it shows just the angst of the loss of this election by obama, hillary clinton and joe biden. donald trump is the adult in the room. you've already seen his -- the reactions in the economic front. companies saying they're bringing jobs back to america. they're creating new jobs in america. they understand where donald trump stands on trade. donald trump as president-elect is getting more accomplished, frankly, on the economic front than barack obama did in his eight years. i think that's the sign of very good things to come. we don't -- america has a true leader, someone that's going to stand up to our enemies, going to stand tough, but also make sure that he takes care of all americans, whether it's health care, whether it's jobs and so forth. so, i'm very disappointed that someone like vice-president biden, who i do respect, would make a comment like that. i really -- it's beneath his office and beneath the vice-president that i know. >> very quickly, i just want to ask you a local question involving our hometown of buffalo and a fellow buffaloian you had a trump transition

joe biden. [applause] [applause] let's also give the internet one last chance to talk about our bro romance. [laughter] this has been quite a ride. it was eight and a half years ago i chose joe to be my vice president. there has not been a single moment since that time that i have doubted the wisdom of that decision. he was the best possible choice not just for me, but for the american people. this is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary career in public service. this is somebody the people of delaware sent to the senate as quickly as they possibly could. elected at age 29 for more than a dozen years he served as chair of judiciary or foreign relationship committees. he championed landmark legislation to make our community safer, to protect our women from violence. internationally his wisdom and capacity to build relationships has shaped our nation's response to the fall of the berlin wall and the iron curtain, to counterterrorism in iraq and afghanistan and for the past eight years, he co

joe biden, like, why is what joe biden's doing okay? >> okay, it's is not okay. it is a little bit inappropriate. it's like he was playing a game of twister and kept landing on, "right hand, lady's hip." but here's the thing, he passed the violence against women's act, which is a landmark anti-domestic violence bill. it establish aid national domestic violence hot line and funded police units focused on sex crimes. the man basically founded "law&order: s.v.u.." that's knot to be worth at least a boob grab. it's tit for tat. in this case, tat for tit. joe biden, i don't care, you can even grab one of mine, if you can find them. >> trevor: what is it that even mean? michelle wolf, everybody. we'll be right back. we're rapidly losing credibility as handymen. mom washed our clothes. one wash with tide pods and we're right back where we started. we look like catalogue models! who trusts a clean handyman anyway? we can't look this good! dinge is the dirt the bargain detergent can't get to. tide pods can. taste the many sides of brookside. smooth dark chocolate outside.

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joe biden, like, why is what joe biden's doing okay? >> okay, it's is not okay. it is a little bit inappropriate. it's like he was playing a game of twister and kept landing on, "right hand, lady's hip." but here's the thing, he passed the violence against women's act, which is a landmark anti-domestic violence bill. it establish aid national domestic violence hot line and funded police units focused on sex crimes. the man basically founded "law&order: s.v.u.." that's knot to be worth at least a boob grab. it's tit for tat. in this case, tat for tit. joe biden, i don't care, you can even grab one of mine, if you can find them. >> trevor: what is it that even mean? michelle wolf, everybody. we'll be right back. ♪ ♪ get, get, shooo! ♪ ♪ hey! ♪ out! out! ♪ get, get, get! ♪ arrrrrgh! ♪ did you find everything okay, sir...? (panting) whaaaaat...? ♪ have a good day, sir! almost as long as it took me to master this look.er. ♪ still practicing. it takes 15 years to become a heineken brewmaster. there's more behind the star. >> trevor: welcome back to

they are exactly what joe biden describes. they are the crown jewel of the federal government, and they are almost a nation unto themselves. they have diplomatic relationships with countries that we may not be that friendly with in a public way, but they share important stuff with the u.s. intelligence community because they are a treasure. >> tavis, we don't get to talk nearly often enough, but we'll always have election night '08 when you and i were together in a studio about 100 feet from here. with that in mind, what do you make of what we know so far about this new president who could not be more different from the man you were here to witness get elected in '08? >> i will never forget that night, brian. it was an honor to be with you then as it is tonight. let me marry something you said in your lead. you used the word antagonize in your open. none of this surprises me quite frankly. we have to cover this. it is a worthy story. but anybody with eyes wide open or partly open could see it's coming. what am i saying? as lon

