Good morning, everyone. So glad youre with us on this monday. Hope you had a nice weekend. We have a lot to get to this hour. Lets start with five things to know for this monday, october 2nd. At any moment, donald trump Will Leave Trump Tower and head to court in New York City for the start of his highstakes Civil Fraud Trial. And allies of Kevin Mccarthy are scrambling to stop a rightwing revolt led by matt gaetz. Hes said hell file a motion to remove mccarthy this week. Mccarthys response, bring it on. Gavin newsom picking a historic replacement to fill Dianne Feinsteins senate seat. Naming the head of emilys list. And bob menendez is due back if court today as calls for his resignation grow louder. Well speak to a congressman who was jumped into the race in the senate town seat him. We have no winner, yet, in the powerball jackpot. It is north of 1 billion. Phil informs me if he wins, he will always continue to come to work. No ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing this weekend. It is the second largest jackpot this year. This hour of cnn this morning starts right now. B everything i touch turned to gold. Well, new york is doing great. I will tell you, whether its 40 Wall Street or whether its trump tower or any of the other things that we own, its doing great. Im really rich. Im very rich. I built an unbelievable company. The money youre talking about is a lot. For decades, donald trump has been telling us all how rich he is from his real estate business. Well, just two hours from now, he will be in Court Fighting for his reputation and real estate empire, as he stands accused of inflating his wealth by billions of dollars and overvaluing his buildings to deceive banks, insurance companies, and the public. Trumps Civil Fraud Trial is set to begin in manhattan at 10 00 a. M. Eastern. And the former president says hell be there in person. We have Live Team Coverage this morning. Kristen holmes is outside trump tower where hes preparing to leave. But lets start with cara scannel who is at the courthouse. This is a civil case, not a criminal case, but it could have serious implications for trumps business empire. Thats right, phil. It already is having implications for trumps business empire. But when court gets underway today about 10 00 a. M. , trump will be squaring off across from the judge who is overseeing this case. And will ultimately decide the verdict in this case. Its not a jury trial. This judge has already dealt trump and his Business A Blow saying trump did engage in fraud for ten years, persistent fraud, by inflating the value of some of his properties, maralago, his apartment at trump tower, and in this case what the Attorney Generals Office ames to prove at this trial, they inflated the rates to get better rates on insurance and Interest Rates on loans. The Attorney Generals Office is seeking to get damages if this case. Thats really a big part of what is at stake here, as well as individual accountability. Theyre alleging that the trumps that donald trump and his two eldest sons engaged in fraud by inflating the value of these assets, by falsifying business records, and by committing insurance fraud, by giving these faulty statements to insurers and banks. So trump is on the witness list, he wont be testifying today. That will be later on in the trial. But he is showing up today to show his face to this judge, this judge that will ultimately make the decision. Its a change, when donald trump was accused by e. Jean carroll, he did not attend that trial. The jury awarded her 5 million. He is shoewing. Today on opening day. And his lawyers and the attorneys will get Opening Statements and then it will move to witnesses. The judge has set aside three months for this trial. It may not take that long, but certainly a change of face here for trump. He is showing up, hes going to show up to the judge and show why this matters. The judge has already said he will cancel some business certificates. Its not yet clear exactly what that means, but a lot is at stake for donald trump at the trial. Phil, poppy. Kristen, he moved, rescheduled a deposition in a different case just so he could be in court today. Its really interesting. Do we know why he wants to be there . Reporter yeah, poppy, look, ive talked to a number of his advisers and allies who say these been increasingly agitated about this trial in particular. And he wanted to show up as a show of force. Really sit there in the audience, looking at the judge as these opening remarks were made. Kara noted, hes not going to testify or be called as a witness today, but he does want to be in the courtroom, and he did post this on truth social last night, saying, im going to Court Tomorrow to fight for my name and reputation. Then he goes on to slam the attorney general. Then i want to read you the part afterwards, this is what trump has been really fixated on. He values talking about the judge, maralago and palm beach at 18 million. Maralago being his home in florida. Trump has been fixated on this particular part of the judges ruling. He said its outrageous. He has called allies over it, saying it should be worth more money. And we talk about trump as a whole, its not just his business. It is his brand. He played that clip at the beginning, talking about how trump has sold himself as a rich businessman for