News with Ed - May 3, 2018
Published 4 May, 2018 01:59 | Updated 4 May, 2018 18:02How impartial are Syria’s White Helmets?
The White Helmets are an organization that operates in rebel-controlled parts of Syria. They have been the principal source for mainstream western media outlets covering the war, including the Douma ‘chemical attack’ in April. Can a group heavily funded by the UK and the United States be truly impartial? RT’S America Dan Cohen reports.
Trump admin. wants Tehran regime change – former diplomat
North Korea has added to prospects for peace by releasing three Americans from a labor camp. Meanwhile President Trump's threat to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal is putting relations with major American allies in jeopardy. Trump will decide on May 12th whether to stay in the Iran nuclear deal. Former US diplomat Jim Jatras joins RT America’s Ed Schultz to discuss what is next.
Trump maintains evangelical support amid porn star scandal
One day after the big news on the payment to adult film Star Stormy Daniels, Trump marked the National Day of Prayer at the White House Rose Garden. His support among white evangelicals is at an all-time high of 75%. This compared to 42% among the general population. To analyze this, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by attorney and founder of BABES In The Workplace, Reese Everson and Ivan Garcia-Hidalgo managing partner at the battleground group.