Cspan2. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discussed rebuilding the economy to help working families. This event is hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Welcome to the kickoff of the bipartisan eat policy centers summits. We are coming together to support workers and families with a pragmatic agenda for the new congress. The document is not simply a series of what we think are good policy ideas but also a reflection of the core values and commitment that animate the work of the bpc. We believe in support pragmatic leaders who have the courage to prioritize helping people today over some effort to try to build Political Capital for a theoretical battle in the future. We believe the best policy is forced by constructive collision of ideas among principal people who reflect the diversity in the real differences that exist in our country. We note that durable policy requires compromise as neither Political Parties have the legitimacy or mandate to go
Struggled since february. Francine im really looking forward to speaking ian the little more about this eurasia report. The question is if you look at financial risk, it is at the bottom of the list. We talk about you wonder if we talk about health risks and the pandemic that we ignore black swan. Next, we need to talk about brexit with en as well. Tom are we with ian as well. Tom are we on the watchlist for the Prime Minister of ireland . We are waiting for comment from ireland, right . Francine we have a new leader summit and we are expecting him to come out, yes. Also expected to talk about the internal markets bill. Tom pound sterling is 128. 47, a bit weak today. With first word news, here is ritika gupta. Ritika President Trump signed a stopgap legislation that will avert a government shutdown. It will keep the government operating at current spending levels through december 11. The countries of Spending Authority expired at midnight. Neither democrats nor republicans won today s
And we start this friday morning with a fox news alert. Former President Donald Trump has apparently thrown his support behind ohio congressman jim jordan for the race for speaker of the house. Trumps endorsement on truth social last night comes ahead of a wednesday vote next wednesday as republicans seek a candidate who they believe is the best fit to replace former House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy. Lawrence trump posted overnight congressman jim jordan has been a star long before making his very successful journey to washington, d. C. Represent representing ohios fourth congressional district. He will be greater speaker of the house. And he has my complete and total endorsement. Brian trump isnt fully ruling out stepping in. Telling us quote, i almost said u. S. I have been asked to speak as a unifier because i have so many friends in congress if they dont get the vote they have asked me if i would consider taking the speakership until they get somebody longer term because i am running f
Six months in and politics, oh, thats a very different story. No major legislation passed and the president has had it, on health care, he says, dont leave town until you get it done. There is a Health Care Vote next week. The outcome very uncertain. News developments today, sad news from senator john mccain. Hes been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He will not be in for next weeks Health Care Vote. President trump tells the New York Times, i would never have appointed Jeff Sessions attorney general if i knew he would recluse himself from the russian investigations. And not writing tax reform until the fall. So what chance of tax reform this year . Russia, russia, russia, when donald trump, jr. , and Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort appear. And stocks up, youre going to love it. Varney company is about to begin. Straight to the markets, please, it looks flat to slightly higher at the opening bell in 27 minutes time. Im going to repeat that big number for you. More tha
Train hurtles down the tracks on a collision course with a truck. The quickthinking hero who ran through the cars and saved countless passengers. And good morning, america. Busy friday morning. Two big stories to get to. Overnight the news of a Major Development in the nations Public Schools. Thats right. The president is ordering an important change to the issue of transgender rights for children and were going to have much more on that in a minute. We do begin with Donald Trumps high stakes meeting with paul ryan. The big question can they bring the gop together and jon karl has the latest from washington. Good morning, jon. Reporter good morning. There was lots of talk of unity at that meeting yesterday but republicans remain deeply divided and are struggling to come to terms with their nominee. Overnight donald trump declared his Charm Offensive with paul ryan a budding success. I think for the most part we agree on a lot of different items and were getting there. Reporter trumps f