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
Her life work sending shockwaves through the political world. Lets bring in abc News Reporter Tara Campbell with more on what we know about this next appointee and new plans to honor senator feinstein later this week. Tara . Yeah j. R. Governor gavin newsom is appointing Democratic Party strategist Laphonza Butler to serve out the remainder of senator feinsteins term until the until the 2024 election. Butler is the current leader of the Political Action committee. Emilys list. The Group Supports Democratic Women candidates who favor abortion rights. Notably, she has served as an adviser to the Kamala Harris 2020 president ial campaign. Butler will be the only black woman to serve in the senate and the first openly lgbtq person to represent california in that chamber. Newsom says butler will step down from her. Emily emilys list role to assume the duties of senator and the governor. Also says butler will move from maryland back to california and rewrite register to vote here. Meanwhile
Hes coming for you, can you survive . Yes, ill survive. This is personal with matt because he wants to take this motion. So be it, bring it on, lets get over with it. Kevin mccarthy staving off a Government Shutdown at the very last minute but could it ultimately cost him the speakers gavel. And donald trump back in new york this morning where he says hes going to person in person for his Civil Fraud Trial that gets under way just hours from now. Good day to our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im kasie hunt. It is monday, october 2nd. Its 5 00 a. M. Here in washington, where House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy could make history this week, but unlikely its the way that he wants to because as early as today, mccarthy could become the first to have his gavel challenged in over 100 years. I do intend to file a motion to vacate against Speaker Mccarthy this week. I think we need to just rip off the band aid. I think we need to move on with new leadership that can be trustw
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
Welcome to the nation of brian kilmeade. On the show tonight pete hegseth and tomi a. Jimmy failla like and make closure will be here, the only man in the building is a better dancer and i think im pretty close but first, i want to get to this, we saw gop hopeful take to the stage for the big debate, debate number two but to me it wasnt about the candidates and i know they dont vibe with the nomination, is the issues they were discussing not discussing. What struck me is how little talk about the economy because to me, is the issue that matters the most and according to the polls, the issue that matters the most to you. People are struggling, 60 of the people watching right now are living paycheck to paycheck. Nothing to be embarrassed about, is just the fact. Savings are drying up like three pandemic levels buying groceries and gas is a challenge to survive and drink the pockets of parents on childcare and grants are about to go away. All these factors are taking a toll on all of us s