kristin welker, a couple of observations. number one, the digital photography era was supposed to make cameras quieter. it is an unbelievable racket while those two men are talking and everyone has talked about it today. the bust of martin luther king over the shoulder of donald trump. an incredible scene today and donald trump learning everything from question-and-answer protocol and coaching from the president to basic confines of the white house and capitol hill and his tour guide was the speaker of the house. >> it was an extraordinary day, and you're right, the optics, added to that. it was a reminder of where they were, in the oval office sitting against those chairs that we are so used to seeing the president speak to heads of state. it was just tremendous. just think about it. president obama was out on the campaign trail 19 times trying to make sure this moment didn't happen. he said things like donald trump will never be president. so the president now is focused on moving forward. i am told he is taking this very s

kristin welker has more. >> reporter: good evening. it started when a group of computer scientists, including a voting rights lawyer, said they prompting this. and the three states donald trump has a combined margin of victory of about 100,000 votes. today, on medium secretary clinton's lawyer posted that the campaign has received hundreds of messages, e-mails, and calls urging her to do something, anything to investigate claims that the election results were hacked and altered in a way to disadvantage secretary clinton. clinton's campaign lawyer also stressed they have not evidence of hacking, but some democrats are skeptical after u.s. officials said they uncovered evidence of russia hacking the e-mails during the campaign. president trump vacationing here in florida. noting that secretary clinton conceded on election night. you may recall in the weeks leading up to the election, it was donald trump who said the entire system is rigged. that is why this is getting so much attention and one of the reasons why democrats so trump by mor

kristin welker has more. >> reporter: good evening.t started when a group of computer scientists, including a voting rights lawyer, said they found voting irregularities in three states and that's what is prompting this. and the three states donald trump has a combined margin of victory of about 100,000 votes. today, on medium secretary clinton's lawyer posted that the campaign has received hundreds of messages, e-mails, and calls urging her to do something, anything to investigate claims that the election results were hacked and altered in a way to disadvantage secretary clinton. clinton's campaign lawyer also stressed they have not found any evidence of hacking, but some democrats are skeptical after u.s. officials said they uncovered evidence of russia hacking the e-mails during the campaign. president trump vacationing here in florida. noting that secretary clinton conceded on election night. you may recall in the weeks leading up to the election, it was donald trump who said the entire system is rigged. that is why this is getting

lester. >> kristin welker, thank you. >>> some sad news from los angeles overnight. the cause of death was heart failure. though her body of work spanned more than 50 years from stage to daytime shows to reality tv, she will best be remembered as the always upbeat and nurturing mom in that adorable blended tv family we know as "the brady bunch." ? here's a story ? ? of a lovely lady ? >> she was america's mom, who dealt with problems like this. >> marcia, marcia, marcia! >> now, sweetheart, you're not in anybody's shadow. >> and this. >> peter? >> yeah, mom. >> don't sit up here alone. come on downstairs. >> florence henderson, aka mrs. brady, was beamed into thousands of households each week in the sweet comedy "the brady bunch." born in dale, indiana, she began her career on the stage and quickly took show business by storm, landing the title role in "fanny" on broadway. >> in 1959, henderson was hired to be the very first today girl here on nbc."today girl here on nbc.: girl here on nbc. she was also the first woman to ever host "the tonight show" before johnny ca

kristin welker with more. >> reporter: battle ground pennsylvania where the democrat's ground game is in high gear for the telling nbc news there are about a million volunteers nationwide working the phones, knocking on doors, up 261% from 2012 in pennsylvania. 108% in ohio. insisting every vote counts. >> we said we're here to make sure they get out and vote. >> reporter: with time running out hillary clinton and her top surrogates are flooding battle ground states aim for women. clinton made an unannounced stop at a campaign center rallying latinos. at a large event in afternoon cut short by a storm. >> you're a hearty bunch standing out here in the rain. >> reporter: not allowing her message to get drown out. >> let's vote for what we want for our country and our children and grandchildren! god bless you. >> reporter: clinton has been steadily stepping up her attacks against trump after the latest fbi controversy tightened the closing argument. showcased in this new ad. ? ? katy perry's "roar" the backdrop of the ad and the theme song of clinton's campaign. perry set to appear with

