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it is 4.30 in the morning, time now for hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sackur. not so long ago, western powers viewed georgia as a trailblazer for political and economic freedom in the troubled caucasus region. there was talk of the possibility of eventual eu membership or maybe nato. now, well, the talk is of darker trends — authoritarianism, repression of opposition and nagging questions about russias influence. my guest is georgias president, with belarus than belgium? ...

ms sheinbaum is an environmental scientist turned politician. she is considered a protege of the previous president although she insists he will wield no influence over her government. as president, she says shell priotise welfare programs, improve the lives of women and tackle security. the elections were marred by violence and threats, and a candidate was reportedly murdered after the polls closed this weekend, among dozens of candidates killed over the campaign. after a historic nig...

not just when it comes tos it price tag but ambition and impacts. democrats are united in their support. >> this is the most significant legislation for working people that has been passed in decades. tremendous piece of legislation. it will create a lot of employment all across the country. >> getting both senator sandgren and manchin, the two poles of the democratic party on board is no easy feat. but they are united. >> socialist wish list. >> a left of lenin. >> this is a left wing...

either chamber of congress. what is striking about that fact, about 41% of republican voters say they support the bill. a bill republican leaders say theyll not vote for in part because they feel left out of the process. >> it didnt have to be this way. we could have had a bill that was, you know, a fraction of the cost of this one that could have gotten bipartisan approval and support, but the speaker decided to go in another direction. >> now, there certainly can be legitimate reason...

president biden. unlikely to draw republicans vote in chamber. 40% say she support the bill -- they support the bill. but republicans felt they were left out of the process. >> it didnt have to be this way. could have got bipartisan approval and support but the speaker decided to go in another direction. f >> now, there certainly can be legitimate reasons not to like this current relief bill like there were legitimate reasons republicans and democrats didnt like the last one. which pas...

capitol. welcome it our viewers in the united states and all around the world. this is "early start." im laura jarrett. >> and im christine romans. its wednesday, march 10th, good morning, everyone. in nearly a year since the pandemic hit this could be one of the most consequential days in american history. the presidents $1.9 trillion recovery plan is near. and defying health experts by dropping public health measures. >> as for the recovery package it could deliver a generational tra...

truth be told, he doesnt have the to do much selling. theres strong support, bipartisan support for the bill. 61% in favor. cnns lauren fox live on capitol hill. lauren, what is the timing of the historic vote today? >> in just a little over an hour, we expect the final debate to be begin in the house of representatives over this $1.9 trillion covid relief bill. after about two hours of debate theyll hold that final vote or that is our expectation this morning. democratic leaders confi...

cash-strapped states. a lot for schools. it is broadly popular with the american people. a brand-new cnn poll shows 61% of americans support it. the bill is expected to reshape the u.s. economy in a lot of ways. president biden will tout it in his first primetime address. that is tomorrow night. lets begin with our lauren fox who joinsous capitol hill. whats the timeline for the final vote? >> we expect the debate is just about to get under way in the house of representatives. then we ...

nome among the general public but in mayors and select city council persons and county executives. >> it showers money on special interests, but spends less than 9% on actually defeating the virus. and after five relief bills, it is on track to be the first passed by strictly party lines. >> mr. speaker, ive heard people across the country say this bill today is costly, corrupt and liberal. >> joining me now is cnn senior political correspondent abby phillip who anchors "inside politic...

will be up step closer to receiving $1,400 stimulus checks. this legislation also extends unemployment benefits for millions out of a job. text bands the child tax credit. it provides affordable care act subsidies, and it includes funding for cash-strapped states and schools. it is the largest set of relief checks ever and has garnered prod support across the country. you can see the number here. new cnn poll shows 61% of americans are on board with this covid relief package. i have je...