Quite a few republican lawmakers who risked losing control of the house floor yesterday because so many of them were up in New York City vying for a seat at Donald Trumps criminal trial. In just the last two weeks, the speaker of the house, mike johnson, along with representatives, lauren boebert, matt gaetz, bob good, byron donalds, andy biggs, mike waltz and matt norman have gone to manhattan to be seen on camera publicly supporting donald trump at the courthouse. Yesterday, so many went up that a Republican House oversight hearing to hold Merrick Garland in contempt had to be postponed nine hours. Then when it finally started, it abruptly stopped because Marjorie Taylor greene asked the democrats if any of them employed the daughter of the judge who was overseeing Donald Trumps trial. Do you know what were here for . Point of order. You the one talking about i think your fake eyelashes are messing up hold on. Holden. Order. Mr. Chairman. Thats beneath even you. I would like to move
Democracy at stake, the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court hold in their hands the power to forever alter the trajectory of our country. How they rule on cases having to do with january 6th, violent attempt to disrupt the transfer of power, will echo for generations. So not only is it reasonable for us to expect those nine human beings to go about their process impartially, its vital that they are seen and perceived as being impartial appearance. The mere appearance of bias could strain our trust in an honest result for these cases, which is why todays news isnt just disturbing, its scary. The New York Times cites photos and interviews with neighbors in reporting that in 2021, days before president joe bidens inauguration as president , days after the deadly attack on the United States capitol of january 6th, neighbors of conservative Justice Samuel alito noticed something on his lawn, an upside down american flag, a symbol commonly used in those days by Trump Supporters
Thinking. Donald trump using one of his precious few days outside the courtroom to campaign in minnesota ahead of any swing states. So does the former president really think he can win a state thats disappointed republicans for more than five decades . Plus, the u. S. Is throwing a lifeline to thousands of palestinians at risk of starvation, courtesy of a makeshift effort to get food and fuel into gaza, but getting the supplies there is just step one. Workers have to figure out how to get it to the people who need it in the middle of an active war zone. And sentencing for the man convicted of brutally attacking Nancy Pelosis husband with a hammer set to start any minute now. Why federal prosecutors are pushing for much more than the recommended time behind bars. First, it is a rare weekday away from court for donald trump, who was given the day off to attend his sons High School Graduation in florida this morning. Later today, the former president is heading to the midwest where he wil
Bestselling author luke russert gets tonights last word. At the 11th hour with Stephanie Ruhle starts now. Tonight, my exclusive interview with senator mitt romney. My wing of the party is like a chicken wing, all right . What else he said about the Republican Party, its presumptive nominee is multiple criminal cases, and the biggest threats facing our country right now. Plus, the stage is set for not one, but two president ial debates. How both candidates are already taunting one another, and what it could mean for the high stakes 2024 race as the 11th hour gets underway on this wednesday night. Good evening, once again, i am Stephanie Ruhle back in new york city, and we are now 174 days away from the election. This morning President Biden came out swinging, State Of The Union style. He challenged donald trump to not one, but two residential debates while also taunting him about his new york criminal trial. Trump agreed immediately and asked for more debates. Our own Peter Alexander h
President biden challenged former President Trump to two debates, and trump accepted. Oh. Yeah. Trump agreed. He said, ill be there, assuming its okay with my parole officer. The first debate will be next month, which is the earliest a president ial debate has ever been. If were being honest, an early bird debate feels right for these guys. Boom, just like that, headtohead, toe to toe, mano and mango. Trump posted, just tell me when. Ill be there. Lets get ready to rumble rumble . Ive seen your rallies. I think you mean, lets get ready to ramble. Good morning. Welcome to morning joe. It is thursday, may 16th. I just have to ask, the Question Alex asks, why is it not friday . How is it not friday, guys . Its thursday. Were grateful that god has given us another day to come in and be together. Im very grateful. Were close to friday. Were not at friday. 24 hours, itll be friday. A lot to talk about. We have White House Bureau chief for politico, jonathan lemire. We have john heilemann. Ma