decades. He also sold himself like that in 2016. Thats part of his entire s schick, really, on becoming the president. Im a businessman. Look how rich i am, i can make you rich as well. And its not lost hes still running for president again. He just scheduled another deposition. But hes also coming from iowa where he had a Campaign Event yesterday, and just starting to show you how the legal side of this and the campaign are going to be so intertwined as we move forward, closer and closer to the election or those primaries. Kristen, thank you. I know youre watching closely, kara down at the courthouse, appreciate it very much. Phil . From new york to washington, where it is a crucial week for House SpeakerKevin Mccarthy as he battles to keep his job, it comes after he struck a lastminute deal with democrats to avert a government shutdown. But congressman matt gaetz, hes leading a rightwing, Hardliner Revolt to oust the speaker. I do intend to file a motion to vacate against mccarthy this week. I need to rip off the bandaid, move on with new leadership to be trustworthy. Its worth noting, some republicans not buying what gaetz is selling. They are the reason that we had to Work Together yesterday with House Democrats to pass a cr. That is not the fault of Kevin Mccarthy. Thats the fault of matt gaetz. And in quite a twist, its democratic allies that could save mccarthy from gaetz if he pushes forward on that vote. Theres no consensus to where the Minority Party stands. Lauren fox joins us live on capitol hill. Thats the big question right now, theyre holding their fire, but what role do we think democrats will actually have here . Yeah, i mean, democrats could be the deciding factor, phil. Theres no way around that reality for Kevin Mccarthy. But the democratic leadership, theyre warning their members not to cut side deals, not to try to figure this out on their own, but instead, wait for leadership to make a decision. And wait until they have a Family Conversation about the path ahead. You saw that last night in a notice that went out from katherine clark, the democratic whip, who said if this is brought forward from matt gaetz, that this is going to be a Caucus Meeting to discuss it. And right now, democrats are not united on several factors. A, what they would do if this came to the floor, if they would save Kevin Mccarthy. And b, if they did try to help mccarthy, either by voting present or voting with republicans on a procedural step to table this resolution, one of the key questions is what extractions would they be trying to get . You hear some democrats and republicans talking potentially about a rules change, some kind of powersharing agreement, but i talked to one democratic member who said hes been warning colleagues that particularly, when it comes to that question, do you really want to buy into a government that you dont have full control over. So there are al of moving parts, a lot of varying opinions, and thats why leadership has been very clear with their caucus. Keep your powder dry. For his part, House Speaker mccarthy is defiant, saying if gaetz wants to do this, go ahead. Hes coming for you. Can you survive . Yes, ill survive. This is personal with matt. Hes more interested in securing Tv Interviews than doing something. He wanted to push us into a shutdown, even threatening his own district with all the military people there who would not be paid, only because he wants to take this motion. So bit, bring it on, lets get over with it and start governing. Reporter theres a trust deficit, though, between republicans and democrats. And that was on full display on saturday, when mccarthy made that lastminute decision to bring a shortterm Spending Bill to the floor of the house. And then didnt give democrats really much time to read it. Democrats had to use delay tactic tries to give themselves a little more time to scrub the text, make sure there werent any poison pill amendments. Thats just the latest episode that democrats say make them very weary about entering into any kind of agreement to save Kevin Mccarthy. Phil . Lauren fox, thank. Appreciate it. Poppy . We just heard last hour from one republican lawmaker who says she does not support an effort to oust mccarthy and raise ascii question for those looking to remove him. Listen. Kevin mccarthy is the man for the job, and he has an overwhelming majority of members within the gop conference. Were with him. You know why . Because hes done a good job. And its not him, who. Joining us now, republican congressman Warren Davidson of ohio. Hes a member of the Freedom Caucus, also serves on the Foreign Affairs committee. He voted against the 45day continuing resolution on friday, but voted for Speaker Mccarthy on all 15 ballots back in january. Good morning, congressman, its nice to have you. Good morning, poppy. Thanks for allowing me to join you. Why did you vote no on this resolution . Look, it sustains the status quo. Republicans didnt campaign on the status quo. This is nancy pelosi, chuck schumer, joe bidens Spending Bill with their policies. So i have to have a change. We have to have either policy or spending cuts. We proposed that and unfortunately all democrats proposed it. 21 republicans proposed it. We didnt send over what i thought we should send to the senate. And to me, a pause is better that night status quo. Do