Good evening. Im tom foreman. Egypt erupts. Thousands of angry egyptians have been protesting in opposition to a controversial power grabby egypts president. At least 80 people have been injured and one killed in clashes with police who fired tear gas into the crowds. The unrest began after he issued a series of orders which allow him to run the country unchecked until a new constitution is written. Morsi says his actions are meant to speed up reform and achieve political and social stability. Translator i have said beforened i repeat again, that i would never use a legislation against individuals, parties, men, women or muslims or christians for personal gains and to settle scores. Now, this is all very problematic for the white house. Just two days ago, president obama and secretary of state Hillary Clinton were praising morsis government for helping broker a cease fire between israel and gaza. Today, the u. S. State department expressed concern over the recent developments saying qu
Modern day pharaoh. A big republican turns his back on the Grover Norquist tax pledge. Is the gop preparing to give in to the president . Is and thousands of people packing into stores today. Watch your wallet. Well tell you how the shopping season is really adding up. Lets go outfront. Good evening. Im tom foreman. Egypt erupts. Thousands of angry egyptians have been protesting in opposition to a controversial power grabby egypts president. At least 80 people have been injured and one killed in clashes with police who fired tear gas into the crowds. The unrest began after he issued a series of orders which allow him to run the country unchecked until a new constitution is written. Morsi says his actions are meant to speed up reform and achieve political and social stability. Translator i have said beforened i repeat again, that i would never use a legislation against individuals, parties, men, women or muslims or christians for personal gains and to settle scores. Now, this is all ver
shortage of drivers and trailers on the other. more on that in just a minute. but i want to start on this jobs report. it is a big one. nbc s monica alba joins us from the white house. douglas holt eakin, and former director of the congressional budget office, and helane olynn, who focuses on the economy. monica, great number. the economy is clearly moving in a positive direction. what s the administration have to say about it, because with an economy like this and covid numbers going down, one would think biden s approval numbers would be going up and they re not. reporter: well, this is very welcome news to the white house, stephanie. i m already hearing from white house officials and from others on twitter on the administration reacting, celebrating, saying that this is proof that the president s american rescue plan, that covid relief package is working, and that the economy is heading in the right