passed an historic bill to ban assault weapons. we will get reaction from oversight committee chairman carolyn maloney. and then the end of roe v. wade can overwhelm those struggling foster care system in america. i am ayman mohyeldin, let s get started. the january six committee might be on a hearing hiatus, but the justice department investigation into the attack on the capital appears to be finally kicking into overdrive. this week, reporting from the washington post later confirmed by nbc news, signaled a new focus in the department of justice criminal probe. donald trump, himself. prosecutors have asked hours of detailed questions about meetings that trump held in the run up to january six. in recent days, two former top aides to mike pence, his chief of staff mark short and lawyer greg jacob, have been called before a federal grand jury. witnesses have reportedly been asked about conversations with trump, his lawyers and other members of his inner circle. they post al
might be on a hearing hiatus, but the justice department investigation into the attack on the capital appears to be finally kicking into overdrive. this week, reporting from the washington post later confirmed by nbc news, signaled a new focus in the department of justice criminal probe. donald trump, himself. prosecutors have asked hours of detailed questions about meetings that trump held in the run up to january six. in recent days, two former top aides to mike pence, his chief of staff mark short and lawyer greg jacob, have been called before a federal grand jury. witnesses have reportedly been asked about conversations with trump, his lawyers and other members of his inner circle. they post also reports that back in april, the justice department got their hands on phone records from key officials and aides in the trump administration, including former chief of staff, mark meadows. as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours, because the new york times is reporting that f
unemployment rate ticked up. the question is how about the federal reserve react as it tries to tame inflation. more on that is ahead as well. while the president is addressing the academic concerns from voters ahead of the midterms, the other issue at the top of their list is threats to democracy. last night, in philadelphia, he took aim at the former president by name and his supporters who he has been branding maga republicans. listen to this. what is happening in our country today is not normal. donald trump and the maga republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic. maga republicans do not respect the constitution. contrast that message with donald trump just hours before that, helping january 6 writers financially, people who pushed our democracy to that edge. adding this pledge. quote. all right. let s get into some of this with my panel. shannon is covering the white house. von is in west palm beach near mar-a-lago. ash
republicans represent an extremism that threaten the very foundations of our republic. the speech featured some hopeful tones, but it made headlines for its dark warnings about what would happen if americans allowed the maga ideology to grow. with more appearances to come in pennsylvania and beyond the president is showing he s unafraid to draw sharp contract not just between himself and trump but between democrats and republicans. not every republican, not even a majority of republicans are maga republicans. not every republican embraces their extreme ideology, but there s no question that the republican party today is dominated, driven, and intimidated by donald trump and the maga republicans. the rnc rejected that distinction releasing a statement saying, quote, joe biden is the divider in chief and epitomizes the current state of the democratic party, one of divisiveness discussed and hostility towards half the country. as for trump he ll hold his own rally in penns
jose albadefended himself from being killed. this guy is jacked, he is strong and young. he was going to beat this guy to death, jose albahad the right to protect himself. marianne joined us live with the latest. take it from there. marianne: outraged bodega owners demand officials drop the charges after the man s girlfriend tried to buy a $3 bag of chips for her daughter. the upset woman summoned her boyfriend. the girlfriend brandished a knife, allegedly stabbing alba. da alvin bragg is refusing to comment on why the man was arrested and bond set at $250,000. alba s bond was reduced and he was able to return home. he has injuries on his upper arm and a gash on his shoulder, but asking simon s family for forgiveness, he also lost a son. i don t know in the moment how this happened, i m sad, i know what the pain is, i ask they please forgive me. da bragg is expected to meet with bedega owners today. eric adams says it is a clear case of self defense and albanever should