Web. That was referring to Chuck Schumer. We bring you all of this live as it begins. U. S. Trading session, julie hyman is here with the latest. Julie the rally continuing into its second day. We tend to see a flip on the first week of trading on the new year from what we saw last week of the last year. We could see an up week this week of the last if the last five years are any indication. Rally, buta runaway we are seeing gains. I want to talk about auto sales this morning for the united states. They were largely better than estimated. Gm sales, more than double what analysts are estimating. For reporting an unexpected gain in sales of 10 . Fiat, although its sales fell 10 , analysts were predicting a steeper decline. All of them better. Fiat still trading lower. Gm and ford a gain of more than 3 here. It looks like we could surpass last years hurt for annual sales, up 17. 5 million vehicles. Been an interesting phenomenon of People Holding on to their cars longer. This is a monthly
Roadmap begins with the market and chase for 20k. Plus the Auto Industry remains in the cross hairs. Well get Sales Numbers today following teslas numbers last night. And another trump tweet, this one about ford. And some fresh scrutiny for the president elect ceo cabinet. Tillersons pay package with comm exxon. First up, stocks end up with more gains with a best day in more than three weeks including tuesdays triple digit increase for the dow. The watch is on for the 2 00 p. M. Eastern release for the minutes from the feds december meeting which might disclose some clues about policymakers views about inflation, strong data and the president elect as well, jim. There was a time when i feared those minutes. They come out at 2 00, Steve Liesman come on, start thinking, wow, oh my, so worried they may have to raise rates. I have to tell you, theyre not talking about raising rates three more times than j. P. Morgan which is one of my fafrt stocks in the dow can go down big. Remember, four
Come on. The morning everyone. Certainly this is an important day in the history of the senate and the Supreme Court. As i look back on my career, i think the most consequential decision ive ever been involved in was the decision to let the president being elected pick the Supreme Court nominee. Of course, my colleagues backed me up and today we will confirm the nominee the new president has selected. I think as we all know, this is a person of extraordinary credentials who will bring honor to the Supreme Court for many years to come. It is indeed a proud day. I also want to express my support for the strikes the president name made last night against asad chemical weapon facility. The strike was wellplanned, well executed and more than a pinprick. It sends a message not only to asad that using chemical weapons again is something he cannot do with impunity but it also reassures our allies that america is back in terms of playing a leadership role in trying to be constructive in a varie
Willing to pull that trigger. Axia. Com is where you find that story. Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell is walking in and will brief reporters about the confirmation vote of the Supreme Court nominee, neil gorsuch. This is live coverage on cspan. Certainly, this is an important day in the history of the senate and the Supreme Court. Career and in my think the most consequential decision ive ever been involved of thethe decision president being elected last year to pick the Supreme Court nominee. Up. Olleagues back me the American People spoke. Today, we will confirm the nominee, the new president has selected. I think as we all know, this is the first in an extraordinary credentials who will bring honor to the Supreme Court for many years to come. It is indeed a proud day. I also want to express my support for the strike that the president made last night. Chemical weapons facility. I think the strike was , wasplanned, well executed certainly more than a pinprick and sends a message not
Capitol hill matters to your kingdom. Lord with the military response against syria we are reminded again that eternal vigilance is the price for freedom. Continue to provide our lawmakers with opportunities to serve your purposes on earth. May they take seriously the responsibilities entrusted to them in their stewardship of the legislative branch. Remind them that you know the pressures they must confront as they strive to serve you and country. Bestow upon them the blessing of your presence that will guard their hearts with your peace. Lord give them the confidence that in following you they can be certain of ultimate triumph. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell madam president. The presiding officer the majorit