secular and more egalitarian, less tradition bound and much younger america what stan calls the new america and in clinging to an old and outdated version of america republicans will pay a price in 2020. he will explain, i think, i hope, that even the victory of a republican in the special election yesterday in north carolina's ninth congressional district it's evidence of the new america fighting back against trump republicanism. stan's insights are rooted in the politics of the past several decades often overlooked in current analysis and help them explain which voting groups will be a key to democratic victory in the presidential election and beyond. the colonization of this new america, he says " bloodied the gop in 2018 and will finally crash in 2020. because i'm the owner of the bookstore and we do care about generally care about debate and discussion, i will present although you probably know from my past experiences where my politics are, i will present a phase of neutrality that i will tell you that i was speaking to a good friend today and encouraging him to come to the event and

laura: you are watching "bbc world news america."om still toon tonight's program, supreme court justice brett kavanaugh faces a new claim of sexual misconduct from his college days. someemocrats calimfor his achment, while republicans claim he is being harassed. of course you all know that "world news america" is always tv magic, but we have real tricks for you on tonight's program and they comerom nigeria. he is just 19 years old, and his talent for magic has earned him a following on the stres of lagos. take a look at his magical s.illusi >> people ask me, amazing any sort of tricksks or sleight of hands. i am 19 years old and i'm a magician. today i'm ingto on the streets of lagos to perform some tricks and i will blow their minds. i will bring a picture to reality. take it likehat. it goes out. >> gd trick, good trick. >> everywhere i go to, people get to be my friend and know me more. at the same time, more practice. i go to look at people and see what the do. you don't get to go far. what can you see? i hope to see myself as on

you are watching "bbc world news america."l to c program, the brexit battle moves to the supreme court. now they will decide if boris johnson was acting within the law to suspend parliament. laura: swimming english channel is not only an incredible feat, but a cancer survivor has become nce first person to swim it four times nonstop. sarah thomas of colorado completed the challenge earlier today. more on this incredible story. reporter it was in the early sunday morning tha sarah thomas set off on her aquatic odyssey. to swim the channel once is tough enough. four times in aa row, until now unheard of. today after 54ours and 10 minutes, she staggered out of the water finally back on dry land. exhausted and in need of chocolate, she described the moment that she crawled ashore. here was a lot of people the beach to meet me and wish you well. it was really nice of them but i feelun mostly stned right now. i can'tt believe tha did it. reporter: her achievement all the more remarkable, given that she ha treatment for breast cancer

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible by... the freeman fodation; by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation, pursuing solutionsteor america's neglneeds; and tributions to this pbs station thank you. laura: this ia special edition of "bbc world news america." reporting from the united nations in new york, i am laura trevelyan. a call for action on climate change. world leaders gather for a summit at the u.n., but teenage s mpaigner greta thunberg ag harsh mefor them. greta: you have stolen my dreams, my childhood, with your hiempty words. yet i'm one of the lucky ones. laura: president trump admits discussing joe biden with the ukrainian present, calling it perfect conversation. democrats say it is a new atchapter of lawlessness. the duke and duchess of sussex aarrive in south africa are met with a warm embrace. laura: for those watching t pbs and arou globe, welcome to "world news america." here at the united nations, it was not presidents and prime ministers grabbing headlines, t instead a 16-year-old climate activist, greta th

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible by... the freeman foundation; by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs; and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am ura trevelyan. national security advisor john bolton is fired via tweet. president trump said his services were no longer needed their divisions ran deep. the human cost of the war in yemen. the bombs off daily, and families are faced with a devastating consequences. >> now that eir home has been destroyed, once their discharge from h hpital, they have no idea where they are going to go. laura: plus, we will have the latest on reports that a high-level spy was extracted from russia by the u.s. amid fears at his cover was about to be blown. laura: for those watching on pbu and the globe, welcome to "world news america." "your services are no longer eded" -- that is how president trump disposed of national security advisor john

