just days away from being seated, despite an avalanche of lies about almost every facet of his life. helping him, out the fact that kevin mccarthy needs santos and every single vote he can get to win his bid for speaker of the house. we will have a bit the latest on that battle ahead. but first, millions of people around the world already saying, hello to 2023. here are some live pictures from dubai where the clock is striking midnight. just a beautiful spectacular display at the world s tallest building. the burj khalifa. and, earlier australia rang in the new year with fireworks along the sydney harbor. and, crowds in new zealand were among the very first to enter 2023. here is a look at how they ring in the new year on pretoria island in, victoria harbour i should, say in hong kong. gorgeous colorful display there. and, here in new york we have still got several hours to go, but revelers are getting excited for the times square celebration with no covid restrictions for th
start for republicans. there is the ongoing scandal surrounding congressman elect george santos. he is facing calls to resign before he even takes office, over lying about his background. he s also facing federal and state investigations into his campaign. santos apologized this week, admitting that he embellished his resume. that said he will not step down. nbc news has reached out for comment to santa s but has not received a response. and then there is the fight over who will be the next speaker of the house. the gop has will start with a razor-thin majority meeting that kevin mccarthy will need everybody can get including santos s. joining me now is former congressman and executive director of the serve america movement, david jolly. also with, me democratic strategist bassetts michael. thank you both for being. here david, explain to us how the desantis scandal is colliding with the five respeaker, a crucial vote for kevin mccarthy? yeah, interestingly. in terms of how a house s