[no, umm, 'presidential' Weakly Address on January 27, 2018]
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Statement from the President on the Attack in Kabul
Issued on: January 27, 2018
I condemn the despicable car bombing attack in Kabul today that has left scores of innocent civilians dead and hundreds injured. This murderous attack renews our resolve and that of our Afghan partners. The Taliban’s cruelty will not prevail. The United States is committed to a secure Afghanistan that is free from terrorists who would target Americans, our allies, and anyone who does not share their wicked ideology. Now, all countries should take decisive action against the Taliban and the terrorist infrastructure that supports them.
Will GOP return Wynn’s money amid abuse allegations?
AM Joy 1/27/18
Steve Wynn, a Republican megadonor, has been accused of repeated sexual misconduct. Now the GOP is being pressured to return his donations amid the numerous sexual abuse allegations against him. Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
Donald Trump tried to fire Robert Mueller, The New York Times reports. Joy Reid and her panel[, including Malcolm Nance,] discuss whether this report exacerbates concerns that Donald Trump engaged in obstruction of justice.
Donald Trump stated that he is ‘looking forward to’ speaking with Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Joy Reid and her panel discuss the dilemma this might present for the president, if he testifies as part of Mueller’s Russia probe.
Democrats battled via the government shutdown over DACA, and in the end won funding for the 9 million children on CHIP. Joy Reid and Lawrence O’Donnell discuss why this was not a ‘cave.’
Democrats and Republicans both blame the other party for the government shutdown. Joy Reid discusses who might bear the brunt of the blame in the 2018 midterm elections with Dr. Jason Johnson, and Republican strategist Jason Johnson.
Chelsea Handler has left her show to focus on getting women elected, partnering with Emily’s List. She joins Joy Reid to discuss her new focus on politics.
Uganda made a bold commitment to end AIDS by 2030, the first pledge of its kind for any country in Africa — or the world. But now that goal may be out of reach, because of cuts in funding from its biggest donor of health aid: the United States.
Like Republican presidents before him, President Trump reinstated the global gag rule early in his presidency. The policy, formally called the Mexico City policy, requires that foreign NGOs agree not to perform or actively promote abortion in order to receive support from the U.S.. Trump’s version takes the policy a step further saying that any foreign NGO that refuses to comply with the rule risks losing funding for essentially all global health programs.
The move has experts seriously concerned about how these cuts will impact programs aimed at reducing HIV and AIDS in some of the hardest hit communities around the world. And Uganda has the tenth highest prevalence of HIV in the world, with 151 new infections each day.
VICE News goes to Kampala, Uganda to speak with sex workers who are struggling to find condoms.
Use subtitles if you don't speak Spanish. We've translated their words the best we can, but as mentioned, this is their voice and therefore also their language.
For our time in Cuba, we wanted to see how we could do with no plan going in. Practicing new stuff. With six days on the ground we got four videos. Plus, we didn't get arrested. Bonus! We hope you like them.
Weekend Update on End of Government Shutdown - SNL
Published on Jan 27, 2018 by Saturday Night Live
Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, including Sen. Chuck Schumer agreeing to a deal to reopen the government. Jacob Silj (Will Ferrell) stops by to address President Donald Trump's comments at the World Economic Forum.
Weekend Update on Baboons Escaping Paris Zoo - SNL
Published on Jan 27, 2018 by Saturday Night Live
Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, including baboons escaping from their enclosure at a Paris zoo. Bailey Gismert (Heidi Gardner) stops by to share her thoughts on this year's Oscar nominees.
Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft' One of Japan's largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual assets in a hacking attack on its network. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42845505
Do FBI Agents Have an Anti-Trump 'Secret Society'? Claims that FBI agents had formed a "secret society" to oppose President Donald Trump are unfounded and appear to have been based on a joke. FALSE https://www.snopes.com/do-fbi-agents-have-a-secret-society/
Polish PM: 'Work sets you free' is not a Polish phrase Amid outrage in Israel over passage of 'Polish death camps' legislation, Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki argues 'Auschwitz' not a Polish name; Israel's Foreign Affairs Ministry decries politicians' rush to make headlines over bill without reading it, saying its 'contents are mostly accurate—the death camps were not Polish.' https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5077106,00.html