Democrats are making it clear they will not provide the life raft for him. Let republicans deal with their own problems. I mean, let them wallow in their pig sty of incompetence. But the Big Question Hanging Over The Hill right now, if not mccarthy, then who . I want to bring in ali vitali on capitol hill. Also with us, Washington Post national reporter, carol lehning. Former aid to speakers paul ryan and john boehner and msnbc political analyst, brendan buck. Were also joined by former republican congressman from florida, carlos. Ali, ive been away from you for all of a minute so i know either someones walked by you or youre getting texts. Tell us where everything stands right now. Certainly both. As we went off the air with you, congressman chip roy walked by. I asked if he thought any of these other hard liners could have their minds changed. He said well see. The reporting we did just a few minutes ago says a lot of these folk who said their going to vote against mccarthy probably
Lately. You might call it stormy weather. What the hell. Trumps so desperate he started reading those bibles hes selling. Then he got to the first commandment. You shall have no other gods before me. Thats when he put it down and said, this books not for me. Thats President Biden with some jokes about his 2024 opponent during this weekends white house Correspondents Dinner. Well have more of the punch lines and the president s more serious message just ahead. Also ahead, well go through bidens latest conversation with the israeli Prime Minister amid a possible invasion in gazas Southern City of rafah. Plus, well bring you a recap of where Donald Trumps Hush Money Trial Stands and preview what could happen in the Manhattan Court this week. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this monday, april 29th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day and week with us. And well begin this week with the annual white house Correspondents Dinner in washington, d. C. President joe bide
Good evening, everyone, im ayman hohyeldin, welcome to the coverage of the 2024 White House Correspondents it is the night where washington, d. C. Needs hollywood. Youre looking at life pictures from inside the Washington Hilton Hotel where hundreds of journalists, lawmakers, officials and celebrities are eagerly awaiting the introduction of the evenings most important guest, at any moment. Post colin jost, Vice President Kamala Harris and and of course President Joe Biden are all expected to make their way into that ballroom. The annual dinner began all the way back in 1921 as an effort to raise money to support the journalists who cover the white house. Association provides scholarships for future reporters and works to educate the public about the value of free press. Tonights glitz and glamour provides at country contrast against the protests across the country continue to grow over the u. S. Support for israels war in gaza. Demonstrators gathered in front of the hotel there in was
Jill biden, Vice President , kamala harris, second gentleman, emmoff, contentious time for our country hanging over the event as a political clout that we have never seen in this country. Honoring the press and offering scholarships, this evening will focus on reinforcing Freedom Of Speech and the vital role of free press plays in a true democracy. And you can likely guess why that is, donald trump, of course, presumptive gop nominee for president , who said he would be a dictator for a day if reelected. The same donald trump who is currently sitting on trial in new york, the first president to ever do so, the same donald trump who sent lawyers to the Supreme Court this week to argue that he should have absolute immunity and faced no prosecution for the january 6th insurrection, in fact, his eagle team argues that legal l team argues seek accountability for the attack on democracy. Then there is another constitutional right in the spotlight, and that is of course , the freedom to assem
Best for this country. I do intend to file a motion to vacation against Speaker Mccarthy this week. We need to rip off the band aid, move on with new leadership that can be trustworthy. Kevin mccarthy going head to head with Congressman Matt Gaetz after the House Speaker worked with democrats to avert a Government Shutdown. That decision leaves mccarthy politically vulnerable, so is the fate of his speakership now at the mercy of the democrats . Plus, hours from now, donald trump is scheduled to appear in court in manhattan for the start of a civil trial scrutinizing his business practices. Well break down whats at stake as the former president faces off against a judge who has already ruled that hes a fraud. And, California Governor Gavin Newsom names a successor to fill the seat held by the late senator, dianne feinstein. What were learning about that transition of power and how feinstein will be remembered on capitol hill. Good morning. And welcome to way too early on this monday, o