headquarters in new york city. just when you thought it couldn t get any uglier, republican infighting on capitol hill turns physical. one member alleging the former speaker kevin mccarthy, quote, elbowed him in the kidneys earlier today. tim burchett then blasting mccarthy as, quote, just a bully with $17 million and a security detail. a senator stands up to fight a teamsters boss during a hearing. all of it coming with a key vote to avert a government shutdown just a few hours away. so, what now? plus, fulton county d.a. fani willis makes a stunning allegation, telling the court interviews with some of her key witnesses were intentionally leaked by the defense. the goal, she says, intimidation, harassment and threats. now she s calling on judge scott mcafee to step in. we have been watching the overwhelming show of support for israel on the national mall in washington, one speaker telling the crowd that the purpose is to show the world that jewish people, quote, have
washington at the march for israel on the national mall, as the national guard is deployed and homeland security officials update security to its highest designation. president biden delivers his strongest rebuke yet to israel s targeting of hospitals claiming hamas fighters israel claims hamas fighters have tunnelled under the medical facilities. you know i have been not been reluctant in expressing my concern that s going on. it s my hope and expectation that there will be less intrusive action at the hospital. israel and hamas could be moving closer to a deal to free women and children hostages for palestinian women held by israel. i ve been talking with the people involved every single day. i believe it s going to happen. hang in there. we re coming. on capitol hill, speaker mike johnson today forging ahead with a short-term resolution to keep the government open by seeking democratic votes but costing him support from far right republicans. here we are on the
Ice rink, he already texted me, and hell be with me next time. Thanks for joining me on way too early. Now the moment weve all been waiting for. Morning joe, it starts right now. Shake down 1979 weve simply made promises we cant keep. If anybody out there whos, quote, rich doesnt think their taxes go up, the drinks are on me. What republicans feel like is a little bit like Charlie Brown running to kick the football and lucy pulls it away. Listen to what the American People said in the election. Listen to the fact that two out of three americans believe that the wealthiest should pay a little more, and listen to your own caucus. This will be savagery, fullpage ads, ladies, children, veterans, simpsonbowles are doing their tricks out there. You know, hang on tight. Oh, my. Yes, hang on tight. Good morning, everyone, its monday, december 10th. Oh, lord. Welcome to morning joe. With us on set, we have msnbc contributor Mike Barnicle, author of the New York Times bestseller, Thomas Jefferso
Alex witt. We begin with the president throwing a wrench into a crucial lifeline that kept millions of americans afloat in the pandemic. The legislation could provide much needed covid relief. The president has yet to sign that sweeping relief bill. Part of the greatest sleeping package. This morning both democrat and republican lawmakers shares in their frustration of the president s ri sesistance. It is insane, really insane, and this president is finally going to do the ieright thing f the person people. I know he wants to be remembered for advocating for big checks. He will be remembered for chaos, misery, and erratic behavior. Congress is preparing for a show down as the government is on the brink of shutting down. But as the relief package hangs in limbo it is the American People suffering the consequences. You know, it is sad. It is very upsetting that again, not only myself, but many others are in the same situation that i am in. And it is wintertime. Im in survival mode. Lets
Right here. You asked a question, im going to answer it. Its a false choice to stay its obama care or nothing. There are numerous proposals, including the one im a cosponsorof. I yield back, sir. Let me take the time back. Are you serious what you just said . Are you really serious . After what we have gone through. After what we have gone through in the last 3. 5 years . Have you you can sit there and say that you had a legitimate alternative after these years . Weve gone through 44 votes, 48 votes now of you trying to dismantle this legislation. You ka ul that cooperation . I dont. Yep, thats one way of putting it. Welcome to morning joe, everyone. It is october 30th, the day before halloween. Thats how harold and i were on education. It wasnt that, kill the mood. We have pulitzer please historian john meacham. Are you going to do the Jonas Brothers right now . I did it earlier. I proofread it. No one proofread the Jonas Brothers. Thats a shame. Msnbc visiting analyst. Former democra