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live from new york city i'm libby casey. we're following developing news from maryland. investigators say one person is dead another seriously hurt after a car tried to ram the gate at the national security agency. there are reports the people in the car were men dressed at women. and were carrying drugs. officials say shots were fired when the car sped towards the gate. so far the fbi is only saying the incident is not linked to terrorism. the president has been briefed about what happened. >>> and new information today about the nsa's secret phone data collection program. the agency was reportedly already considering abandoning the practice of gathering and storing americans' call records when former contractor edward snowden revealed the program setting off a fire storm of criticism. for current and former security officials. >>> we are learning more about the co-pilot who investigators say intentionally crashed the germanwings plane into the alps. andreas lubitz received psychotherapy for several years some for suicidal tendencies. still not a clear motivate motive b

as libby casey reports the secretary of state and defense didn't pull any purchase. >> reporter: it was supposed to be a hearing on iraq and syria and whether congress should authorizing forces against iraq and syria. >> iran is the most dominant power is that correct. >> negotiation over iran's nuclear program. >> i believe much of our strategy with regards to i.s.i.s. is being driven by desire not to upset iran so they don't walk away from the negotiating table. tell me why i'm wrong. >> because the facts completely contradict that. >> secretary of state john kerry. >> there is no grand bargaining discussed here in the grand bargain, this is about a nuclear weapon potential that's it. and the president has made it absolutely clear they will not get a nuclear weapon. >> the president's team appeared on capitol hill amid tension amid the white house and 47 republican senators who sent an open letter to iran's leaders. wary to give broad authorization to fight i.s.i.l concerns too on how much leeway to give the white house. >> what i think democrats are not willing to do is to give this

libby casey, al jazeera. >>> the congressional probe investigating benghazi, said the former secretary of state deleted all the e-mail on her server. she admitted to deleting about 30,000 e-mails messages she described as personal. indiana's governor mike pence has signed into law a measure as jonathan betz explains, critics say it's meant to chip away at the rights of gay people. >> a long and heated debate ended quietly in indiana. governor pence signed into law the religious freedom restoration act. it louse business owners to refuse service to anyone if the owner feels it violates their religious beliefs. >> this bill is not about discrimination. if i thought it was about discrimination i would have vetoed it. >> that's exactly what many are calling it. worried that it will allow businesses to openly discriminate against gays and lesbians. >> if this is about discrimination prove it. they haven't proven it. >> worried it will heart business in indiana. indianapolis is preparing to host the final 4 next week. newarkensuring student-athletes. >> employees or customers to indiana. its

but as libby casey explains they only apply to federal land. >> the new rules set safety regulations for fracking or hydraulic fracturing the drilling technology creating a boom in oil and gas across the country and controversial too. interior secretary sally jewel says ficialt evere federal regulation needs to catch up. >> they are the same ones that were in place when i was working on drilling and fracking operations. >> the new rules take effect in june and only apply to federal and tribal lands. that amounts to just 11% of natural gas and 5% of oil produced in the u.s. the interior department says the regulations set a bar for states as they create their own guidelines. the federal rules require the industry to test the quality of cement used in wells to keep gas from seeping out. meet tougher standards for storing toxic fluids. disclose more information about existing wells. and reveal the chemicals they've used within 30 days. however, the industry can claim proprietary trade secrets. environmental groups say that leaves a loophole and some say the regulations don't go nearly f

live from new york city i'm libby casey. we're following developing news. investigators in maryland say one person is dead after a car tried to ram the gate at the ncaa. it'sncaa--nsa. officials say that shots were fired. so far the fbi is only saying that it is not linked to terrorism. and new information today about the nsa's secret phone data collection program. it was reportedly considering abandoning the practice of gathering and storing americans' call records when edward snowden leaked information about it, setting off a firestorm of criticism, that was according to several current and former security officials. we're learning more about the co-pilot who investigators say intentionally crashed a germanwings plane into the french alps. they're saying that andreas lubitz received psycho therapy for several years, and part of that treatment was for suicidal tendencies. but they have not revealed a clear motivate behind the crash. >> there is still no evidence that the co-pilot told before that he will do what we have to assume was done. and we haven't f

