Comers remarks were short. If he found anything that was, he would have leapt at the chance to say it. You would think that he would have led the entire commentary just a few moments ago with whatever he seems to have found. That was fox news host neil cavuto, not buying what james comer was trying to sell on capitol hill yesterday. Were going to go through Hunter Bidens closed door testimony to the House Oversight Committee Later in the show here. Plus, the end of an era for senate republicans. The partys longest Serving Leader in the Upper Chamber is stepping down at the end of the year. Well take a look at Mitch Mcconnells legacy and who might replace him. Of course, were going to talk about the shocking news we all heard yesterday. The death of beloved comedian and actor Richard Lewis. Well talk about that and play for you some of joes interview with him, which happened just several weeks ago. Good morning. Welcome to morning joe. It is thursday, february 29th. With us, we have the
Trial. Well have expert legal analysis for you on that in just a moment. Also ahead, the end of an era for Senate Republicans. The partys longest Serving Leader in the Upper Chamber is stepping down at the end of the year. Well take a look at Mitch Mcconnell legacy and who could replace him. And that comes as congressional leaders now have a deal to fund part of the government for a few more weeks, giving lawmakers a little more time to get a lot done. O get a lot done good morning, and welcome to way too early on this thursday, february 29th, a weekday, just what we needed this year to be a little longer. Im jonathan lemire, thanks for starting your day with us. And we begin with some massive news that broke late yesterday. The Supreme Court has agreed to consider former President Trumps claim of president ial immunity in his federal election interference case. The conservative courts decision to hear the case will further delay a potential trial. The high court has scheduled argument
obviously wants this health care bill passed. for president trump, yes, he would like the win. he would like to deliver on that promise to repeal obamacare. but ultimately he just wants to move on to taxes. that s been the major incentive to get through health care for him. for house republicans they have a lot more at stake here because this was a major issue for them. this was something that has been building up for people like paul ryan for seven years. they wanted to see this bill go away. if they are going the pursue it again they want to do it the right way and don t want to fail. i think that s why you are seeing more reluctance on the hill even while they are on vacation than you are at the white house where they re like, let s do this, let s do this now, let s move on. three of the best. we learn so much when we have you on, thank you all. nicole wal aus, heidi priz bella and vivian salama. coming up, reports of possible charges for the wikileaks founder, julian assange, w
absolutely. at this point we wait and see. the trump administration obviously wants this health care bill passed. for president trump, yes, he would like the win. he would like to deliver on that promise to repeal obamacare. but ultimately he just wants to move on to taxes. that s been the major incentive to get through health care for him. for house republicans they have a lot more at stake here because this was a major issue for them. this was something that has been building up for people like paul ryan for seven years. they wanted to see this bill go away. if they are going the pursue it again they want to do it the right way and don t want to fail. i think that s why you are seeing more reluctance on the hill even while they are on vacation than you are at the white house with is like let s do this let s move on. three of the best. we learn so much when we have you on, thank you all. another break for us. coming up, reports of possible charges for the wikileaks founder, julian