From Msnbc World headquarters here in New York. Welcome, everyone, to alex witt reports. We begin with decision 2024, Election Day is now 52 days away, and today, Vice President Kamala Harris is attending events in washington, d. C. , while her running mate, governor tim walz, will appear shortly in superior, wisconsin. Vice president ial candidate Jd Vance is appearing in greenville, north carolina. Early voting in person begins monday in pennsylvania, and Congressman Natalie gaines says that while the polls are closed, she believes democrats can pull off a win in the purple state. I dont explain the polls, i just say this is going to be a very close election. While this remains close in the next 51 days, we want to prove that we will be the Keystone State again. Vice president Harris Yesterday made campaign stops in johnstown and wilkesbarre, pennsylvania, outlining her plan to help ease economic burdens on low and middle income families. I have a plan to help lower the Cost Of Livin
Its selfdestructive. Its disrespectful to other people. Also this morning, the e. R. Doctor on the front lines who made headlines on facebook with that dramatic plea for action for his fellow americans, he will join us live. No deal. That massive trillion dollarplus relief bill stalled amidst partisan divide in congress over which individuals and business should get aid, under what conditions. Will it be enough to address the economic emergency . Europe on the brink. Cases exploding in spain, fears it could be the next italy. Italian hospitals so overwhelmed, doctors warn care for anyone besides covid19 patients has all but stopped. Safe at home. As millions of americans do their part adjusting to quarantine life, finding creative ways to get together while staying apart, from nascar stars iracing to the huge Virtual Dance Party joined by to Janet Jackson, the massive show of stayathome solidarity. Islands in the stream, that is what we are and celebrating the life of kenny rogers. The
Before todays hearing, President Trump attacked house democrats. More on what we learned from todays witnesses. The president called democrats human scum. This wraps up hours of testimony for now. Both sides, digging in an making their case to the american public. Some of you on this committee appear to believe that russia and its Security Services did not conduct a campaign against our country, and that perhaps, somehow, for some reason, ukraine did. This is a fictional narrative. Reporter dr. Fiona hill, opening her testimony by condemning claims by President Trump and republicans that ukraine meddled in the 2016 election. At issue, the allegation that President Trump withheld military aid and a white house visit to pressure ukraine to investigate joe and hunter biden. Republicans say, they never questioned russias role. Its entirely possible for two separate countries to engage in meddling at the same time. Reporter dr. Hill noted the political chaos. This is exactly what the russia
She nails two moves in competition that have never be en before. Early today starts right now good monday morning im phillip mena. And im frances rivera. The impeachment inquiry is gathering steam this morning with a second whistleblower coming forward with information about President Trumps phone call with ukraines leader the difference this person claims to have firsthand knowledge, which could punch a hole in a key defense for mr. Trump. The white house responding in part it doesnt change the facts that the president had done nothing wrong. Meanwhile, President Trump is targeting Top Democrats on twitter, claiming that House Speaker nancy pelosi and Intelligence Committee chairman adam schiff are guilty of treason and calling for them to be impeached we should point out the constitution does not allow for a member of congress to be impeached. Nbcs tracie potts has the latest from d. C. Tracy, good morning. Hi there, frances good morning, everyone of focusing on the impeachment inqui
Suspended this 30 days unless it appeals. An uber spokeswoman says theyll appeal. The requests are also beyond the authority of the commission and will not improve public safety. With the threat of a lawsuit just hours away san jose has reached a tentative agreement with the citys police and fire unit. The mayor announced tonight that the agreement addresses the pending lawsuit over pension Retiree Health care and disabity benefits. The unions have threatened to sue by tomorrow if they could not reach an agreement over measure b pension reform passed by voters. The longrunning pension battle has led to massive retirements from both the police and fire departments. Ill begin by thanking the over 1600 hard working Police Officers and firefighters who continue to serve our residents day in and day out. With honor and courage. They have ignored the buzz of the naysayers who tell them they should chase dollars in other cities. The agreement marks the culmination of more than three years of