Large of jurors currents and author of the book the crisis of zionism. Another hour of velshi begins now. Now. Good morning, its sunday oo may 5th. Many republican lawmakers have spent the weekend in Sunny Florida where the gop held its annual spring retreat this year. Some of them will have to face the bleak situation that faces them on capitol hill. Thousands of her presenters will be back in session tomorrow. There is one big issue hanging over their heads. Marjorie Taylor Greene is continuing to bow to force a vote to oust the speaker of the house, mike johnson, which she intends to bring in the floor in the coming days. If you didnt already know, marjorie Taylor Greene is big matt that johnson worked with ha democrats to negotiate the passage of some major bills, particularly the latest package of foreign aid that includes 60 billion for ukraine. Aid to ukraine has become a ne contentious point for Many Republican members, driven in no small part by Donald Trumps opposition to sen
Pete we begin this hour with a Fox News Alert and Israel Defense Ministry Launching real tear Air Strike Attacks against suspected hamas air targets along the gaza strip this. Is after the israeli Prime Minister declared war following islamist infiltrating israeli territory in a multifront surprise Terrorist Attack against civilians. Carly the white house is responding and National Security spokeswoman addressing the attack saying the u. S. Unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by hamas terrorist against israeli civilians. Theres never any justifyification for any terrorism. More than 22 dead and 500 hurt. Will trey yingst is on the ground in Southern Israel with the latest. Trey. Reporter absolutely. Were getting new numbers now indicating at least 40 israelis are dead and more than 700 wounded, and dozens taken hostage into the gaza strip. Right now off in the distance theres an Israeli Attack helicopter firing missiles into the northern part of the gaza strip. Weve heard exp
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
House speaker Kevin Mccarthy fighting to stay in power. Florida republican congressman matt gaetz pushing to oust him after less than a year in charge. Hello, im john roberts, welcome to you on this historic tuesday. A lot going on behind us. Im Aishah Hasnie in for sandra smith. Matt gaetz filed the motion to vacate the chair, could force a new vote as early as 1 30 today for House Speaker if mccarthys allies are not able to save him. John the florida congressman says the recent spending battle and ongoing aid to ukraine says he is not representing republican interest in the house. And if he can convince enough gop members for the motion, he will be forced to rely on democrats. Aishah juan and chris are standing by, but first, off to capitol hill where senior Congressional Correspondent chad pergram is live with the latest. So, what are you hearing, where are the democrats at right now . Good afternoon, aishah. When asked if he would still be speaking, Kevin Mccarthy said yes but conc
Pacific. Right now former President Trump is in a courtroom in New York City as the Civil Fraud Trial against him begins. His Business Empire on the line. On capitol hill, a Government Shutdown has been averted for now. But theres a new crisis for House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy. Well talk to congressman Steven Horsford about that, and get his reaction. At the Supreme Court, Justice Clarence thomas has recused himself from a january 6th case for the very first time. Well explain why. And this weekend, large groups of migrants, mostly from venezuela made their way across the border navigating through razor wire to get to shore. Well speak about why they are fleeing their homes in my sitdown interview with the former interim president juan gaido, who is now living in exile in the United States. We begin in New York City where right now former President Trump is inside a courtroom where his massive Business Empire is on the line. Just moments ago nbc news got a look inside that very courtroo