libby casey looks looks u.s.icy under the microscope. >> reporter: he would be the president to end america's wars in eye racks and afghanistan. >> we must move beyond the mind set of perpetual war. >> reporter: president obama promised a nation weary of battle a focus the economy and other problems here at home. but crises around the world have demanded attention. from ukraine. the president has kept us off the ground. >> i think fundamentally president obama's goal is not intervene any more than he desperately has 20679 the president's noninterventionist approach gets no cheers in many republican. >> i think he's incredible naive. i think president obama is dangerously knee eve. >> our friends no longer trust us. and our enemies no longer near us. -- fear he is. >> reporter: they are also getting hammered from the left for its use of drone strikes to targeting killings and expanded cia power overseas. >> when i came here last time i mentioned -- >> the american people are speaking out secretary kerry. we are ti

libby casey. safe to say that they were watching this speech on capitol hill and at the white house. was it an apologetic much speech? >> i wouldn't say that it's apologetic. the prime minister syd that he's here to send a clear message that israel has grave concerns about negotiations with iran over its nuclear capabilities. now he tried to down play in this speech the pushback that his address to congress tomorrow is being perceived as a slight to the white house as well as some democrats who have said it really is a breach of protocol. as you recall speaker boehner extended the prime minister to speak before a joint meeting of congress without including the white house and it comes on the eve of elections in israel, just two weeks away. the white house has stepped back from that. democrats, 30 of them at this point, are planning not to attend the address to congress. this isn't about politics. this is not about slighting the president. he said, in fact, i have great respect for both president o

libby casey is live in washington. libby?> reporter: david, like barack obama, ted cruz would like to make the leap from freshman senator all the way to the white house. and his announcement today gets him out ahead of an expected crowd of announcements from the likes of fellow senators rand paul, and marco rubio, and others that are much loved by the conservatives. we'll find out how he does in battleground states like iowa and on the fund-raising circuit, but for today it was all about taking center stage for presidential candidate, ted cruz. >> it is a time to reclaim the constitution of the united states. [ cheers ] >> reporter: staged at the nation's biggest christian school. the conservative liberty university, the speech took advantage of the optics of thousands of students at the mandatory campus event. >> i believe in the power of millions of conservatives rising up to reignite the promise of america. and that is why today i am announcing that i'm running for president of the united states. [ cheers and applause ] >>

we begin with libby casey in washington. >> reporter: the new rules set safety regulations for fracking or hydraulic fracturing. the boom in oil and gas across the country and controversy too. interior secretary sally jewel said in a speech this week that government oversight needs to catch up. >> many of the regulations on the books haven't kept pace with the advances in technology. they were the same ones that were in place when i was working on drilling and fracking operations. >> the new regulations take place in june and only apply to federal and tribal lands. 5% of oil produced in the. the interior department says the regulations set a bar for states as they create their own guidelines. the federal rules require the industry to test the quarter of cement used in wells to keep -- test the quality of; used in wells to employeesed more information about existing wells and reveal the chemicals they've used within 30 days. however the industry can claim proprietary trade secrets. environmental groups say that leaves a loophole and some say the regulations don't go nearly far enough. bu

libby casey with more on the controversy. >> it was spoapped or supposed to be a hearing on iraq and syria but quickly deferred into another territory. >> i want to ask you about iran. iran's goal is to become the most dominant regional power is that accurate? >> reporter: the obama administration's negotiations over iran's nuclear program. >> i believe much of our strategy with regards to i.s.i.s. is being driven oto not upset iran about the deal you're working on. tell me why i'm wrong. >> because the facts completely crick that. >> secretary of state john kerry pushed back against accusation threas he would push back against a good deal. >> this is about nuclear weapon potential, that's it. and the president has made it absolutely clear they will not get a nuclear weapon. >> the president's team appeared on capitol hill amid tension between the warehouse and 47 republican senators who signed an open letter to iran's leaders critical of any white house action that doesn't involve congress. they're also wary of giving the white house broad authorization to fight i.s.i.l. warning it

