9 00 a. M. In the west. Welcome to Alex Witt reports. We kick off memorial Day Weekend and with a growing number of americans fully vaccinated, millions are expected to hit the road for the first time after a long, long year of lockdown. In norfolk, and fredericksburg, fans are leaded to the Minor League Ballparks and pools and parks are opening up across the state, families are headed down for memorial Day Weekend to Virginia Beach and all over the country, weve gone from Pain And Stagnation of a long, dark winter to an economy on the move growing faster than it has in nearly 40 years. And coming up, well have live reports from some of the countrys busiest airports and those vacation hot spots, but first on Capitol Hill, tensions between republicans and democrats are at a Boiling Point after gop senators blocked the Cree Asian of an independent commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the capitol. Only six republicans broke ranks in support of advancing that measure, but no
High rise building. Home to the Associated Press and other international media outlets. Israel says hamas Military Intelligence was operating inside the building. But journalists get an hour to evacuate, frantically packing up what they could. The president of the ap reacting. We are shocked and horrified. That building provided the best Vantage Point for the world to see the events in gaza. And now that building is destroyed. Plus, Matt Gates is associate set to appear in Court Tomorrow Morning and it could spell trouble for the florida republican congressman. Its not putting a damper on gaetz whos been cracking jokes about the federal investigation. And the missing Tiger Scene in a Houston Neighborhood last week has been found. We have all the details on that ahead. Good morning, it is sunday, may 16th. Im lindsey reiser. We could all sleep a little bit easier knowing that that tiger you are New York. It was houston, 2000 miles away. And it has been a week of sleeplessness. [laughs]
12story Building Housing multiple media outlets, including the Associated Press, was leveled to the ground. Were shocked and horrified. That building provided the best Vantage Point for the world to see the events in gaza. And now that building is destroyed. Plus, growing concern over Marjorie Taylor greenes erratic behavior. Her latest treatment of Alexandria Ocasiocortez sparking new worries that lawmakers could be in danger from their own colleagues. Vaccine Bar Hopping. And an out of the Box Approach to getting more shots in the arms. You can do it while waiting on a different kind of shot . Well explain a little bit later. As we say good morning on this sunday. It is may 16th. Im kendis gibson. Im lindsey reiser. The answer is always fireball. And then followed by regret. All right. We have a team of reporters and analysts following the latest. We have a lot to get to. Starting with Matt Gaetz Associate Joel Greenberg set to appear in court tomorrow. Hes expected to plead guilty t
Climbing all day as those Rescue Crews pull more bodies out of the rubble In Gaza city. You asked how officials are responding. Ive been asking the israeli military all day, what was the target here . What were you aiming for . A short while ago they came back to me with a statement. I will read part of that to you. They said they were targeting underground military infrastructure belonging to the hamas terror organization. The Undergrournd Military Facilities collapsed causing foundation of the civilian houses above them to collapse as well, leading to unintended causalities. I should say Nbc News has not independently verified those claims about an underground military facility. Even if this was a legitimate military target, the question under international law, does its Military Significance outweigh this massive civilian we now have more than 50 children killed In Gaza in the last all right, guys, were having some trouble. Well, were hearing a little bit. All right. Are you back .
Kids vaccinated as soon as they are eligible. That is ahead. You dont want to miss that conversation. Were just five months into Joe Bidens presidency. The biggest political Battle In Washington is not about taxes, its not about policy or between democrats and republicans. This moment is within the Republican Party vowing not to go silent after losing her leadership position. Congressman Liz Cheney is making it clear Donald Trump has betrayed the party while elise stefanik, the woman replacing cheney, has a different story. Hes causing people to believe that they Cant Count on our electoral process to actually convey the will of the people. We have to be a nation of laws. If you continue to reject if you reject the rulings of the courts, if you work against the rulings of our courts, then you really are at war with the constitution. He is a continuing danger to our system. We have a unified message that resonates with the american people across the country. Republicans are unified desp