In check, cant pass legislation, cant keep a speaker, theres got to be a better way. Except it isnt an infomercial and there doesnt seem to be a better way because House Republicans have a Governing Majority so narrow, it is doubtful theres anyone in the gop who can get away with disregarding the most extreme elements of the party. In other words, someone who can pass legislation without being held hostage by the likes of matt gaetz. A budget, which is coming due in a quick 31 working days. There is, of course, one option. A coalition government, led by someone dedicated to working with the middle. Someone who can get votes from both parties, thereby neutering people like matt gaetz. Former speaker Kevin Mccarthy sort of did that with the debt ceiling. Then again over the weekend to pass the 45day Stopgap Budget Measure is coming to the reality of a divided government, which is that there is literally no passable legislation that is not bipartisan. Why does that sound so crazy . Even i
You look there. Fox news alert. Police responding to protests on campus at ucla and, at Tulane University as well in louisiana. Right now, the lapd is on the scene at ucla after proisrael and propalestinian protesters faced off and started fighting. Ainsley yeah. According to local reports, protesters tried taking down an encampment before fireworks and other objects were thrown. Brian it was like watching a live brawl for two and a half hours without a referee. Swat official officers are at Tulane University in new orleans as police work to clear antiisraeli protesters there overnight on the east coast, nypd arresting dozens of antiisraeli protesters while Clearing Encampments at Columbia University, finally. Steve and more than 25 activists were arrested overnight just blocks away here in New York City at city college. Its spreading, folks. Ainsley yep. We have live team conch. Lawrence is actually hosting the show live from Columbia University as you can see. We have c. B. Cotton, s
In u. S. History could be right around the corner. We need to support our union. If demands are not met, 75,000 people will meet the picket line. On the square with a number of Law Enforcement as janice dean brings three cups of joe. Lawrence we begin with fox news alert, congressman Kevin Mccarthy says he will not run again for House Speaker after eight members his own party voted with democrats to strip him of his title. Carley Griff Jenkins has the latest on the power struggle. Griff good morning, guys. It isseerily quiet here and house members wont be back until tuesday and history being made, first speaker to be kicked out of his job by a oneman trigger, matt gaetz that brought that to vacate. Kevin mccarthy took to the microphone and here is what he had to say. Doing the right thing is not always easy, but it is necessary. I dont regret standing up or choosing government over grievance. It is my responsibility. It is my job. I do not regret negotiating, our government is designed
Thank you for being with us. Can i get you to comment on that story that was on the front of the times today . Is not really true, £7,900 a day for a consultant to cover Strike Activity . Is that really true . I dont know if thats true but whats more important is that our doctors feel the need to strike. They dont feel the need to strike. They dont feel they can get what they need. I think there is systematic need for change in the nhs. Change in the nhs. Weve got a government change in the nhs. Weve got a government at change in the nhs. Weve got a government at the change in the nhs. Weve got a government at the moment change in the nhs. Weve got a i government at the moment saying we need to be prudent with the pennies. And thats why they are cutting parts of the hst project. On the other hand, theyve not sat down to find a way through this for 100 days and other causes £1 billion. Its difficult to square that argument when you look at the numbers, isnt it . I when you look at the
Crisis at the border, a 2monthold baby found abandoned. Well speak with el paso mayor oscar leeser and why his city is at the Breaking Point. And we begin this very busy hour in new york city, where right now senator bob menendez is being arraigned on federal Bribery Charges with his wife nadine and two new Jersey Business men included in the indictment. On friday, prosecutors accused menendez of Taking Hundreds Of Thousands of dollars in bribes for using his influence to enrich three business men as well as the egyptian government. Menendez slammed the charges as baseless and denies any wrongdoing. His appearance comes amid growing calls for his resignation. At this time, more than 25 members of the senate have called for his exit including new jersey senator cory booker. Menendez stepped down as the chair of the form Relations Committee as this case plays out. Here is how he responded yesterday to questions about his future in congress. Will you run for reelection, sir . As i said, i