Msnbc here in los angeles. New reaction today from the January 6th Committee after it subpoenaed for President Donald Trump both through documents and testimony. The vice chair told nbc news today that they will not let trump make a spectacle out of it. We are going to proceed in terms of the questioning of the former president under oath. It might take multiple days and it will be done with a level of rigor and discipline and seriousness that it deserves. We are not going to allow the former president hes not go to turn this into a circus. Earlier today how Speaker Nancy Pelosi had sharp words when asked if she thinks trump will cooperate with the committee. I dont think he is man enough to show up. I dont think his lawyers will want him to show up because he has to testify under oath. I dont think he will show up. I dont think hes man enough. We will see. We will see. First, Breaking News. A new nbc news poll just out today is giving us a look at where voters stand just 16 days until the midterms. Interest in this election is at an alltime high. 70 is higher than in 2018, which had the highest midterm turnout at that point in 100 years. When it comes to party, there appears to be a slight enthusiasm gap. 70 of republicans have a high interest in the midterms compared with 69 of democrats. Overall, the battle for congressional controls neck and neck. 47 prefer a democraticcontrolled congress. 46 republican. Earlier today on The Sunday Show both sides sent their messages to voters. We have a Democratic Congress right now which rubber stamps everything joe biden does. He wants more spending which resulted in inflation. The other side is working on their own power. They have a ploy to win back power. We have a plan to fix your problems. When voters have spoken, we have done well. Joining me now is hayes brown, Msnbc Daily Writer and editor. We have Michael Starr hopkins, president of Northern Star strategies and Senior Adviser to florida nominee charlie crist. We have susan del percio, republican strategist and msnbc Political Analyst and former Rubble Candelabrum florida david jolly. Hes also an msnbc Political Analyst. I said it was big. Lets get into this. Hayes, you first. As we showed, msnbcs new poll found 76 of all registered voters are highly interested in the upcoming election. Its either out a nine or a ten on a tenpoint scale. 57 of registered voters say this years midterms are more important as compared to past once. More than 5 Million People have already cast ballots in person or by mail with turnout surging so far in states like georgia and florida. To the signs suggest turnout on november 8th will be strong . If so, will it be good for democrats . On the first part, yes. Turnout will be strong on november 8th, it looks like. Based on everything we are seeing, people are going to turn out and go to the polls. This showed whether or not people believe this midterm is more important than others. Its really interesting when you consider the num of things that go into play. You have midterms in the middle of the democratic term when all three were congress and the white house that are controlled bydemocrats. You have where donald trump has been pushing his lies throughout this time. You have the chance to republicans could take back control. Theres a lot riding on the midterm both politically and in terms of policy. I think voters understand that. I think that is really coming through to them. Whether that will translate well for democrats, though, i really hesitate to say at this point. The numbers are so close. Given that we cant break it down fully by district, looking at gerrymandering and all these xfactors which will weigh into whether the number you showed, 46 to 47 , in terms of which party people want to control congress, there are so many things that the the wind can shift in so many ways between now and when the voter finished. Its hard to say which side will come out on top. Listen, the reason they say all politics are local. According to this poll, 47 of registered voters say they prefer democrats to control congress, 46 want a republican congress. When it comes to enthusiasm, the polls look at this number. 78 of republicans have a High Percentage of interest versus 60 69 of democrats. Here is one of the democrats [inaudible] oh, goodness. A little bit of a problem. Did it freeze . Okay. We have jim crow governors like ron desantis who are intentionally trying to divide African Americans of their right to vote. At the same time, we have donald trump using those same tactics to scare southern whites into voting against their own self interest. Its dangerous. It is why there is such an enthusiasm gap. When you use racism and antisemitism to stir up your base, that is something that democrats cant really and should not do. Of course not. This poll, susan, found that threat to democracy are the number one issue of voters for the Third Straight nbc news poll. Does that surprise you that it has stayed consistently above the economy . Could that be a disadvantage for republicans . It doesnt surprise me that it ranks so highly when you look at the messaging coming out, especially from the democrats. Lets not forget that when you take together jobs, the economy, and cost of living, your 35 , which says that the number one issue is really the economy. There may be different lenses, but people still see it as inflation or the price of gas or what they are making is just not covering the bills. That doesnt surprise me as much. One thing i would like to focus on in this poll is that they talk about persuadable voters breaking a republican. With the margins as tight as they are, it looks like that is what is starting to make the difference for things looking up for certain republicans. Not all of them, but there are some where this is going to make a big difference. Persuadable voters there. David, let me ask you about when it comes to independents and the