kristin welker has more. >> reporter: good evening. lawyer, said they found voting irregularities in three states and that's what is prompting this. and the three states donald trump has a combined margin of victory of about 100,000 votes. today, on medium secretary clinton's lawyer posted that the campaign has received hundreds of messages, e-mails, and calls urging her to do something, anything to investigate claims that the election results were hacked and altered in a way to disadvantage secretary clinton. clinton's campaign any evidence of hacking, but some democrats are skeptical after u.s. officials said they uncovered evidence of russia hacking the e-mails during the campaign. president trump vacationing here in florida. noting that secretary clinton conceded on election night. you may recall in the weeks leading up to the election, it was donald trump who said the entire system is rigged. that is why this is democrats so frustrated because right now secretary clinton leads donald trump by more than 2 million votes in the popul

kristin welker with more. >> reporter: battle ground pennsylvania where the democrat's ground game isin high gear for the final sprint. a top clinton official telling nbc news there are about a million volunteers nationwide working the phones, knocking on doors, up 261% from 2012 in pennsylvania. 108% in ohio. insisting every vote counts. >> we said we're here to make sure they get out and vote. >> reporter: with time running out hillary clinton and her top surrogates are flooding battle ground states aim for women. clinton made an unannounced stop at a campaign center rallying latinos. at a large event in afternoon cut short by a storm. >> you're a hearty bunch standing out here in the rain. >> reporter: not allowing her message to get drown out. >> let's vote for what we want for our country and our children and grandchildren! god bless you. >> reporter: clinton has been steadily stepping up her attacks against trump after the latest fbi controversy tightened the polls. but today she's also shifting into a more positive closing argument. showcased in this new ad. ♪ katy perry's "roa

kristin welker is live in florida. hello, again. what more do we know?ll, you are right, you hit the nail on the head. we are expecting two new staff announcements before the end of the day. what does that mean? these are people who will serve in the west wing with him. they don't require senate confirmation. so this would be the national security adviser, which he has named, doesn't require senate confirmation. positions like that. we are, of course, tracking those cabinet level positions very closely. who could be the next person to be named? here are a couple posts we're watching. commerce secretary, wilbur ross, who is a billionaire investor and also a personal friend of president-elect trump's has emerged as the front

house, but for now there's new reaction from the president-elect, and for that let's bring in kristin welker who is covering donald trump in palm beach, florida. what is he saying this morning? >> reporter: so far we have heard briefly in the form of a tweet from the president-elect, and it says fidel castro is dead with an exclamation mark and it's short and to the point, and i anticipate we will get something broader later today. what does this mean for cuban and u.s. relationrelations. actions from president obama included lifting restrictions on some imports which allowed trade to open up between the two countries and flights resumed again. the president's actions are executive actions which means effectively that president trump can come in and reverse them, and it will be hard to unwind all of those things we just talked about, and we are getting reactions coming in from capitol hill, and take a listen what she had to say earlier on the "today" show. >> he's a man that executed many family members, and his legacy, i believe, will be one of how you can hang on to power you are a totalit

kristin welker is live in florida. hello, again. what more do we know? >> reporter: well, you are right, you hit the nail on the head. we are expecting two new staff announcements before the end of the day. what does that mean? these are people who will serve in the west wing with him. they don't require senate confirmation. so this would be the national security adviser, which he has named, doesn't require senate confirmation. positions like that. we are, of course, tracking those cabinet level positions very closely. who could be the next person to be named? here are a couple posts we're watching. commerce secretary, wilbur ross, who is a billionaire investor and also a personal friend of president-elect trump's has emerged as the front runner there. hud secretary, dr. ben carson, mulling an offer. will we get one monday? the position getting the most attention, secretary of state. the reason is because you are seeing this divide really within trump world over who should be the next secretary of state. should the president-elect pick someone who is a l

