After a two year legal Battle Finally Of Itting in a closed door session. All this as the biden administration gets some positive economic news. Jobs numbers out today showing the economy added 559,000 jobs last month doubling aprils disappointing total. The Unemployment Rate ticking down to 5. 8 . This morning the President Saying the economy is at its strongest point since before the pandemic. Joining me now is Capitol Hill Correspondent leigh ann caldwell, ashley parker, Michael Steele and also barbara mcquaid. A lot to get to. But i first want to watch what the former Vice President said last night about January 6 and Donald Trump. This was at a republican event in New Hampshire. President trump and i have spoken many times since we left office. And i dont know if well ever see Eye To eye on that day. But i will always be proud of what we accomplished for The American people over the last four years. [ applause ] and i will not allow democrats or their allies in the media to use on
Thomasgreenfield. First, the latest from washington. Joining me is Nbc News white House Correspondent Peter alexander, Lee Leigh Ann Caldwell and moderator. I want to talk about cyber attacks hitting Meat And Transportation sectors. The White House is Warning Leaders you have to take this threat seriously. What more can you tell us . Thats the bottom line in an open letter the White House sent to Business Leaders and executives. Notice the significant rise in these Ransomware Attacks. Here is part of that letter they note that no company is safe here regardless of their size and location. You will remember that just yesterday the fbi indicated that it was russian cyber criminal gangs responsible for the latest hack on jbs, the worlds largest meat provider. I asked Jen Psaki if she believed President Biden could stop it. Here is what President Biden said when he was pressed on the matter yesterday. Mr. President, will you retaliate against russia on this latest Ransomware Attack . I am