Criticized former President Donald Trump about his big lie to win the election. Air strikes between israeli and gaza show no signs of slowing down. The u. S. Envoy warns the situation is escalating toward a fullscale war. What does it mean for President Bidens approach to the conflict . Also this morning, long lines at gas stations across the country. Drivers are racing to fuel up following that major Pipeline Hack over the weekend. Question is is there really cause for alarm . Its Way Too Early for this good morning welcome to Way Too Early. The show that fuels up with high octane caffeine, so we are go this morning. Im kasie hunt on this wednesday, may 12th. House republicans are expected to hold a vote this morning whether to remove congresswoman liz cheney from her post as Conference Chair. Gop leaders will meet Behind Closed Doors at 9 00 a. M. Today and a member will need to bring up a vote of no confidence against cheney. Vote will be held by secret battle and a simple majority
A record subzero temperatures traffic headaches and leaving millions in the dark. And ive had to stand with all the sports news for Serena Williams wins her Australian Open quarter final but standing in her way as she aims for a 24th grand slam title. Cruised past. In melbourne. So we begin this news hour at the hague where 2 former militia leaders have just pleaded not guilty the start of their trial for war crimes committed in Central African republic. Patrice edward in guy so now were leaders of the mostly christian and black a movement theyre accused of coordinating targeted violence towards muslims when muslim selector rebels overthrew the government i. C. C. Prosecutors have laid out the crimes including torture rape and murder. Yes i have understood everything that has been sit here and cathy gridley say that these are not correct. If you say you cut it i reject all the charges that you have laid against me. But its like a closer look at the 2 former militia leaders facing this
And night in washington, d. C the seat of democracy for the nation and the world those troubles not reflected on wall street at least not as far as the markets are concerned through all the incredible and terrible scenes from yesterday, the stock market continued to make new highs the dow closed higher by 438 points the s p was up by 21 points. Although the nasdaq did fall by about 78 points. And this morning those gains that we saw the markets make are continuing if you check it out, right now the dow futures are indicated up by 35, they had been indicated up by triple digits in the last hour but have given back some of the bigger gains s p 500 futures still indicated up by close to 10 and nasdaq up by about 55. And then if you are watching the treasury market where yesterday we saw the ten year note yield above 1 for the First Time Since march, this morning you will see the ten year is yielding even higher, 1. 044 Big Bank Stocks all rising once again this morning after making those
Well have reaction from tennessee congressman mark green. I will ask Deneen Borelli about President Trumps pardon spree. We have a big show for you own making money. Charles all right, folks, the markets for the most part trading at a narrow range last couple days that can be considered consolidation after big move to the upside. Keep one thing in mind, see it today. One saved an done the bias remains to the upside. It seems gotten a boost or threat President Trump vetoing gargantuan spending bill. It is a beast combining government funding and emergency covid19 relief. The news this morning only adding to the notion this bill should be revamped. Could ultimately add larger payments to american households. It is clear why wall street is cheering on the president. The current relief package tallies 280 billion to household payments. Remember in marshes the cares act, that was 754 billion to american households. What does it mean for the market as we head into 2021 . Lets ask kaltbaum ma
Former u. S. Trade representatives who have joined us today. We do this every other year basically. Im grateful bill has brought us together. It is such a crucial time to be listening to these leaders. Talk to us about trade. There is a lot on the plate. These last four years have been unusual, high priority for trade issues. We had a president who pursued trade goals aggressively. The incoming president , Vice President biden, president elect biden has said his initial focus will be on domestic issues, but i think trade has become a crucial National Priority that he will be brought to it soon. Unique this is an opportunity to listen to these eight leaders who bring a bipartisan point of view, because each one of these people had a distinguished record and worked with both sides of the aisle. It will be a real opportunity. Obviously the new u. S. Trade representative designate will be inheriting a complicated agenda. Talk are things we need to through, and i hope we can be helpful. We