we now go to the white house where president obama is expected to pay tribute to vice president joe biden. this is live coverage on the stand to. >>. >> [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] you are looking at a live picture inside the white house, the state dining room where president obama is expected to pay tribute to vice president joe biden. he's expected to sharp start shortly. this is live coverage on c-span2. >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >>. [inaudible conversation] >> you are looking at a live picture of the state dining room inside the white house where president obama is expecte

that's the best vice president americas ever had, joe biden. [applause] this also gives the internet one last chance to talk about our bromance. this has been quite a ride. it was 8 and a half years ago i chose joe to be be my vice president. there has not been a single moment since that time i've doubted the wisdom of that decision. he's the best possible choice not just for me but for the american people. he's an extraordinary man with an extraordinary career in public service. this is somebody the people of delaware sent to the senate as quickly as they possibly could. i watched it at age 29, more than a dozen years of peace he served as chair or ranking member of the judiciary and foreign relations committee, domestically he championed landmark legislations that make our communities safer and protect our women from violence. internationally, his wisdom relationships that shaped our nation's response during the fall of the berlin wall and terrorism, iraq, afghanistan. for the past eight years he could not have been a more devoted or effectiv

with joe biden what you see is what you get. you never have to wonder what he is thinking because he just said it. he and the president had such a study in contrast. the president's view is never let them see you sweat and joe biden let you see him cry and laugh and frown and that's all just in the -- when he's sitting behind the president at the state of the union. >> they got that fire and ice thing going. what did you learn about him in your time with him and knowing him that you didn't know going into it? >> why would he tell you about why he would say what he said. >> that's how he is programmed. he can't help himself. he's the most uncalculating honest, refreshing person i've ever seen in this business and sometimes it gets him in a little bit of hot water but it always pays off in the end. >> he has told a couple of times the story about the president of the united states barrack obama offering to help him out with money in his own life. >> these guys would do anything for each other and you know what a tough business thi

this say question i asked joe biden. was it a mistake for them to even bring it up with either the president and vice president as they did in the presidential daily brief, the pdb or to mr. trump comey since it was verified and not an intel swrens document? ingly think the only thing the administration has disclosed is what i can say i think the vice president said he and the president were briefed on it and i think that is fully appropriate. these are obviously very serious charges and allegations and whether they are verified ultimately or not verified it's something that i believe the president should be aware of and the president-elect for that part. >> okay, adam schiff from the intelligence committee, thank you very much, and let's recap a crazy, wild week that we had here in washington. the first week of confirmation hearings, chuck "todatodd is he most of mtp daily and "meet the press." you just came from the hill doing interviews. >> yes. >> i was on the hill all week, the confirmation hearings showing interest

this is all very vice president joe biden. remember we were watching the farewell address in chicago, joe biden is a scrappy kid from scranton who became delaware's favorite son. >> it can't be a surprise if it's actually on cnn don't you think? that's my service. >> thank you for that, but we do have breaking news. the justice department's internal watchdog, the inspector general is launching this review how the fbi and the justice department handled the investigation into hillary clinton's private e-mail server among the myriad of her alleged misconduct, you have this investigation into hillary clinton's e-mails just 11 days before the election, pamela brown is handling this, tell me more. >> reporter: there are more that the watchdog will be looking at. the big thing will be how the public was notified into hillary clinton's private server, one of the allegations is that the fbi director handled it improperly when he came out this past july and said the investigation was closed and said there was no evidence to prosecute an

because joe biden, he is plain old decent. i remember one time i gave him trouble on my somehow at that other network for something he said or done, and a few danes later i ran into him, he saw me and gave employee a new ge on my head, i have been given him trouble. that's joe biden giving me how. i'm not alone in admiring him for his decency. the amtrak staff still all these years later are saying joe biden, what a nice guy. every one who knows him says it. vice president biden bring decency to the dirty business of politics. remember jeff sessions remarks in the 1980s, instead he said in his joe biden way, people can change. i wish we had more joe bidens in this town. don't you. thank you for watching the. call your dvr. follow me on twitter @greta. "hardball" with good matthews starts right now. >>> trump verse cia. let's play "hardball." >>> good evening. i'm chris matthews in washington. trump calls this spy agencies nazi, they feel the need to share news about them that's the way trump sees it. the president-elect public

vice-president joe biden and his wife doctor jill biden were honored with a hometown hero's welcome. our natasha brown was on the train with the biden as as they came home to a special, celebration, in wilmington. >> hi, guys. riding amtrak. >> reporter: shortly after inauguration of president trump, former vice-president joe biden return to a all too familiar place, union station, boarding the train back home to wilmington delaware. we caught up with them on board. >> what advice would you give president trump. >> i don't give advice to presidents. i learned to do that private the liz. >> reporter: after serving the last eight years as vice-president with the obama administration and 36 years as a u.s. senator representing delaware he has logged 8,000 round trips on amtrak. >> ladies and gentlemen, now that we are arriving the at joseph r biden junior station. >> reporter: it is fitting he received a hero's welcome after rolling in the wilmington train station that bears his name. from there, hundreds went into greet biden and his wife jill at the chase center in wilmington. the pri

