We are following news this morning where another codefendant in the Trump Georgia Case just plead guilty. Overseas we are hearing from one of the two hostages and what she says are the horrifying moments about t kidnapping. And we will talk to netanyahu about what the releases mean for the war. And then we will talk to congressman gregory meeks. And meanwhile, congress is trying to decide who they think could be the next speaker of the house. We will break down who could have a path to victory. We begin this very busy hour with Breaking News out of georgia where just this morning a former trump attorney, jenna ellis, plead guilty in the States Election interference case. Ellis is the fourth codefendant to accept a deal instead of going to trial. If i knew then what i know now, i would have declined to represent donald trump in these post election challenges. I look back on the full experience with deep remorse. I have taken responsibility already with the bar this is a big deal. How bi
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
Good morning. Its 11 00 a. M. Eastern, 8 00 a. M. Pacific. I am jose diazbalart. We begin with Breaking News in lower manhattan, and the case is in recess. Farro was a banker that worked with cohen. Earlier this morning the judge found trump in Contempt Of Court fining him 9,000 for nine violations of the partial gag order imposed on him, and threatened to put trump in jail if he continued to violate that order. With us to talk about this, nbc news correspondent, Vaughn Hillyard, and maya wiley, and david marcus, a Criminal Defense Attorney and a professor at the university of miami school of law. Vaughn, get us up to speed as to what comes next. Theres a pause, right . Reporter right, they are currently in the Morning Recess. Gary farro, who was the former First Republic banker that worked with Michael Cohen to set up the Account For The Llc that was operating as the pass through for Michael Cohen to get the Home Equity Line of credit to the attorney for Stormy Daniels, and that took
Hunter biden face . This while in new york it is day two of Donald Trumps Civil Fraud Trial. Both the former president and new York Attorney general Letitia James in that courtroom again. And House Republicans and House Democrats meeting Behind Closed Doors on capitol hill right now as matt gaetz tries something that hasnt happened in more than 100 years, force the removal of a House Speaker. Does Gaetz Have Support and will democrats step in to help save Kevin Mccarthys job . It is 10 00 eastern. Lots to get to. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting from new york. We begin on capitol hill where both parties are Behind Closed Doors as we speak with Kevin Mccarthys job hanging in the balance. Just moments ago, mccarthy telling republicans they will likely vote today on congressman gaetzs motion to remove him as speaker. Mccarthy defiant when pressed about his razor thin margin of support. I can give as good as i get. I know the place of where im at. I didnt get speaker on an easy round. It hadnt hap
A. M. Pacific. House speaker Kevin Mccarthy is up against a motion that would remove him as speaker. President bidens son, hunter, entered a plea on three federal gun charges. The trial has become for onetime crypto billionaire, bankmanfried. Overnight, texas congressman was carjacked by three armed men a mile from the capitol. He will be with us this morning to talk about what happened. App. We begin this hour with that Breaking News on capitol hill where house speaker, Kevin Mccarthy, is facing the biggest challenge to his leadership today. The house will vote on matt gaetz motion to oust him as speaker. Right now House Democrats are Behind Closed Doors to discuss what they will do, and mccarthy expressed confidence when asked if he will still be speaker by the end of the night . If i counted how many sometimes somebody would have wanted to knock me out, i would have been gone a long time ago. And we have our guests. Ali, where does Mccarthy Stand as of this minute . He was unequivoc