let's get the latest toght from nbc's kristin welker. >> president-elect trump's administration coming into clearer focus, naming two staff positions that don't require senate confirmation. kathleen mcfarland as deputy national security adviser and don m she is third female appointment, holding national security posts in nixon, ford and reagan administrations. in 2016 she ran for senate, attempting to unseat new york's then senate hillary clinton. a fox news analyst. >> the united states is in retreat everywhere in the world. >> she is known for her hard line views and criticism of president obama. as for 48-year-old mcghan, he is an attorney for the trump federal election commission where he was instrumental in loosening regulations on campaign spending. he will help the president-elect navigate business evening tanglements. intrigue swirled and secretary of state, divided between rudy giuliani and former antagonist mitt romney. >> what is unusual it that it has become a public fight and split. it wouldn't surprise me if a third name emerges. >> reporter: as the team building continue

we begin tonight with kristin welker on clinton's campaign. >> reporter: battle ground pennsylvania where the democrat's ground game is in high gear for the final sprint. are about a million volunteers nationwide working the phones, knocking on doors, up 261% from 2012 in pennsylvania. 108% in ohio. insisting every vote counts. >> we said we're here to make sure they get out and vote. >> reporter: with time running out hillary clinton and her top surrogates are flooding battle ground states aim for clinton made an unannounced stop at a campaign center rallying latinos. at a large event in afternoon cut short by a storm. >> you're a hearty bunch standing out here in the rain. >> reporter: not allowing her message to get drown out. >> let's vote for what we want for our country and our children and grandchildren! >> reporter: clinton has been steadily stepping up her attacks against trump after the latest fbi controversy tightened the polls. but today she's also argument. showcased in this new ad. ? ? katy perry's "roar" the backdrop of the ad and the theme song of clinton's campaign. perry

nbc's kristin welker has that part of the story. good morning to you. >> reporter: matt, goorning to you. despite the bitterate betweenlion and trump, democrats and lawmakers, more broadl agree that they should work ther to help the country come together but that won't be easyen the history parofsan rankereren wash. this morning, democrats coming republicans are now firmly in control of washgton, winning the white house andolding both houses of congress. >> this is the most incredible political feat i've seen in my life time. >>e've been given a temrary lease on power if you will and i think we need to use it responsible. >> reporter: democrats defeated but looking for ways to find common ground. house minority leader nancy losi placed a call saying infstructure jobs -- bernders turned top surrogat >> our job is to elect hillary clinton. ow n sofng his tone a vowing it to w with trump on policies that help the liv of working families. sanders also warning to the degree that he pursued racist, will oppose them. they are facing a fier

it was her first since conceding the nbc's kristin welker has more on that. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. secretary clinton spoke at the children's defense fund here in washington d.c. last night. that is the organization where she began her career. it was a speech filled with reflection and raw emotion. hillary clinton stepping back into the spotlight greeted been an overwhelmingly supportive crowd with a standing ovation. it was an event aimed with clinton wasted no time addressing what everyone was thinking. >> i will admit, coming here tonight was not the easiest thing for me. there have been a few times this past week where all i wanted to do was just to curl up with a good book or our dogs and never leave the house again. >> a defeat she tried to turn into a call for action. >> i ask you to stay engaged. stay engaged on every level. that is how we get throu time clinton has addressed her stunning loss since she conceded a week ago. >> this is painful and it will be for a long time. >> reporter: while she was spotted by a hiker last thu