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program, young people are speaking out on climate change.m ahead orrow's strike, we hear from a 12-year-old making his voice hear laura: iraq's prime minister has not too lateit is to stop a war between iran and saudi arabia, and he warned that any new conflict in the region could spread uncontrollably. he was speaking to the bbc's rld affairs editor john simpson in baghdad in his first major tv interview since taking office a year ago. >> good morning, prime minister. adil abdul-mahdi is a skilled operator. ave a political party behind him, but a year ago he got iran and the americans to back him as prime minister, although now he finds himself caught between the two of them. i thinkn. awoul-mahdi: we still have time for diplomacy. we need wise decisions from all. john: there are other threats, too. cuisrael has been d of carrying out drone attacks against iraq. n.prime bdul-mahdi: we were told that some of the attacks on iraq was done by isrlis. john: stil

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible by... by judy and peteti blum-kovler foun, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs; and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. laura is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. the white house is under pressure after it is confirmed that the transcript of the call with ukraine's president was moved to a classified system. secretary pompeo faces a subpoena for documents congress wants. people in afghanistan are hours away from going to the polls, but the presidential vote is marred by threats of ve. plus, photos capture what a world without mobile phones would look like. watch out, there is a lot of staring into space. laura: for those watching pbs e d around the globe, welc "world news america." the white house has acknowledged that the transcript of a phone call between president trump and the ukrainian leader was moved to a separate classified system. thatacks up the charge made the whistleblower in hist, complahic

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's skprogram, the de and duchess of cambridge continue to african many were keen to look at.e who it is an idea that haseen borrowed from finland and it is claimed it can help reduce sudden infant death syndrome. baby boxes are promoted as a safe alternative to standar cots or baskets. they are being offered to new mums in a slum in nairobi. reporter: the problem of lower infant mortality something that many parents import especially in an informal settlement like thistyne where access to quali medical health care and basic needs is a challenge. e estion is will the solution come in a box? 50% of infant deaths occur in sub-saharan afri these boxes gi babies a fighting chance at life. inside they have mosquito net shades,s. medicine, mattresse even the box itself is useful. >> five hoping that when i get e box, i will use it as my baby's cot. it comes with a mosquito net, ap, diapers. >> then baby ay in the box as you do house chores. before we had the boxes, th

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to c program, the duke and duchess of cambridge continue to aican tour, but it is baby archie who many were keen to get a look at. deit is anthat has been borrowed from finland and it is claimed it can help reduce sudden infant deathome. baby boxes areferomoted as a lternative to standard cots or baskets. they are being oered to new mums in a slum in nairobi. reporter: the problem of lower infant mortality something that in an informal settlement like this one where access to quality medical health care and bac needs is a challenge. hee question is will the solution ce in box? 50% ofant deaths occur in sub-saharan africa. these boxes give babies a fighting chance at lif inside they have mosquito net shades, medicine, mattresses. even the box itself is useful. >> five hoping that when i get the box, i will use it as my baby's cot. it comes with mosquito net, soap, diapers. >> the baby can stay in the box as you do house chores. baby can roll and fall., the reporter: health worker

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nada: for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america." stdney, london, new york, t few cities where people poured into the streets today calling for action on e change. among the millions who marched, many were children who argued that their future on the planet ges at stake. in new york, teectivist greta thunberg led the , ckd it is from there that bryant reports. nick: from the low-lying pacific islands to drought-ridden australia. streets of south africa to the brandenburg gate in berlin. the children of the world, the inheritors of our climate change crisis -- >> what do we want? >> climate justice! nick: young voices speaking with passion and urgency, because there's is the future that is at stake. >> we assume we have a short histut of time to turn around. it is vital that young peoplepl are at the fcoefront of the ersation because they will be impacted more than anybody else. >> what the youth can do is talk about the problem and make noise and demanded fropeople who can make a change. there is s time. time is up. time is running,hi

