Been used for fisa warrants. Our special guest tonight congressman matt gaetz. Hes among a growing number of congressmen who are calling for a Second Special counsel to the investigate political corruption at the highest levels of the Justice Department and fbi. And in the senate, Republican Leaders are moving closer to victory on tax reform and tax cuts. Senators marco rubio, bob corker, ron johnson all now say they will vote yes, solidifying the chances of passage next week. We take all of it up here tonight. Our top story, President Trump escalating his criticism of the fbi after revelations of entrenched political corruption at the highest levels of the bureau. President trump today said there is an extraordinary level of public anger toward the fbi for its protection of Hillary Clinton and in pursuing what he called a scam investigation into socalled russian collusion in order to frustrate President Trumps policy agenda and mr. Trumps first year in office. Fox news correspondent k
Pyongyang attack. Pyongyang has dismissed those allegations. Global news 24 hours a day powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts. This is bloomberg. Bloomberg technology is next. Im emily chang and this is Bloomberg Technology. After a killer year for tech stocks, will the sector become a victim of its own success . Cryptocurrency is fueling record gains of littleknown companies. Victim of its own success . We will discuss. Amazon can outdo its own monster year. While americas ecommerce came could be on track to becoming the first u. S. Retailer to sell 1 trillion worth of products and services. First, u. S. Stocks finished with the tech heavy nasdaq having its worst day in two even as tax reform is pending. At one point, apple was one of the biggest point drives in all three of the major averages. Abigail doolittle joins us from new york. What is happening with apple . Abigail it really stood out. Apple down more than 1 on the day, on a rare downgrade. It was downgraded to b
Everything has to do with the tax reform in the u. S. Dollar, a little bit affected by the tax bill. Theresa may made moves to rally the troops to have a common vision on what trade will look like. We will speak with the vice chair of rothschild. We will also speak to david herro. And then, we will speak to fed president the of dallas we did get figures out of germany and Business Confidence is at 117. 2. It is missing estimates just buy a touch. To be at 117. 2. Weseems to be ranging as speak. Lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news. Reporter donald trump has called russia and china rival powers to the u. S. As he outlined a new foreign policy. In a departure from his previous statement, he declined to mention Climate Change as a threat. Donald trump we also face rival powers, russia and china. We will attempt to build a Great Partnership with those and other thatries, but in a manner always protects our national interest. Reporter nikki haley has blocked the u. N. Security
Entire fiscal year with a total of 664 billion for the department of defense. This includes important emergency funding for Missile Defense activities. And as we all know, our troops and commanders must have the resources that they need, and in especially Uncertain Times and especially at a time of the holidays. This legislation will allow them to continue to advance peace with the resolve of superior fire power and professionalism across the globe. The legislation reauthorizes and extends funding for the c. H. I. P. Program, for five years, something that is very important to me, not only being from dallas, texas, but as an advocate for children and those especially with disabilities. It also extends funding for Community Health centers and several other Public Health programs through 2019. The measure also provides more medicaid funding for puerto rico and the u. S. Virgin islands. I note also we have the gentleman who i will be asking to give a full update at any time on this issue
Children needed glasses. But, were not getting them. Thats estimated to be 15,000 to 20,000 of our kids wholl end up having to look at the blackboard and its blurry and they dont know why. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by and with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff republicans are reveling tonight in passage of a sweeping revision of the nations tax laws. The house approved it today, 227 to 203, and the senate moved to follow suit. But a lastminute procedural glitch meant the house will have to vote one final time, tomorrow. Lisa desjardins begins our coverage. cheering desjardins cheers as the g. O. P. Tax overhaul received final house passage, largely along party lines. It signaled the end of republicans sprint to get the bill to the president by