornyn had to say, we must stop partisan politics at the water's edge.s saying there it's never a good idea to criticize acting president while on diplomacy ig mission overseas. a lot of people are weighing in on this back and forth on twitter, rick says and he's referring to senator schumer here, i think you're so wrong, he establishment of alliance and firm stance for the u.s. is noteworthy. going back to what john cornyn said, very important to present united front. rob: well, used to be. jillian: do you think santa claus is fed up with amazon right now? carley: that's the big question of the day. parents are angry with amazon after they released an ad in uk that shows a father hiding presents instead of santa claus. take a look at this. >> at amazon we've got toys and games this christmas. free delivery on millions of eligible items. carley: everybody knows it's santa's job, amazon is clearly wrong. thanks amazon for advertisement, my 3-year-old is asking why this man is hiding the presents instead of santa claus. jillian: i'm sure santa is very angr

he was joined by other senate leaders, including john cornyn. later, we will hear from chuck schumer. sen. mcconnell: good afternoon, everyone. as you know, we had lunch with the president. members q&a for our for about an hour. this is about the first comprehensive tax reform and 31 years in which we fully intend to accomplish in the next few days. the budget committee will be meeting at 2:30 to take a step that is

he was joined by other senate leaders, including john cornyn. later, we will hear from chuck schumer. sen. mcconnell: good afternoon, everyone. as you know, we had lunch with the president. members q&a for our for about an hour. this is about the first comprehensive tax reform and 31 years in which we fully intend to accomplish in the next few days. the budget committee will be meeting at 2:30 to take a step that is required to move the process forward. we're optimistic that step will be taken. i'm going to have to run down to the white house for a meeting that i gather schumer and lozier not coming to, so i will not be here very long. in order to allow for a couple of questions, i will be happy to throw it open for a minute and then i will call on senator hatchett. >> leader mcconnell, had you adjust all of the concerns that some of these gop holdouts have simultaneously without making them feel too costly? sen. mcconnell: it is a challenging exercise. [laughter] there withtting a rubik's cube in trying to get to 50. we have a few members who h

. >> john cornyn of texas says he's working on federal and state level to stop dangerous people from buying guns is according to to the criminal background check system in a timely fashion. >> this is an area where there is by partisan support to fix the background system to keep guns out of hands of people with mental illness and commit violence of the like. if we can close those gaps, that would be a big improvement. >> no evidence that bump stop by the texas government or the senate judiciary committee will hold a hearing on bump stocks. >> ten victims from the texas church shooting remain in critical condition. families of those killed will receive $6500 each to help cover funeral services from a state fund. a company stepped forward to donate the caskets. >>> shock and sadness around major league baseball. we are following news that former pitcher roy halladay died in a plane crash. he was 40 years old. halladay was piloting a small single aircraft and crashed in shallow water off the coast of florida tuesday. he was the only person on board the two-seater plane. they received n

john cornyn is coming up next hour. the president is in a bit of hot water this morning over a comment he made at a native american event yesterday, john. >> and event the president held at the white house yesterday for heroes of world war ii, the navajo code talkers for some reason he brought up one of his favorite topics from the election campaign, senator elizabeth warren of massachusetts. listen here. >> president trump: i just want to thank you because you are very, very special people. you were here long before any of us were here. although we have a representative in congress who they say was here a long time ago. they call her pocahontas. >> that was not in the official text of the honoring of the navajo code talkers but brought a swift reaction from senator warren. >> it is deeply unfortunate the president of the united states cannot even make it through a ceremony honoring these heroes without having to throw out a racial slur. >> the navajo nation weighed in on all this. they said it is a long-running feud bet

. >> texas senator john cornyn announced today he is introducing a bill requiring all federal departments including the defense to upload all conviction records to nation bases. >> all right, thank you. senator van hollen joining the other senator ben cardin and dianne feinstein to call for the assault weapons ban. larry: 26 crosses in sutherland springs, each in memory of a shooting victim. >> sutherland springs walked through the fire. >> d.c. police seized 38 illegal weapons in the past week. that includes this cache in northeast d.c. including ak-47 and the ar-15 style rifle and the 50 caliber rifle and a the weapons to see if they were involved in any murders. >> now the other big story we are following closely. a blue wave that swept across virginia and other part of the country at the poll. >> the democrats swept virginia big three offices last night. the state house now, the race there, too close to call with the democrats teetering on the edge of taking control. among those democrats elected is the danica roem from prince william county. the first openly transgender person electe

