Ep 136. 2017-07-10
- July 10, 2017
America's Newsroom with Martha MacCallum & Bill Hemmer season 2017 episode 136, which aired on July 10th, covers a wide range of current events and breaking news. The show kicks off with a segment reviewing President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit. The discussion centers around the meeting's perceived lack of progress on issues like Syria and North Korea, and what the Trump administration's next steps might be.
Next up is a report on the ongoing investigation into the Donald Trump Jr. meeting with Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya during the presidential campaign. The panel of experts examines the latest developments in the story, including the recently released email chain between Trump Jr. and a music publicist that set up the meeting. The discussion turns to the potential legal implications of the meeting and whether it could lead to any charges against the president or his inner circle.
The show then takes a break from politics to cover the ongoing heatwave gripping the western United States. Correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports live from Phoenix, Arizona, where temperatures have soared to over 110 degrees. He interviews locals and emergency responders about how they're coping with the extreme conditions, and discusses the risks of heat stroke and dehydration.
Back to politics, the panel turns to the controversy surrounding the Affordable Care Act. With Senate Republicans still struggling to pass a healthcare bill, the discussion centers around the potential fallout if the ACA is repealed without a replacement plan in place. The panel also weighs in on the recent comments by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, who suggested that the administration could take steps to undermine the ACA even if the Senate fails to pass a bill.
The show wraps up with a segment on the ongoing tensions between the United States and North Korea. The panel discusses the recent missile test by North Korea and President Trump's response, as well as the options available to the US in dealing with the rogue state. They also discuss the growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program and the potential for a conflict in the region.
Overall, season 2017 episode 136 of America's Newsroom with Martha MacCallum & Bill Hemmer provides a comprehensive overview of the day's top stories and expert analysis of the latest developments in politics, weather, and international relations. The panel of journalists and experts offer informed perspectives on a wide range of topics, keeping viewers informed and engaged.
