Against hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. This is mtp daily, and it starts right now. Good evening, and welcome to mtp daily, the deep divides within the Republican Party with once again on full display today. This time, the president is fighting a war on multiple fronts and much of the Republican Party is choosing to stay silent to avoid escalating the drama. First there is the president versus senator bob corker. Then the president versus his secretary of state. And we could see an escalation of President Trump versus Mitch Mcconnell, the president s chief emissary to his base, steve baton is plotting an all out war, his words, against the republican establish mental. Well get to that in a moment. But its the president versus two of the most important people in u. S. Foreign policy that could cause the most immediate damage. And stand in the way of this white houses ability to achieve anything internationally and domestically. In the oval office today, the president dismissed corkers
If you think an enforcer is unfair, thats the image mr. Cohen cultivated for himself. If somebody does something mr. Trump doesnt like, he once said, im going to come at you, grab you by the neck, and im not going let you go until im finished. Today, however, under federal investigation in Southern District of new york, former trumps personal attorney, ray donovan, his loyal lieutenant sometimes have other higher priorities. My wife, my daughter, and my son have my first loyalty and always will. I put family and country first. And thats not all he told Abcs George Stephanopoulos over the weekend. The interview, as you heard there was off camera but on the record. Is he saying he is ready to cooperate, or fishing for a pardon on charges which we should point out here, he has yet to face . Well talk about it shortly with our legal panel, including former Nixon White House council john dean who did cooperate with federal investigators. First, though, the other hints he offered. Also, keep
Congress over President Trumps next Supreme Court nominee. The president announcing today that he will name his nominee to replace Justice Anthony kennedy on monday, july 9. The president saying he will interview six or seven candidates including two women, that he may meet with them in bedminster, new jersey the president saying its inappropriate to ask candidate what is they think about roe v. Wade. Heres what he had to say about the subject earlier today. Are you going to ask your nominees beforehand how they might vote on roe v. Wade . Thats a big one. Theyre all saying dont do, that you shouldnt do that. But im putting conservative people on and im very proud of neil gorsuch. Hes been outstanding. His opinions are so well written, so brilliant. And im going to try and do Something Like that. Republicans in congress are worried the Supreme Court battle may have ramifications for the midterm elections. According to politico, senior level House Republicans believe donors will redirec
The president announcing today that he will name his nominee to replace Justice Anthony kennedy on monday, july 9. The president saying he will interview six or seven candidates including two women, that he may meet with them in bedminster, new jersey the president saying its inappropriate to ask candidate what is they think about roe v. Wade. Heres what he had to say about the subject earlier today. Are you going to ask your nominees beforehand how they might vote on roe v. Wade . Thats a big one. Theyre all saying dont do, that you shouldnt do that. But im putting conservative people on and im very proud of neil gorsuch. Hes been outstanding. His opinions are so well written, so brilliant. And im going to try and do Something Like that. Republicans in congress are worried the Supreme Court battle may have ramifications for the midterm elections. According to politico, senior level House Republicans believe donors will redirect large contributions toward elections for senate republica
What is they think about roe v. Wade. Heres what the president had to say on the subject earlier today. Are you going to ask your nominees beforehand how they might vote on roe v. Wade . Thats a big one. Theyre all saying dont do, that you shouldnt do that. But im putting conservative people on and im very proud of neil gorsuch. Hes been outstanding. His opinions are so well written, so brilliant. And im going to try and do Something Like that. But i dont think im going to be so specific. Republicans in congress are worried the Supreme Court battle may have ramifications for the midterm elections. According to politico, senior level House Republicans believe donors will redirect large contributions toward elections for senate republicans, dealing a severe blow to House Republicans efforts to remain in control of that chamber. Even if the president realizes this is a matter of extreme importance. Justice kennedys retirement makes the issue of Senate Control one of the vital issues of ou