you think youre going to get there . What took nine months to get to this point, it took 45 to 46 days to get this done. You think you get there . I think we have to. One of the plays was that night called here, theres a lot of military all over the United States, and frankly the world. The house passed a Spending Bill. If we want to fund the troops, we could have simply sent over our defense bill. At the end of the 45 days, we have to be responsible to fight for what we passed in the House Of Representatives and hopefully we get some that are bipartisan where Democrats Join us and say we want to focus on military, not one thats distracted by all of these policy, you know, diversions that the Biden Administration has dumped on our department of defense. Congressman, i wonder if you agree with what House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said over the weekend. Here he was. The American People have won, the extreme maga republicans have lost. It was a victory for the American People and a complete and total surrender by rightwing extremists who throughout the year have tried to hijack the congress. Your fellow republican, fellow member of the Freedom Caucus said yesterday that you didnt get anything out of this continuing resolution. He pointed to the border, et cetera. Yeah, thats what i mean. Thats why 90 of us voted no. Theres nothing in it to like for people who funded the status quo. You keep funding his weaponized military and department of justice, it is a total sustainment of the status quo. I think the only victory that people can point to is it was a bit of a setback for the globalist that want Regime Change wars all over the world, so there was no funding for ukraine in it. But there was apparently a side deal to have that in a separate vote. So what ive dope is ive reached out to matt gaetz and Speaker Mccarthy to say, can we have a negotiated agreement so we can stay focused on our appropriations so at the end of 45 days, we send over everything that weve passed to the senate in only a cr on the things that havent yet passed. Just a couple of days ago, you have put forward legislation called the define the mission act. Basically, you want the president to have to inform congress within 30 days of a specific, just looking at the words here, the specific comprehensive strategy, if youre going to back more funding for ukraine. The president , the white house has been warning that they are very close to being out. Maybe in less than 45 days of increased funding for ukraine. President zelenskyy told senators when he visited with them in september, quote, if we dont get the aid, we lose the war. Congressman, is that an outcome youre willing to accept and that you think that the American People should accept . I hope its not an outcome that the Biden Administration wants to accept. Lets go back to where he started. The first thing joe bidens mi administration did was offer president Zelenskyy A Ride Out of ukraine. But im asking about now. Congre congressman, where we are now, hearing what president zelenskyy said and the reality of where we are on the funding, is that an outcome that you think is acceptable . Do you think the Biden Administration doesnt have a mission . They wont share one because day dont want to be held accountable. But if you take the undersecretary for states words, she says were pursuing a Regime Change in russia, including War Crimes Tribunal for vladimir putin. Im not saying thats unjust, but thats not a mission that the American People support and not one that the people of ukraine accomplish. If thats the mission, yeah, you mind grind the russian army down, but youre grinding the Ukrainian Army down even worse and youre grinding the country down. So why wouldnt you be working on a negotiated agreement in ukraine. And the Biden Administration has worked to prevent that. I do want to get your take on mccarthy. Because again, we said at the outset, youve been a big supporter of his. But 90 republicans, including yourself, voted against this bill. And we just heard him say, i will survive. Do you think Speaker Mccarthy can survive this with the gavel in hand, just looking at the votes . Matt gaetz and Speaker Mccarthy, both talented guys. I would say matt kind of reminds me have of dennis rodman. Hes a guy that finds a way to win often. He was touch to coach, but at least he listened to jordan. And in the house right now, if you listen to jim jordan, were better off keeping Speaker Mccarthy and setting to accomplish what we said we had done. And i know Matt Plobelieves tha kevin didnt keep his word, and so did democrats, but we have to Work Together. We should have never sent over a status quo appropriations package when weve passed 90 of the funding. We should have sent that with the continuing resolution. So is that a yes, you Think Mccarthy survives this with the gavel in happened . I dont know. It is going to be an interesting week. Because he cant do it without democrat votes. And if he gets democrat votes, hes going to lose al of republicans. Well, it is going to be an interesting week, thats for sure. You guys have your work cut out for you. Appreciate you joining us this morning. Congressman Warren Davidson. Thank you. Thank you. Phil . Interesting week, indeed. Also this morning, there are new developments in the Georgia Electio