independents think in the middle. if you read the article that came with this, it said democrats were almost split on whether they think that the state of the union and the state of the country is in really a good solid ground right now. when you see 60% of people agree that the country is not doing well, that is bad, dangerous. the people that did respond pointed to extremism on both ends, democrat and republican. that is where the independent number is so high and that will be tricky for democrats and republicans, really. todd: i take a look from the 30,000 foot view and ask the question, what about our union is strong right now? our enemies don t fear us. our allies don t know if they can can t on us. when it comes to money, we are all worried about inflation and day-to-day paying bills, we are digging ourselves a debt hole on the global future. on the future of our country. that will take years, if not decades and centuries to get out of and that falls on our kids and g
economy in the world, the world, the world. maria, no actually, the economy contracted 1.5% in the first quarter. and now predictions it s about to get much worse as the federal reserve moves to the the raise interest rates again this upcoming week. it s a hurricane. it s right now it s kind of sunny, things are doing fine, everyone thinks that they can handle this. that hurricane is right out there down the road coming our way. i think that we re really heading for lehman-type moment here. i think, and listening to institutional investors, the marks on private ec by equity and venture capital are potentially off by $600 billion. maria: coming up, missouri congressman and house budget committee ranking member jason smith on the president and the democrats agenda and the attacks. then, as higher costs and making ends meet cost american families, the democrats prime time show kick off on thursday night. ohio congressman and house judiciary committee ranking member jim
economy in the world, the world, the world. maria, no actually, the economy contracted 1.5% in the first quarter. and now predictions it s about to get much worse as the federal reserve moves to the the raise interest rates again this upcoming week. it s a hurricane. it s right now it s kind of sunny, things are doing fine, everyone thinks that they can handle this. that hurricane is right out there down the road coming our way. i think that we re really heading for lehman-type moment here. i think, and listening to institutional investors, the marks on private ec by equity and venture capital are potentially off by $600 billion. maria: coming up, missouri congressman and house budget committee ranking member jason smith on the president and the democrats agenda and the attacks. then, as higher costs and making ends meet cost american families, the democrats prime time show kick off on thursday night. ohio congressman and house judiciary committee ranking member jim
[national anthem] rachel: wow. good morning, everybody. it is 6:00 in new york city pete: out of cats. rachel: i just love all those patriotic kid photos. i actually think we should do one with just kids. good morning, will, good morning, pete. pete: good morning. good to have you back. rachel: thank you. keep sending those pictures in, everybody, especially kids. we love those kid pictures. will: that ll be in the coffee if table book. a kids section, a dog section, not a cat section [laughter] and a military section. rachel: cats aren t patriotic. they re just so into themselves will: they re not looking at the flag. [laughter] pete: anyway, we are so glad you re here. do, please, keep sending those photos in. i get e-mails and textses all the time who say itune in at 6:00 to catch the anthem. it s our favorite part of the eau show. rachel: yesterday i wasn t here because my if oldest daughter graduated from the university of chicago, and there she is. by the way, i
vote. is there could be a mad dash scramble and nominate ago speaker and eight candidates seeking to acquire the gavel of this hour and watching that closely and updates as soon as we get them live from the hill. meanwhile, from the middle east, it is day 18 of israel at war and idf cranked up air strikes against hamas targets in gaza overnight. israel still deciding on major ground offenses or keep the jewish state s powder dry. at least for now. good morning. we await for more action on that i m bill hemmer live in new york. big couple of hours here, dana. did i recollects i m dana pree no and this dana perino and this is mesh s news room. at this hour, a very large group of israeli supporters are gathering outside united nations chanting bring them home ahead of a 10:00 a.m. hearing. amber: let s get to it. best of my recollections apologies, we ll try to get the audio in there a bit. did i recollects president biden will not consider a cease-fire till all hostages kidna