libby casey joins us now from virginia. is ♪ ♪ ♪ >> search-year-old is not just learning her bach and beethoven she's learning to deal with an expensive medical condition epilepsy. >> it isn't something we chose it is something that happened to her. >> she has to have health insurance. >> yes. she does. >> right now luna's parents are covered by a program for unassured kids. the girls won't qualify for state program that means leun luna and her sister will transfer to her parents' insurance. the family can afford coverage only because of federal subsidies. >> how much of a difference do the subsidies make in your bill? >> right now they're make $417 worth of difference. >> a month? >> a month. and next year if i have to pay for my kids, as well, you're looking at -- it would be making a difference of six $700 a month. >> the fear of having to suddenly cover that extra cost is keep luna's father awake at night. >> it would go into a panic because then it would turn out that would i have to completely reorient everything do i

and israel. >> libby casey in washington. thanks much >>> i spoke to ronan bergmann author of "the secret war with iran", saying the intelligence services invested heavily to penetrate the nuclear talks. >> even if it came from espionage over american channels it may seem as legitimate to spy on the americans when it comes to that. now, i do not support binyamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister's defines on the issue, and notwithstanding when it comes to the international effort to reach an agreement with iran. he is the israeli prime minister. when he sees the talks and negotiation with iran as a threat to national security. it's his job to call the intelligence, the agency. and ask them what is happening in these talks. if we view american claims about the edward snowden case and the legitimacy of espionage against friendly states and germany, if that is legitimate. then spying on the u.s. trying to understand what the u.s. is about to agree with iran may seem as legitimate. >> not to mention the u.s. according to "the

libby casey has the latest reaction from washington. >> the wall street journal cites unnamed u.s.officials that say that israel has been spying and leaking it to members of u.s. congress, but today president obama stayed above the fray and he deflected a question about that, and instead focused on the ongoing negotiations over iran's nuclear program and he pledged transparent. >> with respect to the possibility of an agreement, of an agreement that ensures that iran doesn't get a nuclear weapon. we have not just briefed congress about the progress or lack thereof that's being made. but we also briefed the israelis and our other partners in the region and around the world. and if, in fact, we feel confident that it will prevent iran from getting a nuclear weapon, it's going to be there for everybody to see. >> president obama used the forum with reporters gathered to once again criticize prime minister benjamin netanyahu and tis comments last week, casting doubt that he would not support any creation of a palestinian state during his time as prime minister. netanyahu walked those c

libby casey has more. what did they have to say? >> millions around the country are bracing for the potential of losing subsidies. they get hundreds of dollars a month to help them pay for health insurance and many have budgeted carefully expecting these subsidies to come their way. now we met one family who is already thinking about the tough choices they may have to make. [ piano music ] >> the seven-year-old is not just learning her bach and beethoven. she's learning to live with epilepsy. >> it's not something that i chose or she chose. >> she niece health insurance. >> she has to have health insurance. yes, i mean, it's stressful. >> right now they have insurance through the affordable care act and their daughters are covered by a program for uninsured kids. but they hope to earn more money by music teachers and the girls won't qualify for the state program. that means that luna and her sister will switch to her parents' insurance. the family can afford coverage only because of federal subsidies. >> right now they're making $41

i'm libby casey and now the news from doha. >> a fifth night of air strikes in yemen by saudi led forces. a camp for displaced people is hit. hello there i'm barbara serra you you're watching al jazeera live from london. also in the next 30 minutes. the deadline approaches, for iran's nuclear program but major differences remain. and nigerian elections results. and the co-pilot accused of crashing the plane into the alps has suicidal tendencies. >>> fifth night of air strikes on yemen position he. one hitting a camp for displaced people. humanitarian workers say at least 45.people have been killed. a saudi led coalition backed by forces led to the ousted president, ali abdullah saleh. southern city of aden, there have been clashes nearby. victoria gaint gatenby has the report. >> local forces say several houthi fightsers have been killed. the houthis are trying to move through this area to the oil rich province of mareb. but local tribesmen are not the only ones trying to stop their advance. targeting houthi military positions around mareb oil strikes have also hit houthi fighters in al

