Punishment. Is bridgegate as its being called simply an example of the everyday retribution in the nasty world of government . Or did governor Chris Christie set the tone and create the culture that led to the scandal . Truth or betrayal . Some tough questions in washington as well. Robert gates book is raising doubts about president obama and Vice President bidens Foreign Policy leadership at a crucial time for the United States in the world. Is the former defense secretary right in speaking out while they are still in power . And the toll of poverty. Millions of women struggling with their dual roles as breadwinners and caregivers. My colleague Maria Shriver is here with her exclusive report on why so many women are on the economic brink. Groundbreaking work that shes done. And what are the unique pressures that women face and some possible solutions. Well get to that later in the program. First im here with our chief White House Correspondent and political director chuck todd, Time
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Our nbc news team is here with these new developments. Hans nichols is at the white house and Erin Mclaughlin and ron allen. Nbc news reporting the white house is looking at may 1st as a possible day to reopen parts of the economy. Walk us through what were learning. Reporter id swap out possible with planned. Thats the target date that some in the Administration Want to hit. Theyre expecting that may 1st is going to be the day they open up the economy. The question is, on what scale . Will it be regional . Will it be granular . Will it be some sort of rolling situation like youve heard from dr. Fauci . The president according to some sources wants to have a big opening. But all the other officials that were talking to want to have this be rolled out more slowly. You heard from dr. Reddfield earlier today, hes laying down an important marker. Hes saying its going to be difficult to open up the economy unless you have a test, a blood test, on a widespread level to know just who has been