Nbc news daily starts right now. Today friday, march 8th, 2024, bringing down the house, President Biden minces no words in his final state of the union before novembers election. You cant love your country only when you win. I will not bow down. It was a fiery speech that could be likened to a campaign rally, the biggest takeaways, and what were hearing from voters j. The u. S. Economy added more jobs nan expected last month but also up slightly, the Unemployment Rate, how it could impact your bottom line. Jailhouse threats, the father of a convicted School Shooter himself on trial facing new restrictions after making threatening statements from behind bars. And life after a layoff, losing a job is really tough financially and emotionally. Were talking about some helpful ways to cope, whether it happens to you, or a loved one. Critical conversation, especially as so Many Industries are facing layoffs right now. Its tough no know what to say. Were going to begin this hour with the race
Sexy manatee and music back. Really big deal. Thanks, dana. Good evening, welcome to washington. Im bret baier. Breaking tonight, President Biden is three hours away from what critics and supporters are calling one of the most important speeches of his political career. The incumbent president trying to fend off his predecessor and potential successor must prove to the American People he is not too old, too infirm or too out of touch on policies important to americans to justify a second term. He must also lay out a vision for a second term that his Campaign Hopes can prompt a reversal of his recent dismal poll numbers. The state of the Union Address can be seen right here live at 9 00 p. M. Eastern time. Were just now getting a sneak peek at a few elements of the president s speech. White house correspondent peter doocy starts us off with that live from the north lawn. Good evening, peter. Peter bret, this is going to be President Bidens balancing act tonight. Pitch a unity agenda tha
President joe biden addressing congress and the nation in a fiery state of the union, tackling the nations biggest challenge and his presumptive Challenger Head on. We bring you the biggest moments. Youre the president announcing new plans to get much needed and to people in gaza. We have a live report with details. Attire falling off seconds after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing, and lots of damage on the ground. One beloved budget grocer is set for a new expansion, how many new aldis are coming up for the u. S. , and when, coming up. One tree trimmer offering his services to rescue stranded neighborhood cats. Its friday, march 8th. Early, today starts right now. Good morning, happy friday. Im francis rivera. President biden has delivered a final state of the union of his first term, but the address could also double as a Fiery Campaign speech. The president drawing a sharp contrast between himself and donald trump, who he mentioned 13 times, but not by name. My predecessor brag
His pivotal speech tonight in prime time here on nbc. With the rematch now set against former president trump, mr. Biden looking to jumpstart his campaign. The major announcement hell make about a u. S. Led Emergency Mission in gaza, and what hell say about the border, abortion rights, and inflation. Also, terrifying takeoff. A United Airlines plane, the tire falling off, crushing a car below. The flight diverted. What were learning. The u. S. Army sergeant accused of selling the military secrets to china. The charges announced today. The trial of the father of a Michigan School shooter under way. Youll hear the tape played in court. The frantic 911 call he made the day of the massacre. The Severe Weather threat across the Southern Plains. Were tracking it. Inside the mission to air drop aid into gaza. Our Richard Engel aboard a plane bringing desperately needed relief. The report on the shooter who killed 18 people in maine. What a new analysis is revealing about his brain. And the am
This was good, one of the biggest Film Festivals in the bay area kicked off tonight neck city quest Film Festival open at the california theater with the movie, the island between the tides. That sounds good. This years features, 217 bills, 37 Different Countries and the festival runs through march 17th. On the day that it is raining this weekend, go to send request, that would be perfect. Clear might be good for seeing some movies. Saturday, sunday evening and tuesday after that. Temperature start to decline. I will have to google the Movie Selection so i can line them up. Thank you very much for joining us starting at 5 a. M. , have a wonderful night. See breaking news tonight. The high stakes moment here in washington. President biden set to make his case for a second term in his state of the Union Address. The president coming before congress and the American People. His pivotal speech tonight in prime time here on nbc. With the rematch now set against former president trump, mr. B