percentage points. and the president is promising to look into helping the rolling thunder as they prepare to take what could be their last ride for freedom through d.c. this weekend. ride organizers say 31-year tradition may come to an end over high costs. one of the biggest expenses paying for permits in the city. president trump tweeting this, quote: can't believe that rolling thunder will be given a hard time with permits in washington, d.c. they are great patriots who i have gotten to know and see in action. they love our country and love our flag. if i can help, i will. jed? jedediah: you can take -- griff: rick? rick: that's all right. you want to get to the meat segment. i understand. let's do some weather first. take a look at the weather maps. everybody is wondering what memorial day is going to be like. down across the southeast it's been hot for the last week. that heat is going to continue. already in the mid 70's down across much of the south.