control of congress. The poll finds that they are split at 46 for democrats and republicans. How critical is that independent vote going to be . Take you have any sense of an edge either way . The persuadable voters would that be baked in within the independents . A little bit. Frankly, in any election, there are people who can be persuadable. I think the big takeaway here susan is right. That will be a big demographic. Which way do they break . I think what the poll is affirming is what we have seen in the last few months, which is that this is settling into a Frankly Hyperpartisan Environment where voters ultimately are going to make a decision based on whether they think we are going in the right direction or the wrong direction. The Anti Biden Sentiment is currently a despite the good efforts of the president. For the democratic message, it says, look, if we go the republican stretch, youre going to lose your fundamental rights. If the issues are playing to a tie above voters, whether thats right or wrong, i think, are we going in the right direction or wrong direction . History would suggest its good for House Republicans and republicans at large. I would say this is not a good poll for Senate Republicans because of the Senate Republicans are burdened by four or five really bad candidates in states they have to win. We are not seeing the big pop for republicans into this poll. This might be good news for House Republicans today as a snapshot. I dont think its good for Senate Republicans and mitch mcconnell. Moving forward with that category, we have 71 of voters who say the country is heading in the wrong direction. Compare that with 20 who say its on the right track. What do you make of that . Whats at stake if republicans win both houses in the midterms . I actually have a problem with the premise of the question. I have for a while. I dont like the right direction, wrong track question. It makes it hard to see what voters are actually concerned about and why they think the countries on the wrong track. If you look at that, you assume that they are saying that we wish we had republicans in power instead of the democrats. You have to consider how many of those people in that statistic are democrats who are who want biden to be doing more, who Want Congress passing more liberal legislation. What is it about how republicans wish when there are so many different policies which could fit into what better looks like in the eyes of the voters. I just think that question is so vague that i wish that pollsters would stop asking it, to be completely honest with you. I get that. You want it to be more granular. I understand. On another granular point, michael, 81 of democrats think the republican partys agenda poses a threat which if not stopped will destroy america as we know it. That is a remarkable margin. What do you think is at stake if republicans win . The future of our democracy is at stake. We have donald trump in 2020. His allies are attempting to overthrow the government. There was a violent insurrection. Donald trump and his allies have once again said that they will attempt to make sure that they win at all costs and others is a dry run for 2024. What democrats really need to focus on is that republicans are not running on issues. They are running on lies. Democrats are talking about how if republicans come to power, theyre going to slash medicare. Theyre going to slash medicaid. Theyre going to privatized otoole security. Peoples lives are literally going to be worse. Well. Susan, when that same question was posed to republican voters, you had 79 say that the democratic partys agenda poses a threat that if not stopped will destroy america as we know it. As you see, both parties feel the same way about the other. Is there anything that could be a middle ground these days . Not these days. I think those days are sadly behind us at least for a few more election cycles to come. I think joe biden is trying to move us towards that direction because he has gotten bipartisan support on quite a few issues, whether its the chips or infrastructure. There are things that republicans and democrats agree on. Once we get into the election cycle, that is not permitted. You have to be hammering away. What adds to the rhetoric michael, weve gone back and forth a lot. I agree that there is an issue with democracy. It falls with the secretary of state. If republicans take over the house and even the senate, i dont think that is good for the country its. Not the end of democracy. Joe biden can veto things. He can show them the way. There is no way that that is going to actually happen in the first two years. 2024 might be a different story. Nothing will get done if republicans are elected. Its like you were reading my mind during the commercial break. I think it would predict gridlock for two years. Last question to you, david, about the polling here. Biden says about two thirds of reliable voters say that they would still support their partys political candidate even if that person had a moral failing which was not consistent with their own values. What does that tell you about the current Political Climate . Are we not holding our political leaders up to standards which we can all aspire to . Is that gone . That is gone. It seems our culture might be as well. What you will see in the closing two weeks here is the parties recognizing that. There is a theory called negative partisanship. Basically, the other side is worse than us. Whatever you think right, now the other side is dangerous and worse than us. Negative partisanship has been incredibly effective in the basketball of decades. In races as close as this as these key races become national questions on democrats or republicans, for negative partisanship to prevail in these last two weeks, its effective, unfortunately. Hayes and michael and susan and david, this was a great shot and a great conversation. Thank you so much for breaking down the numbers. We appreciate it. The new nbc news poll is also revealing how the country feels about president joe bidens job performance. 