Discussions centered on global affairs. We talked about china and our most important adversary we talked about hacking, whether its chinese hacking or purported russian hacking. Just a short time ago, the vote recount in wisconsin ended and latest word was that Hillary Clinton. Picked up 25 votes. Donald trump won the state by more than 22,000. And jill stein requested a recount and fade for it u but her attempts to have them in pennsylvania and michigan have been blocked in court. The revolving door at the pentagon now in the president elects cross hairs. Well have more on that in a live report coming up from capitol hill at 4 45. Desk. Were following breaking news. A deadly crash in Loudoun County. A dramatic impact on the roads in that area. This is far western Loudoun County along route 7. One person was killed after a truck and car crashed. Deputy says u they had to shut down all westbound lanes of route 7 in the area of yellow schoolhouse road. Investigator says its going to be a
This morning, already, Kelly Anne Conway appointed to be counsellor to the president. This is why the dow remains close to 20,000. Investors are betting that trumps pro business, pro growth team will deliver and deliver us to 20,000. Were 58 points away, yes, we have that graphic away. The 20k edition of Varney Company is about to begin. Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn king now thats Christmas Music, okay . None of this classic holiday stuff. This is no, no, no, who is that . Thats frank sinatra. [laughter] im moving to hoboken, number, how about that. Were playing you Christmas Music and yes, of course, were still on dow 20,000 watch. We are, i believe, 58 points away, ive got to tell you the futures are pointing a tad lower for the opening bell this morning. About a half hour from now, im going to call it dead flat, 58 points away. Im going to get to germany now, they have still not found the Christmas Market terrorist, thats who he is. A tunisian migrant previously
Of systems. Today you can do it. But we have to have a border. We have to have a wall. We cannot let what is happening to this country happen. Amy into the case of imprisoned puerto rican independence activist Oscar Lopez Rivera. I think the fact i was charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government of United States for itself, but the charge in reference to puerto rico amy more than 100,000 people have addition president obama to pardon Oscar Lopez Rivera who has been held for 35 years. We will speak to oscars brother and the speaker of the new York City Council. All that and more coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. President elect donald trump raised the prospect of a new global arms race on thursday, after he suggested on twitter he would increase the size of the u. S. Nuclear arsenal. Trumps tweet read the United States must greatly strengthen and expand its Nuclear Capability until such time as the world comes to i
Traveling locally or regionally. Weve got plenty of sunshine coming your way for the first part of the day. We will see more clouds. Rain chances, though, for tomorrow begin as early as about 3 00 in the morning and could continue as late as 3 00 tomorrow afternoon. Most of the rain in the morning, but i cant give you the all dry until after sundown tomorrow. Right now, cold and dry. 30s early on. Afternoon highs upper 40s to right around 50. Again, increasing numbers of clouds. Your friday evening plans will be dry. First little possibility of rain comes after 10 00 or 11 00. Ite mercy likely after midnight. Well take a look at the forecast in a few minutes. Lets take a look with melissa and see if she has any problems. Ive got no problems. The problems will happen hours from now. 5 00 p. M. Well be speaking a different language. Right now, quite good. Taking a look at 66 and 95. Problems there. To 70 from down to the spur. Youre on time. Had earlier work that is now out of the way. N