>> i think that senator john cornyn is a strong supporter of the second amendment, we want the backgroundhecks to work. we think the laws in effect have to be effective and if there's flaws in them we want to have them corrected. i think senator cornyn is the right man to lead the charge on that. >> in the house jackie speier has been talking about sexual harassment and it's still going on inside the halls of congress, and in fact two members of congress, one republican and one democrat that are sort of well-known serial harassers that have not been named. do you know who they are? >> not a clue. this is the first time i have ever heard that statement made. >> and there's $15 million paid out of taxpayer money because of the quiet or secretive settlements that have been made because of what has happened inside congress because of sexual harassment. what do you know about that? >> the first i heard about it was yesterday in talking about another member, who has been asked by leadership to work through and to make repairs to the existing guidelines within the senate. she shared with me that

we will see if that happens, but now senator john cornyn sang the senate may take up its tax bill theter thanksgiving. we are also keeping an eye on the house, of course. paul ryan, the house speaker, is set to give his weekly news conference at 11:30 a.m., and we will monitor that for tax details. the top stock of the hour relates to tax reform. -- we heard the senate version of the tax bill might keep the wind tax credit unchanged. taylor riggs is with us to tell us more. taylor riggs: it looks like it is not getting much of a bit. the stock down 8%. this will get -- 18%. this will get to the earnings that missed. big picture, though here, they are the biggest maker of wind turbines, and you see continual, shrinking prices for some of the wind energy. as you know, developers have been bidding on this, -- these come and doing it more in a bidding process, and that means the lowest did wins, and that is putting pressure on some of these companies in wind and solar. this company in particular mentioned there ebit margins and they are forecasting margins from 12 to 13%, down from anywhe

host: walk us through where mitch mcconnell and john cornyn's strategy is now. guest: you have sort of three buckets of senators with different holdouts. you have ron johnson who wants bigger tax cuts for small business owners who pay taxes on their individual income tax. they want to get rid of the state and local tax deduction for corporations, which is a big deal if you are a company in new york or california, silicon valley, when you lose that big tax deduction, that would pay for the bigger tax cut. another group of senators are worried about the deficit, like bob corker. if he votes no, they cannot pass withnd he has been feuding donald trump so i do not know if president trump rallying bob corker will be successful. what some of the deficit hawks want is some kind of trigger in this bill that if it -- the deficit over time -- and the cbo says it will add $1.4 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years -- that there will be triggered tax increases later on . a lot of republicans do not like the idea of having a trigger tax increase later on. senatorson

. >> the second top republican in the senate, senator john cornyn has just come out in support of this idea, as well. the move could potentially kill two birds with one stone. first, it could keep the senate seat in republican hands potentially, secondly, it could pave the way for a new attorney general one who could oversee the russian investigation instead of having to recuse himself or herself like sessions. there is a chance it could backfire though by splitting the gop ticket because as of right now, moore is showing it absolutely no signs of giving up. >> after 40 something years of fighting this battle, i'm now facing allegations and that's all the press want to talk about. but i want to talk about the issues. i want to talk about where this country's going and if we don't come back to god, we're not going anywhere. >> with pressure mounting for the president to speak, i want to go to senior white house correspondent jeff zeleny joining us from the white house. what's the thought process behind the president's silence so far. >> reporter: good afternoon. president is definitely

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here's john cornyn. >> mr. president, this week were engaged in perhaps the most momentous subject that we have dealt with in recent times. after 30 years, 30 years updating and reforming our nations convoluted, complex and self-destructive tax code. those interested in getting the yes vote will be casting a vote for growing the economy, voting for more jobs, voting for higher wages, voting for take-home pay. those who vote against it really saying yes to stagnant wages. less jobs, lower standard of living, and willing to accept reality that american jobs are going overseas because our country has the highest tax code in the civilized world. to bring the money earned overseas back home after pay double taxes. what people do is spend the money overseas and hire foreign workers and foreign companies rather than americans. they make things stamped made in america. this bill is about the dreamers and the doers the small businesses and hard-working families who need tax cuts and tax reform. it's about helping the mi