libby casey spoke with one family who say the subsidies are a life line. >> i wanted to show you ... >> reporter: 7-year-old girl is not just learning bach and beethoven, but learning to cope with an expensive medical condition - epilepsy. >> it's not something that i chose. it's not something she chose. it just happened to her. she has to have health insurance. so, yes. it's stressful. >> reporter: right now her parents have insurance through the care affordable care act, and are covered through a programme. this year they expect to earn more moneys as music teachers and will not qualify for the state programme, meaning they'll switch to their parent's insurance. the family can afford coverage only because of subsidies. how much o of a difference to the subsidies make in your bill? >> $417 difference. >> reporter: a month. >> a month. if i have to pay for the kids as well, you are looking at - it will make a difference of $600-$700 a month. >> the fear of covering the extra cost is deeper luna's father away. >> i would be angry and then go into a panic. i would have to reorient ever

libby casey is live in washington. y what were the big themes senator cruz brought up with his potential supporters today? >> reporter: randall it was a mix of conservative christian values and classic republican red meat. >> imagine healthcare reform that keeps government out of the way between you and your doctor and that makes health insurance personal and portable and affordable. instead of the lawlessness and the president's unconstitutional executive amnesty, imagine a president that finally, finally, finally secures the borders. [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: that last point is significant randall, because ted cruz is the defendant of age grant father from cuba. he's someone that the g.o.p. thought might appeal to latino voters but he is taking a clear stance that he is against executive amnesty. he also talked about his opposition to abortion and gay marriage, and it was really a chance for him to introduce himself to a broader audience. the fact he is the first to run for president means he is getting a l

>> thank you, libby casey in washington. >>> in new york, served as an adviser to former prime minister'serez and barack, but nots an adviser to the current prime minister. so putting it on the table we're not close allies. >> no, we're not. politically, we're in different places. >> to the point of the story today, israeli according to the world tradewallstreet journal, spied on iran. >> here's the thing. i don't know, to be honest with you, i don't know. this is a story that makes sense on one hand, and on the other hand, why would israel do something that would get them caught with its hands in the fire. i think that what the story is more about or indicative of is a bad relationship between the u.s. and israeli that has been brewing for some time. and obviously the story came out of washington. i don't know who from, and don't think that the wall street journal got it from the israelis but from the american administration, and i understand where it's coming from and the motivation, and i think that's the story. >> if they did something in the administration, what would be the motivati

. >> thanks libby casey, in washington. >>> in other news tonight, pentagon officials say there is progressng made in the fight against isil. they say coalition ehfforts are creating divisions within the armed group. jamie mcentire joining us with more. >> reporter: randall the evidence is somewhat anecdotal, but it does paint a picture of an isil group that is losing cohesion because of internal squabbles. and there are reports that there are rising tensions between some of the local fighters from iraq and syria, and some of the foreign fighters that come in. and some of the isil fighters have become disenchanted and want to leave and go home. i raised this question today at the pentagon off-camera briefing, and here is what the spokesman had to say. >> the amount of pressure we have placed on isil over the past several months we know for a fact has generated internal pressures that is continuing to contribute to their inability to man -- maneuver effectively. >> reporter: there is a report from one establish human rights agency that some of those executions were carried out against some i

libby casey reports. >> we've got to be more concerned about the senate, the state of nevada than us. as a result of that i'm not going to run for reelection. >> a big announcement by one of the biggest powers over social media, harry reid rose to the most powerful man in the u.s. senate becoming majority leader in 2005. reid lost that post when republicans took over. >> these bruises i have on my face, on my eye. >> a serious exercise equipment accident last january. he's making a political calculation. >> we have to make sure that the democrats take control of the senate again and i feel it is inappropriate for me to soak up all those resources on me, when i can be devoting those resources to the caucus and that's what i intend to do. >> targeting reid for a big election fight in 2016. but the 75-year-old says his work isn't over yet and has a direct message for his republican counterparts in the senate. >> my friend senator mcconnell, don't be too elated. i'm going to be here for 22 months and you know what i'm going to be doing the same things as i've done when i came to the senat

