Top democrats are calling on attorney general Jeff Sessions to resign. The Justice Department confirmed sessions had contact with the Russian Ambassador during the campaign, meetings sessions did not reveal during the confirmation hearings. Good morning. The news comes as lawmakers and the fbi investigate russian interference into the president ial election. Now democrats are intensifying their calls for sessions to recuse himself from any investigation or even to step down. Reporter the Justice Department confirms to cbs news that attorney general Jeff Sessions spoke with russian envoy sergei twice during the president ial campaign. Its said those discussions were part of many conversations then senator sessions had with foreign ambassadors as a member of the Armed Services committee. The meetings were first reported to the Washington Post wednesday. Sessions was a top advisor to the campaign, and he did not disclose the encounters when asked about possible contacts between members of
Than 300 points today to close at 21,115. Jim axelrod is here with more about whats called the trump rally. Jim . Reporter well, scott, weve been watching the market soar more than 15 since donald trump won the presidency. As it climbed its way first past 19,000, then 20,000, and now 21,000. But this is the First Time Since election day weve seen a singleday gain of more than 300 points. Whats going on here . Well, last nights speech only deepened the optimism that corporate earnings will continue to climb, especially with mr. Trumps probusiness stance. The combination of proposals, Corporate Tax cuts, the loosening of regulations is exactly what wall street wants to hear. Throw in a proposed 1 trillion of Infrastructure Spending the president discussed last night and signals the fed may soon raise Interest Rates to keep growth smooth, and youll end up with a Dow Jones Industrial average somewhere it has never been before, over 21,000. As an investor once put it, short term the market
Attorney general Jeff Sessions to resign. The Justice Department confirms sessions had contact with the Russian Ambassador during the campaign. Something sessions did not reveal during his confirmation hearing. Good morning. Good morning. The news comes as lawmakers and the fbi investigate russian interference into the president ial election. Now, democrats are intensifying their calls for sessions to recuse themselves from any investigation or even to step down. Reporter the Justice Department confirms to cbs news that attorney general Jeff Sessions met with the russian envoy during the president ial campaign, but says those discussions were part of many kwf conversations then senator sessions had with the Armed Services committee. Meetings first reported to the Washington Post thursday. He was a top advisor to the campaign, and he did not disclose the encounters when asked about possible contact between members of the campaign and representatives of moscow during his january confirma
Some of the problems mr. Trump promised to solve last night dont actually exist. The president said correctly that 94 million americans are out of the labor force, but thats not an unemployment figure. Our Research Department found that in that official number, about 15 million are students, 44 million are retired, and 28 million are disabled or caring for someone at home. If 94 Million People were looking for a job, the Unemployment Rate would be 40 rather than the 4. 8 that it is now. In the runup of stock prices since election day, the dow has now been pushed above 21,000 for the first time. The blue chip index gained more than 300 points today to close at 21,115. Jim axelrod is here with more about whats called the trump rally. Jim . Reporter well, scott, weve been watching the market soar more than 15 since donald trump won the presidency. As it climbed its way first past 19,000, then 20,000, and now 21,000. But this is the First Time Since election day weve seen a singleday gain
To resign. The Justice Department confirms sessions had contact with the Russian Ambassador during the campaign. Something sessions did not reveal during his confirmation hearing. Good morning. Good morning. The news comes as lawmakers and the fbi investigate russian interference into the president ial election. Now, democrats are intensifying their calls for sessions to recuse themselves from any investigation or even to step down. Reporter the Justice Department confirms to cbs news that attorney general Jeff Sessions met with the russian envoy during the president ial campaign, but says those discussions were part of many kwf conversations then senator sessions had with the Armed Services committee. Meetings first reported to the Washington Post thursday. He was a top advisor to the campaign, and he did not disclose the encounters when asked about possible contact between members of the campaign and representatives of moscow during his january hearing. I have been called a surrogate