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laura: you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program, google is in the hot seat. multiple states are investigating whether the makes money by squashing the competition. laura:ur britain's james o'brien lost his sight after an acid attack more y than 20rs ago. now he has undergone pioneering treatment to restore his vision. >> i can only see blob of lights. reporter: james has been blin in his right eye since he was 18. >> i was walking home from the cinema whei when i was approached by a couple of teenagers. as i turned around, 's great in liquid in my facebook-- he sprayed a liquid in my face. i woke up the next morning to find alo no nger have preparation in theh- rh-proper vision in the right eye anymore. reporter: he was offered a stem cell treatment to repair these scar tissue. >>d we take a biopsy remove the scar tissue from the blind eye and we repopulated with a sm-cell transplant. reporter: this pioe ering proceds taken 20 years to develop. james was the first nhs patient to receive it. to14 m

nada: this is "bbc world news america."reporting from washingm nada tawfik.fi als warn the death toll in the bahamas from hurricane dorian could be strigering. we are there as efforts are made to reach those still cut off. >> right nowt is launching a vessel loaded with heavy lifting equipment and vehicles to try to get to an area that was badly affected by the hurricane dd has not yet been reached at all. da: independence hero or dictator who repressed his people? zimbabwe's robert mugabe dies at age 95. and trying to steer the brexit pr after a bruising week, boris johnson and opposition parties show no signs of compromise. nada: for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america." hundreds if not thousands are still missing the bahamas after hurricane dorian cut a path of destruction that hased officials to warn that the final death toll could be staggering. right now only 30 people are the abaco islands., mainly in ththfocus is currently on the aid effort to help those who survive. aleem maqb

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made po by... the freeman foundation; byand peter blum-kovler foundation, pursuing solutionsteor america's neglneeds; and tributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thk you. jane: this is "b world news america." reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. hurricane doriba batters the mas. traffic wins and storm surge have caused widespread -- catastrophic winds and storm surge have caused widespread damage. florida is bracing for the worst. boris johnson tells members of parliament, back me or get ready for a general election. the brexit deadline inches closer. e prime min. johnson: the no circumstances in which i will ask brussels to delay. we are leaving on the 31st of october, no ifs or buts. jane: and stories of migrants captured in art. a newxh eition gives face to those forced to flee to our homelands - flee their homelands. jane: for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america."l the most powerorm to hit bahamas since records began has caused sever

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possy... the freeman foundation; by jd peter blum-kovler foundation, pursuing solutions fd america's negleceds; and byibutions to this pbs station thank you. jane: this is "bbc world news america." reporting om washington, i'm jane o'brien. no safe haven in syria even for the weakest. the u.n. accuses the gover tent geting hospitals in rebel-held areas. >> this was a hospital until a few months ago. it is one of 40 that have been attacked since april of this year. jane: the top 10 democratic candidates go head-to-head in houston. with the gloves come off as the front runners take the stage together for the first time? and one step closer toen impeacproceedings as lawmakers set up the rules for an investigation intprthe esident. jane: for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america." ctors in syria that hospitals in rebel-held areas are being deliberately targeted by airstrikes by the gorian rnment, evenhough that is a war crime. the move is the latest atrocity in

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woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible by... the freeman foundation; by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs; and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. jane: this is "bbc world news america."g reportom washington, i am jane o'brien. another blow for british prime minister boris johnson. his n brother resigns from government, citing differences over brexit. an island paradise turned to ruin. hurricane dorian ripped a path of destruction through the bahamas. we are in some of the worst hit areas. >> you see the devastation with all the bodies. i feel god has turned his back on the beautiful island of abaco. inne: and from humble beginnings to a towering figuren american politics, a ne book highlights the triumphs and setbacks of abraham lincoln. jane: for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america." it has been a bruising week for the british prime minister, and today, anoth blow. boris johnson' brother jo, who voted

