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— lower but to put that into context it was at zero in europe this time last year. and in the worlds largest economy the us, the cost of borrowing is at 5% to 5.25%. but critics point out rising interest rates is a blunt tool that comes with its own set of dangers that can pose further risks to the economy. so what else can be done? well, central bankers are getting together today in portugal to chew over this challenge. joining me now isjennifer mckeown — chief global economist at...

the whatsapp messages date back to 2017. what they show is hunter biden writing to a chinese energy official saying i can make $5 million in salary from any law firm in america. if you think its about money, its not. the bidens are the best at doing exactly what the chairman wants from this partnership. >> dana: republicans say the chairman is a chinese oil tycoon and that guy has since gone missing. meanwhile the i.r.s. agent who blew the whistle on the hunter biden tax investigation ...

earlier as the house ways and means committee releases stunning testimony from two agents. they say the lead prosecutor overseeing hunter bidens investigation was not actually in charge of the outcome, thanks to meddling from the justice department, despite attorney general merrick garland insisting its not true. >> mr. weiss had more authority than a special counsel would have had, as complete he had and has complete authority to bring a case anywhere he wants in his discretion. >> we...

can. >> the trump con meets a brick wall in the court. >> judge kaplan for the second time today reminded former president trump you dont have the right to be disruptive or disregard court orders. i hope that i do not have to remove you from the courtroom. >> tonight, the genuine threat of accountability from republican front runner. man -- >> i am proud to endorse donald trump for the president of the united states. >> why the indicted ex presidents republican support is more complex ...

in fate. i believe god gives us a path to follow, hopefully we can find it and follow it. some people do. some people are athletes. some people are professors. some people make sure were fed, they are farmers and truck drivers, you name it. me, for me, the path is this what is this? ladies and gentlemen i spent my weekends and my nights and early mornings doing this. getting the bags under my eyes, sleep a lot, i dont, things worry me, they concern me. my wife will tell you, that i hav...

warning of chaos and bedlam if hes barred from the ballot. his argument to the supreme court in a case that could impact all 50 states. plus, house republicans get their wish. why hunter biden has agreed to a closed-door deposition following weeks of defiance. a disturbing report from gaza, the graves dug up by israeli soldiers. well tell you exactly what they were looking for. and 100 million people in the path of severe winter weather. its already caused a plane to slide off an i...

and history all meet. though the history isnt consigned just to museums — sometimes, it feels like its all around you. and we start this look back at our adventures to italy with the time that i was in a small town in the north of the country called ivrea, taking part in the annual bruising battle of the oranges. its origins are unknown, but the festival dates back to medieval times, as locals battle between the carted henchmen and the locals defending the town. i was lucky to join a...

>> im so excited for the announcement tonight. tune in, pay attention, listen closely. four more years. >> subtle. it is a blow for former south carolina governor nikki haley who is the one appointed then congressman scott to his senate seat. senator scott is on the medium list for a trump vp pick as opposed to the short list. kylie atwood is in new hampshire. nikki haley reaction to this endorsement and the timing. >> reporter: this news broke while nikki haley was at the campaign eve...

maria: good sunday morning, everyone. welcome to "sunday morning futures," im maria bartiromo. thanks so much for joining us this morning. today, politics meets policy. and explaining away bad policy on the campaign trail. two days ahead of the new hampshire primaries and 289 days ahead of the presidential election and suddenly joe biden gets religion claiming change is needed at the southern border because it is just is not secure is. [inaudible conversations] >> no, its not. [inaudib...

testimony to special counsel jack smith as his probe into january 6th zooms ahead. exclusive reporting from nbc newss julia ainsley says this, quote, about half a dozen secret service agents have testified before the grand jury that will decide whether or not to indict former president donald trump for his alleged role in the january 6th 2021 riot at the capitol, and efforts to interfere in the peaceful transfer of the presidency. thats according to two sources familiar with their test...