senate majority whip john cornyn talked about that bill and remaining issues the senate has to resolve before final passage. >> mister president, this week we are engaged in what is perhaps the most momentous subject we haven't dealt with in recent times and that is after 30 years, updating and reforming our nation's convoluted, complex and self-destructive tax code, those who are interested in getting the yes who will cast the yes vote will be casting a vote for growing the economy, voting for more jobs, voting for higher wages and voting for more take-home pay. those who vote against this endeavor are saying yes to stagnant wages. less jobs and lower standard of living, and willing to accept the reality american jobs were going overseas, our country has the highest tax code in the civilized world and to bring the money that is earned overseas back home you basically have to pay double taxes. what people do is what you would logically do, they spend the money overseas and hire foreign workers in foreign countries rather than americans and make things stamped made in america. simply st

we've got senator john cornyn saying the senate will likely start from scratch with its own tax cut package. this as tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary since hillary clinton lost. it's been a year of the democrats blaming russia, james comey, wikileaks, but donna brazile says in her new scathing expose about the democrat party that it is the democrats themselves who are also to blame. a, quote, cancer at the center of that party that was hillary clinton's takeover of the democrat party long before she became the nominee. and now top democrats including tom perez, john poe december that, robby mook signed an open letter attacking donna brazile. she's punching back hard against her critics. roll tape. >> for those who are telling me to shut up, they told hillary that a couple of months ago. you know what i tell them? go to hell. i'm going to tell my story. elizabeth: the democrat party did lose 1,042 seats nationwide at the federal, state and local level under the obama administration. insiders say brazile is a cassandra warning that the same problems will pop up again in the midterms, a

texas senator john cornyn spoke to reporters afterwards. pomeroy andt pastor his wife, having lost their 14-year-old daughter, and to hear his inspirational words, i was standing in front of the church, comforting others. and he lost his 14-year-old daughter. it is remarkable. urged: pastor pomeroy those gathered to choose life rather than darkness. a memorial will be built on the site. morning in manila. police with water cannons and batons, dispersed protesters on the final stop of president trump's trip. he will hold a formal meeting .ith rodrigo duterte human rights groups have condemned his crackdown on drugs. more republican senators are calling on roy moore to drop out of the senate race. he is accused of a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl when he was 42. >> we will probably never know for sure exactly what happened, but from my point of view, you know, i have to say, i think the accusations have more credibility than the denial. kellye: a colleague of moore says it was then teenagers. he has vowed to stay in the race. he has

out now includes texas senator, ted cruz, senate majority leader, mitch mcconnell, majority whip john cornyn and arizona senator, john mccain. mcconnell said the parties exploring whether another republican could have a successful write in candidate if moore left the race. >> after passionate debate, one bay area city decides to make a decision about whether another gun store can open in town. >> the raiders moving to las vegas. new stadium. if that isn't a case for impeaching and removing a dangerous president, then what has our government become? i'm tom steyer, and like you, i'm a citizen who knows it's up to us to do something. it's why i'm funding this effort to raise our voices together and demand that elected officials take a stand on impeachment. a republican congress once impeached a president for far less. yet today people in congress and his own administration know that this president is a clear and present danger who's mentally unstable and armed with nuclear weapons. and they do nothing. join us and tell your member of congress that they have a moral responsibility to stop doing

senate majority whip john cornyn addressed whether they should vote to expel him if he wins. even before the latest accuser came forward mitch mcconnell said he had heard enough. senator mcconnell said the party is exploring whether another republican could write in should moore win the rhace. >>> president trump is on his way home from asia. protesters took to the streets. mr. trump was there to attend a summit on regional security but he skipped it when it was delayed. this morning mr. trump tweeted, just arrived in the philippines for my final stop with world leaders. will lead to fair trade deals unlike the horror show from past administrations. the president also tweeted that he'd be making a major statement when he returned to washington. when he gets home the president will turn his attention to tax reform. he's scheduled a thursday meeting with house gop meetings before they vote on a tax overhaul pl mr. trump has his own calling for a steeper trax break for wealthier americans. the death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit the border between iran and iraq now

