norah: president biden issues an executive order requiring more gun background checks. it is just common sense. check whether someone is a felon, domestic abuser, before they buy a gun. norah: a safety warning for drivers of midsize suvs. the majority of the midsize suvs we evaluated have a lot of work to do to improve safety for the rear seat position. norah: and remembering women s rights pioneer, former congresswoman pat schroeder. i will never apologize for my tears. i say no tears, no heart. norah: good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us on this tuesday night. tonight, a story making international headlines, the first known physical confrontations between u.s. and russian military forces since the war in ukraine began. a russian fighter jet rammed a $57 million u.s. drone, forcing it down. plus, a new study shows how much a good night s sleep could add to your life span. but first, an intensifying nor easter is slam
meeting about airline safety after a string of close calls. the absence of a fatality or an accident doesn t mean the presence of safety. the future of abortion pills in america could be hanging in the balance. this case could have profound implications throughout the entire united states. norah: the cleanup from feet of snow across new york and new england, to the mudslides and heavy rain in california that destroyed homes. you get the knock at the door, you get told safety, get in your car and go. norah: and the dramatic rescue, a toddler saved from a sinking car. it was the best cry i ve ever heard in my life. norah: good evening, and thank you for joining us on this wednesday night. tonight, an important consumer alert about the recall of millions of sleep apnea machines and a potential health risks to users. last, the inspiring story of one of the world s best polar explorers, whose toughest journey was a battle with cancer. but first, the
glass to the bank s leadership as democrats tried to take steps to prevent it from happening again. then, a russian fighter je harasses and collides with a u s. drone as we get new reporting about planned wa crimes cases and a dangerous new drug ravaging american streets what you need to know from a doctor on the frontlines, as the 11th hour gets underway on this tuesday night good evening once again, i m stephanie ruhle. the feds are now scrutinizin the nation s second bigges bank failure nbc news has confirmed the justice department and the securities and exchang commission are investigating the meltdown at silicon valley bank two sources tell nbc the doj s inquiry is its early stages an part of it will focus on whether bank executives sold any stop prior to the collapse so far, svb is not commenting. as for claw backs, as senior administration official says the fdic has legal grounds t act in certain cases but som officials also say to stay tuned on that matter, and at t
overrespond. i hope it doesn t happen again former u.s. ambassador to russia michael mcfaul with his assessment of the russian confrontation of the u.s. drone over the black sea we ll have much more on the diplomatic implications of the incident just ahead. plus, some republican lawmakers are pushing back on comments from ron desantis about russia s invasion of ukraine with comparisons to neville chamberlain. things got tense between ari m melber and donald trump s lawyer an interview that s incredible revealing in many ways a little later on morning joe. it s wednesday, march 15th we have the host of way too early, jonathan lemire, david i ignatius mark mckinnon. first, we start with the new information that we re learning about a collision that occurred yesterday between a russian fighter jet and an unmanned u.s. surveillance drone over the black sea. the united states european command reports around 7:00 local time yesterday two russian jets began to track the drone
headquarters in new york city. could a political battle that s splitting the republican party also influence the outcome of the actual war some republican lawmakers obviously think so, slamming ron desantis for arguing the u.s. should stop helping ukraine. what it could mean for the congress, the country and the kremlin. plus, the hugely consequential hearing on abortion happening right now in texas. how the opinion of a single judge could impact the lives and health of millions of women across the country and wall street under pressure again, with the dow falling from the opening bell, now down about 700 points, at least close to it. the new bank that investors scrutinizing and what it means for your money coming up. bus we start with the clash over america s role in ukraine, shaping up to be an early defining moment in the republican race for president. it pits ron desantis who has now aligned himself with donald trump by calling the war a territorial dispute, that th