president trump leaving the republicans and nra in shock. he appearedmeasures. now several big companies are trying to take the lead on gun violence. welcome to early start. i m christine romans. a whole week of news in one day. you got that right. i m dave briggs. after the horrible day at the white house, it is thursday, march 1st. you have the president who has loyalty above all else and without his loyal hope hicks. she is set to depart in the coming weeks. this comes a day after what hicks told white lies to protect the president. there is quote nothing nefarious about hicks leaving. the president calling her outstanding and a great person. an ally close to the president