jake, this is a prime minister who is now trying to defend the indefensible. trying to make it somehow okay that he was gathered with wine and cheese celebrating with officials at a time when the deadly virus was ripping through this country. and it s simply not flying in the court of public opinion. he has the lowest approval rating ever seen during his tenure. he s fighting for survival within his own party. people calling for his resignation. this is an apology that might be too little, too late. jake? salma abdul azees, thank you. a look at the capitol where harry reid, democrat of nevada, is leaving the capitol for a final time. the reid family is looking on as police escort the senator s casket from the rotunda to the steps of the capitol. earlier today, members of congress and congressional staff paid their respects. reid came from famously humble beginnings in nevada, rising out