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Think there is a zero percent chance that you will see an assault weapons ban. there is a small chance but not zero. you did say its too early to discuss this right now. i didnt hear that as much as i heard it in the past, but instead you heard legislation talking about mental illness, talking about enforcing laws on the books. this was attorney general jeff sessions this morning. >> weve already, at the direction of the president, amassed a campaign to crack down on criminals with guns. our pro...

Organization in theaters book who is accused of trying to interfere in the u.s. election so it seems as if it goes up to the highest of levels there alexandra and just you know to keep in mind russian meddling in the twenty sixteen election this was really the fundamental crime that robert mueller was charged with investigating given that weve now seen these charges brought what does it tell us about where he is with the investigation and whether or not any other shoes might drop. yes we have to...

About the culture. it is not because the nra gives so much money. it is that they have done an effective job to turn the second amendment into a patriotism issue. >> that explains part of the equation. but you also have to explain why do you have this apathetic majority and the answer is most of the regulations that are -- that people are talking about, people like them, they dont see why the nra wont give in but they also dont think theyll make a huge difference and so they dont motivate them t...

Independent business. its the highest level of enthusiasm since 1973. wages and prices are also seeing a boost. 31% of small businesses reported paying employees more. thats the highest since 2000. the nfib credits the republican tax bill for the sense of optimism. so you can say anything with flowers this valentines day, but, mm, sending a lint bouquet makes the wrong impression. flower -- a limp bouquet makes the wrong impression. a flower company specializes in boxed roses that this company...

1,000-point plunges in the dow. nearly a third of main street businesses say this is the best time in decades to expand. thats according to a survey from the national federation of independent business. its the highest level of enthusiasm since 1973. wages and prices are also seeing a boost. 31% of small businesses reported paying employees more. thats the highest since 2000. and the nfib credits the republican tax bill for the sense of optimism. you can say anything with flowers this valent...

Yesterday, sarah sanders painted rosie picture of a white house motivated by a clear sense of right and wrong someone who had been removed because of abhorrent behavior. >> we learned of the extent of the situation involving rob porter last tuesday evening. within 24 hours, his resignation had been accepted and announced. we announced a transition would happen and within hours did it. >> what that narrative does not acknowledge is that the initial response from the white house was to prop up por...

Fighting through 2018. even as damascus recaptures urban areas and violence decreases in some areas. iraq is likely to face a lengthy period of political turmoil and conflict. the social and political challenges that gave rise to isis remain and iran has exploited those challenges. to deepen its influence in iraqs military and security elements and diplomatic and political arms. the war in yemen between the iranian backed houthis and the saudi-led coalition is likely to continue and will worsen ...

Lengthy period of political turmoil and conflict. the social and political challenges that gave rise to isis remain and iran has exploited those challenges to deepen its influence in iraqs military and security elements and diplomatic and political arms. the war in yemen between -- is likely to continue and worsen the already tragic humanitarian crisis for 70% of the population of 20 million people in need of assistance. the situation in yemen is emblematic of a far larger problem. the number of...

Rally? kristin romans with me now. >> friday seems so long ago. friday seems like a lifetime ago. for the markets theyre picking up right where they left off on friday. enthusiasm. last week was a terrible week. s&p 500 still down 8.8% from its record hit and this morning it looks as though investors want to buy stocks. >> as if it was planned. we should get a couple hundred points and then it goes 160. >> heres why? youve got a big inflation debate happening right now among stock market partici...

Thats the final number but there were steep gains and losses every day last week. dow swung at least 500 points. so we entered correction territory on thursday, on the dow, thats decline of more than 10% from the highest which was january 26th, so, of course, all eyes on wall street today, investors bracing for more volatility, i did just check futures, dow futures up as much as 300 points, up across the board which is good to see as well. heather: good way to start the day on this monday. they ...