behind me, you can see perhaps senator john cornyn arriving here to speak to the press.e sanctuary. one person described as the largest crowd in the history of first baptist church. it's 100 years. the pastor was there. there was some question of whether he would lead the service, but he did. and perhaps the most emotional moment is when he choked up saying the people who were lost were his best friends and of course his daughter, annabelle, who was 14 and among those lost. and if there was one line that stood out, he said we have the freedom to choose, and i say we choose light, not the darkness, as the gunman did. so that was the feeling. that was the mood, that was the message of this. and he also talked about why they're going to open up the sanctuary. they have created a memorial in the sanctuary where the gunman went on his rampage. it's going to be open to the public later today. again, i think i should step out of the way as senator cornyn comes to the mike. he was there, and he has a few words to say about the service. >> i wanted to come to sutherland springs a

. >> john cornyn says he is working on federal and state levels to make sure information that could stopgerous people from buying guns is reported to the national criminal background check system in a timely fashion. >> this seems to be an area where there is bipartisan support to fix the background check system, to make sure we keep firearms out of the hands of convicted felons, people with mental illness and people who convict domestic violence and the like. if we can address that and close those gaps, i think that would be a big improvement. >> there is no evidence that a bump stock was used by the texas gunman. we are learning that the senate judiciary committee will hold a hearing on bump stocks in response to the las vegas massacre last month. >>> ten victims from the texas church shooting are still in critical condition. the families of those killed will receive $6,500 each to cover funeral expenses from a state fund. officials say a company has stepped forward to donate all of the caskets. >>> sports world mourning the loss of former cy young winner roy halladay this morning who

you have senator john cornyn who is a co-sponsor of this bill.s, which they do not like gun control there. and also he's a member of leadership. this bill really has some weight. senator chris must have fee, who represents sandy hook, is also the other co-sponsor of this bill. one important factor, the nra, and so far they have not come out in opposition, stephanie. >> all right. well, it may be narrow but it's a start. thank thanks, leigh ann. >>> at any moment now, the senate finance committee is going to begin to mark up that tax bill and 90 minutes from now president trump making his way to the hill to meet with house republicans before they vote on their own bill. so much going on, you don't want to go anywhere. every day, on every street, in every town, across america. small businesses show their love to you. with some friendly advice, a genuine smile and a warm welcome they make your town... well, your town. that's why american express is proud to be the founding partner of small business saturday. a day where you get to return that love,

senator john cornyn has been compelled to -- after a church in texas ten days ago. >> >> alabama senate candidate roy moore, four new women have come forward accusing him of making inappropriate advances. but the republican is remaining defiant this morning. he's taking on mitch mcconnell on twitter writing, dear mitch mcconnell, bring it on. he's called on moore to drop out of the senate race. he's attacking claims made by beverly nelson. she says that moore sexually assaulted her when she was to examine a yearbook. >> we want to determine is it genuine or a fraud. gloria allred is representing ms. nelson. she says moore's team can examine the yearbook if the candidate agrees to testify on the accusations under oath. moore denies all of the allegations. >>> this morning, actress rose mcgowan is expected to plead not guilty to drug charges in loudoun county. it's unclear whether or not sheila peer in court. police say cocaine was discovered in her walton a plane at dulles airport back in january. mcgowan was in town for the women's march. her attorney says the drugs could have been plan

john committee cornyn had origid we are going to vote before thanksgiving. that wants them close to the spending fight. a lot of moving pieces. david: we will keep an eye on the ways and means committee. lori davidson joining us from capitol hill. shery: everything happening in congress happening in -- having an impact on u.s. stocks. let's get the details from julie hyman. normally in olden times it seems like this wouldn't be a big selloff. because we have seen such muted ativities as of late this is big selloff by recent standards. it seems market participants paid the most attention to the headline out of the senate that there would be a possible delay to a corporate tax rate cut to 2019. be the thing that triggered stocks of falling to the lows of the session. we were seeing caution being expressed. to put today's selloff in perspective this is the daily change in the s&p 500. it has been very muted. this would only be the 13th occasion this year that we have seen the s&p called by at least this is the worst selloff for the index since august 17th in pa

