Right, i think the obvious answer to that is absolutely. The members of the subcommittee, both the democrats and a number of the republicans really focused in on the power of these corporations over the way we communicate and the way we engage. That was the dominant theme of the hearing. They also got into the god of how these businesses work and how they use their dominance and how theyre engaged in predatory behavior and how they are hurting other businesses, small, medium and everyday families. It was really quite remarkable hearing, night and day from the hearings that we saw just a couple of years ago when members of congress were grilling Mark Zuckerberg. Yesterday was i think a pretty remarkable moment in the Ongoing Investigation into monopoly power in general, but especially in regards to tech platforms and Digital Markets. Host congresswoman comstock. Guest i think yesterday we saw with Congress According to gallup today had an 18 Approval Rating and was attacking four of the
News 24 7, channel 115, we are taking away time from maria bartiromo. Maria happy tuesday, thanks for joining us, im maria bartiromo, tuesday october 29, later this morning General Motors, investors are looking for the impact of the strike that just came to an end. We will have all the numbers and funnel analysis, google parent alphabet under pressure, profits were down, stock was lower by 1 and a half percent. Following yesterdays record run for s p 500, futures pulling back. Dow industrials down 55 points and nasdaq exactly where it closed yesterday. Fires are raging in california, strong winds fueling the flames in los angeles, bay area causing evacuations and massive amounts of damage, we will take you live this morning. 737 max crisis continues, boeing ceo this morning on the hot seat, he will have to answer questions about his testimony in capitol hill, thats taking place in the oneYear Anniversary of the deadly lion air crash, mornings with maria begins right now. Maria good mor
Ground. Thousands of people are not waiting out. The flames. Evacuation shelters but not everyone was able to escape. Thank you so much for joining us here on kron. 4 news at 3. Im justine waldman. And as we come on the air, these flames are tearing through the heart of maui right now with alarming speed and strength. Look at the flames here. Weve just learned this afternoon that at least 6 people have been killed. Dozens more have been hurt and countless homes and businesses have been destroyed. Firefighters are battling multiple blazes contra trick concentrated in 2 areas. Right now. The Tourist Destination of west maui and then inland mountainous region behind a town, a popular shopping and dining area is at the heart of the western fire. Thats that area there. A state of emergency has been declared as cell and 911, services are down. This part of the island hurricane door, which is churning in the ocean south of the islands is being blamed for this strong wind gusts that are intens
College business Brian Brenberg in rasmussen analyst amy holmes is here. Good morning. Good to be here. Dagen some untreated man said please dont play the Fergie National Anthem anymore. Is it that bad . Maria it was bad. Dagen it was unique. Maria will wish he trying to do . Make it, but also maria it launched. Maybe we shouldnt play it on the air, but we need to hear this. If its unique in decadence words i need to hear it. Maria yes, and then theres taxes and policies. Our top story here, more americans now supporting the overhaul. A new poll by the New York Times on survey monkey showing 51 approve of the new tax laws up from 46 or send end are reportedly divided over which agency should be overseen and writing the new tax law regulations according to the wall street journal. Several gop senators on the office of management and budget to review the legislative process which has been handled by the irs for the past three decades. Meanwhile, treasury and omb Officials Say they are no
If you live in the mountains pacific you can send us a tweet if you like. Lets begin with the Washington Times take on this on the front page. Democrats ignore the votes and beer to the left. A Senate Minority leader valls to stay firm on court picks. Promoted twoats here is what the new york democrat had to say yesterday. A Silver Lining in the deep clouds of the selection isnt that on many economic issues, president elect trump and his campaign was closer to us than to Republican Leadership which always seem to wind up in the corner of special interests. Toas republicans return their majorities next year and get set to take over the white house, democrats are beginning to determine our way forward. Well take it issue by issue, casebycase, but i can tell the American People this, we are ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with republicans, working with soon to be President Trump on issues where we agree. We will go toe to toe against the president elect whenever our values or the prog