a very good day to all of you at msnbc world headquarters here in new york. welcome everyone to alex witt reports, and a happy mother s day to all of you moms out there celebrating. developing this, our new reaction to the ending of title 42, as predictions of chaos and an unprecedented influx of migrants have not materialized this weekend. homeland security secretary explains why earlier today. because we have communicated fairly clearly, a vitally important message. the individuals who are thinking of arriving at our southern border, there is a lawful, safe, an orderly way to arrive in the united states. it is through the pathways that president biden has expanded in an unprecedented way. then, there is a consequence if one does not use those lawful pathways. also new, the clock tick union washington journal a deal to raise the debt ceiling before a june 1st deadline for default. staff meetings are taking place today ahead of an unexpected meeting this week between the
multiple crimes, neither dropped by the republican party. have the gop no shame? plus, the texas father who lost a son in the uvalde massacre kicked out of the state capital this week for demanding some action on gun reform. he will join me to share his story and his message. and elon musk, lisa styled free speech absolutist caves to an authoritarian government demand that he censor his tweets. actions speak louder than words, elon. good evening. i m mehdi hasan. on wednesday, the house was debating an unemployment benefit fraud bill, legislation to help incentivize states to recover funds stolen during the coronavirus pandemic. the stunning case of cosmic irony, that bill being debated on the same daisy that one of its co-sponsors found him self indicted for that very same crime. yes, that s right. justice finally caught up with now infamous serial liar and fabricator george santos. on wednesday, federal prosecutors in new york announced a 13 count indictment against the rep
donald from storms back into the national spotlight with a predictable torrent of lies. new hampshire governor kristen sununu has been a republican critic of the former president. my throw his hat into the ring soon. i sat on with the governor for a wide-ranging sunday foods event that s coming up first. plus, republicans jump to trump s defense after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing e. jean carroll. let s just say i have a few thoughts about some of the so-called defenders of family values. meanwhile, from trump on down, gop white house hopefuls twist themselves into knots trying to explain to their positions on abortion. i think i know why and i ll explain it in just a few minutes. we also have some news to bring today out of planned parenthood. it will reveal that with the organizations president and ceo alexis mcgill johnson. later, i don t know how or bookie producer managed it but we landed a mother s day explosive with my mom. her advice for parents after
critic of the former president and might throw his hat into the ring soon. i sat down with the governor for a wide reaching sunday exclusive. and that is coming up first. plus, republicans jump to trump s defense after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing e. jean carroll. let s just say i have a few thoughts about some of these so-called defenders of family values. meanwhile, from trump on down gop white house hopefuls twist themselves into knots trying to explain their positions on abortion. i think i know why, and i will explain in just a few minutes. we also have some news to break today out of planned parenthood. we will reveal that with the organization s president and ceo alexis mcgill johnson. and later, i don t know how our booking producer managed it but we landed a mother s day exclusive with my mom. her advice for parents after a career and family therapy and yes, some stories about raising me. so much of what we heard from donald trump this week was
and has always told us to keep our feet planted on the ground and hold our heads high. very good advice. she taught me so much about being a mom myself as well. i want to say thanks to my mother-in-law, marianne, a retired first grade teacher who had such a rock in our lives as well, and to vivian matthew, thanks for making me a mom. a very happy mother s day to all the moms out there, to my mom squat across the country, that does it for me today. we will be back here next sunday at noon eastern. be sure to follow the show on twitter, tiktok, and instagram. stay where you are because there is much more news ahead on msnbc. tonight on the mehdi hasan show, donald trump and george santos both charged with