. >> reporter: among those in attendant was texas senator john cornyn who said he was struck by the resilience the community had shown. >> to see pastor pomeroy and his wife there giving that inspirational talk there and comforting others and he lost his 14-year-old daughter. it's remarkable. >> reporter: the church itself had reopened sunday. the interior has been painted completely wheat, the victims are remembered by 26 chairs each with a single red rose on it. since the shooting people have been gathering at a roadside shrine. on sunday one visitor said he was there to celebrate the living as well as grieve the dead. >> they don't stand alone. something like this can tear one individual up but it doesn't tear up a family. it doesn't tear up the whole. that's why we're here. >> reporter: the victims from the shooting began to be laid to rest this weekend including four who were buried on sunday. funerals for the rest will take place throughout the week. weijia jiang, cbs news, washington. >>> the memorial crosses for the victims of the las vegas concert shooting have been moved. the crosses

i talked to john cornyn the senate whip. he says they're counting the votes on this. if it makes it a lot harder, they won't want to do it. but that bright, shiny object that republicans will be looking at if their tax plan comes in a little heavy on the budget side, kristen. >> garrett, great reporting. i think the way you put it is perfect. a political land mine to try to touch anything related to health care. we saw how tough that was when they tried to repeal and replace obamacare. thank you for your reporting from a very busy capitol hill. >>> despite big losses for republicans on tuesday, steve bannon says president trump has a winning agenda. coming up next, i'll talk to a former white house official about how the president's message will play in the midterms. tax reform and all those democratic victories. stay with us. ♪ everyone deserves attention, whether you've saved a lot or just a little. at pnc investments, we believe you're more than just a number. so we provide personal financial advice for every retirement investor. you can whip up a dessert.ball. jus

senator john cornyn said his bill would make sure the military is required to report convictions to the fbi system. the church mass shooter had an air force conviction, which would disqualify him from >> thompson: what's ahead for saudi arabia after its crown prince purged the government of top ministers and royal family members? visit www.pbs.org/newshour. when it comes to renewable energy in the united states, hawaii is a leader: 15% of the power there comes from solar and wind. and researchers on the island of oahu are now working on turning the power of ocean waves into a natural, clean energy source. in tonight's signature segment, i recently traveled to hawaii to see how it might work. this story is part of our ongoing series, "peril and promise-- the challenge of climate change." >> reporter: the east coast of the hawaiian island of oahu is known for its breathtaking beaches and ocean vistas. but these beautiful waters aren't just a draw for surfers and tourists. they are also a potential, untapped source of renewable energy- power generated from waves. what's the potential for w

the texas senator john cornyn among those attending promising to introduce legislation to fix what he calls the broken gun background check system. >>> police at the mall of america say two people were stabbed during an attempted robbery at the macy's store. investigators say the suspect stabbed the victims caught him trying to steal personal belongings from the dressing room. other shoppers reportedly subdued the subject but children waiting nearby waiting to see santa claus saw the whole thing. the suspect is in custody. >>> those everyday low prices at walmart apparently aren't so low online. "the wall street journal" reports walmart has been raising prices for some food and household items on its website in hopes of driving foot traffic into its stores. other big box retailers are reportedly doing the same thing including costco. analysts say even walmart's higher online prices typically match samson's. >>> jeff sessions and the justice department are being sued by 12-year-old girl with epilepsy who wants to legalize medical marijuana nationwide. the lawsuit by alexis could benefi

though the republican whip in the senate, that's john cornyn of texas trying to walk back the statement by ron johnson yesterday with a tweet of his own saying senator johnson will work with colleagues with a goal of improving the bill to a form that he can support. as you noted earlier, another key member to watch is susan collins of of maine. she's back in the spotlight. reuters reporting as crucial swing vote here as she raises questions about how combining a republican tax cut plan with a partial repeal of obamacare will affect middle class americans. here's one tweet yesterday from senator chris murphy of connecticut. it's not a tax bill anymore, he where is. it's a health care repeal bill. time to mobilize like now. and from the minority leader in the senate chuck consumer, g.o.p. tax bill raises premiums on average american's health care by 10% so they can give the healthy a tax cut. sound familiar, he asks? remember trump care. we'll keep an eye on all the happenings today on the finance committee and the house floor. host: yeah, and the house coming in at 9:00 a.m. eastern time

