Borrowied on this property on the banks of the Potomac River just south of washington, d. C. This is said to be the most visited historic estate in the country. Im here to speak about my new book to rescue the constitution George Washington and the fragile american experiment out october 10th. Its really the story of how washington was the Human Embodiment of the document that guarantees our liberty. The u. S. Constitution. I will also moderate an annual event called the founding debates. More on that a little later. But, first, we begin back in washington, about 20 miles from here with a constitutional showdown. Lawmakers on capitol hill are rapidly approaching the deadline to fund the federal government to try to avoid a partial shutdown. The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats are ready to put 100 percent of the blame for any shutdown on republicans. Particularly House Republicans. Correspondent Mark Meredith starts us off tonight live from the north lawn with that part
Jansing reports. Lets get right to it. At this hour, did they plan for that to happen . Stunned reactions on capitol hill, when a key witness called by republicans says the Current Evidence doesnt support impeaching the president. The mattress defense, bob menendez faces his colleagues for the First Time Since allegations of bribes and gold bars. Can he convince any of them that he doesnt need to resign . Trumping the debate, the republican front runner skips the stage and says he could cross names off his vip list. And the candidates spend more time fighting each other than fighting to bridge the gap with donald trump. Our nbc News Reporters are following all of the latest developments. We begin with ken dilanian at the surprise testimony today at the Biden Impeachment Inquiry. What happened . Reporter well, chris, the republican star witness, Constitutional Law Professor jonathan turley, a frequent guest on fox news perhaps didnt deliver the kind of testimony that the republicans wer
Never leave voice mail. 100 percent true. Nobody calls anymore. Steve its a phone. New et alien says text home. He doesnt even call. If my son calls me i just assume he is in prison. Thats become Phone Etiquette now. No one actually picks up the phone and calls. Steve you should always text before calling. Yes. Neither of these apply to me. I have tmobile and none of my phones go through. I Carrier Pigeon first and if that doesnt work, i dont know. Steve you dont need to answer a phone. Its a phone. Does everything now except talk to another human being. We have reversed engineered the whole thing. Steve with your phone right there how often does it ring . Never. If this ring rings its because its a telemarketer only time my phone rings. I dont know what my phone sounds like i think its an alarm. Steve whats your phone number. Good for you, doocy. 555. Steve 1313 mockingbird lane. Jimmy there it is. Steve thank you very much. What do you think about the new Phone Call Etiquette Rules e
Picket line with the United Auto Workers in wayne, michigan. Telling them that they deserve better. Deserve the significant raise you need and other benefits. Lets get it yeah step up for us. Wall street didnt know, the middle class built the country. Unions built the middle class. Thats a fact. So lets keep going. You deserve what youve earned and youve earned a lot more than youre getting paid. That right there, the giant boost for unionized labor and acknowledged the system is out of whack and that workers are just as entitled to success. Done by a man holding the most powerful position in our government. Also though, a man who needs a big boost himself. Because whats good for the gander here is also potentially quite good for the goose. Joining me now to explain, gabe gutierrez. Nbc news correspondent, gray jay, cnbc correspondent covering the auto industry, phil lebeau. All three are in wayne, michigan. We also have peter baker with us. Gabe, im going to begin with you. Were here
Strike. Will his visit pressure detroits Big Three Automakers to make a deal or drag him into an ongoing fight . Plus, a desperate push on capitol hill, with just four days until the government shuts down. Speaker Kevin Mccarthy trying to make a deal with hardliners in his own party before time runs out. And later, trump blasting an effort to constrain what he says as we learn more about his upcoming trials and former aide Cassidy Hutchinson commits to continued cooperation with prosecutors in an interview with msnbc. If or when im asked to testify, i will comply as fully as i have in the past. Thanks for joining us. It is 10 00 eastern. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting from new york. We begin at the white house where we expect to see the president leave this hour for a historic visit to United Autoworkers picket lines in michigan. That strike now in day 12, with thousands of workers off the job across 20 states. Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez is in wayne, michigan, maggie ves