Schoology Morning Show #007

CHEMICAL ATTACK: The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss a suspected chemical attack by the Syrian government on civilians. The attack happened in the Syrian city of Douma, killing dozens of people, including entire families. NPR RESPONSE: In a tweet, President Trump blamed Syrian President Bashar Assad and his allies, Russia and Iran, for the attack, saying “President Putin, Russia and Iran are responsible for backing Animal Assad. Big price…to pay.” BBC MISSILE STRIKE: After President Trump’s warning, there was an airstrike at a Syrian base– although the Pentagon denies responsibility. Syrian state media initially said the attack was “American aggression.” Russia is blaming Israel for the missiles.