45 approve. Lets go to nbcs Josh Lederman who was once again following the welcome. What else in your mind stands out in terms of what it reveals from this poll . Well, alex will President Bidens Approval Rating is consistent former President Trump and former president obama were at the same point in the presidency. If they drill down on some of the specific groups which are so important to democrats in this election and the next election. President biden does even more poorly. If you look specifically at the swing state voters, independent voters as well as suburban women, his Approval Rating is down to 37 among independents who are so coveted in these elections. That is raising further questions for not only what they are about to face in these midterm elections, but also about President Biden s prospects in the 2024 election if he does run again. The brazilian has been saying that it is his intention to run again, although he has not been formally committed to taking that step. At this point, there have been these drumbeats of questions from republicans about whether he is still up to the job, given that he is getting older. Some of the questions they have raised about his mental state here is how biden in his interview with Jonathan Capehart addressed that question about his age. You dont need to be concerned about anyones age i think the best way to make the judgment is to watch me. And i slowing up . Do i not have the same pace . Everyone talks about the same [inaudible] i could get deceased tomorrow. President biden told Jonathan Capehart that he is still physically and mentally healthy and he encourage people to take a look at whether they see him as hes going about conducting the job as president , whether he still has the passion for the work hes doing. We have voters think that he does, great. If not, they can vote for someone else. Thats how President Biden is framing that choice if it does come to that in 2024, alex. Okay. Josh lederman, thank you. What a new bill from House Republicans proposes is drawing outrage. Some believe it offers a bleak preview of things to come if the gop prevails at the ballot box. Thats next. Prevails at the ballot box. Thats next. New details from the january Six Committee, today and how long it will go toe to toe with donald trump. Vice chair liz cheney says they will not let trump make a circus of his testimony if he complies with their new subpoena. Lets go to nbcs Allie Raffa On Capitol Hill for us. Liz cheney had a lot to tell trump todd. What happens next . Alex, liz cheney is among several Committee Members who have said they are considering all of their options, if and when the former president decides whether he will or wont comply with the subpoena. The Committee Voted Unanimously to issue trumps legal team, saying they are still reviewing it. But noticeably trump hasnt said what he plans to, do not in that 14page response to the committees about to issue. It nor his first public appearance since it was issued at this rally in texas last night. But there have been reports that trump would consider testifying if the committee would agree for him to do it live and in public. That is a possibility that Committee Vice chair congresswoman liz cheney poured cold water on on Meet The Press this, morning saying that if this testimony did happen, it would, quote, take a couple. Days and would be done with a level of, or disciplined seriousness it deserves. Adding that the committee will not allow trump to, quote, during this into a circus. However, if trump doesnt comply with the subpoena, they say a Contempt Of Congress referral to the Justice Department, similar to what we saw with former trump advisor steve bannon, is not the committees only option to be able to hold trump accountable. Listen to what she had to tell trump todd this morning. We have been very clear about a number of different criminal offenses that are likely to be issued here. If they Department Of Justice determines that they have the evidence that we believe is they are and they make a decision not to prosecute, i think that really calls into question whether not we are a nation of laws. Theyve got a lot of issues that they are dealing with. That may be criminal when it comes to the former president. Alex, whether the committee decides to use the remaining time until january to issue these criminal referrals to the Justice Department is still unclear. Several Committee Members have told us that would require another unanimous vote and they have admitted that it is technically not necessary. That the Justice Department is working independently on its own investigation to reach, im assuming, the same conclusion, alex. Aly rafael capitol hill, once again thanks for. Much joining me next is barbara lee member of the appropriation and budgeting house committees. Look at the calendar. On our about november 14th, donald trump is compelled to give testimony to the house select january Six Committee. How critical is his testimony for you . Nice being with you. Good to see you. It is very critical. What is also important is that the documents or the information and the trial, which the committee under chairman thompsons leadership and the vice chair liz cheneys leadership really produce. And so i think the data and the information is extremely important. But i also think, since the subpoena was issued, that he should show up and testify. Nobody is above the law. And i think it is, critical the, that these documents be public and people know exactly what to place in terms of this attempted coup that almost ended our democracy. Earlier today you heard Speaker Pelosi telling msnbc that i dont think trumps man enough to show. Up what do you think . Lets. See its tried to thank what he has thought all along, he