Here for their retreat which ends tomorrow. They heard earlier today from british Prime Minister, theresa may. She was introduced by Cathy Mcmorris rodgers of washington state. [applause] nearly every day we walked to vote for meetings in the capital , we passed by one of americas greatest friends in freedom lawyer. Former british Prime Minister winston churchill. Reads, on theit days to come, the british and American People will for their own safety and the good of all walk together sidebyside in majesty, injustice, and in peace. Prime minister may joins us at a time of renewed opportunity or both the United States and the United Kingdom and continuing to walk sidebyside. Her decision to visit america soon after our president ial election was a signal of her commitment to strengthen the special relationship our countries enjoy. It is my honor to welcome from number 10 downing street, the first foreign head of state to visit an address our retreat, the honorable theresa may. [applause]
For the good of all walk together sidebyside in majesty, injustice and in peace. Prime minister may joins us this afternoon at a time of renewed opportunity for both United States and the United Kingdom in continuing to walk sidebyside. Her decision to visit america soon after our president ial election and the republicanled government took power as a signal of her commitment to strengthen the special relationship our countries enjoy. It is my honor to welcome americas newest friend from number ten downey street, the first foreign head of state to visit and address our retreat, the honorable theresa may. [applause] [applause] thank you very much for that fantastic welcome and can i say majority leader mcconnell, mr. Speaker, speaker, distinguished members of the senate and representatives of the house, i would like to thank congress and the Congressional Institute for the invitation to be here today. The opportunity to visit the United States is always special and to be invited to be t
I am certainly hoping these receiveelated budgets some of that attention. Francine that was bill gates, talking to manus cranny. This is bloomberg surveillance. We have some great guests who will talk about the markets, Foreign Policy, and the snap elections. First, to your markets. This is where we stand. European shares rising attach. A touch as commodity producers rebound. Metal prices, chinese equities leading asian stocks higher. That index gaming 1. 1 . I want to show you the pound. The vote in parliament a little bit later about snap elections on june 8. The vix index down quite significantly today, at 15. 85. Those are your markets. First, lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news. U. S. Vice president mike pence has called north korea the most dangerous and urgent threat to the peace and security of the asiapacific region. Addressing military personnel on the uss ronald reagan, hence also spoke of the overwhelming response available to protect japan against north kore
Most of you can enjoy the weekend. We are live outside. You should prepare for a warm day with some scattered storms however. Good morning to you. Thank you for joining us. Im maureen umeh. And im holly morris. Today is friday april 21st. Yes, it is. Mike thomas with your weather headline, erin como with your traffic. 82 yesterday in d. C. , today closer to the mid 80s but maybe some storms as well. Erin. Well, speaking of storms, the rain that moved through yesterday problems in adelphi and we have some utility work im going to help steer you around. Sounds good both of you. Thank you very much. Lets get right to the news at 5 oclock. Fast moving storms swept across the region and they caused serious damage to buildings and sneaks adelphi maryland. Fox5s Melanie Alnwick is live with the latest. Good morning, mel. Reporter good morning, guys and take a look here at this large tree that came down on several cars here and this thats down in this parking lot on green spire terrace. Look a
Blaze sparngd during an Electronic Music Party at a warehouse home of an artist collective. Its a makeshift Artist Studio and its like individuals came in and set up their own little petitions. This say very tragic event. Our hearts go out to not only the families but community. Firefighters arriving late friday night to find the warehouse filled with heavy smoke and flames. It took roughly five hours to put out the blaze in a building which reportedly did the roop collapsed making it difficult to get crewsed in the build sfwling right now were making the scene stave and make it secure and let us do our jobs and the roof is collapsed down on to the second floor, so, we have to literally go in there piece by piece and move wood and timbers and debris to get assessment. Authorities launched drones with thermal images capability to hip officials find 50 people were believed inside the building at the time of the blaze and officials fear the death toll could rise. Theres a lot of the build