with other countries that knowingly don t have that, we are telling ourselves we do. but you know, from the very beginning, and from all the most noble americans who have upheld that tradition, separation of church and state is just as good for the state as it is for the church. it protects religion as much as it protects the polity. and giving it up endangers both. giving up that split endangers both. and we play with that line a lot, but it s a really dangerous place right now in some parts on the right. absolutely. so good on you for putting a spotlight on that, rachel. thank you, greatly appreciated. it s good to see you. thanks, ayman. thanks, my friend. appreciated. take care. tonight, new reporting is shedding light on the state of justice, the state of the justice department s investigation into the january 6th attack on the capitol. the washington post is reporting tonight, quote, copies of two subpoenas issued to republican state senators from arizona, were ac
Candidate South Carolina governor and un ambassador nikki haley. She is speaking live, right now for the very First Time Since you dropped out of the race and march, she Just Announced that she will be voting for Presumptive Republican president ial nominee donald trump in november. As soon as jeff zeleny joins me now lives in studio. Jeff, did we expect this or is this a surprise . Jake had somewhat of a surprise. She did not mention Donald Trumps name at all in his speech that she just finished giving, but it came up in the questionandanswer session at a think tank, the hudson institute, which she now is leading here. She was asked and near the end of that q a, who would she vote for . Her speech was very critical of joe biden and his policies again, she did not mention donald trump by name until she was asked who her ballot would be four as of voter i put my priorities on a president whos going to have the backs of our allies and hold our enemies to account who would secure the bord
American alliances are what keep us, america, safe. It is the value that puts other nations up for working with us. If we turn our backs on israel, its just not worth it. Part of President Bidens address Last Night Urging Americans and congress to continue to support ukraine and israel in the vastly different war each is fighting. Well go live to israel for the latest on the expected Ground Invasion of gaza. Meanwhile, republicans are somehow creating even more chaos on capitol hill. With another speakers vote scheduled for this morning, it comes as the temporary speaker is getting fed up and is now threatening to resign. Plus, well get expert legal analysis on the surprise guilty plea from one of the many defendants in the Georgia Election Interference Case. Thats a big one. Good morning. Welcome to morning joe. It is friday, october 20th. Id love to get both you and willies reaction to the president s Speech Last Night. I thought it was really effective, part teacher, Part Influencer
Americans are not. This is at the end of the de, this will be about whatever the jury thinks about all of that, everyone. Thank you so much. Thank you for watching a Special Edition of newsnight on trumps Hush Money Trial. Our coverage continues with a Special Edition of Laura Coates Live next Stormy Daniel aspides back against attempts to shame her and her career. Another trump inside are tearing up on the stand and the judge rebuked zone trumps lawyers welcome to a Special Edition of Laura Coates Live so we knew all this was going to be coming out. Right. But we didnt actually know it would be this explosive for this amount of time trumps team attempting a fullon assault on Stormy Daniels credibility on now day 14. And his Hush Money Trial Defense Attorney Susan Necklace, who was the one grilling daniels for hours, trying to paint her as being only in it for the money trying to make it appear as if she had a huge vendetta against trump trying to make her appear very unstable and try
Bill what you are watching is a stunning and yet absurd sight on our southern border. That is el paso, texas, video from overnight. Droves of people rushing our southern border. It is just the latest example of the chaos down there prompting a major reversal on behalf of the president and the white house. Thats where we start today. Im bill hemmer. Dana has the day off. Our friend and colleague smitty got the early alarm today. Sandra always good to be with all of you. Im sandra smith and this is americas newsroom. The urgency at the border. The migrant Crisis Prompting President Biden to resume construction of the border wall. The department of Homeland Security is fast tracking 20 miles of new barrier. Dhs Chief Mayokas said the need for it is acute and immediate. He is waiving theyve seen a quarter million crossings. It has gotten so bad the president is willing to break a key promise that he made to the left in 2020. Trump campaigned on build that wall. Are you willing to tear that