about one of five americans are enrolled in it.( pam ) kron4's washington correspondent mark meredithes a closer look at what's at stake for people on medicaid ... and what it means for the nation's healthcare system overall. trt: 1:34out: in washington, i'm mark meredith. 00:17-00:24 - seema verma / administrator, centers for medicare and medicaid service00:35-00:42 - sen. chuck schumer / (d) minority leader01:25-01:34 - mark meredith / capitol hill 72 million americans depend on medicaid for health insurance. but under senate republican's new draft of healthcare reform - that number could drop significantly. democratic minority leader chuck schumer says the plan punishes the poor.simply put, this bill will result in higher costs, less care, and millions of americans will lose their health insurance, particularly through medicaid.but the woman in charge of administering medicaid tells us things need to change. seema verma says the program was never built to cover everyone. "it was built for a vulnerable population, our aged, and blind, and that program should focus on people with no

richard burr / (r) north carolina 01:07-01:15 - mark meredith / washingtonvirginia senator and vice chairenate intelligence committee mark warner made it simple: "did the presidentask you in anyway, in shape or form, to back off or downplay, the russia investigation?but neither the head of the national security agency nor director of national intelligence wanted to answer. "i don't believe its appropriate me to address that in a public session""im not going to comment on any interactions with the president, i just don't feel that is appropriate"but n-s-a chief michael rors ds whe presidential conversations remain private, he never ft pressu t interfe with the f-b-i investigation into russia and the trump campgn. "i have never been directed to do anything i believe to be illegal, immoral, unethical or inappropriate. and to the best of my recollection, during that same period of service, i do not recall ever feeling pressured to do so."but warner and senate democrats appeared frustrated with the lack of details. even the committee's republican chairman - richard burr of north carolina - war

kron 4's washington correspondent mark meredith takes a closer look.: 1:30out: at the white house, i'm mark meredith. 00:07-00:12 - rep. bill shuster / (r) pennsyvlania 00:50-00:55 - mark meredith / the white house01:05-01:12 - fullscreen, remove lower third old but fixable.that's how pennsylvania congressman bill shuster sees americas air traffic control system. "we're wasting billions of dollars at the faa and congress is part of the problem"but shuster says congress can find the solution. his plan: get the government out of the air traffic control business. in it's place: a private, non- profit group - made up of representatives of airlines, airports, and private pilots - to run the skies."it'll be as safe as it is today, or safer, i believe there's the ability for new technology to make it even safer"shuster has pushed the idea for years. but effective today he has a powerful new co-pilot: president trumpour plan will get you where you need to go more quickly, more reliably, more affordably. and yes, for the first time in a long time, on time.""but

(grant) kron 4's washington correspondent mark meredith is at the white house now with a look at the fallout from the decision. trt: 1:21out: at the white house, i'm mark meredith 00:32-00:37 - marc lotter / white house adviser00:55-01:02 - bill nye / environmental activist 01:10-01:21 - mark meredith / the white house today in the rose garden, president trump announced his decision.president trump made his decision.the u-s will withdraw its support of an international effort to fight global warming. "xxxxxx"in 2015, nearly 200 countries joined the paris agreement - a deal committing nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions. senior white house advisor marc lotter tells us the decision wasn't taken lightly. "xxxxxxxx"every major industrial country is part of the agreement - except syria nicaragua, and now the u-s but t-v personality and environmental activist bill nye, says when it comes to climate change the united states must lead. "it means i failed, it means one more time i failed, we had a generation of people excited about science, and understands the climate change problem but t

house press secretary00:42-00:48 - mark meredith / capitol hill 00:55-01:03 - sen. ron wyden / (d) oregon "i would have voted to let this process begin" pennsylvania senator patrick toomey says he was ready to vote "yes" on the republican health care plan but instead tonight, he's heading home.the senator tells us while the senate debates, his constituents are suffering. "premiums are up 120 percent, deductibles up through the roof,"while toomey's on board with repealing and replacing obamacare, at least nine republican senators say they won't support the current bill. that's forcing republican leaders to reconsider cuts to medicaid.deputy white house press secretary sarah huckabee sanders says the trump administration supports efforts to tweak the bill.i didn't listen to all of it but not sure she said thisi think were always looking for ways to add flexibility, and something to be considered. this week most of the focus has been (is) on the handful of republicans not supporting the health care bill.but oregon senator ron wyden tells me, he and his fellow democrats

kron 4's washington correspondent mark meredith takes a closer look at what's at stake for the attorney00:23 - sean spicer / white house press secretary00:54-00:59 - gary nordlinger / george washington university 01:30-01:36 - mark meredith / washington d.c.jeff sessions appears ready to talk. on tuesday, the attorney general will testify publicly before the senate intelligence committee.that's the same committee investigating russia's influence on the 2016 election. white house sean spicer says the administration is eager to cooperate. "he wants this to get investigated as soon as possible and be done with it so he can continue with the business of the american people "democratic senator ron wyden of oregon says americans need to hear from sessions directly.sessions reportedly met with russia's ambassador multiple times while serving as a senator and a major trump surrogate. wyden says the senate needs to know more, in a statement he says quote: "these matters, which are directly related to threats to our democratic institutions, are of the utmost public interest. i believe we owe the

kron 4 washington correspondent mark meredith takes a closer look.ton, im mark meredith. 00:13-00:22 - sean spicer / white house press secretary00:44-00:49 - tony shaffer / london center for policy research00:52-01:00 - mark meredith / capitol hill reality leigh winner is facing charges under the espionage act.federal prosecutors allege the government contractor leaked classified information to the press.the white house says the arrest won't be the last. "you've heard the president very clearly talk about the concern he has about authorized disclosure of classified information and the threat they can pose to national security 'the f-b-i arrested winner at her georgia home on saturday. that's less than a month after the government says winner printed and mailed classified material. several news outlets report the material focused on russia's involvement in the 2016 race.retired intelligence officer tony shaffer tells us the arrest is a wake-up call. "when you look at a situation like this, what do we do to update our security processing regarding secu