senate majority whip john cornyn talked about that bill and remaining issues the senate has to resolve before final passage. >> mister president, this week we are engaged in what is perhaps the most momentous subject we haven't dealt with in recent times and that is after 30 years, updating and reforming our nation's convoluted, complex and self-destructive tax code

texas senator john cornyn says he plans to introduce legislation soon that will close that loophole.aine. >> quijano: thank you. coming up next, the overwhelming moment the widow touches the face that once belonged to her husband. and later vietnam graffiti, the hopes and fears of young men hopes and fears of young men heading off to war. io and fiber, it could be wearing on you. tell your doctor what you've tried and how long you've been at it. linzess works differently from laxatives. linzess treats adults with ibs with constipation or chronic constipation. it can help relieve your belly pain and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements that are easier to pass. do not give linzess to children less than six, and it should not be given to children six to less than eighteen. it may harm them. don't take linzess if you have a bowel blockage. get immediate help if you develop unusual or severe stomach pain, especially with bloody or black stools. the most common side effect is diarrhea, sometimes severe. if it's severe stop taking linzess and call your doctor right away.

texas senator john cornyn pledged shortly after attending today's service to introduce new legislation on background checks as early as monday. this as church members say they hope to worship inside their church next week, tom. >> marcus moore for us from sutherland springings. thank you. the firefighter evening scene in san diego. tonight nearly two dozen children hurt when a platform collapses at one of those courses inside an indoor gym. parents scrambling to find children under the debris. here's marcie gonzalez. >> reporter: children, terrified and in tears. rushed out of this obstacle gym in san diego on stretchers and in the arms of first responders. >> everybody was crying and bleeding. >> reporter: the aftermath of a platform collapse that injured at least 23 people and is under investigation tonight. >> the kids were obviously going like crazy. scared. >> reporter: diego madrigal, there with his family, saying at around 7:40 saturday night employees announced they were serving pizza, when dozens of children rushed upstairs to the wooden platform overlooking the rest of the gy

. >> senate minority leader chuck schumer and majority whip texas republican john cornyn spoke about the gop tax bill in the leadership of the consumer financial protection bureau following the resignation of richard cordray. remarks on the senate floor are 30 minutes. >> thank you. madam president, i welcome you, senator from texas, after thanksgiving break, i have my parents, 94 and 89, with all children and grandchildren, and this and that. i would like to be thankful, blessed to have my mom and dad, happy about it. now we are back. precious little time to do it. funding for the government expires this friday. 800,000 dreamers wait to hear they can live and work in the only country they have ever known. 9 million children reauthorizing the health insurance program and millions more waiting to restore funding for community health centers, the most cost-effective and only healthcare lots of people can get. we need to funds cost-sharing programs that have pocket costs for low income americans because the administration refuses to do so. texas, louisiana, puerto rico, the us virgin is

is, there are bipartisan calls in congress to strengthen the background check system, including john cornyn, a prominent republican in the senate, saying he want as new law strengthening the current background check system. david? >> jonathan karl reporting on the president's trip in asia. jon, our thanks to you. >>> and there are also major developments in the russia investigation tonight. a former trump campaign adviser now changing his story in testimony under oath. what he now acknowledges. here's abc's chief investigative correspondent brian ross. >> reporter: tonight, the web of lies, half-truths and memory failure involving russia and the trump campaign is growing larger. and the disclosure of his congressional testimony about a trip to moscow to give a speech during the campaign. page told me he never talked about the campaign with anyone in the kremlin on the trip. did you meet with anybody in the kremlin and discuss the presidential race? >> not one word. >> reporter: not one word. and he said much the same to george stephanopoulos. >> i said hello, briefly, to one individual who

inxas senator john cornyn says e. plans to introduce legislation soon that will close .hat loophole. elaine. >> quijano: omar, thank you. goes i columnist liz smith has died, she was known as the grand dame of dish, she started her gossip kollee at the new york daily news in 1-9d 76 and was later syndicated as dozens of newspapers around the country. among her major scoops, a series of exclusive interviews in the early 1990s where ivana trump at the time of her divorce from real estate tycoon donald trump. liz smith was 94. coming up next, the overwhelming moment a widow touches the face that once belonged to her husband. and later, vietnam graffiti, the hopes and fears of young men heading off to war. and fiber, it could be wearing on you. tell your doctor what you've tried and how long you've been at it. linzess works differently from laxatives. linzess treats adults with ibs with constipation or chronic constipation. it can help relieve your belly pain and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements th

