Uncertain intentions and even more uncertain goals. Theres a second group, small group. Honestly theyre willing to plunge this body into chaos and this country into uncertainty for reasons that only they really understand. Voting yes is at the least a disruptive overreaction. In reality its selfish, bad for conservative policies, and bad for america. Those pleas by republicans could not save Kevin Mccarthys speakership. Its a gop civil war as a small group of farright lawmakers joined all democrats in voting to remove him. Well have much, much more from a historic day in the house in just a moment. Amid yesterdays chaos President Biden was reaching out to allies trying to reassure them about americas support for ukraine. And also ahead donald trump is now under a gag order in his Civil Fraud Trial. Well explain what led to the judges decision. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this wednesday, october 4th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. An extraordi
Seriously, im more excited than a Guy Seeing Beetlejuice with lauren boebert. Im more excited than a jets fan during the first three plays of the season. Youve got to be kidding me in case youve forgotten, im jimmy. Ive been off the air five months. Weve been gone so long. Weve been gone so long, the bachelor is now a grandfather. Its been a long time since our last late show. We looked at the calendar today, and check my math on this, i believe we have been off the air for 154 indictments. A look at some of the late night shows which returned to tv for the first time in five months. We have a lot to get to this morning, including a recap of day one in Donald Trumps Civil Fraud Trial in New York City. Part of that is the Punishment Phase. Well tell you about the moment that seemed to enrage the former president. Also ahead, the latest on Kevin Mccarthys Speakership Battle as a far right Republican Forces a vote in the house to decide his fate, whether he keeps his job as speaker or whe
Again in this new speakers race . Youd have to ask them. I dont know. Im just going to focus on doing the work im supposed to do. I think this is a question to the institution itself. I know in the past the other leaders together all believed this should never be in play, but im not worried. Thats Kevin Mccarthy brushing off a question about the future of his speakership. It comes a farright member of the house triggered a vote that could remove him from his leadership post. Well have the latest on that fight inside the republican party. Also ahead well bring you a recap of day one in Donald Trumps Civil Fraud Trial here in new york city including the moment that seemed to enrage the former president. Plus, hunter biden will also be in court today. Well go through the new developments in that case as well as the Impeachment Inquiry into his father, the president. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this tuesday, october 3rd. Im jonathan lemire. That mornings for starting your
It might take several iterations of this going forward. Republican infighting and dysfunction, thats the theme in washington, d. C. Right now. Congressional investigations reporter for the Washington Post, Jackie Alemany, thank you. Thanks to all of you for getting up Way Too Early with us on this monday morning. Morning joe starts right now. Are you concerned about americas reputation on The World Stage given the level of brinksmanship we have seen this year . Based on the maga republican support, yes. Based on what my administration is doing, no. President biden blaming maga republicans as the country falters and how the movement is endangering democracy. This as House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy defied if right wing of his party. And partnered with democrats to Keep Congress running. Now his job could be on the line. Well discuss mccarthys fate and who he may need to turn for help. Plus, hours from now donald trump will appear in court in manhattan for the start of a civil trial scrutini
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