(pam) kron four's national correspondent mark meredith is at the white house to explain why the industryld soon reach new heights. trt: 1:25out: at the white house, i'm mark meredith. 00:21-00:28 - dyan gibbens / ceo, trumbull unmanned 01:00-01:06 - jaz banga / ceo, airspace systems inc. nat: "this is a carbon fiber arm" today president trump got his hands on technology some people hope will really take offnat: "this has precision gps"drones - like the one -are already flying in limited capacities. now the trump administration wants to see the industry soar.dyan gibbons of texas based "trumbull unmanned" is one of a handful of tech c-e-o's showing the president what's possible."you sort of see a tension between innovation and safety, but really to move forward together, you need to open up the skies"gibbons' company flies drones so energy companies can see their environmental impact. she says these days the sky really is the limit."its great to see how they're not only used in texas, industries such as energy, agriculture, that's how drones are being used" "drone's can't fly everywhere,

reporting on capitol hill, i'm mark meredith. (vicki) still ahead...ew report reveals, how climate change will impact the quality of your morning cup of joe. (steve) and next, fidget spinners. it's the latest craze amoung kids... but now, there's a new warning out about just how ásafe these toys really are. (vicki) if your child has one of these... the popular toy known as a "fidget spinner," you may want to listen extra closely to this next story. this year's summer safety report is out from an organization called world against toys causing harm, or w.a.t.c.h-- it's dedicated to educating the public about children's safety. the non-profit group says fidget spinners are topping their latest list of potential safety concerns because they pose a choking hazard. james a. swartz/director of w.a.t.c.h.: "sometimes they pop out sometimes they don't. and when they pop out in this instance this was purchased by the way just within the last few weeks despite recalls and despite all the concerns out there about these small parts hazards and this is the industry

kron 4's washington correspondent mark meredith is at the white house with the latest reaction.ht the washington post reports the justice department is investigating president trump for possibly attempting to obstruct justice. the post writes that's a new focus by robert mueller - the special counselor investigating russia's ties to the 2016 election. áááááááááááááá"the white house is not responding to this story directly, instead the president is choosing to use of one his favorite platforms to respond: twitter.the president tweeted quote:"they made up a phony collusion with the russians story, found zero proof, so now they go for obstruction of justice on the phony story. nice"on capitol hill, the russia investigation continues behind closed doors.today the director of national intelligence dan coats ignored questions as he prepared to speak to senators in a private session.now some democrats are avoiding the topic, including house minority leader nancy pelosi."you don't really expect me to comment on what i've been briefed on..do you" at the white house, today the president c

kron 4's washington correspondent mark meredith takes a closer look. ut: on capitol hill, i'm mark meredith00:13-00:17 - sen. cory booker / (d) new jersey00:27-00:31 - sen. kirsten gillibrand (d) new york 00:39-00:43 - sen. mitch mcconnell / (r) majority leader 00:57-01:02 - sen. bob casey / (d) pennsylvania nat: "we're back on, i think i touched a button"days before a vote , democrats want to know the details of a republican healthcare plan. that's why these three democratic senators live streamed a cab ride to the congressional budget office."we're about to vote on a monumental healthcare bill in days, and no one has seen it"they're not alone.on capitol hill, new york senator kristen gillibrand is urging her republican colleagues to be more transparent especially about proposed cuts to medicaid."it's outrageous this bill is being negotiated behind closed door, with no public input"but republicans say they're getting plenty of input and are confident they have enough support to pass healthcare reform. "were going to lay out a discussion draft, thursday

mark meredith takes a closer look.ore james comey even shows up on capitol hill, we know what he plans to say.the senate intelligence committee has released the ex-f-b-i director's opening statement. comey will open his testimony with - detailed notes of a meeting at trump tower in january.that's' when comey says he told then president- elect trump, that the businessman was not personally under investigation.fast forward to after the inauguration.comey says the president invited him to the white house for a private dinner.just the president and comey - one on one. during the dinner - according to comey's statement - the president said quote "i need your loyalty" comey says he refused, but he could pledge to be honest. weeks later, another meeting. this time in the oval office. comey will testify the president brought up ex- national security advisor michael flynn.flynn was fired just days earlier after lying to the vice president about conversations flynn had with the ssian ambassador. comey says the president said que

kron4's washington correspondent mark meredith takes a look at the growing controversy over the tweetsd what it could mean for the administration. speaking in miami today, president trump says he's rolling back an obama-era policy that made it easier for americans to travel and trade with cuba."effective immediately, i am canceling the last administration's completley one-sided deal with cuba."the president's plan means it'll be harder for american tourists to visit the island.however, the u-s embassy in havana will remain open.before he left for florida, president trump lit up social media with tweets. among them quote: "i am being investigated for firing the fbi director by the man who told me to fire the fbi director. witch hunt" the tweet appears to confirm a washington post report that the f-b-i is investigating president trump for possible obstruction of justice after the president fired f-b-i director james comey. today former house speaker newt gingrich told us, he thinks the justice department isn't going to stop anytime soon. "somebody somewhere is going to get convicted of s

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