. >> vice president joe biden is confirming a cnn report that he and president obama were briefed last week on unsubstantiated claims that russia may have compromising information about president elect trump. president elect trump has dismissed our reporting as fake news. he vance perez is live in washington with more. if you don't like things these days you call them fake. >> there's no doubt, chris. the vice president joe biden says intelligence officials briefed them and president obama last week about unverified claims that russia may have compromising information on president elect donald trump. now cnn first reported that the nation's top intelligence chiefs presented both the president and the president elect with a two page written synopsis of these claims that came from a 35 page opposition research dossier.

joe biden had no idea it was coming. and our manu raju corners senator marco rubio because he is -- has all the power right

joe biden. this also gives the internet one last chance to talk about our bromance. >> reporter: the president it seemed was simply recounting some of his favorite moments with the vice president who became his trusted friend. >> when the pope came joe let me talk to the holiness. every time he speaks he brings us wisdom from the nuns who taught him in grade school, but his mom and dad. >> reporter: not long after, the president with this. >> for the final time as president, i am pleased to award our nation's highest civilian honor to the presidential medal of freedom. >> reporter: the vice president >> for the only oh time in my presidency i will bestow this with an additional level. i am proud to award this with distinction to my brother, joseph biden junior. >> reporter: the president doing the honors. >> i just hope that the asterson history that is attached to my name when they talk about this presidency is that i can say i was part of -- part of the journey of a remarkable man who did rema

you never got that sense with joe biden and barack obama. they were definitely an enviable pair, and we would be lucky to have a vice president and president who have a similar closeness in the white house in the coming four to eight years. >> well said. well said. david, of course you know the elephant in the room, what many people were wondering watching, what would have, what could have been if joe biden had been up to the emotional and physical job of running for, you know, the white house after losing his son beau to cancer. >> yeah, don, i am one of those who thinks that both vice president biden and/or senator elizabeth warren would have given president-elect trump a better run for their money than secretary clinton. but just to talk about biden for a minute and that nice moment, take it back to 2007. biden was the guy who said about obama, you know, when they were running against each other in the presidential primary, he was the first african-american bright, clean articulate guy. you know, he got in trouble for it. not only did oba

it's good to be in good hands. >>> msnbc andrea mitchell sat with joe biden. this information and intel briefing. >> was it mistake for the inintelligen inintelligence whunt -- two page addendum. >> we asked that question. and their argument was that this is something that the press already had. not just here in the united states but other places that it would be -- they would be, they didn't use the word der lick but it's obligation to inform the president-elect that it was out there so it did not come out of the blue. >> more on biden and president's decision to award him with the medal of distinction. we'll be right back. i'm good. i won't be late hey mom. yeah. no kissing on the first date, alright? life doesn't always stick to a plan, but with our investment expertise we'll help you handle what's next. financial guidance while you're mastering life. from chase. so you can. trust number one doctor recommended dulcolax constipated? use dulcolax tablets for gentle overnight relief suppositories for relief in minutes and stool softeners for comfortable relief

now to joe biden for a half century of public service. against crime, violence against women and cancer. president obama planned this himself. he came one the idea. he wanted it to be a surprise. and so he worked with a very small group of staffers to make it happen. and biden, true to character made his acceptance all about those he says he has leaned on. those he loves most. his family and the president. >> i just hope that in history that is attached to my name when they talk about this presidency is that i can say i was part of, part of the journey of a remarkable man who did remarkable things for this country. >> out of this candid emotion and all the memories one last biden joke. >> president looked at me and said you know joe, you know what surprised me? how we have become such good friends. and i said surprised you. mr. president, you know as long as there's breath in me i'll be there for you and my whole family will be and i know that it is reciprocal and i wanted to thank you all so very, very much. all of you. >> cnn, the white

