And it is sock eastern. Thanks for joining us. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting from new york. We begin with the breaking news from capitol hill, where we are waiting the highly anticipated testimony of former Special Counsel robert hur. He is set to appear in just moments, before the house judiciary committee. And you can see him arriving there at the capitol, moments ago. Hes being held, were told in a holding area before this Committee Hearing gets going. Now, hur is the Special Counsel who investigated President Bidens handling of classified documents. Ultimately he chose not to bring charges, but he also questioned the president s Mental Acuity and fitness in his report. He is expected to defend that today in his opening statement, saying, quote, my task was to determine whether the president retained or disclosed National Defense information willfully, meaning knowingly, and with the intent to do something the law forbids. I could not make that determination without assessing the preside
Acknowledging bidens bank records, Suspicious Act Ativity Reports or witness testimony all alleging potential bribery. Heres new york representative dan goldman this week on why thenvice President Joe Biden called in to hunters Business Meetings 20 times. Watch. But the witness was unequivocal and stated very clearly that they never discussed any business on that phone conversations. There were niceties, there was a hello and there were, we talked about the weather or whatever it was the, but it was never any business. Maria Democrats Playing Politics as National Security worries deepen for america and american citizens. Just within the last few days china with russia conducting a naval patrol the near alaska with 111 naval ships 11 naval ships steaming close to u. S. Territory forcing america to respond with 4 u. S. Destroyers shadowing the flotilla away from u. S. Territory in alaska. No wonder the aggression is getting worse given the u. S. weak response to Communist Chinas provocat
Records, Suspicious Act Ativity Reports or witness testimony all alleging potential bribery. Heres new york representative dan goldman this week on why thenvice President Joe Biden called in to hunters Business Meetings 20 times. Watch. But the witness was unequivocal and stated very clearly that they never discussed any business on that phone conversations. There were niceties, there was a hello and there were, we talked about the weather or whatever it was the, but it was never any business. Maria Democrats Playing Politics as National Security worries deepen for america and american citizens. Just within the last few days china with russia conducting a naval patrol the near alaska with 111 naval ships 11 naval ships steaming close to u. S. Territory forcing america to respond with 4 u. S. Destroyers shadowing the flotilla away from u. S. Territory in alaska. No wonder the aggression is getting worse given the u. S. weak response to communist chinas provocations as joe biden actually
And for trump, Arraignment Number three is tomorrow. How he is preparing for the legal fight of his life and the judge overseeing it has already delivered this line, president s are not kings. Could it be the most important case in u. S. History . One of the nations top Election Experts says that democracy is on the line in the United States versus donald trump. Im kaitlan collins, and that is the source. Donald trump will be arraigned in less than 24 hours from now right here in washington, d. C. , the first time for crimes that he allegedly committed as president against his country. He is expected to appear in court at 4 00 p. M. Eastern in person we are told, and today his former Vice President and now 2024 challenger and a critical witness in this case had a lot more to say about the january 6th indictment and his former boss role. Anyone who puts themselves over the constitution should never be president of the United States. It wasnt just that he asked for a pause. The president
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