1. 9 trillion. Thats what the democrats want in the covid Stimulus Measure. Its more than double being planned on the party of republicans that want to leave out some things like the hike in the minimum wage and help to cities and states that now have a lot of people wondering, all right, how is this going to eventually get done . We know as well that talks have been going on behind the scenes to get a couple of republicans on board. The president of the United States says he has that does explain why theyre sticking to that 1. 9 trillion number. Were going to explore that. Separately republicans are meeting to discuss what will happen to liz cheney as far as her future leadership in congress and Marjorie Taylor green and the Conspiracy Theorys that couldnt land her out of some Committee Assignments that shes had. So lets get to this right now with the Stimulus Measure and where things stand at this point. The 1. 9 trillion figure you heard about. David spunt with more. Good afternoon.
Youre watching the fimt farewell for officer brian sicknick, the hearse poised to leave the capitol for the last time. The capitol he had served and defended and died in defending the capitol in the assault on january 6th. That is the east front of the capitol. The leaders have escorted him down to the plaza. The remains were brought down with military precision. There was the mournful playing of the bagpipes of Amazing Grace and those final steps by the pall bearers carrying a flag, as well, that had been flown by nancy pelosi over the capitol on january 7th, the day after the assault, when congress was again showing resilience and showing that they were returning to order. The Motorcycle Escort now for the final trip to arlington for his burial. As we see the cortege moving outside of the capitol, it will go across the bridge to arlington cemetery, across memorial bridge, this after a rare tribute. Only five times in American History have we seen this tribute for a civilian lying in
How long you expecting the trial to go . Not giving interviews, sorry. Nothing there. Well, this comes hours after this moving tribute to pay a ceremony to pay tribute to u. S. Capitol Police Officer brian sicknick. He, of course, died from injuries he suffered defending the capitol during the riot four weeks ago today. Were going to be speaking with a staff member who feared for her life, barricaded with lawmakers as the mob took over the capitol. And on the other side of pennsylvania avenue, President Biden began his third week in office by meeting with a group of democratic senators. Theyre talking about how to get a pandemic relief deal passed by march 14th. That is the day that extended Unemployment Benefits will run out for millions of americans. The president was asked if a bipartisan deal can happen. What were you saying, youll get republican support . I think well get some republicans. Joining us now to startoff our coverage for this hour, nbc correspondent Carol Lee Covering
What it stands for in the aftermath of the trump presidency. Kevin mccarthy expected to meet very soon with representative Margery Taylor green who is under a lot of fire right now for spreading dangerous and false Conspiracy Theories and lies. Senate Republican Leaders including the republican leader Mitch Mcconnell is now condemning what he calls greens looney lies saying theyre a cancer on the gop as democrats are working to throw her off committees. All this comes a week before the second trump Impeachment Trial. House democrats laid out their case today saying the former president s blame for the deadly riot at the u. S. Capitol is unmistakable. Trumps lawyers are resorting to the argument that the senate has absolutely no Constitutional Authority to try him after leaving office. Also tonight, the white house says President Biden hasnt budged on his 1. 9 trillion price tag for covid19 relief after meeting with republican senators last night. This hour, ill talk with the White Hous
That they short. This is a startling development in a battle that has taken it to washington as both sides are preparing to meet the politicians who have it out to regulate wall street. Welcome, everybody. Im neil cavuto. This is your world. And in case those big hedge funds were looking for trouble, well, they found it for themselves. Because theyre going to put up quite a stink, quite a fight that theyre no ones tool, capitalist or otherwise. Charlie gasparino has more. Whats happening here . Neil, the speculation in these stocks has farranging implications. The markets are going nuts. The stocks are up and town. Gamestop is down dramatically. Somehow the focus get on hedge funds following comments by massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren who thought this was a good time to crack down on hedge funds. She seems to have some support in congress, and some republicans. The Hedge Fund Business is fighting back. Theyre worried about restrict Tiff Measures from congress that curtails what