and now to vice president joe biden. and now that is our broadcast on a thursday night. thank you for being here with us. "hardball" with chris matthews begins right now. ♪ let's pl "hardball." >>> good evening. i'm chris matthews in washington. like the historic conplikt in the middle east, we open war between president-elect donald trump and the intelligence agencies continues. he calls them nazis. they feel the need to share unsupported stories about him. the president-elect's dispute has driven a wedge between the u.s. intelligence community and the incoming trump administration. and yet, as trump indicated in his defiant press conference yesterday, he's still to the ready to call a truce. multiple times trump said intelligence officials were responsible for leaking information to the press and compared those leaks to nazi germany. >> they looked at that nonsense that was released by maybe the intelligence agencies, who knows? but maybe the intelligence agencies, which would be a tremendous blot on their record if they in fact did that. a tremendous blot. i think i

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. >> and we are also going to see a lot more of joe biden, first state showed the vice-president and his wife, doctor jill biden a lot of love today. they were honored with a special welcome home celebration in wilmington. our natasha brown was there and on the train, with the bidens as they returned home for good. natasha, good evening. >> reporter: it has been a whirlwind of the day, ukee, we can tell thaw and we know joe biden's return here to delaware came with the pomp and circumstance fit for a hero's welcome and tomorrow supporters especially here in this state that is exactly what he is to them. >> hi, guys. >> reporter: shortly after the inauguration of donald trump former vice-president joe biden returned to a place, all too familiar to him, union station, boarding the train back home to wilmington, delaware. >> we caught up with him on board. >> what advice would you give president trump. >> i don't give advice to presidents. i learned to do that privately >> reporter: after serving last eight years as vice-president with the obama administration and 36 years as a u.s. sen

biden. >> yeah, it was billed as a casual reception honoring vice president joe biden but then the president, president obama unveiled his surprise. >> for the final time as president, i am pleased to award our nation's highest civilian honor. the presidential medal of freedom. >> not a dry eye watching that on tv. president obama presidential medal of freedom with distinction, something that's only happened three tes before. the vice president was overcome with emotion. >> i just hope that the asterisk in history that is attached to my name when they talk about this presidency is that i can say i was part of, part of the journey of a remarkable man who did remarkable things for this country. [ applause ] >> during that speech, during that thank you speech the vice president also paid tribu to his late son. beau. >>> a member of the first family accused of attacking a white house visitor. >> sunny bit one of malia obama's friends according to tmz which provided these photos. the 18-year-old tried to kiss the dog when she turned on her leaving a cut under her left eye. tmz said she was checke

joe biden and his family said hello to the mayor. down in the main terminal, a huge gathering of friends and family, some here say they don't always agree with joe biden politically but they appreciate his dedication to service. on the way to the chase center firefighters saluted the motorcade. the bidens are happy to be at home in delaware and doing delaware things. >> just enjoy it, just, you know. >> reporter: joe biden stayed here until he shook every hand in the place. he'll have a little bit of a break and then he'll work with university of delaware and u penn. nbc 10 news. >>> as for events looking ahead to tomorrow, there's a women's march here in washington and other u.s. cities as well, including philadelphia. we want to show you some street closures that are going to be taking place in center city tomorrow. the march starts at 10:00 a.m. at 20th and the ben franklin parkway. it will head west. >> streets ipthat area will be closed until noon. the demonstration is set to wrap up around 3:00 in the afternoon. you can see all

i thought from the beginning that this cool president was smart to pick a warm guy like joe biden to be his buddy in the foxhole. cool to pick an irish american from scranton, pennsylvania, and that irish guy from coal country returned the honor. he made a very cool president, a guy who we could see day after day hanging out with a guy like us. he will remain the regular irish american guy who put the apostrophe in obama. that's "hardball." join me tomorrow night at 7:00 eastern. see you then. why pause a spontaneous moment? cialis for daily use treats ed and the urinary symptoms of bph. tell your doctor about your medicines, and ask if your heart is healthy enough for sex. do not take cialis if you take nitrates for chest pain, or adempas® for pulmonary hypertension, as this may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. do not drink alcohol in excess. to avoid long-term injury, get medical help right away for an erection lasting more than four hours. if you have a sudden decrease or loss of hearing or vision, or an allergic reaction, stop taking cialis and get medical help right away

