To officially recognize jerusalem as israels capital. Host good morning. Its thursday, december 7, 2017. Pearl harbor Remembrance Day across the country. It marks the 76th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor. Flags have been lowered to halfstaff at the u. S. Capitol. The house and senate will both reconvene at 10 00 a. M. Today. At some point this morning on the senate floor, minnesota democrat al franken is expected to make an announcement about his political future, one day after new allegations of inappropriate behavior emerged and after over 30 of his fellow Democratic Senators called for him to resign. Thats where we begin this morning on the washington journal, as we take your calls and hear your thoughts. Phone lines republicans, 2027488001. Democrats, 2027488000. Independents, 2027488002. A special line this morning for minnesota residents, 2027488003. You can also catch up with us on social media. On twitter, cspanwj. On facebook, its facebook. Com cspan. A very good thu
As soon as that speech begins. We have also just learned that mexicos president will not come to the u. S. To meet with President Trump. Protests have been happening since last night. Here is a look at how some of the protests were happening in philadelphia. Elizabeth is in the city of brotherly love with more on that retreat. House Speaker Paul Ryan in philadelphia first addressing the gops agenda. Our members are excited. We have a big bold agenda we are working on. Affirming the party stands behind the new administration. We are on the same page with the white house. Apparently on most issues. When asked about torture torture is illegal. We agree with it not being legal. Interview, President Trump told abc news he believes waterboarding works but says he will follow guidance from his defense secretary and cia director who have rejected it. President trump is asking congress to investigate his unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud. You have people who are registered who are dead, ill
Percent of the American People did not vote and 80 percent of young people did not vote. So our job it seems to me in the next few months is to do some very obvious things. Number one, weve got to elect Hillary Clinton as the next president of the United States. [applause] number two, we have got to stay focused on the most important issue. It is not just about electing candidates. It is about transforming the country. [applause] now, the media are talking about the real issues but thats what the American People want to hear discussion about. They want us to create millions of jobs rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. They want us to make sure that public colleges and universities in this country are tuition free. They focus on the issues yet ordinary people and young people involved in the political process, what we are in the process of doing right now is transitioning our campaign into an organization that isgoing to encourage young people to get involved in politics. [applause]
Candidates. But most of the candidates has has a character test. Like senator mccain. Im not sure donald trump does that. He does a lot of time bragging about chasing women, and that he is than everyone else. That is not necessarily lincolnesque. Finally, do you have a sense of who hillary should take as mate . Nning is a lot of names i would be happy with. Elizabeth warren is one of them. Sherrod brown. Tim kaine. Have really solid progressive credentials that would be a real asset. Obviously, Bernie Sanders would be someone who should be on the list. Do you think Hillary Clinton would consider him . I dont know. They have to work that out. She would be smart to want to embrace his success, and how better to do that than by selecting him . But theres also chemistry issues, and personal issues between secretary clinton and sanders. I definitely think he is qualified. Whether she would pick him, we will see. Congressman peter welch, democrat from vermont joining us on capitol hill. Than
Cincinnati, a manhunt for the suspect ending moments ago, we have the details for you. Remembering the greatest, thousands gathering in louisville, kentucky honoring muhammad ali in muslim hero. Tesla is eyeing new customers. Lowerprice version offense the sedan and drama hitting the silver screen. The oscarwinning winner who will portray founder Elizabeth Holmes later this hour. Global growth concerns weighing on investors. Markets in china closed for a holiday. In europe, sharp decline. Take a look, and the dax index in germany down better than 2 . Carrying over to wall street as well, futures in the u. S. Lower opening, dow expected to open 92 points lower. Nasdaq two quarters of one percent. Joining me right now jack ot or and christian hagland. Dagen good morning. We have so much to cover. Maria its a busy morning. We have a cantmiss lineup. Fox news justice host judge jenien piro. Bill and melinda gates. Stay with us for the Gates Foundation ceo. We kick it off right now. New fox