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible by... the freeman foundation; by judy and peter blum-kovler foundation, pursuing solutions famerica's n; and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thu. jane: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from wasngton, i am jane o'brien. dramatic scenes in the british parliament. boris johnson suffers two major defeats. first, mps back bill that will prevent a no-deal brexit, and y then ds call for a general election. >> ayes to the right, 298. nos to the left, 56. jane: the big question now, what comes next? both sides are digging in with the brexit deadline looming. rescues are underway in the hamas, where hurricane dorianuro has ded whole communities.iv survors say nothing is left. and greenland's melting ice sheet has implications for all of us. we have special reportjo on the r changes ahead. jane: for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america." there have been unprecedented scenes in the british parliament tonight. prime minister bo

thank you. >> thiss bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm laura trevelyan. >> the yes 328 and the no 301. laura: a pivotal vote in the u.k. parliament to block a no ckxit. >> more dither, more delay, and >> a general electionth, divisions are on full display. plus, hurricane dorian leaves a trail of destruction. as the scale o the damage comes to light, florida is feeling the effects. for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcom to bbc america. horace johnson's government was defeated on a key te. trying to stop a no deal brexit. if mps try to delayrexit again, a general election is the only way to resolve the matter. the prime minister wants to take the u.k. out of the eu by the halllleendl de, deal or no deal. wrecking any deal.nk of -- parliament is on the brink of wrecking any deal. and that would mean more dither, more delay, and more confusion. and only the eu themselves will be able to dide how long to ep this country in the eu. and since i refuse to go along with thate plan,ll have to make a c

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible by... the freeman foundation; um-kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs; and by contributions to this pbs station from viewersike you. thank you. laura: this is "bbc wows america." reporting from whington, i am laura trevelyan. pushing back against impeachment. president trump lashes out over the follow from his phone call with ukraine's ader. congress subpoenas his first for documents related t their investigation. saudi arabia's crown prince denies ordering the killing of journalist jamal khashoggi while taking responsibility for his deh up to a point. this was a heinous crime, take full responsibility as leader of saudi arabia especially as it was committed by individuals working for the saudi government. laura: plus, cashing in on college sports. rnw a new law in califoia would allow student athletes to get paid for the first time ever. laura: for those watching on pbs and around t globe, welcome to "world news america." as the impeachment inquiry into presi

you are tching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program, after a three-decade ban, japan's fishermen are once again hunting whales. but there is debate over whether it is a tradition to protect or outdated practice. jane: we all know that come rain, hail, o shine, the postie always delivers, but this take that to a new level. a british desigr as designed a jet-enginedowitzer 85 years after the idea -- jet-engine powered y suit 85rs after the idea was tested. let's take a look. >> i'm really hoping it goes as planned. >> how mancopies have you got? >> first-class delivery, thank you very much. just trying to finish what they startedn 1934. >> all safe ansound. just landed. >> i think i've got a delivery to make. got to go and find the recipient. jane: a fleet of fivjapanesesh s has gone to see the -- gone to sea, resuming first commercial whale hunt heldcoy thany in over 30 years. in june, tokyo officially withdrew from the international ndwhaling commissionaid theon fleet could catch 227 minke whaleson th

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program, jrnalists are shown around one of the saudi oil refineries it was damaged by missiles and drones last weekend. nada: bird populations in asia and the united states are in crisis. that is the headline from 2 new major studies. the first sayshere are 3 billion fewer bi united states and canada today compared to 1970. the second claims that on the island of java in indo more birds live in cages than the wild. victoria gill has the report. victoria: sold in the thousands every day. in java, indonesia, the sensburg -- songbird trade is thriving. i fueled by a national passion for birdsong. singing competitions like this take place all over the country every weekend. but it is also driving an extinction crisis. dozens of ecies caught from the forests to supply the trade are disappearing from ld. scientists studying this say it has reached a tipping point. >> java is about the size of england, and we estimate there is around 75 million birds in captivity.o

laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelya canadian prime mister justin trudeau apologizes for multiple photos that have emerged of him wearing blackface. will his apology being enough? primemin. trudeau: i stand h today to reflect on that and ask for forgivens. eaura: what did president trump say to a foreign lr that led a whistleblower to com that is the story causing uproar in washington as democratswe demand ans. plus, as regulations are rolled back, colorado is feelthe impact. some ask if th.changes come at too great cost. >> why the rush to get at these areas that we will never be ablt to putm back? laura: for those watching on pbs and around the globewelcome to "world news america." today canadian prime minister justin trudeau asked for forgiveness aftemultiple images of him emerged of him wearing blackface. he said at the time he did not recognize how hurtful his behaor was. this comes weeks before voters go to the polls with mr. trudeau hoping to be reelect. from ottawa,

