Durban. I have been talking to some immigration officials and people who have some knowledge of the plan. And it seems to fall into line with what the president said he was going to do and what white house officials have been telling me he wants to be aggressive, but as aggressive as he can be, given the legal parameters that hes been given by his Justice Department as theyve been looking into just how far he can go. So, we want it ko tovr as many as 5 million people. And we should keep an eye on expanding the doca program, the Deferred Program and not necessarily parents of dreamers, which is something a lot of democrats had been pushing for. Also look for some changes in the work permits. Folks who work in silicon valley, other hightech areas. So, those are some of the areas that it will cover. But we dont expect to get the final details until tomorrow. Although, as i say, democrats are waiting to be briefed tonight at the white house over dinner. Nbcs Chris Jansing at the white hous
And it is happening. 24 hours from now in a primetime address before the nation, the president of the United States will declare his plans to protect what were told could be up to 5 Million People from deportation. The white house announced the address on facebook earlier today. Everybody agrees that our immigration system is broken. Unfortunately washington has allowed the problem to fester for too long. And so what im going to be laying out is the things that i can do with my Lawful Authority as president to make the system work better even as i continue to work with congress and encourage them to get a bipartisan comprehensive bill that can solve the entire problem. After the announcement tomorrow, the president will roll out his immigration plans on friday at Del Sol High School in las vegas, nevada. Thats the same place where he outlined principles for Immigration Reform almost two years ago when it looked like Congressional Republicans might actually get on board with a compromis
My fear is that were going to give away the farm to iran. Could the push for an agreement make iran an even bigger threat . And a wealthy mother accused of hiring a hitman to kill her exhusband. And prosutors say they have tapes to prove it. But her lawyers insist that tape does not tell the whole story. Its all happening now. But first our top story today. Executive action on immigration could come this week. Welcome to happening now. Im jon scott. We are awaiting a White House Briefing as president obama is expected to act on his own to change the u. S. Immigrations laws. Were just getting word that president obama will travel to las vegas on friday. It was the site of another major immigration speech by the president last year. Here now to discuss it, the staff writer for the weekly standard, and the National Reporter for the washington post. Welcome to you both. Hi, thank you. Ill start with you. There is something called an upside down pinocchio in your paper. Tell us what thats a
Yes or no vote in the house of representatives. Just a yes or no vote. If they had allowed a vote on that kind of bill, it would have passed. I would have signed it. It would be the law right now. These leaders right here tried to make it happen. Nancy pelosi kept on saying to john boehner, lets just call the bill. See where it goes. There are republicans who worked hard on this bill, too, and they deserve credit. Because even though it wasnt popular in their party, they knew it was the right thing to do. But despite that, the Party Leadership and the house of representatives would not let it come forward. And i cajoled and called and i met. I told john boehner ill wash your car, ill walk your dog. Whatever you need to do, just call the bill. Thats how democracy is supposed to work. And if the votes hadnt been there, then we would have had to start over. But at least give it a shot. And he didnt do it. And the fact that a year and a half has gone by means the time has been wasted. And
You need to look at people at the very top. Tonight my interview with eva longoria. Theres a human cost to everything thats on your plate. All in starts right now. Good evening from new york. Im chris hayes. And it is happening. 24 hours from now in a primetime address before the nation, the president of the United States will declare his plans to protect what were told could be up to 5 Million People from deportation. The white house announced the address on facebook earlier today. Everybody agrees that our immigration system is broken. Unfortunately washington has allowed the problem to fester for too long. And so what im going to be laying out is the things that i can do with my Lawful Authority as president to make the system work better even as i continue to work with congress and encourage them to get a bipartisan comprehensive bill that can solve the entire problem. After the announcement tomorrow, the president will roll out his immigration plans on friday at Del Sol High Schoo