joe biden. this also gives the internet one last chance to talk about our bromance. >> this is somebody that people in delaware set to the senate as quickly as they possibly could. he visited college after college, made friends with lady gaga. and when the pope visited, joe was even kind enough to let me talk to the holiness, as well. joe's candid, honest council, has made me a better president, and a better commander in chief. all told, that's a pretty remarkable legacy, amazing career in public service, it is as joe once said, a big deal. it is one every his long time colleagues in the senate who happened to be a republican. if you can admire joe biden as a person, you have got a problem. he is as good a man as god ever created. for the final time as president, i am please today award our nation's highest civilian honor, the presidential medal of freedom. (applause). >> and you saw right there, the president's remarks brought the vice president to tears. >> mr. president, you have creeped into

biden is. >> everybody loves "uncle joe." he's one of those guys that you can sit down and have a beer with and tell your hopes and tears to. >> i we woucried like a baby. i was on an uber and in the back. it was well deserved and he was surprised and it was just the honor. >> i am just going to mississippi tmiss the obam obam obamas. >> i did not cry but it was a special relationship. i hope that president-elect trump and mike pence are able to maintain that relationship. not every pair has that. there was friction between al gore and hillary clinton and power struggle. you never get that sense with joe biden and barack obama. they were isolated raan enviabl. >> we'll saill said. >> david, of course, many people are wondering what would have or could have been a joe biden if joe biden had been up to the emotional and physical job of running for the white house after losing his son. >> i am one of those that senator elizabeth warren would have given president-elect trump a better run for his money than secretary clinton. just

to delaware to celebrate his legacy. >> joe biden, now a former vice president, leaving d.c. today the way he always got to and from there. he rode the rails back home to delaware. he chatted with me on the train about inauguration. >> a peaceful transition of power. >> then he and his wife arrived at the wilmington's train station. he was greeted by wilmington's mayor, an old friend of the bidens, then at the terminal, a huge crowd of friends then a firefighter salute and then a rally with very vocal fans. through some tear, biden thanked delawareans for supporting him personally and professionally. he told the crowd they should support the new president even if they don't necessarily agree with some of the things he's said and done to this point. >> i've disagreed with the incoming administration. but folks, we got to give him a chance. >> as usual he closed with hugs, hand shakes and a big thank you for the crowd that had come to thank him. >> when i die, delaware will be written on my heart. >> in wilmington, tim furlong, nbc 10 news. >> you can see much more of furlong's

learn more at cancercenter.com/experts >> ♪ >> delaware's own joe biden spent his final hours in office today. this morning the former vice president welcomed mike pence to washington. then he left the white house for the final time to make his way back to wilmington and quite the welcome home celebration. "action news" reporter john rawlins is live in wilmington tonight with more on the homecoming. john. >> reporter: hi, rick. yeah, quite a gathering here saying thank you and welcome home. an emotional day for the bidens and their supporters. mr. biden lab in federal offic -- lab, has been infedera. he said he doubted there were many weekends over the past years when he was not home and couldn't be seen by folks here in delaware at his local church or near the local supermarket near his home in greenville. still, it was a very warm reception. >> ♪ >> reporter: it was a love fest to welcome home joe and jill. could have been a campaign rally except after 44 years in washington, joe biden is not running for everything. he was lauded as a gift a leader who is humble wise with a big hear

like joe biden, he likejoe biden, he is likely like joe biden, he is likely to have a meaningful hand in policy. the senate sergeant at arms, frank larkin, the house sergeant at arms, rules committee ranking member and senate democratic leader, charles schumer, speaker of the house of representatives, paul ryan, senate majority leader, mitch mcconnell, house majority leader kevin mccarthy and house democratic leader nancy pelosi. the republican and democratic leadership coming in before the president—elect. this is notjust a new president but a change of power in washington, very firmly switching from democrats to republicans. this is going to be a different america, with a different political bent. this is a conservative, hard right term that america is about to take under this president. and now we are waiting. donald trump about to come out onto the platform, the last person to arrive. ladies and gentlemen, the president—elect of the united states, donald john trump. applause ladies and gentlemen, the chairman of thejoint ladies and gentlemen, the chairman of the joint can for

