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Growth _ experienced the biggest downgrading growth in any major economy. with the last— growth in any major economy. with the last labour government economic growth _ the last labour government economic growth was _ the last labour government economic growth was 2.1% a year. under the last 12 _ growth was 2.1% a year. under the last 12 years — growth was 2.1% a year. under the last 12 years of the conservatives, it has _ last 12 years of the conservatives, it has averaged 1.5%. and now we k...

Kind of -- whos even the subject of the confirmation hearing. because it wasnt about her, it was about all sorts of nonsense. >> she was all of the -- that meal just listed. because she knew she had to be, she knew there was no other option? for you watching the past few days, what have you learned? >> what weve seen really is republicans really leaning into these arguments, and these questions, that frankly critics would say are conspiracy theories. and auditions for really i think political as...

Sees tucker as a useful asset. leaked document translated my mother jones, a member for intelligence services to russian media explaining why they need to play more of the show, quote it is essential to use as much as possible fragments broadcast of the popular fox news host, tucker carlson, we sharply criticizes the actions of the united states and nato, their negative role in unleashing the conflict in ukraine, and the defiantly provocative behavior from the leadership of the western countries...

Tucker carlson defends russia a lot. it is logical he might be one of the kremlins favorite american anchors. now an actual newly revealed kremlin document shows how actively they are promoting tucker carlsons war coverage and commentary, punditry as part of putins disinformation effort. this is a leaked memo obtained by mother jones that shows the russian government pushing state media outlets they have control over especially with his heavy handed tactics to promote, air, disseminate russia pu...

The entire globe. thats why it was essential for the president to make sure we stay lockstep with our nato allies in that unity. that unity between nato, the united states, the eu, the g7 countries is absolutely essential. we would not be where we are today but for that kind of unity. >> congressman gregory meeks, thank you so much for your time. i appreciate it. lets head back to anderson in lviv. >> ana, thanks so much. i want to bring in cnns nick paton walsh standing by on odessa on tragic...

To help shore up natos defense capacity. with all these questions, that does seem to be the dominant thing that were talking about. how do these tanks then help the ukrainians? >> well, alicia, i would say that we need to be talking in billions of dollars. you know, when were looking at -- i know secretary blinken just approved another $200 million in military assistance that could be drawn down from the state departments budget. we really require, the ukrainians require a lot more funding, a lo...

But he didnt mention nato. why was that? >> well, i think that nato is not as essential as a no-fly zone, more weapons, and basically has the capability to dpeenld ourselves. but now basically its not about politics. its about survival. even in the biggest cities of ukraine which has now been circled by russian army or with the russian army in there, these are the people who are standing in front of the tanks with the ukrainian flag, having no fear with that. and this is what surprises putin. th...

Albright. she became one of the most ardent supporters of democracy in the world. she was a friend with whom i served, americas first woman secretary of state. she passed away three days ago. she fought her whole life for central democratic principles, and now in the perennial struggle for democracy and freedom, ukraine and its people are on the front lines fighting to save their nation, and their brave resistance is part of a larger fight for essentially democratic principles that unite all fre...

Read, we are devastated by the loss of brent renaud. he tackled the toughest stories around the world alongside his brother craig renaud. our hearts are with all of brents loved ones. it is essential that journalists are able to safely cover this ongoing invasion and humanitarian crisis in ukraine. nbc news also released a statement that said in part our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. lots to cover tonight. tragically as we were just reporting there, we begin with nbcs cal...