Lighting the National Christmas tree, the first time for the first family. Also another Tree Lighting on wall street. The president will make comments at this Tree Lighting in dez well bring you them live. And another historic day on wall street. Dow soaring past 24,000, up 331 points after john mccain shot it higher when he said yes to tax cuts. It is the fifth 1000 point milestone in 2017 but is the most ever in a calendar year. The dow ripping higher after senator john mccain said he would vote yes, making tax reform a reality. The countdown to tax overhaul. A vote may happen as early as tonight. Were all over it. Much more, the news is happening thick and fast. We have allstar guest line up for you. Senator michael lee. Gregg jarrett. And former congressman retired Lieutenant Colonel allen west. Cirrus host, david webb. Im liz macdonald. Risk and reward starts right now. Everybody is crying. Local investors expected and want ad Hillary Clinton presidency. Didnt get it. Well wake up
Increase revenue 458 billion meaning it would pay for less than half of what it cost. This news unfolding as the Senate Debate the tax bill. While Republican Leaders try to sway five undecided colleagues, two of which who say they will not vote for this bill if it adds to the deficit. How will all the numbers affect the fate of the tax bill . Ask republican senator bill cassidy, a member of the Senate Finance committee. I appreciate you carving out the time for us tonight. A lot of action down there, were getting close. Wall street loves it. The American Public feel it as impalpable. Were hearing news there wont be a tax trigger but to counter that, the Corporate Taxes probably the tax rate will start at 20 and stair step higher each year to what number . I cant tell you what number its going to end up at. I do know that j. C. T saying. 8 growth is all that would result from this. Most people dont believe. Saying economy is going to top out 2 per year over the next ten years. When weve
20 so what does that all mean . White house director of legislative Affairs Mark Short is here, he will tell us. Matt lauer apologizing following reports that he had several inappropriate encounters with women during his tenure at nbc and now folks are asking who knew what, and when did they know it . Nbc insists none of the current executives knew anything. What about former bosses . Are there legal implications to all of this . Were on it for you. Ambassador nikki haley issues a tern warning to north korea. Stop your acts of aggression now. Will tough talk change anything . Were asking retired fourstar general jack keane. First to adam shapiro on capitol hill to tax reform and my goodness, were inching, close and closer. Mccain news, big stuff, adam. Reporter huge news what john mccain said about voting yes for the bill. It provides cover for 10 senators on the fence. But none of those senators have said no other than ron johnson. Even johnson gotten essentially what he wants as has
Iran to terrorism our nation is facing new and increasing threats and talk about all of that today. A lot of news today as wall street is left scrambling for answers as a cloud of uncertainty is looming over the white house after general Michael Flynn pled guilty to lying to the fbi agreeing to cooperate with special Counsel Robert Mueller and his investigation into the russian meddling. How is this going to impact the president s agenda . Well break it down straight ahead. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans appear to have the votes, to pass the tax reform bill despite the concerns from several lawmakers on impact over the federal deficit. Well bring you the very latest on that coming up. Plus democratic congressman john conyers is set to hold a press conference, as members of both parties call on him for his resignation over all those accusations of sexual misconduct. Well take you there live as soon as that happens. Lets get back to the breaking news now on Michael Flynn. Ashley webster i
Michael flynn pleading guilty lying to fbi. This as speculation builds other shoes may drop. Abc reporting that flynn may testify against the president. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell says there are enough votes to pass tax reform when the Senate Finally votes. What did they put in the bill to get holdouts to change their mind to get to yes and what are they taking out . Well cover this and more. Among our guest this is hour, steve forbes, former defense attorney Gregg Jarrett, Texas Attorney general ken paxton and iowa congressman rod blum. Were awaiting senator senator. He is expected to speak on the senate floor any moment with new details on the Senate Tax Bill and schedule Going Forward including when we can expect the final vote. Well bring you his comments live as soon as they begin. Connell dont see them yet. We begin with the markets, and the crazy day as it was. Investors digesting headlines melissa was talking about from washington. Nicole petallides on floor of new