the tax code that bar them from being actively involved in politics, endorsing candidates or issues. that s expected today before he makes his first trip back to new york city. he ll be part of a commemoration event on the u.s.s. intrepid to mark the 75th anniversary of the battle of the coral seas. he will also meet with the australian prime minister, a relationship has that has been tense based on some of the things the president has said in conversations with prime minister turn bull, over things like trade in the pacific and refugees. thanks to kelly o donnell for that report. a big day today. may the fourth be with you, international star wars day, the first since the death of carrie sher who played princess leia. that does it for us on this thursday. i m alex wi alongside ayman mohyeldin and louis burgdorf. morning joe starts right now.