i'm libby casey. news conned. >> this is al jazeera. ♪ ♪ >> hello i'm barbara sarah.s is the newshour live from london. coming up on the program. saudi jets target houthi forces in yemen as over 40 are killed in a camp for donationed people. >> we're working very hard. >> working hard. >> the deadline approaches on talks on the iran nuclear program but major differences remain. >>> nigeria results of the presidential election draws closer. plus it's revealed that the co-pilot accused of crashing the plane into the french alps has been treated for suicidal tendency. >>> hello there thank you for joining us. the saudi military has been giving details of the latest round of attacks against houthi militants in yemen. camp is in the northern haja province. hiem tawrnhumanitarian workers say at least 40 have been killed there. bombing houthi rebels entering the southern city of dalah. the houthis have also launched a fresh offensive on the southern city of aden and there's battle around tribes men in the southern province. the saudi military has released are figures victori

libby casey reports. >> we've got to be more concerned about the country, the nat, senate, the stateof nevada. result that have i'm not going to run for re-election. >> reporter: a big announcement from one of harry reid. he rows from search light nevada to becoming the most powerful man in the senate becoming majority leader in 2005. reid lost that title two months ago but said that's not why he's retireing. >> these bruises i have on my face on my eye. >> reporter: neitherreid said he's making a political calculation. >> we have to make sure that the democrats take control of the senate again. and i feel it is inappropriate for me to soak up all those resources on me when i could be devoting those resources to the kay cuss. that's what i intend to do. republicans and conservative donors were already targeting reid for a big election fight in 2016. but the 75-year-old said his work isn't over yet. and he has a direct message for his republican counterparts in the senate. >> my friend senator mcconnell, don't be too elated. i'm going to be here for 22 months. you know what i'm going

libby casey is in washington. it didn't take long for interested groups to respond to this new rule. question talking about shooting a combination of water, sand into the rockbed to break it up and release oil and gas. it sounds simple enough but it has been used a lot more in recent years. some communities have been concerned about it. now, regulations are catching up. >>> the new rules thatset safety regulations for fracturing. the drilling technology creating a boom in oil and gas across the country and controversy too. interior secretary sally juhles said government oversight needs to catch up. >> many of the regulations on the bibles haven't can't up with advances in technology. they were the same in place when i was working on drilling and fracking operations. they take effect in june and apply to federal lands. >> amounts to 11% of natural gas and 5% of oil produced in the u.s. the entire department says the regulations set a bar for states as they create their own guidelines. the federal rules require the

libby casey with us. >> on the healthbeat this morning, indiana's governor, who continues to make news over the state's new religious freedom law has now declared a public health emergency over h.i.v. there are 71 confirmed cases in rural scott county. all of linked to dirty i.v. needles shared by drug users and that number expected to rise. >> this is about health and lives. therefore, we've -- we have signed today an executive order that initiates a robust multi-agency response to stop this h.i.v. outspread in its tracks. this we will do. >> normally, there are only five cases of h.i.v. reported each year in scott county, but since january, 79 people there have tested positive for the virus that causes aids, and that number is expected to go up, health officials are trying to contact at least another 100 people who may be infected through shared needles. >> this is truly a crisis that is centered on a crisis of drug abuse and it's the drug opana. >> it is a powerful prescription pain medication that comes in pill form. some drug abusers crush the pills and shoot them intravenously fo

libby casey joins us. house speaker john boehner is in the country now. how unusual is this? >> head to go israel right as this deadline ticks done. mitch mcconnell top republican was in israel over the weekend. members often take foreign trips during a recess and white house is playing this down, saying lawmakers are both parties often travel to israel. the white house is trying to shrug its shoulders and minimize political ramifications, but the timing is significant. i want to give you a sense of how house speaker boehner is talking about his trip. >> there are serious issues and activities going on in the middle east. i think it's really, really important for members of congress to hear from foreign leaders, other governments other parts of our government to get a real handle on the challenges we face. >> this trip isn't just about hearing from israel. this is scene as aligning himself really, aligning himself with the prime minister's position over that of president obama. it's breaching that philosophy that politics stop at the water's edge. >> which leads to the questi