is above the law. He, lies he tries to wiggle out of every lawful subpoena, every complaint those come forward. A variety of states. And so the committee is not showing, first, of all that he has the backbone to be truthful. Its probably just something he can do and wont do. But he has also shown that he has acted in ways that are unlawful. And still think that he is above the law. If that is not acceptable in the democracy. So Speaker Pelosi is absolutely correct. Hes been a person who has just shown that he has no backbone. And that he refuses to believe that he is not about the law. There is new reporting the Justice Department is running out of money to continue the january six investigation. And is asking congress for more. Funding are there any updates on that you are aware of . Well the speaker did in the major funding will plan for this summer . Did in th among the approprin committees we are still in the process, alex, of negotiating. That we need to do everything that we can do to make sure that this committee has the resources that it needs to bring its work to conclusion, and to make sure that all the referrals are made sure, and to make sure it is very clear in terms of who did what and who is responsible for this attempted coup, that again almost overturned our government, and overthrow our government. An attempted coup. Eight people died as a result of the. So to do everything we can to get to the bottom of, it included donald trump. Point well. Taken as you, know its been 20 years since congress authorized the invasion of iraq and i know you are calling on your Senate Colleagues to repeal the 2002 authorization for the use of military force. This is part of the annual defense policy bill. What impact would this have . We have done this several times in the house, in terms of including it in the National Defense authorization act, the appropriation bills. I have a Free Standing bill would the repeal passing the floor with 40 some republican votes. So ive been doing this for many many. Years now we are in the senate, and senator cain is working to try to make sure we have at least ten republicans. Which we are getting close, if not there already. To were surely passed this repeal and send it to the president s task. Let me remind you as it relates to this, the invasion and military actions of iraq was a result of lies. We were told by the Bush Administration that there were weapons of mass destruction in iraq. There were none. Many of us knew that. I have to admit that alex during that time they said at least let the inspectors complete their job to determine if there are weapons of mass destruction in iraq, before we take action. My limit only got 72 votes. But let me tell, you after they completed to their, work the world knew what we knew. That there were no weapons of mass destruction in iraq. So this has got to. And and in fact the president has issued a statement of administrative policy on my bill, when it left the house floor, that he would sign it into law if it got to his desk. , okay were gonna keep a close eye on that one and how it makes its way to the senate, potentially. Lets switch gears and talk about 33 House Republicans introducing a federal version of the dont say gay bill this week. It goes even further than florida. This bill would get in relief and didnt do for discussing any topic about gender, eternity gender dysphoria, transgender, ism Sexual Orientation, or related subjects with any kids under the age of ten. This bill would also allow parents to sue if their child under ten is, quote, exposed to sexually oriented material funded by federal funds. What are your take on this . Well, alex, it is despicable. Just another example of their hateful rhetoric. They language it is outrageous that 32, 33 republicans have supported this. The language in this legislation, it lumps together, this is so dangerous. Topics of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with Sexual Conduct such as pornography or stripping. It is awful. And we have got to fight against this agenda, going back to why these elections are so important. This is just another example of why we have to vote in november, and we have to vote for those democrats who are not going to allow hateful agenda to move forward. Because if this happens, at the federal level, im on the Appropriations Committee so you know we are not going to let this Bill Go Through and behave but i think just the debate around this exposes people to so much bitterness and hatred. And it really does make america look like a country that wants to go back to the days of when it was only a white male america in terms of an accepted identity. So it is, wrong it is. 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For they want republicans in american saying the most important issues are threats to democracys, jobs in the economy, cost of living, immigration and the border followed by abortion. Lets go now to pennsylvania where tomorrows the last eight people there can register to vote. In that States Senate race Democrat John fetterman is carried along with mehmet oz which will be debating for the first and only time on tuesday. Nbcs Julie Adjusters in philadelphia for us which earlier attended a fetterman canvassing event. Julia, welcome, its good to see you. Lets talk about this is going to be which is a pretty big week there in the campaign trail. What can we expect . Thats right, alex. We have been following John Fetterman all weekend. Doctor oz does not have any publicly advised events. But earlier today, we were on the Canvas Launch right here in philadelphia where about 100 people signed up to go knock on doors. John fetterman was at the events firing up the crowd and even had the opportunity to shadow one of the canvassers as she went door to door. And she told me that in how many months of canvassing she has heard a lot from voters about the anxiety that they have about the