Without a speaker. Many more republicans are now starting this new week by jumping into that chaotic and messy race. We have that report coming up later. Our top story is the prosecutors on offense in the trump coup cases. Jack smith has already put pressure on Defendant Trump after winning that partial gag order. Now, if youve been following the news, d. A. Willis has just won convictions on the eve of her first rico trial. Indeed, that was supposed to start today, but she won it so decisively, there is no trial. Ill explain. Two Trump Lawyers pled guilty two days ago nay row, showing new concern today that he is worrie they will testify against him and it will be damaging. He posted a new statement, which asserts, referring to Sydney Powell that she was, quote, one of millions who thought the 2020 president ial election was rigged and stolen. Thats his typo, by the way. He goes on to say, quote, ms. Powell was not my attorney and never was. That claim is false, but it is also telling
Members and really weakened americas credibility on The World Stage and after two years of appeasement by the Biden Administration of iran that weve got to recognize that the weakness of this administration has emboldened the enemies of freedom around the world. War is raging in Eastern Ureuro and now war in the middle east. We see china menace in the asia pacific. We have to meet this moment with american strength. Were the leader of the free world, the arsenal of democracy, i would tell my old colleagues, its time, let Congress Work its will, crunch the numbers. Lets get resources to secure the southern border of the United States as well. But this is a time for American Leadership and american strength and thats the pathway toward peace around the world. And among our allies. And those are all things included in this package proposed by the Biden Administration. Come back soon, former Vice President mike pence, thank you. Thank you, poppy. Cnn this morning continues now. And it is t
Of air strikes as we have new reporting about what the u. S. Is telling israel about a potential Ground Invasion. It comes as trucks full of aid and supplies finally roll into gaza. Relief workers there are begging for more. Well talk to a spokesperson for a u. N. Refugee agency whos on the ground in gaza. Back at home, House Republicans will meet yet again tonight to consider their next House Speaker, nine congressmen are now throwing their hats in a ring. At this point can any of them get the votes they need . It could be an intense week at former President Trumps civil fraud trial, as he comes facetoface with a man who used to fix his legal problems. How key state witness Michael Cohen could deal a major blow to the trump business empire. And we begin this hour with the very latest from the israelhamas war. Israel has launched new intense air strikes in gaza attacking hundreds of targets. This morning four u. S. Officials tell nbc news the Biden Administration is advising israel to
Right now on ana cabrera reports, israel escalating air strikes on gaza, claiming its hit hundreds of targets in the last 24 hours as israels Defense Minister warns its operation in gaza could last months. Plus, new reporting about hostages held by hamas. The number now stands at 222. What we know about them and the efforts to bring them home. Also ahead in washington, the search for the speaker beginning again on capitol hill. Nine republicans now in the running, but can any of them get enough votes. Returning to court. The new charges that have new jersey senator bob menendez going back before a judge this afternoon. Thanks so much for joivening us. Its 10 00 eastern. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting from new york. Over the last few hours with the idf claiming the have Hit 320 Hamas targets over the last 24 hours. As air strikes continue, a contingent of israeli tanks and troops remain gathered along gazas border with the Israel Defense minister saying the war could take, quote, months. Ther
and very good morning to, you amellio. she will begin this with a major new development that will have a big impact on donald trump s legal defense for his upcoming cases. a pair of new important rulings from federal judges in d.c. clarify that the former president is not immune from criminal prosecution nor civil liability for his actions on january the six. late last night, judge tanya chutkan struck on the former presidents attempt to throw out the federal election case against him based on his claims of presidential immunity. one of four motions to dismiss that his team had fired in october. check-ins robust in vital opinion polls from the tax structure in history of the american constitution and conclude that they, quote, do not support that contention, end quote. that goes on to say, no court or any other branch of government has ever accepted it. this court will not hold. whatever immunities a sitting president may enjoy, the united states has only one chief execut