Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff americans have spent this day honoring the life and legacy of dr. Martin luther king, junior. It comes amid an open conflict between another iconic civil rights figure, and the nations new leader. President elect trump marked the king holiday by inviting the civil rights leaders son to his new york tower. Martin luther king iii called it a very constructive meeting, and quoted the president elect saying he wants to reach out to all americans supports i believe that thats his intent. But i think also that we have to consistently engage with pressure. Public pressure. It doesnt happen automatica
On tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff americans have spent this day honoring the life and legacy of dr. Martin luther king, junior. It comes amid an open conflict between another iconic civil rights figure, and the nations new leader. President elect trump marked the king holiday by inviting the civil rights leaders son to his new york tower. Martin luther king iii called it a very constructive meeting, and quoted the president elect saying he wants to reach out to all americans supports i believe that thats his intent. But i think also that we have to consistently engage with pressure. Public pressure. It doesnt happen automatically. My father and his team
You know i agree with secretary pompeos assessment. It certainly appears to be the russians but i wont discuss it beyond that. Apparently, there is a bridge too far even for william barr. Good morning and welcome to morning joe. It is tuesday, december 22. Along with joe, willie and me, we have White House Reporter for the associated press, Jonathan Lemire, learning to get up way too early this week. And washington anchor for bbc world news america, katty kay is with us. Well get to the slowmoving coup in just a moment. But first, overnight Congress Passed one of the largest stimulus packages in the countrys history. It totals 2. 3 trillion and it includes not only the 900 billion Coronavirus Relief bill, but a full government funding package as well. The combined bills which include direct payments and Unemployment Benefits tops out at nearly 5,600 pages. It was only given to lawmakers to read yesterday afternoon, due to some technical issues. In the house it passed 359 53. In the sen
Be included. A 600 stimulus check for most americans and 300 per week of enhanced federal Unemployment Benefits among other relief measures. But to make matters even perilous for the incoming administration, they will he also be inheriting a government that has just been breached by a massive russian hack. Meanwhile President Trump is casting doubt on russias role in the attack, even though u. S. Officials, lawmakers, experts and even the secretary of state and the attorney general have all said russia is culprit. And the president is using the hack to instill further doubt about the legitimacy of bidens victory. For the latest, imjoinm joined Garrett Haake and Josh Lederman. Garrett, when will we see the actual text of the covid relief bill . Weve been told that the text of the bill was imminent since about 10 00 this morning. There are reports that it is being held up by printer problem, digital unloading problems, it is giving me nightmares of term papers finished too late. But this
With georgia secretary of state hunting for 11,000 votes he didnt receive directing him to fabricate votes that continue exist. Threatening the republican secretary of state if he didnt comply. Its replete with trumps hall marks, bullying, pressuring, lies, misinformation but important to point out right upfront trump sounds exactly the same when he users his five words made to prove he doesnt have dementia as he does potentially committing criminal voter fraud, incoherent and clueless but at this point not point to. For reasons ever understanding what the gop has ushered in by standing by trump were going to play some of that extraordinary tape from Donald Trumps call with georgia secretary of state yesterday. First recorded on and published by the Washington Post and later obtained by nbc news. Listen. So look all i want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Because own the state and flipping the state is a great testament to our country. Th