Long. Morning joe starts right now. I have opposed efforts to ban Deadly Weapons of war like the Assault Rifle used to carry out this crime. The time has now come for me to take responsibility for this failure. Which is why i now call on the United States congress to ban Assault Rifles like the one used by the sick perpetrator of this mass killing in my hometown of lewiston, maine. For the good of my community, i will work with any colleague to get this done in the time that i have left in congress. Thats democratic Congressman Jared Golden of maine, changing his position on gun reform following wednesdays deadly Mass Shootings in his hometown. Well have a live report from lewiston, maine, as the manhunt for the suspect is expanding this morning. Also ahead, well go through the Major Development out of The Middle East overnight. The United States military carrying out air strikes in syria. This comes as iran is threatening the u. S. In connection with the israelhamas war. Good morning.
Duly elected speaker of the house of representatives. House republicans finally choose a speaker. Who is mike johnson, and can he get pressing legislative Business Done . Israel appears ready to delay a Ground Invasion of gaza, buying time for hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid for palestinians, and a buildup of u. S. Defenses. And Judy Woodruff explores how american democracy has survived despite deep polarization at many points in history. A reason for optimism in these divided times. We have in fact always been divided. The question is if that division dominates our politics or not. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf. The engine that connects us. The Walton Family foundation, working for solutions to protect water during Climate Change so people and nature can thrive together. Supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. And with the ongo
On the newshour tonight the honorable mike johnson is duly elected speaker of the house of representatives. House republicans finally choose a speaker. Who is mike johnson, and can he get pressing legislative Business Done . Israel appears ready to delay a Ground Invasion of gaza, buying time for hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid for palestinians, and a buildup of u. S. Defenses. And Judy Woodruff explores how american democracy has survived despite deep polarization at many points in history. A reason for optimism in these divided times. We have in fact always been divided. The question is if that division dominates our politics or not. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf. The engine that connects us. The Walton Family foundation, working for solutions to protect water during Climate Change so people and nature can thrive together. Supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation, committed to building a mor
New answers this morning about calls to police a short time before those shots were fired. Plus, increasing safety and access for commuters of all types. The new transit push by one east bay leader starting with a trip this week to the east coast. This is today in the bay. Good monday morning to you. 5 00. Hope you had a great weekend. Thanks for starting your week off with us. Im laura garcia. Im marcus washington. Well get a look at the commute in just a bit with mike, but want to get to that forecast. Get outside this morning. Its a wet start. We had rain off and on yesterday and it still continues for many of us this morning, and everything is just covered in wet dampness out there as you get started. You may need the windshield wipers for a little bit, but the rain is starting to taper off. That will be the trend as were not seeing a lot on the radar, but we are still dealing with light showers moving through parts of the bay area, after getting a pretty decent amount of downpours
And more in some cases. But whatever i can do to help with regard to speaker. Im also leading biden by a lot. If i wasnt i wouldnt have trials like this. Thank you very much. How is melania, mr. President . You are going through a lot. Bill there you go, last question about the former first lady, right . Martha we were talking as he came out. I hope someone asks him about the speaker question because his name gets getting floated for that. I would say based on the comments he made they should take him off that list. He is focused on running for president. 40 to 50 points ahead. I dont know why anybody wants to run into the buzz saw of Speaker Of The House. Not a productive place to be at the moment. He kind of brushed that idea off. Bill martha maccallum, bill hemmer. Andy mccarthy joins us now. Former u. S. District attorney. You wrote this week with trump already found guilty his new york fraud trial begins. You say the Boll Show Vick Block of the Democratic Party is having its Fanta