I am the executive Vice President at new america. Welcome to new america for those of you that are here for the first time. I am delighted that we are having a very important conversation this afternoon about punishment in the u. S. For those of you that may be unfamiliar with that particular criminal Justice System, you learn quickly i think the criminal Justice System is criminal in some of the ways that the place justice. We add new america are working even though our society has left if i change we are working for thriving families, individuals and communities to have the time, stability and opportunity necessary to plead productive lives. We need highquality education for all. We work for equal representation and politics and we do that by telling stories about what is happening and what is possible and by generating big and bold ideas to solutions but i think that you will see that today. The criminal Justice System is in dire need of change. It was originally intended to be used
It is fascinating. Berkshire hathaway has 116 billion in cash. Hes not sure what to do with it. He wants to make deals but everything is too expensive. Buffet also made 29 billion well, the company did with the tax cuts. Whats he going to do with that . Give it to shareholders . Dont know. Warren is not a big fan of tax cuts. And we expect to hear a little bit later. The Florida Shooting will be discussed arming trained teachers, limiting gun purchases to people 21 or older, and the apparent break down of Law Enforcement during the shooting rampage itself. All to be discussed. This is Varney Company monday, february the 26th, and we are about to begin. Stuart its wonderful to be back, you know . Liz welcome back. We missed you. Stuart i look well . Ashley rested. Liz yeah, you look good. Stuart what do you want . Ten bucks or 20 . Liz and charles, if youre watching, thank you very much indeed for picking up. Liz sure. Stuart during my week of absence. It will not be repeated. This is m
Its time to leave the festival bubble and look back at barely nala two thousand and eighteen the world come to odds twenty one with personal discoveries and fascinating films but first things first lets have a look at the winners of this years trophy is the valley not a bad. For gordon b. Or for best. Theyre going to be after him as if it only goes to. Touch me not through the close fiction and reality the surprise of the evening including for its director i didnt conceive yet we were not expecting to see some laura who wants to overcome her fear of intimacy. If you save. Touch me not has shocked many with its frankness as thought provoking as it is sexually charged where the heart if. This cat. Feet. Touch me not pushes limits in many respects. For best director or. West for books its the first animated film ever to open the belly gnarly in its gangs of dogs exiled to a japanese island fight for their territory a quirky fable about intolerance rancid up to worm eaten banana peels a. P
Washington journal, what is next after the release of the House Intelligence Committee memo. First, were from university of texas law and also a Judicial Watch. Host the House Intelligence Committee meets at 5 00 to consider if they will release the democratic response released by republicans last week. If they do, the white house would he given five days to object. It will gojects it, to the house for a vote. Trump said the release of the memo vindicates him in the investigation being conducted by Robert Mueller. Several republicans disagree. For our next hour, we want to get your thoughts on if you agree with the president possible assessment on the release of the memo. Heres how you can let us know. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Independents, 202 7488002. You can post thoughts on twitter, cspanwj. On our twitter page twitter. Com cspanwj. The memo, from the president , it totally vindicates the president in the probe, but the witchhunt goes on and on. Collusion a
You will not compare me with the hardliners in iran. Senator cardin i am still going through the review process. I have not reached a decision on the vote that will take place when we return in i want to september. Underscore a point that senator corker and i, working with our leadership, encouraged to the leadership to provide for the debate on the floor of the u. S. Senate that we think would be fitting of this critical issue. Yesterday without objection we moved on to the bill, so when we come back on tuesday, we will not go through a cloture vote, not go to any procedural hurdles. We will be on the bill. I expect the majority leader will put forward the bill that we will be voting on and be right on that debate when we return and use that week to debate this issue, and each member of the senate make up his or her mind as to what he or she thinks is in the best interest of this country. I do not interpret from the president s remarks that he is challenging any of our independent jud