second whistleblower related to irs criminal investigation into hunter biden. that whistleblower wants to remain anonymous. he is referred to as mr. x. mr. x says it was clear that u.s. attorney david weiss was not making it is decision. merrick garland denied preventing weiss from charging hunter biden. both whistleblowers who spent years investigating hunter told congress they made several attempts to bring charges against hunter biden and were blocked. so explosive, not just fox news asking tough questions. was the president involved, yes or no? steven, i answered the question. it is not up to you how i answer the question. was the president there or not? i refer you to my colleagues at the white house counsel. have you spoken to the president, have you asked him if he was there with his son? this is not a conversation i had with the president. emily: legacy media has been unable to ignore the scandal. abc, cbs and nbc covered the story. there is evidence t
midwest. i started watching more what they did during this legislative session. i thought, man, they ve done an awful lot. maybe it s that florida is the iowa of the southeast. i don t know. florida ron desantis laying it on thick with praise for iowa during a barnstorm trip over the weekend as he takes advantage of donald trump canceling a campaign event in that state, and that comes as there s new polling in several states with hypothetical matchups between president joe biden, trump, and desantis. we ll take a look at the latest numbers. we ll also have an update on the debt ceiling negotiations as the clock is ticking before president biden takes a trip to january for the g7 summit. good morning and welcome to way too early on this monday, may 15th. i m jonathan lemire. thanks for starting your day and week with us. the two front-runners for the 2024 republican nomination were both expected to be in iowa over the weekend, but concerns about extreme weather kept
the editorial board. alexandria hoff joins us live. alexandria: u.s. regulators are applauding the deal saying the lifeline given to first republic bank demonstrates the resilience of the american banking system. all of this to pull first republic bank from the spiral met by silicon valley, signature and silver gate. join statement reads action of the largest banks reflect confidence in the banking system, we are deploying strength and liquidity to the largest system where it is needed most. the banks are supporting the economy and those around us. secretary yellen was among the architects of the deal. her testimony game days after emergency action to contain collapse of silicon valley bank. listen. i can reassure the members of the committee that our banking system is sound. americans can feel confident that their deposits will be there when they need them. this week s actions demonstrate resolute commitment to ensure that our financial system remains strong and that dep
Its 5 00 in new york city, this is the five. Capitol hill President Biden a group of jewish protestors calling for and israel hamas ceasefire taking over the cannonceas house Office Buildin that the chaos comes as President Biden heads pack to ar america after a historic wartime trip to israel. The pre president pledging Amert Support for israel telling the jewish state to show retraint in gaza. I i come to israel with a single message, youre not alone. You are not alone. As long as United States stands the Terrorist Assault has left a deep wound. Theres no t high priority in T Safe Release and return of these hostages. I caution while you feel that t rage dont be consumed by it. After 9 11, we were enraged in the United States. While we saw justice and got it we also made mistakes. Moments ago President Biden talking to reporters on Air Force One calling his trip to israel successful. Ri it was a quick trip. So he flies over the mideast the arabs snub him. He goes irhome. As everybody
The United States isf the biggest devil behind all of this. Theyre just evil today, a day of rage in the middle east. In other words, it was wednesday. Embassies under assault, rockets screaming through the air. It was the perfecty day for a trip to israel. The president landed Hug Netanyahu and then almost fell asleep. I asked the Secretary Of State what he and i work in the senate to write something for hible]m and said your own line that i think is appropriate. He sained its not. We lead not just going to waitim later, taking too much time. But biden only met with netanyahu today. The rest of the Arab Leadersesse snubbed him. We give these people billions and they snue restb us no respe. But after a double espresso, biden took the podium and, remar in fairness, delivered touching remarks about what it mean s to lose a loved one. He said he stands with israel now anw and forever. But then he handeda the palestinians a check for 100 million. Today, i am also announcing 100 million in