A morning news show that includes interviews, features and banter among hosts. Pete and barack obama as well. That kind of anemic growth is the new normal. And a lot of economists said that as well. Griff, you brought this up. You should get credit for this. I will read it one of our reports in October Of 2016 cnn surveyed 11 economists on whether the economy would ever reach 4 g. D. P. All said no. Quote one economist his name is Robert Brewska he said pigs do not fly. Trump donald trump is dreaming that it would get to 4 . Breaking news this morning, pigs do fly. They actually do. [laughter] because we hit 4. 1 . If its on the folder its got to be true. Think about it, economists and everyone in the establishment said no, no, no. 4 cant happen. We are managing americas decline. We are a second rate power. Our economy is stuck in the mud. Trump said no we can unleash it again. America can be great. Economic engine of free market works. Abby we are still dealing with this. Griff the Pl
Coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories. Going on here. The president tweeted over the weekend hes willing to shut down the government if he doesnt get the money for the wall and some bigtime immigration reforms. In the process, he may force Republican Leaders, thats his own party, and candidates into a fight they dont want to have, particularly with these midterm looming. But we know it is an issue that has been at the top of the president s agenda since he launched his campaign. Something he made clear again during his weekly address. We must enforce the rules against visa fraud, illegal overstay, Illegal Entry and other Immigration Violations and crimes, and crimes they are, believe me, crimes they are. The president is calling for several things. He wants at least billions more in funding for a border wall. He wants to end the policy of catch and release, which lets Asylum Seekers live in the United States until their cases are heard. And he wants to
going on here. the president tweeted over the weekend he s willing to shut down the government if he doesn t get the money for the wall and some big-time immigration reforms. in the process, he may force republican leaders, that s his own party, and candidates into a fight they don t want to have, particularly with these midterm looming. but we know it is an issue that has been at the top of the president s agenda since he launched his campaign. something he made clear again during his weekly address. we must enforce the rules against visa fraud, illegal overstay, illegal entry and other immigration violations and crimes, and crimes they are, believe me, crimes they are. the president is calling for several things. he wants at least billions more in funding for a border wall. he wants to end the policy of catch and release, which lets asylum seekers live in the united states until their cases are heard. and he wants to change the legal immigration system, ending the
standing with us. one of the critical lessons of 9/11 is that immigration enforcement saves lives. we must enforce the rules against visa fraud, illegal overstay, illegal entry, and other immigration violations and crimes. and crimes they are. yet, leading democrat politicians have called to abolish ice. without the brave heroes of ice, we would have no enforcement, no laws, no borders, and, therefore, we wouldn t even have a country. to the courageous public servants at ice, we want you to know that the american people are with you and my administration has your back 100 percent. pete: say what you want. but this administration knows how to message and stay on message and hit the key items, right? it s 4.1% g.d.p. growth. the economy, jobs, jobs, jobs. and immigration. we re going to stand with law enforcement. we believe in borders. and they feel like going into the 2018 mid terms if we stay focused on delivering on the economy,