direction theyre Status Heading in and theyre top issues are health care and democracy and reproductive rights. Which we have heard a lot about from fetterman in the past couple of days. The campaign mobilizing constituency groups including physicians for fetterman, getting doctors to speak out not only about the importance of Abortion Rights. But also in contrast to doctor oz and some of the dubious claims he has made on his show over the years. So take a listen to what one of those doctors told me earlier about her experience with this midterm election. To us, it is not really formally part of our profession anymore. He does not respect the rights of women, Abortion Rights. He mocked people like John Fetterman who have had Health Challenges after row. Ive never lived in this type of era, i have never practiced medicine in an era where Abortion Rights are being taken from women. And i was not able to take care of my patients the way i should. So Abortion Rights are a big issue here in this center and we expect to hear a lot about that in the highly anticipated debate on tuesday. As well as issues like Crime Inflation which fetterman talked about yesterday when senator Amy Klobuchar came to pennsylvania to campaign with him and they sat down for what was billed as an intimate discussion. For about 45 minutes they went back and forth on the issues, with close captioning for fetterman to be able to use. Given his trove of puppetry. That was a bit of a test drive for what we can expect to see from fetterman in tuesdays debate. He had a few word stumbles along the way in that conversation. The voters i talked to yesterday were pretty impressive about his demeanor and his messaging. And so the key on tuesday is to make it through the debate and hopefully bring some voters along to his side of the campaign and fend off any attacks from dr. Oz. Alex . That makes sense. Joey just, or thank so much for that. I want to tell you about a special coming up in about an hour and 20 minutes here on msnbc. It will be on you have in vossoughian reports. He has been recently visited pennsylvania where Abortion Rights could be a decisive issue on november 8th. And she spoke with people on all sides of the debates to see how they feel and what they believe about abortion. So tune in fourth and watch lets talk about Abortion Rights at three eastern today on Yasmin Force Again reports. One more legal problem, Donald Trumps organization is set to face criminal Tax Fraud Charges in a matter of hours some days, it felt like asthma was holding me back. But asthma has taken enough. 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We are not going to allow the former president he is not gonna turn this into a circus, this is not gonna be his first debate against Joe Biden At The Circus and the faith by that became. This is a far too serious set of issues. Joining me, now lisa. Rubin legal analyst for the Rachel Maddow show. Always good to have you, here my friend. Lets look into what liz cheney the congresswoman was saying here, saying that she is not going to allow trump to turn this into a circus. Here is a question. Is that avoidable . Do you think the former president will even testify . Lets start with the second question, first alex. Whether he will even testify. Because before you can turn a congressional hearing into a three ring circus, you have to show up what you are showing in the first place. And im not convinced that donald trump will do that. You will recall that when his testimony was sought in the mueller investigation, for example, is that lawyer Rudy Giuliani appeared on television and said he would essentially throw is dead body in front of former President Trump, before he would allow him to testify. And, here trump does not necessarily have to manufacture a whole bunch of excuses to avoid testifying, as New York Times others have noted, there are a number of legal reasons that the former president could interpose here is an excuse for why he shouldnt have to on the first place. So while i appreciate congresswoman cheney saying donald trump will not turn this into a circus, this will not be like any other debate because theres not a debate at all. It is not the clear to me that you know Something Else that she is not sharing with the american public. Between her committee and his lawyers. So in terms of not showing up, trumps attorney are known for the delay delay delay tactic. Do you think it will be the most viable approach to Voting Testimony that the path is the path are going to go down . What do the events have . Their delay tactic here will be rooted in the times reporting and others have gone to what some of those are. We will certainly know that trump, as the former president , has this reputation of executive privilege. The urban number of cases showing that executive really really truly belongs to the Income Interest as opposed to former President Trump who makes the ultimate decision. However, in ruling that recently a number of groups have said that we are not saying theyre never any circumstances between a former president , executive privilege. And that is the first token which trump is going to hang his delay on the station stalling tactics. They supplements has to do with the composition of this committee. And that has not necessarily been a successful argument for others who are by the january Six Committee. That is leading us to collusion before the Supreme Court and donald trump is likely to take a swing at that one to, alex. Jeez steve bannon, lisa, facing four months in prison for refusing to comply with the subpoena . Is that all part for the potential with donald trump . I think the president be more situated here than steve bannon. And those lawyers are really interesting, we will be interesting to see how much liz noreaster to distinguish him from his friends steve bannon, and try to get him out of the subpoena. At the time that steve bannon was