I want to thank rand paul for making this brave stance. Because it is good to know that they cannot kill us. And im sure there is no classified second legal opinion overriding that one which we dont know about. Doesnt change my opinion. No matter what anybody says, i love drones. You hear that, drones . Stephen love you. Stephen colbert praying to the drone kids. Im bill karins. Turns out i was wrong. R2d2 is a droid. Not a drone. Sue me. Thanks for being up with us on friday, march 8th. A lot to talk about including president obamas lunch date with congressman paul ryan that covered everythingquester cuts. China backs the u. N. With new sanctions against north korea and kim jongun. Some of the items on the banned list, Luxury Yachts and race cars. More details on that, straight ahead. First, our top story here at 5 30 a. M. In new york city. Senator rand pauls filibuster may have done more to expose rifts among republicans than it did to draw attention to the administrations policy on drone strikes. The kentucky republicans nearly 13hour stand on the senate floor was praised in a wide range of political circles from peace activists to the tea party. But some fellow republicans, including senators john mccain and Lindsey Graham are slamming rands public protest and members of their own party have joined in. The country needs more senators who care about liberty. But if mr. Paul wants to be taken seriously, he needs to do more than pull political stunts that fire up impressionable libertarian kids in their college dorms. He needs to know what hes talking about. To my republican colleagues, i dont remember any of you coming down here suggesting that president bush was going to kill anybody with a drone. Yeah, i dont even remember the harshest critics of the of president bush on the democratic side. They had a Drone Program back then. So what is it . All of a sudden that this Drone Program has gotten every republican so spun up . To my party, im a bit disappointed that you no longer apparently think were at war. New york times photographer caught this image yesterday of what must have been an interesting elevator ride for senators mccain and paul. John brennan whos nomination to lead the cia was temporarily blocked by rands filibuster was confirmed yesterday. That vote in the senate, 6334. In fact, both mccain and graham voted to support brennan. With graham calling it, quote, referendum on the Drone Program. Adding that before the filibuster he planned on voting no. That infur rated supporters of rand paul who launched an Online Movement with the hashtag primary graham. They hammered the South Carolina republican for dining with president obama at an expensive d. C. Restaurant at the exact same time senator rand paul was questioning the administration. The threat of a challenge from the right is exactly why some people believe Senate Minority leader mitch mcconnell, whos up for reelection next year, decided to publicly support pauls filibuster. Senator marco rubio, whos faced criticism from some conservatives over his push for Immigration Reform was also a public backer of the filibuster. Senator paul, meanwhile, remember him . Hes the one that did the whole thing. Hes claiming victory after he received a letter from the administration stating that the president cannot order a Deadly Strike against americans on u. S. Soil who are not engaged in combat. Now the freshman senator tells politico he is, quote, seriously considering running for president in 2016. After a relentless criticism for failing to reach out across the aisle, president obama had his second date in two days with Top Republicans. The president had lunch yesterday with his former Vice President ial opponent and house budget chairman paul ryan at the white house. Also in attendance, ranking democrat christian holland. According to both camps the group discussed a range of issues from addressing the deficit to replacing the sequester cuts. Conversation came over lentil vegetable soup and broiled sea bass served with roasted vegetable ragu. Just the night before the president dined, 12 Top Republican senate members, all those senators described the talks as optimistic. Boehner added if to the dialogue. I did have a conversation with the president about last friday. It was really kind of interesting that this week weve gone 180. Now hes going to after being in office now for four years, hes actually going to sit down and talk to members. I think its a sign, a hopeful sign. And now im hopeful that something will come out of it. But if the president continues to insist on tax hikes, i dont think were going to get very far. President obama has signed a bill that not only renews the violence against women act but extends the law with new protections for victims of rape and domestic abuse. The bill which First Authorized in 1994 now offers programs to native americans, members of the Lgbt Community and undocumented immigrants. In signing the legislation the president dedicated the moment to those who have suffered and survived abuse. Most of all, though, this is your day. This is a day of the advocates. The day of the survivors. This is your victory. Because this is a country where everybody should be able to pursue their own measure of happiness and live their lives free from fear, no matter who you are. No matter who you