>> hard ball. coming up, former national security adviser dr. brzezinski. and a sneak peek of "time's" new stories this week. and when we come back, savannah guthrie has this morning's developing headlines out of the white house. first, here's bill karins with a check on the forecast. >> well, good morning, mika. today's an a-plus day from coast to coast. the most gorgeous weather we've seen so far this late winter into the spring. airports, no problems today. at least weatherwise. we should be mild. just about everywhere. how warm? take a look at new york city today. near 70 degrees. d.c. at 68. we'll add about 4 degrees on what we enjoyed yesterday. much of the nation is going to be just fine. enjoy what should be a picture-perfect thursday. you're watching "morning joe" brewed by starbucks. here, kitty! here, kitty!