Was desperately seeking would have been illegal if this case happened in texas today. A woman found out she was eight weeks pregnant. She fried to find an appointment with the goal of getting an abortion. She thought about the possibility of going out of State But Couldnt afford it. The cost of an instate abortion was multiple paychecks. She did get an appointment just hours before midnight last night. When the new draconian Abortion Law went into effect in texas after our Fever Dream of a Supreme Court declined to take action. The Law Bans Abortions after six weeks before most people even though they are pregnant. There are zero exceptions for rape or incest. Take that in for a moment. Those victims have no way out. Think about that. Think about that 13yearold girl raped by her grandfather or if if one finds herself in an abusive relationship or unable to financially care for a child. Texas says, too bad. Forced birth is now the Law Of The Land. Theres no exception even if a pregnancy
On the justice Departments Pursuit of the January 6th perpetra perpetrators. Now you are seeing the other side of the picture what was actually going on in at the highest levels of the Justice Department that was sort of fuelling that fire of the Big Lie. There was an actual attempt to have states overturn their results . Thats correct. We started this reporting back in january. We found that there had been a lot of pressure from the White House to have the Acting Slate of officials including the acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen and the acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donahue to both investigate voter fraud, allegations that had already been vetted and found to be not credible. They were also being pushed to make some sort of public declaration that the election was in doubt, the kind of declaration that would seed the public mind with doubt. They were being asked to go before the Supreme Court and see if the Supreme Court would vacate the results of the Election Something the
Lord, we are grateful that you have promised never to leave us. In the challenge of decisionmaking, with its fluctuating intricacies, give each lawmaker a deeper appreciation for cultivating a Conscience Void of offense toward you and humanity. Today, Show Mercy to the members of this legislative body. Lord, let your sovereign hand be over them and your holy spirit be with them directing all their thoughts, words, and works for your glory. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with Liberty And Justice for all. The president pro tempore under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. Morning business is closed. And under the previous order, the senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will rep
We appreciate you spending part of your Holiday Weekend with us. Im lindsey reiser. The macys fireworks show, of course, you can watch it on nbc tonight. This is some behind the Scenes Footage of the setup. They will be set off along several barges on the east river, and the Empire State Building also going to be setting off fireworks as well. The Empire State Building will have a starring role in tonights festivities. Its going to really feel as if, yes, america is back. What a wonderful thing. Were excited to celebrate that new normal. We have a team of reporters and analysts following the latest news this morning. New developments in the surfside condo collapse. Search efforts have been paused as crews get set to demolish the rest of the building. They are racing against time because of the tropical storm thats barreling toward the u. S. Right now threatening Southern Florida with dangerous winds and rain. Some 24 people now confirmed dead and another 121 still missing. Nbcs Vaughn
Donald trump lashing out at new York Prosecutors for criminal charges brought against his company and longtime financial adviser. While also appearing to question whether the alleged Tax Schemes are even a crime at all. 11 armed individuals standing with long guns slung on an interstate highway, at two in the morning. Certainly raises concerns. A bizarre situation in massachusetts raises questions about a little known Extremist Group that claims to not recognize u. S. Law. Who are the socalled rise of the moors and are they a threat . And a controversial decision to allow Swim Claps at the olympics sparking accusations of racism. The latest accusations surrounding the treatments of athletes. Good morning, everybody. It is sunday, July 4th. Im lindsay. Writer and im candice gibson. Happy 4th Of July everybody. Of course were here live at Msnbc World headquarters. From our Vantage Point from this building, we can look down and see the empire state building. And in just about 13 hours fro