and you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program,ritish travel agent thomas cook goes bust, leaving thousands of passengers strandlo okinfor a way home. laura: the emmy television awards ceremy has taken place in los angeles. the british dark comedy "fleag " scooped up four crisis and "game of tones" b wt drama. rerter: posing forhe camera and parading the purple carpet, hollywood royalty along with the kings and queens of "game of thrones," the fantasy drama that orminated the small screen much of the past decade. >> "game of thrones." reporter: it was the year's most nominated show, and won top award for best drama.. but it was "fleabag" that stole the show, a dark cedy get that started as a one-man play athe edinburgh festival is the toast of hollywood. phoebe: the reason i do it is this. [laughter] reporter: best comedy, directorb writing, at actress for phoebe waller-bralge, creator and star. jodie comer, who plays a psychopathth assassin in "killing eve" took besliactress stin a arama, esatin

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible the freeman foundation; by judy r blum-kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for edamerica's neglected and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. jane: this is bbc world news americaor rng from washington. i am jane o'brien. constitutionalurmoil in the u.k., scotland's highest court says theecision to suspend parliament was unlawful. a sixth patient in the u.s. dies fras a vaping related illnes the trump administration considers banning some e-cigarettes. and is there anybody out there? scientists find a planet that could support life, but it is a long, long way from home. for those watching on pbs and hearound globe, welcome to world news america. the isis facing britain ove brexit deepened tayd' when scotl's highest court ruled that the decision to suspend parliament was unlawful. opposition mps are n asking whether boris johnson misled the the gent will appeal the ruling at the u.k. supreme court and the held next week.o be -- heard

nada: you're watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program,he british prime minister says he is cautiously optimistic about a brexit deal ahead of talks with euders. but there are problems at home persisti for boris johnson. nada: the world's first malaria vaccine is being rolled out in kenya todaywo, a disease that kills 800 childreny globa every day. the goal is to vaccinate 300,000 children over thes.ext three ye the bbc has been to the vcountry's nationalcine depot just outside the capital, nairobi. >> there t are around 100,000 vials of the malaria vaccine in this cold room. most oit has gone out to communities in western kenya where this pilot is taking place. this re is the vaccine. it'se been 30 years in making, and it works by training the immune system to aack the malaria parasite,it which is spread by mosquitoe bite. a child needs four doses of this vaccine by two years old. it has been shown to prevent malaa cases and to cut the most severe cases hi a. this could potentially be a ghee changer inl

woman: this is "bbc world news america." is made possible b the freeman undation; by judy and peter blum-kovler foumdation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs; and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. laura: this isbbc world news erica." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan.lo a whistlr's complaintin accuses president trump of abusing his power. the political battle les are awn. >> the president of the united states has betrayed his oath of office. pres. trump: what these guys ard doinocrats are doing to this country, is a disgrace. laur libya's capital is under fire. ithe embattled government facing a rebel offensive which threatens to destabilize the region even furthe >> there is active firing taking place today, and what happros on this line has implications fari beyond trip. the fear is if this conflict continuesus, it could ph libya into all-out civil war. laura: plus, hdominated french politics for decades. former president jacques chirac dies at age 86. tonig

you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program, greta thunberg brings her message to washington, urging lawmakers to act on climate change. laura: a 10-year-old woy from russh a passion was good morning could only dream that his idol tony wk would take notice of his skills as a h woke uto find thousands of new followers on his instagram and zens of personal messages from people around e globe after a re-hosted by th skateboarding legend. this youngster has become an expression to many skaters and non-skatersli. n more othis story. >> ♪ if you like pi coladas reporter:hi it iss video and his epic skills that have made it the 10-year-old an overnight sensation. max r short could hardly believe his eyes when tony hawk share the video to his 4.6 million followers on instagram. "new favorite skater," acrding to the u.s.-based skateboarding legend. >> overnig max became a world celebrity. lae numbers of fans, subscribers, and so many people wrote in personal messages saying "mad, oh my god, that is soo