love. Thats got to be our priority. Thats what todays about. Meanwhile former president bill clinton is calling on the Supreme Court to overturn the defense of marriage act. Or doma. A piece of legislation he signed into law 17 years ago which denies the federal recognition of samesex marriages. In an oped for the washington post, president clinton writes, we are still a young country. And many of our landmark civil rights decisions are fresh enough that the voices of their champions still echo. Even as the world that proceeds them becomes less and less familiar. I believe that in 2013 doma and opposition to Marriage Equality are vestiges of such an unfamiliar society. Americans have been at this sort of a crossroads often enough to recognize the right path. We understand that while our laws may be at times lagging behind our best natures, in the end they catch up to our core values. 150 years ago, in the midst of the civil war, president Abraham Lincoln concluded a message to congress by posing the very question we face today. It is not can any of us imagine better, but can we all do better . The answer, of course, and always, yes. Republican hopes of taking back the senate may be getting a little brighter after democratic senator carl levin of michigan announced he will not seek reelection. The 78yearold who chairs the Armed ServicesCommittee Says he wants to continue serving his country, but did not want to deal with the distraction of another campaign. As the longest serving senator in michigan history, levins departure leafs a big opens for republicans in a state where they are looking to make gains. One gop official floated four possible names to politico including congressman mike rogers. Democrats maintain an effective 5545 majority over republicans in the last election cycle to keep the senate firmly in their control. Jay rockefeller and tom harken are added to the mix. The Senate Becomes all more vulnerable for the democrats. Wait and see. Later today, osama bin ladens soninlaw will appear in a new york city courtroom where he faces charges of conspiracy to kill americans as a member of al qaeda. Abu ghaith who appeared alongside bin laden and claimed responsibility for the 9 11 terror attacks will stand trial in u. S. Federal court instead of being detained in guantanamo bay. Many gop lawmakers were quick to oppose the decision to keep ghaith in the u. S. For trial yesterday. Senator Lindsey Graham criticized the Obama Administration for not utilizing the prison at gawn taun ga guantanamo bay. Were putting the administration on notice. We think sneaking this guy into the country, clearly going around the intent of congress when it comes to enemy combatants will be challenged. I dont know what theyre going to charge him with. I dont know the details of what they plan for this gentleman. But i do know this. If this man, spokesman for 9 11, is not an enemy combatant, who would be . Since september 11th, 2001, 67 foreign terror suspects have been convicted in u. S. Federal courts. China has signed on to new economic sanctions against north korea. In a strong message from the international community. The move comes after north koreas Third Nuclear test and threats of a Preemptive Nuclear strike against the u. S. In response to the u. N. Sanction they said it would tear up all nonaggression agreements with the south korea and cut off a hotline the two nations share. Chinas decision to support the panel underlines the growing frustration with the regime. Its going to constrain their finances. Its going to constrain their ability to procure the kinds of technical materials that they need and the technology that they need to advance those programs. So its going to set those programs back. One of the important provisions of this resolution today was to make clear that a wide range of luxury goods, including some very specific luxury goods, arent going to be able to be imported for the leadership of north korea, which is living large while starving its people. Lets see if these sanctions work. The sanctions on luxury goods are designed to irritate the countrys ruling class and restrict imports of everything from jewelry to yachts to luxury automobiles. Even race cars. South korea has previously reported that the north spend as much as 10 million over the course of six months importing top shelf whiskey, armani and gucci fashion, rolex watches, and reportedly have big macs flown in daily. The latest round of stress tests on our countrys largest banks. 17 of 18 pass. The tests gauge how well a bank would survive another economic downturn. For more on the lone bank to fail and the latest on wall street lets bring in cnbc. Good morning, karen. Good morning, bill. One of those u. S. Banks failed. That was allied. This was the former finance arm of general motors. Overall the stress test really concluded theres been an improvement in the quality in capital the banks have been raising. So basically we looked at just how much capital there would be on the Balance Sheet if there was going to be another crisis that hit the u. S. Like in 2008. And it saw there would be about 7. 7 capital abregat across the Banking Sector which was higher than 5 minimum threshold there is for the industry as regulation states. In terms of the stress testing criteria, this basically looked at a 50 plunge in equity prices. Dont forget weve doubled off the lows we had at the very trough of the crisis. A fall of housing prices by about 20 . And also an escalation in the Unemployment Rate of about 12. 