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the president about to honor joe biden and his service. the first lady walking in as you can see, to take her place. i believe that is dr. jill biden next to her though i can't be sure of it. it was jugted they would walk in together. a decade ago didn't look like -- it is dr. jill biden. >> the president abdz vice president of the united states. >> shepard: this is basically a lovefest coming here. the president to the vice president. a decade ago it didn't appear they had very much in common. but they have shared a bunch of highs and lows together. president obama said he got a big brother out of the deal. as we wind down this administration, this is the sort of farewell from the president to the vice president, last sort of formal event, in the state dining room with a friendly crowd gathered. and wives and families all around. often when they get together the jokes flow. and no matter where you are pliptically, it's funny. we'll listen in for a moment. the salute to joe biden. [ applause ] [ applause ] >> i don't want to embarrass the

also vice president joe biden and dr. jill biden. who he singled out as deep and close and personal friends and partner calling vice president biden a brother. here's the first lady and malia obama now joining the president on stage. dr. biden. and vice president joe biden. coming up to thank the president. kristen welker is with me. he has been watching this speech. kristen, this was a, it seemed like a speech laying the seed for a president who is going to become, continue to be very active in trying to supported his port and these ideals. >> i think are you right, lester, he ended on that note, yes, we k. this was as you would expect a defense of his legacy, but it was also a call to action to the american people and i think to his successor, to defend this democracy. he talked about how fragile the nation's democracy is. i thought one of the most poignant moments was with president-elect trump. he said no the key to our democracy is a peaceful transition. >> chuck todd is watching along in new york. what are your thoughts here? y

biden. >> yeah, it was billed as a casual reception honoring vice president joe biden but then the president, president obama unveiled his surprise. >> for the final time as president, i am pleased to award our nation's highest civilian honor. the presidential medal of freedom. >> not a dry eye watching that on tv. president obama bestowed the presidential medal of freedom with distinction, something that's only happened three times before. the vice president was overcome with emotion. >> i just hope that the asterisk in history that is attached to my name when they talk about this presidency is that i can say i was part of, part of the journey of a remarkable man who did remarkable things for this country. [ applause ] >> during that speech, during that thank you speech the vice president also paid tribute to his late son. beau. >>> a member of the first family accused of attacking a white house visitor. >> sunny bit one of malia obama's friends according to tmz which provided these photos. the 18-year-old tried to kiss the dog when she turned on her leaving a cut under her left eye. tmz sa

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a.al medal of freedom awarded to vice president of the united states joe biden. who has not ruled out, entirely, maybe some day running for president in his own right. a 70-year-old was just elected. president of the united states. will be in that white house and calling it home a week from today. delaware democratic senator chris koons on the all of the staff moving developments. very good to have you. >> thank you, neil. >> neil: what do you think of this? that was an unexpected development for the vice president. >> i think that was a great surprise. both that it was surprise, and that the vice president who said, i don't deserve this, does richly deserve it. after 44 years of elected service to the people of delaware in this country, i think joe biden has been a tremendous public servant. and do i think as you said, neil, that president obama and vice president biden have had a tremendous, close, and productive relationship. joe biden has been an effective voice on behalf of america's middle class and fought for the recover rift auto industry and manufacturin

joe biden. this also gives the internet one last chance to talk about our bromance. >> reporter: celebrating a life of public service spanning nearly a half century, obama and biden sometimes sounding like a white house buddy movie. >> and when the pope visited, joe was kind enough to let me talk to the holiness, as well. >> reporter: teasing him for his occasional profanity, like when they signed obamacare. >> it is as joe once said, a big deal. >> reporter: but the big surprise tonight for the man the president calls his brother -- >> for the final time as president, i am pleased to award our nation's highest civilian honor, the presidential medal of freedom. >> i can say i was part of, part of the journey of a remarkable man, who did remarkable things for this country. >> reporter: earlier biden telling me -- barack obama called you a brother. what has he and michelle meant to you and jill? >> this has become a family, and michelle, i think michelle is the finest first lady in history. i mean

. >>> and the surprise at the white house that left vice president joe biden in tears. >>> good evening, and it's great to have you with us here on a thursday night, and we begin tonight with the head of the fbi under the microscope. the justice department inspector general revealing whether the actions before the presidential election broke policy and protocol. you remember him going public reigniting the e-mail investigation involving hillary clinton only to then reveal there was nothing. critics say there is no question it affected the election, and here's abc's senior justice correspondent, pierre thomas tonight. >> reporter: tonight, the fbi director james comey under new, intense scrutiny. a new inspector general investigation asking the critical question, did comey's actions in the clinton e-mail probe violate justice department policies and protocol? something critics have maintained severely hurt clinton's chance at the presidency. just 11 days before the election, clinton and her team huddled on her plane. learning only upon landing, that james comey had just publicly re-ignit