, welcome to a Holiday Edition of the last word. 1934 congressional elections, because 2022 was the First Time Since 1934 that first term president saw every senator in his party reelected. Every senator who is running. In 1934, first term democratic president Franklin Roosevelt sought every democratic Senator Running for ev election get reelected. President biden saw the same thing this year. And the democrats added a seat to their control of the senate when John Fetterman won in pennsylvania. A very difficult state for democrats to win. As is arizona and georgia. But, Democratic Senate candidates won in those states to. From my race in arizona, i had wide support by republicans. Republican mares and county supervisors, business leaders, law enforcement. You know, theyve come up to me frequently. But also, endorsed me. Republican mayors. Because, you know, theyre tired of what theyve seen over the last, well, six years now. And they just want to get things done, and you know, they jus
Whiteout conditions are already here. Ice, wind, snow, power outages. Millions tonight feeling the impact of the onceinageneration storm. Plus, we have Breaking News. More transcripts just released from the January 6th Committees investigation. Everyone from the president s daughter to his Attorney General in a Top White House lawyer, what they all had to say, and how the committees final report puts the blame squarely on donald trump. And shocking government numbers out of china about covid cases. New infections reportedly in the hundreds of millions this month alone and growing. Lets go outfront. Good evening, everyone. Im kate bolduan in for erin burnett. Millions are trying for the holidays as snowy conditions caused a massive pileup of roughly 50 cars. We are told at least one person died in this crash. And its not just in ohio, its across the country. Cars sliding, being abandoned on the streets of memphis, tennessee. Today more than 5,000 flights have been canceled due to severe
The red wave that wasnt. The people have spoken. We should have seen an overwhelming victory for republicans. We didnt. How a Supreme Court ruling and gop missteps helped democrats defy midterm history. Plus, the comeback kid. We beat the odds. A string of wins on capitol hill and at the ballot box rejuvenates the biden presidency. Why do so few democrats want him to run for a second term . Donald trump under siege. Weapon aized department of justice. Open else has ever gone through this. These people are sick. Is his iron grip over the gop Finally Loosening . Hello and welcome to inside politic sunday. Im abby phillip. 2022. It was the year of the political plot twist. Ups and downs. Twists and turns. Surprises. Unexpected revoels and unended expectations. How did the year end with a Record Number of bipartisan accomplishments . How did the year with donald trump in control of the gop end with rivals ready to challenge him . And how did the party in power overcome raging inflation, an
National security advisor Keith Kellogg joins us on that in moments. Plus, the house and senaten passing the 1. 7 trillion Spending Bill g the 1. 7 trillion Spending Bill adding to our debt and ejecting even more fuel for runaway inflation. We will talk t we will talk to the republican congressman about that and it is another christmas in russian captivity. He is not the only Americanme Beinrig wrongfully detained abroad. Ambassador and former National Security ambassador on what ther bideien administration should be doing. Maria samarit down with an actow about how his foundation is f honoring our nationous heroes this christmas. Plus, it is called morganss wonderland. A amazing themepark that Givesho Hope T Ro Kids that really need it. How the Families Foundation help to make it a reality. All of that and more as we lookm ahead on sunday morningsund futures. New boarded apprehension number migrants continue to flood the country illegally. Eg customs anald Border Protection reporting
This christmas sunday, as we wrap up 2022, we cant ignor the fact that its been a toug year over the past 12 months, theres been a recurring theme and the stories weve covered. The fight for democracy here and abroad we have witnessed th resilience determination of th ukrainian people as they continue to resist russia invasion over in a wrong, the death o mahsa amini sparked mass protests and civil unres against the ruling regime. Here in the u. S. , voters pushe back pushed back at the ballot box. Overcoming ideological differences to reject election denialism. And as we head into the ne year a new poll by ipsos showe that 65 of adults worldwide say theyre optimistic tha 2023 will be a better year for them then 2022 earlier, i spoke with the most reverend Michael Curry and dr. Barry see black. Chaplain of the senate who reminded us that in a worl that can often seem dark, ther is always one thing that can provide light and guidance hope the most reverend Michael Curry presiding portio