see. some of that actually taking place right over here. this is one of the security checkpoints to get into the washington monument for the fireworks tonight which will start right about 9:00 o'clock. in order to get in, there is no metal detectors. but there are thorough bag searches taking place. you can't bring in in fireworks no weapons no alcohol no drones. that's not being allowed either. but you can see the crowds are starting to build. people are seeing the sun start to peek out. so hopefully fingers crossed the fireworks will go off tonight. >> we have our fingers crossed indeed 'cause we want to see the fireworks. thank you. all right. former republican presidential nominee mitt romney is once again back on the political stage meeting with several current candidates this week. what exactly are these 2016 hopefuls trying to get?