asserting that he could not come before the committee because of executive privilege, he had not worked in the Trump White House at that point, alex, for several years. Nor did he have an official position with the trump president ial campaign, or any other apparatus that wouldve put him within trumps close circles a president ial advisements. That is all different where the Privilege Poles are themself is where the person is being subpoenaed by the committee. I will say there is one of the things happened in pain last week. When there was nothing from them he said, if i was trumps lawyers id be very interested. And here is what set. He said it was important to him that the committee did not initiate their own occasion against then they made a referral to the Department Of Justice and issued a prosecution against him for criminal Contempt Of Congress. But simultaneously, they did not go out and start their own lawsuit to try to compel bens testimony. Judge nichols somehow saw that as a fault on the committees behalf. Therefore, it may be that the onus is on the committee. If you want trump to show up, it is not enough for him to default. You have to actively go after him. Trumps lawyers are going to be looking at that within okay. One more quick question with a preview of what happens tomorrow. Trump organization isnt going trial for the large tax crimes in the u. S. Supreme court. When youre on the lookout for . I am on the look at for how long george elections going to take, first of all. Ive been advised by sources close to the investigation that the storys election is not going to be an ordinary jury selection. Both sides are going to be looked at very closely, can judges be impartial here . This is a situation where particularly in New York State and new york city, folks do not to donald trump out. Not so easily. Theyre gonna be looking for impartial jurors which will take a while. The thing im looking at, alex, is weisselbergs testimony. He doesnt have a lot of room here to avoid he has no remit. All hes already pled guilty and one this step of not telling the truth, being perfectly forthcoming. What is gonna really hurt donald trump. It could potentially be his undoing giving the role Allen Weisselberg has played in the trump organization. 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Rush also says their Defense Minister spoke today with british french and turkish counterparts to raise fears that ukraine may be planning a false flag attack. British and french officials repeated those claims that cause them such allegations should not be used as a pretext for greater escalation. Joining me, now retired Army Lieutenant and former Deputy Commander of u. S. Command. Now msnbc news military analyst. Welcome. This is some pretty serious stuff here. Can you tell the line . Force when you think is happening that led to this flurry of diplomatic across elections . I personally think, alex, that this is just posturing by the russians. As you know the russians have been in a closet. They only have a couple of options yet. They either have kilowatt talks that they can do, practical or nuclear attacks. Thats it. If they crave the ukrainians are going to do something similar nature such as a chemical attack, this can give them the impetus now to strike back in some type of gullible way. So i just think that this is posturing by the russians. So this has been cause for concern, that russia may be closer to or at least setting the stage for deploying some kind of Nuclear Weaponry on their battlefield. Is that your fear . It is always a concern, but we should never be deterred. And what i think that you see and hear agains russians are limited options at this point. If you take a hard look the focus has been on the ukrainian electrical grids as of late. But if you take a hard look at what is going on on the ground down in kherson the ukrainians are continuing with women have down to kherson and they are closed in on pierson on the outskirts of kherson. If we take a look at the east there is continued momentum there and so limited options by the russians, not to say that theyre gonna use tactical or nuclear weapons. But that is an option for them and we just have to be prepared for that. I know nato when we hear in the u. S. We are prepared in the event that President Putin decides to use weapons systems. General, you mentioned electrical grids. And since russias indeed released relentless attacks on civilian infrastructure targets. Now almost half of ukraines power grid is off line, going sided with the weather turning cold. And people need heat. But isnt the fact of Military Strategy freezing people into submission . Absolutely not. These are attacks on civilian infrastructure to serve no purpose whatsoever. There is nothing to be gained militarily by doing this. These are attacks on designed to terrorize and break the will of some of the civilian populace and that is what he is trying to do. As a, no 1. 5 Million People are without power as we sit here today and ukraine and they are rolling blackouts throughout the country. So this is going to get worse. Nato is working hard to get more air Defense Systems in their barn has really happened is the russians are overwhelming the air Defense System and are throwing kamikaze drones in there and missiles from the black sea and they are throwing aircraft Fighter Aircrafts and so they are overwhelming ukraines air Defense System which is making it difficult for the ukrainians. Were tired Army Lieutenant thank you so much for taking our time to share your Military Expertise with us. That will do it for me for this edition of alice reports. My friend Yasmin Vossoughian continues this. Coverage and be sure to watch the special lets talk about abortion. Writes it comes up today in three eastern. Iphone 14 pro is here. And right now Business Owners can get it on us at tmobile. 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