nats pop - john cornyn: this is very clearly a problem.anna wiernicki: texas senator john cornyn saystem failed. federal law already requires the department of defense to report convictionsjohn cornyn u.s. senator, r-texastake cg @ 0:54-1:04the fact of the matter is that under existing law this atrocity should have been prevented. this gunman should not have been allowed to purchase firearms and should have been arrested when he tried to do so.anna wiernicki: cornyn says he plans to introduce legislation that would specifically require all federal departments and agencies, including the department of defense to upload conviction records into the national database.john cornyn: we need to better understand why our existing laws didn't work in this instance and that is what my proposed legislation would do after analyzing the problem we will try to ensure that everyone is complying with the law.anna wiernicki: senator cornyn says his bill would crack down on state and local governments as much as the consitution allows.in washington, i'm anna wiernicki. (pam) three people are dead... and

the driving force is a republican senator from texas, john cornyn. >> i just can't in good faith face another grieving family who's lost their loved one due to a preventable shooting. >> reporter: the bill would give states more money to improve their reporting of background information to the fbi's databases. and it would set new standards for the military services and other federal agencies to report court-martial convictions, records that would block a gun purchase. federal officials whose agencies fail to meet new reporting goals would not be eligible for bonus pay. tonight the nra says it supports the bill which also requires the government to remove inaccurate information in the databases in 60 days if it prevents someone from buying a gun. lester? >> pete williams, thank you. now to an nbc news exclusive revealing the sophistication behind the russian propaganda machine. tonight a russian who worked for one of the nerve centers where lies were created and spread speaks out. kelly cobiella has the story. >> reporter: is this it? this is the building? >> yes, yes, yes, of course.

. >> the aftermath of the shooting in texas with senator john cornyn announcing he will introduce newgislation strengthening background checks for gun purchases. >> work with colleagues and the administration, the federal government particularly the department of defense, comply with the law and upload this information to the uniform code military justice proceedings. rob: the air force failed to notify the fbi about his domestic violence conviction, stop them from being able to buy those weapons. two people busted for helping a pair of dangerous inmates escaped from a courthouse. they slipped away from a bailiff and outside, their freedom in california, unlocking their shackles would handcuff key before jumping into it getaway car. authorities charging hunt in connection with this escape, both inmates still on the run. baltimore police officer cesar goodson junior can return to work after he was found not guilty of 21 administrative charges against him in the freddie gray case. he did not violate police rules and procedures, where gray was found with severe spinal cord injuries in th

spearheaded by john cornyn of texas and democrat ix senator chris murphy of connecticut. >> it woulde states and federal government upload required background check information to national database. the effort gained steam after the shooting when the air force admitted it failed to report the shooter's history of domestic violence. >> president proclaiming a great american comeback is under way personally taking credit for restoring the country's standing in the world. >> the president framing his accomplishments as a correction of mistakes made by past presidents. >> everywhere we went, our foreign hosts greeted the american delegation, myself includ included, with incredible warmth, hospitality and most importantly, respect. the days of the united states being taken advantage of are over. >> the president playing up the fact that he insisted on free and reciprocal trade with america's regional partners. it's worth noting he came home from asia with no written commitment from any country. although there are trade deals, some of them already months in the works, on this president --

senate majority whip john cornyn of texas and chris murphy of connecticut are spear heading that. >> the search for the gunman who killed a police officer. police say he was investigating a killing in west baltimore when gunned down. detective was surrounded by his wife and five children and fellow officers when he died. authorities offering rewards totaling nearly $$170,000 for information leading to the capture. >> a five alarm fire at a nursing home. official the say at least 20 people injured in h westchester pennsylvania. at least 140 people including residents and staff evacuate waited. >> ohio university suspending the activities of nearly all of its fraternities. they are under investigation for student conduct violations. it says most of those cases involve hazing. or alcohol. the university calls that an unacceptably high number. ohio state is the latest u.s. school to take action against greek organizations following incidents of hazing, misconduct, and student deaths. >>> sports nude now houston astros jose altuve and stanton, most valuable players. altuve an all star for

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