States are figuring out for themselves how to fight and track the virus. I like to allow governors to make decisions without overruling them. From fining people who gather together in large groups to cell phone data. What is effective and what do americans find acceptable . Hello, im jake tapper in washington where the state of our union is looking for signs of hope. It is easter sunday, but the country is still facing a dark reality. There are now more than half a million coronavirus cases in the United States and more than 20,000 dead. In the last 48 hours alone, the disease has taken more americans than died on 9 11. Still, as the numbers reach almost unimaginable highs, there are some small signs that the measures that we have all been taking might be working. In new york, a state with more reported cases than any other country, the number of hospitalizations has somewhat flattened. But as the economic pain for americans grow, President Trump is spending the Holiday Weekend weighin
Be over. On Easter Sunday, the u. S. Reporting another 2,000 plus fatalities bringing the National Death toll to more than 22,000. Thats according to Johns Hopkins university. Its the highest in the world. The head of the American Food and Drug Administration offering a little hope saying models show the u. S. Is, quote, very close to its peak, and that he believes the worst may have passed. But some states are bracing for a later peak like texas which is extending its disaster declaration. This is all happening as americans wonder when life can get back to normal and when they can go back to work. President trump offering no clarity. Jeremy diamond brings us the latest from the white house. Reporter President Trump on friday said it could be the biggest decision of his presidency. That is the decision on when to reopen the United States economy. Its a question that has been on President Trumps mind this past weekend, this easter weekend, when President Trump initially said he wanted t
The for the first time in four years Senate Democrats has said negotiating position on wednesday when they unveiled there budget. Neil republicans caused dry and the most grief by not signing on to what he was doing. How much trouble could he have . It could be difficult depending on the specifics as long as there is a revenue increase. Others want to balan the budget closer in the next 10 years. We already got pushed back for the medicare proposal over 57 years old so he has an easier time than Senate Democrats who has a tough time with this super liberals on one side to placate. Neil rich jensen. We will havel covered for you. Money with melissa is next. Melissa heres what is money tonight. Getting hammered at the pump . Limit on ethanol. Record prices, short supply, we have a debate you havent heard. Plus u. S. Companies part 100 billion in profits abroad. It saves tens of billions in taxes, but it may be ending. A crackdown on the budget hole. And pinups may not be worth the per th
Then speaks to you. It might Say Something like this is super boring as it moves it can kind of motivate you, supposedly, by giving you more positive comments. The shoe collects data sent to an app on your mobile phone telling the shoe what to say. Dont go looking for it in the stores anytime soon, there are currently no plans to sell the talking shoes. Liz can we have it in a french accent or something . Tomorrow, National Federation of independent business will release Small Business optimism index for february expected to rise. David the Treasury Department putting out its monthly federal budget for february at 2 00 p. M. The government had an unexpected surplus because of the payroll tax expiration, a deficit of 205 billion is expected for last month. Liz the number one thing were watching, House Budget Committee chair paul ryan unveils his budget proposal, presented a plan to balance the budget in 10 years. David we will have it all covered for you. Money with melissa is next. Mel
To early start, im christine romans. Good morning, im dave briggs. It is 4 00 a. M. In the nations east. House democrats angling for their next fight with the president. They are going after his tax returns. Cnn first to report that house ways and means sent a letter to the irs wednesday. Hes citing a little known section of the irs code to request the president s personal returns from 2013 to 2018. He wants tax returns from eight of the president s business entities. The president reacting with humor and a familiar excuse. Mr. President , the chairman of the democratic ways and Means Committee moments ago asked the irs for six years of your tax returns. Is that all . Thats all. Usually its ten, so i guess theyre giving up. Until such time is im not under ordered, i would not be inclined to do that. Democrats insist the request is about oversight. Republicans see it as a political escalation. The Ranking Member of the ways and Means Committee, republican kevin brady sending a letter to