Dawns early light if what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming . Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous figh oer the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O, say does that starspangled banner yet wave oer the land of the free and the Home Of The Brave Pete here we go on this saturday morning. That was our nations anthem. It is may 189th, year of our lord, 2024, and im joined by a Sleepy Will Cain and Rachel Campos duffy. Rachel rachels sleepy ooh too. Pete youre the most sleepy. A. Rachel do i look the most . I had the most help. Will we had a Big Night Last night. Several of us went to see morgan wallen, rachel and i. And though that didnt put us into bed until roughly 1 30, i think we actually got more sleep than our own pete hegseth. Pete because i was in your hometown until about 9 30 last night, and then the i flew over rach
Nightly news begins right now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. We start with a rare, uncomfortable, and maybe enlightening moment on the campaign trail when ted cruz went toe to toe with some diehard donald Trump Supporters. Cruz, a heavy underdog for the republican nomination, is playing the long game, in an effort to force a contested convention and remain a contender. Cruz has pulled out the stops in indiana, site of tomorrows primary. Nbcs Halle Jackson is there. Reporte sir, you are entitled to have your rights. America is a better country without you. Reporter confronting donald Trump Supporters in indiana. Do the masmt. Drop out. Its your turn. Take your own words. Reporter Ted Cruz Making his case. The question that everyone here should ask are you canadian . Do you want your kids repeating the words of donald trump . Reporter later, leaving the protest. There are five of them and hundreds of us. S
Melissa president obama sitting down with top players in congress are to the First Time Since the midterms. He opened the meeting telling lawmakers there are plenty of areas for cooperation. Were in a position to make sure that 2015 is an Even Stronger year. The key now is for us to work as a team to make sure whether we build on this progress. Melissa but actions speak louder than words. The obama minute has now issued five veto threats, just one week into the new congress. Here to discuss all of it, Charlie Gasparino was supposed to be here the but i see a blank seat where he is. We do have david asman who, is very valuable, more than makes up for it. Jamie richardson, white castle vice president. Thanks to the two of you coming down here. Do you think charlie is doing pushups somewhere orful ups . I think he is inside the beltway trying to give advice to the president how to cooperate with the republicans. Melissa well that is a tough sell. Not. Melissa that is a tough sell. I dont
Anything to hold on to power. Donald trump has been a toxic presence in our nation for four years. Poisoning how we talk to one another. Poisoning how we treat one another. Poisoning the values this nation has always held dear. Poisoning our very democracy. Now, just a little over 60 days, we have a decision to make. Will we rid ourselves of this toxin orwillwemakea permanent part we make it a permanent part of our nations character . You know, as americans, im confident we believe in haonest and decency, giving everyone a fair shot, leaving no one behind, giving hate no safe harbor, and demonizing no one. Until, recognize theres something bigger than ourselves. Trump doesnt seem to believe in any of that. Look, ive said it before and ill keep saying it. Americas an idea. Its the most powerful idea in the history of the world. And i believe it beats in the hearts of the people in this country. All men and women are created equal, and they deserve to be treated equally. Trump has sough
Seans back on monday. The ingraham angle is up next. Have a terrific night. Welcome to washington. Im Laura Ingraham and this is the ingraham angle. We have a spectacular show for you tonight. You wouldnt know it watching msnbc, but there was another great economic report tonight. Well expose the blatant bias when it comes to exploring the president s accomplishments. That in a few moments. Plus, theres a new craze that involves jumping out of a moving car. What . Raymond arroyo will be here to explain it in the fridayay follies. Plus, some black pastors are facing backlash for meeting with President Trump. Unbelievable. Two of them will be here with me. But first, resisting for all the wrong reasons. Thats the focus of tonights angle. Laura Ingraham shines a spotlight on everyday Americans and examines how their lives are affected by politics at the federal, state and local level. Butt in an age of trump, lets face it, we have seen what that all could entail. And heres the mayor of ne