Postmaster general, who was appointed by President Trump, president defended his could mean problems with mailin postmaster general, louis dejoy. Ballots. On saturday the president , without evidence, claimed louis is working very hard. Mailin voting to be, quote, reporter dejoy is under fire catastrophic. For an overhaul that led to mail all of it coming as we learn of a loss in the president s family. His brother, robert, passing delays, cut backs on worker away overnight. Overtime and removal of mail well have more in a live report just ahead. To discourage nt and mailboxes. Well also preview the Democratic National convention and talk about some interesting new poll numbers with chuck todd. Then our sunday focus. With more than 150 coronavirus mailin voting . Are you trying to discourage no, not at all. Vaccines being developed right the steps that hes taking are now, how soon, if ever, will we trying to stop the tremendous actually see one that can get losses that have taken place
Plus, a big test for President Trump. Just two days away, a house race that a lot of folks see as a referendum on his presidency so far. Later, well catch up with Country Music star zac brown. This morning how his long road to stardom started in a restaurant kitchen. Plus his ode to dads everywhere, especially his own. My old man i finally got a dad song good enough to play it for him. I took him out to the car. Thanksgiving. At thanksgiving. And i played him just the demo of it, you know. A lot of tears. Lets begin with other news. That deadly Ship Collision off the coast of japan. The search and rescue mission for those seven missing u. S. Sailors now over after several bodies were recovered inside the damaged navy destroyer. Nbcs Janis Mackey Frayer is live in japan with more. Good morning. Reporter good morning, hallie. The uss fitzgerald took a huge hit and heavy damage to an area with berthing spaces where other 100 sailors were asleep at the time of the collision. There was a lo
President trump. Just two days away, a house race that a lot of folks see as a referendum on his presidency so far. Later, well catch up with Country Music star zac brown. This morning how his long road to stardom started in a restaurant kitchen. Plus his ode to dads everywhere, especially his m old man i finally got a dad song good enough to play it for him. I took him out to the car. Thanksgiving. At thanksgiving. And i played him just the demo of it, you know. A lot of tears. Lets begin with other news. That deadly Ship Collision off the coast of japan. The search and rescue mission for those seven missing u. S. Sailors now over after several bodies were recovered inside the damaged navy destroyer. Nbcs Janis Mackey Frayer is live in japan with more. Good morning. Reporter good morning, hallie. The uss fitzgerald took a huge hit and heavy damage to an area with berthing spaces where other 100 sailors were asleep at the time of the collision. There was a lot of water and not a lot of
As we come on the air this morning, where Democratic Leaders Chuck Schumer and nancy pelosi are set to hold a News Conference this hour, and just a couple of minutes, talking transition, or maybe more accurately the lack thereof, expected to blast the blockades the Trump Administrations putting up, with one key republican senator breaking with the president , threatening to step in, if things dont get moving by tomorrow. President elect biden forging ahead on his own, making his first big staffing pick, while President Trump huddles with his top advisers, theyre thinking on his path forward at this point, according to sources close to him. Plus new covid crackdowns, as this country starts to relive the nightmare that was the spring surge and getting worse with the u. S. Seeing 148,000 new cases in a single day, another record, forcing cities and states to bring back tough restrictions. How concerned are you that your state, this region is at a Tipping Point right now . I would say very
House leadership. Our team is learning Democratic Leaders met last night to map out how this could go down. And youve got an all caucus call happening in two hours from right now. Somebody who is going to be on the call is here live. First, the congressman from illinois, one of more than 200 lawmakers who support getting the president out of office. You can see their names here. This hour, answers to critical questions. Is this even possible with 12 days left . How fast can articles get through both chambers of congress and speaking of both chim b chambers, what is the senate going to do . Gary peters is here this hour. The push to remove the president not just going through the halls of congress. The talk of the 25th amendment reaching members of the cabinet, and a reality check as more resignations sweep through d. C. Im Hallie Jackson in washington with our team on capitol hill. The assistant House Speaker said an Impeachment Vote could happen next week. Will hps get on board . That