jane: this is bbc world news america washington.from i am jane o'brien. constitutional turmoil in the ,u. scotland's highest court says the decision to suspend parliament wasnlawful. a sixth patient in the u.s. dies from a vaping relae d illness as trump administration considers banning some e-cigarettes. anreis there anybody out the scientists find a planethat could supportul life, but it isa long, long way from home. forho watching on pbs and arnd the globe, welcome to world news america. the crisis facing britain over brexit deepened today when scotland's highest court ruled that the decision to suspend parliament was unlawful. opposition mps are now asking whether bos johnson misled the queen. the government will appeal the ruling at thepr u.k. e court and the cases expected to be held next week. -- hea next week. >> judgment day. in scotland's court of session, a clear verdictn.n boris john majesty the queen to parole >> in plain languamber 10 broke the law by telling the parliament for a beforespend unveiling their plans for the government. oppositi

new america is a 20-year-old think tank in washington, d.c. staff bed all the people who staff all the other think tanks, whether it is breakings institution and all this stuff it is the seam sort of arkansase see. you have cnn and they go on to recite a report written by a new america which was written by another cnn employee. reporting on cnnaer is where thy are getting their information from.cnn sources, as the presidt always says, there are no sources for some of the things they say. the source is themselves. >> laura: so there is ilhan omar, and she is upset.shd be able to check immigrants, the etheir social media to find out what their intent is or may be, to get some idea what they want to do once they come here. heaven forbid all these years after he 9/11. this is what she said, make no mistake, this is fashionnism action. the trump administration weaponized that by denying entry. why should we allow someone to enter the country if they think we are an evil terrorist entity that should be brought down?is g them into the country? that's

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laura: for those watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to "world news america." saudi arabiaidas presented ce which it says proves iran sponsored attacks on its oil refineries this weekend. the defense ministry unveiled parts from what they said were iranian-made weapons used ring the raids. ths comes as secretary of state mike pompeo flew to meet with saudi leaders and said the attacks amounted to an act of war. our middle eastde corresp quentin sommerville has the latest. quentin: heris what saudi arabia failed to stop, the remains of a swarm of dronesnd seven missiles, terrible mess that knocked out 5% of the world's oil supply in an instant. >> that attack was launched fro the nod was unquestionably sponsored by iran. quentin: despite the pile of enemy debris before him,i e praised safenses. >> we are very proud of air defense. our defense intercepted up to now almost 252 ballistic missile. quentin: what saudi arabia a ed statesthe un has done, is that this was a direct attack from iran and iranian soil. instead it said it was sponsored by iran. these two bit

the new america is dooming the republicans. good to have you on. my goodness. >> thank you for doing this. i know you wanted to do this book and believe in it. everything that happened tonight is embedded in this book and the friends. >> you're making a bold prediction. 2020 election will result in the death of the gop as we know it. why do you say that? >> for the same reason that you woke up the day after the women's march and decided to do this show. every night produces a critique of the trump presidency. also a view of what the real america is. i got up every day writing this book and decided that i owed it to them the book is dedicated to the resistance and the women's march. i knew from understanding what was going on in the country the history of the republican party this party was doomed the trump presidency was actually the most extreme counter revolution battle against the new mark and it was it's uglying fight to the death battle against the new america was going to drive the voters away. indeed, the fight on immigration would be its un

that's in washington, d.c., so you have cnn and they go on to recite a report written by a new americaas written by another cnn employee. reporting on cnn is where they are getting their information from. cnn sources, there are no sources for some of the things they said and it turns out the source is themselves. >> laura: so there is ilhan omar, and he is upset. she is upset because of this idea that we should be able to check emigrants, and people coming aboard, their social media to find out what their intent is, or may be to get some idea of what they want them to do once they come here. this is what she said. make no mistake, this is fascism and action. the trump administration weaponized that by denying entry. why should we allow someone to enter the country if they think we are an evil terrorist entity that should be brought down? >> if i tweeted that, in return to the monarchy as i might one day, then you would expect that when i apply for my visa as i have done and i sat in front of your embassy in london and beg my case. when i sit there should they not know that i said that?