1 which is 4 higher than were sitting today. Dont forget well get a good look at the state of the Economy Today with the nonfarm payrolls coming out. 160,000 jobs expected to be added to the economy. Very important for the dow which has been the focus of International Investors this week. A busy day yesterday involving pandora. Revenue jumped in the fourth quarter. Overall the company is struggling. Looks like they lost 14 million. Whats the future of the Internet Company . Well, they also lost their ceo on the back of those numbers. Theyre replacing joseph kennedy. Youre right. The numbers widened out to a bigger loss in the fourth quarter. The numbers, 14. 6 million in terms of the red ink. 8. 2 million was the size of the loss a year ago. Its telling you something about the extent of the problems the companys facing. These did actually beat expectations which is why the stock has been up about 20 . Its facing increased competition in the sector. A huge challenge is the company does somehow increase its number of subscribers, 60 million some people listening to the service. Cnbcs karen tso live for us in london. Have a wonderful weekend. Let us know why youre awake. Shoot us an email at waytooearly msnbc. Com. Well lead the best response later in the show. Still ahead on way too early tiger woods off to a hot start during the first round of the world golf championship. While the number one golfer in the world, rory mcilroy, continues his struggles. Those highlights are next in sports. Later, new york mayor Michael Bloomberg has already cracked down on what you drink and what you eat. Now he wants to know what youre listening to and how loud. That story and a check on weather when way too early comes right back. [ female announcer ] let our chefs take your lettuce from drab to fab with new lean cuisine salad additions. The perfect combination of grilled chicken plump edamame ripe pineapple crunchy broccoli colorful carrots all topped with a savory ginger vinaigrette and crispy noodles. For 300 delicious calories. All you have to do is bring your own lettuce. Well dress it up. New lean cuisine salad additions. Just byol. Theyre the hottest thing to hit the frozen aisle. Nestle. Good food, good life. She cant always move the way she wants. 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In southern california, we have heavy rain coming downright now. This is going to perhaps turn into a winter storm for parts of areas like western nebraska and even into southeastern wyoming where blizzard watches are already posted. Thats something well keep an eye on as we head into the weekend. But around the northeast, we do still have the snow coming down. It extends all the way into portions of new jersey. Now were starting to see some accumulating snow with very bad conditions out there. Because the winds are still very strong. The roads arent all that clear. And it does look like we will see a lot of widespread at least delays as far as school is concerned. As we go into this afternoon, watch as the moisture drys up. By this evening this storm is gone. Were dpoigoing to see a lot of melting this weekend. Bill, your forecast the snow. Ill forecast the 50s and 60s for the weekend. Thats how i figured it would be. Show up and tell everyone its going to be beautiful. Heres the scene from laguardia airport. Hopefully the airports wont be too bad today in new york city itself. Doesnt look like much is going to stick there at all. Thanks, dylan. To sports. Big news out of yankee camp. Tomorrow mare yiano rivera suppd to announce retirement. Hes scheduled to make his first pitching appearance of spring training after he addresses the media at 10 00 a. M. He has played his entire 18year career with the yankees. Hell leave the game with an unparallel numbers among relief pictures. 608 saves. Another 42 saves in the postseason alone. He also boasts the Second Lowest e. R. A. Among pitchers who have thrown at least 1,000 innings. Hope for one more final great year for him. Should he call it a career at the end of the season . Rivera will be eligible for the hall of fame in 2019. More from baseball where dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford picking a fight with the fans and media of his former team. Were not talking about the rays down in tampa. In an interview with cbs sports crawford laid into the boston media and the red sox faithful who were critical of him after he failed to live up to his 142 million contract. He said in part, quote, that smile turned upsidedown quick. I think they want to see that in boston. They love it when youre miserable. Burying people in the media. They think that makes a person play better. That media was the worst thing ive ever experienced in my life. Crawford has yet to play a game for the dodgers since being traded to l. A. Last august. He hopes to be back from tommy johns surgery by this opening day. Now for some nba. The knicks still without superstar Carmelo Anthony hosting the thunder at the garden. Take it to the fourth quarter. Okc down. Just one. Durant with a nice, easy shot. A little floater in the lane. Butter for him. J. R. Smith now. Chance to win the