we have the latest from kristin welker. >> reporter: president elect administration coming into focus. nameing to staff position that is do not recall confirmation. national secretary adviser and white house council. and 65-year-old mcfarland is trump's third female appointment. holding national security posts in three administrations n 2006 she unsuccessfully ran for senate. attempting to unseat new york's then senator hillary clinton. now, a fox news analyst. >> united states is now in retreat everywhere in the world. >> reporter: mcfarland known criticism of president obama. as for 48-year-old mcbegan he is an attorney for trump campaign. and served five years with federal election commission where he was instrument al in loosening regulations on campaign spending and now help president elect navigate vast business entanglements. but intrigue swirled around secretary of stay. trump divided between giuliani and mitt romney. >> anchor: what is unusual is that it is such a publi public split. it would not surprise me if third name appears. >> reporter: trump trying to make good on a c

that's where we find our kristin welker. philadelphia, what's this about? >> reporter: chuck, pennsylvania is a part of secretary clinton's firewall. in order to win here, in order to win the white house, she has to get large margins of african-american voters in urban a l philadelphia. that was on display during that katy perry concert here last night. clinton has made 16 stops to pennsylvania since the dnc. a lot of those stops aimed at energizing african-american voters. consider this. president obama got 93% of the black vote here in pennsylvania in 2012. clinton doesn't need to match that. she's got to get comparable numbers. it's in other battlegrounds like north carolina and ohio where james. and to help her make her case, she has a million volunteers stretched all across the country helping to get out the vote. >> there you go. now let's go to wilmiwilmington north carolina, check in on where donald trump will be with katie tor. >> donald trump is visiting eight states in two days. they are taking a renewed say internal polling showed them in a dead

i'm kristin welker live from the mann center of performing arts in philadelphia, my hometown. hillary clinton will hend her day with an open air concert featuring katy perry and stevie wonder. the crowd has been building all day long. with three days to go until election day, here's the state of the race right now. take a look. our partners at target smart say nearly 40 million people cast their votes early. more than 18 million have come from the 12 battleground states. hillary clinton is leading in the latest national polls. one shows secretary clinton with a four-point lead. another with a two-point lead and another shows her one point ahead, narrow margins there. clinton and donald trump held rallies today in the critical state of florida where the average of the latest polls gives clinton a one-point lead. donald trump held a rally in another critical state, north carolina. that's where the average of latest polls gives him a one-point lead. he is heading to nevada and colorado. secretary clinton heads here to philadelphia. their running mates are out today. mike pence in

. >>> nbc's kristin welker is covering the president-elect during his holiday weekend in palm beach,u. what are we hearing from elected officials, particularly those who criticized president obama for re-establishing diplomatic tiesith cuba? >> reporter: good morning to you. retion is just starting to trickle in. we haven't gotten reaction from president-elect trump yet, but we anticipate we will by the end of the day. he's on a working vacation in palm beach. of course, we're waiting to hear what senator marco rubio has to say, for example. he's been very critical of president obama. we have gotten reaction from congressman ileana ros-lehtinen. she was born in cuba. she's also critical of the obama policies, of the castro regime. let me read a statement that she put out, she said, "a tyrant is dead, and a new beginning can dawn. on the last remaining communist bastion of the western hemisphere. not until the gulags are closed, political prisoners are freed, and liberty is restored can the united states fully end its embargo against the communist regime in havana. the time to act is

let's bring in kristin welker, covering the president-elect in florida. so what is the deal with the reports of in fighting over romney and giuliani for secretary of state? >> reporter: there's a real division within trump world. should president-elect trump pick rudy giuliani, someone who is a longtime supporter, a hard-liner, or mitt romney, someone who is a former antagonist. he was one of the first top republicans to come out and criticize donald trump as a candidate. but he is a more moderate republican. you have a lot of folks who think he would be the better pick. kellyanne conway, one of donald trump's top advisers, raised a lot of eyebrows on thanksgiving. she started tweeting with the importance of loyalty in a secretary of state. se seemed as if she was picking sides, pushing for rudy giuliani. chuck asked her about that. >> why are you campaigning against mitt romney as secretary of state? >> i'm not campaigning against anyone. i'm just a concerned citizen. i'm not campaigning against mitt romney. that's a decision that only one man can make,

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