Good evening. Im norah odonnell. And thank you for being with us on the Super Tuesday. The biggest primary day of the election cycle. Tonight could be the kickoff to the 2024 General Election, and ultimately, a rematch between President Joe Biden and former president donald trump. That would be the first time in more than 100 years. Millions of voters are heading to the polls in 15 states, and we also have just learned that President Biden has won iowas democratic caucus, and we are Just Moments Away from the first polls closing. In the race for the republican nomination, Donald Trump Holds a commanding lead over rival nikki haley, in what could be haileys last stand. Trump needs a total of 1215 delegates to secure the nomination, and he is expected to move closer to that goal tonight. Early cbs news exit polls are out and they show that immigration and the economy are the top issues for Republican Voters, with many feeling angry about how things are going in this country. We have a lo
The president has expressed full faith and confidence in me. Fit for duty, the White House Doctor releases his assessment of President Biden calling him a healthy, active and robust 81yearold. The one test he didnt have done. And why. More money, more problems, a judge refuses to halt Donald Trumps nearly half billion dollar fraud penalty. Leaving him less than a month to pay the money or secure what he calls an impossible bond. Plus, the largest wildfire in Texas History grossed more than 1 million acres and counting. How people in one town covered in ash are talking about rebuilding. Our nbc News Reporters are following all of the latest developments. We begin on capitol hill where they push Defense Secretary lloyd austin for answers on his failure to disclose his secret hospital stay last month. Nbcs Courtney Kube joins us now. How did the secretary defend himself . Reporter well, he did make the point over and over, that despite his hospitalization, despite his staff nor he notifyi
Good day. Im Chris Jansing live from msnbc headquarters in New York City. One case down and one potentially even bigger Supreme Court case to go. Were reading the tea leaves of the unanimous decision today as we look ahead to whether the former president can claim immunity. Plus, are we seeing the Biden Administration adjust its approach to israel in real time . The big meetings at the white house today with one of Prime Minister netanyahus biggest political rivals. And Super Tuesday now just hours away. We are live covering a critical race for governor in North Carolina. And former President Trump just elevated a controversial candidate, saying hes like Martin Luther king jr. On steroids. A lot to get to but we start with donald trump heading into the biggest day on the political calendar Super Tuesday on the heels of what pears to be his most sweeping and significant legal win to date. Todays Supreme Court ruling not only ends colorados attempt to kick trump off the ballot but stops
Galaxies when politics, media and the courts are drawn into an existential battle over the white house, the hill, the supremes, donald trump, joe biden, hunter biden and, well, the american way of life. Its the ultimate drama for the main stream media which have practically created Opposition Camps in this president ial election year. Looming over the landscape is the nations highest court which agreed to hear trumps appeal on the crucial question of president ial immunity. Shannon if bream ahead on that. Many in the media see this as the right way to settle such a weighty question while many others in the media are calling this a Stall Thing Tactic to delay the January 6th Case past the election. Its all a been fast and furious. Illinois has become the third state to kick trump off the ballot, and were waiting for a Supreme Court ruling on that. And given the con. Census that this is a consensus that this is a very bad and undemocratic idea, i dont know why scotus isnt moving faster.
Right now. Martha thank you very much, guys. Good afternoon. Im Martha Maccallum on this monday. This is the story. Nikki haley will join us live on this day before Super Tuesday. Lots to speak with her about today. Also john kirby is here as the white house faces huge chal challenges electorally, israeli and the border. But first, former President Trump celebrating the Supreme Courts unanimous decision rejecting State Efforts to keep him off of the ballot. You cannot take somebody out of a race. The voters can take the person out of the race very quickly. But a court shouldnt be doing that. The Supreme Court saw that very well. I really do believe that will be a unifying factor. While most states were thrilled to have me, there were some that didnt. They didnt want that for political reasons. They didnt want that because of poll numbers. The poll numbers are very good. Were beating President Biden in almost every poll. Martha okay. Well talk about a lot of these polls. These are the n