News With Ed -- May 17, 2017
Are these the final days of Trump’s presidency?
President Donald Trump’s base is only going to support him for so long – has the political hourglass flipped? Is Washington, DC stuck with Trump, or are any of his less popular policies and actions – particularly the firing of FBI Director James Comey amid “Russiagate” – grounds for impeachment? Political commentator Ben Kissel and talk show host Heidi Harris join “News with Ed” to discuss the ongoing controversies surrounding the Trump administration and the president’s alleged disclosure of sensitive secrets to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Monsanto & EPA: toxic bedfellows
More than 700 lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto claiming that their popular weed-killer, ‘Roundup,' is carcinogenic. The lawsuits bring attention to bogus studies and apparent collusion between Monsanto and the EPA, further damaging the credibility of the already embattled agency. RT America’s Manila Chan has the details. Then, Mike Papantonio, host of “America’s Lawyer,” joins “News with Ed” to offer his legal expertise and insights.