something on national television, it's not true. you have to be prepared for someone to confront you about that information. that's what the president does all the time. he calls out fake news. steve: and you look at the fact that, you know, hillary clinton said that a couple of weeks ago why would she say that? she was on a book tour. things happen on a book tour as you know. not like that. you know what? hillary clinton could wind up at the last minute running for president. you look at some of these polls that they have done, she is right up there eclipsing joe biden in some cases. on the national poll. ainsley: confrontational on your book tour. brian: do i answer questions. if i did call someone a russian asset and they weren't, i would say i have got to make this clear you are not. she has not said that yet. meanwhile jillian mealy has never worked for another country, she has only worked for ours. jillian: that you know of. just kidding. good morning to you guys and good morning towfer at home. get you caught up on your headlines. we do begin with this story.