In terms of whats going on in gaza and in israel. I also want to talk to him about this whole deadlock in the congress and speakership. Lots to talk to the former chairman about. I think will be chairman again soon. Ranking member weeks in a minute. We will be watching. Take it away. Good to talk to, you as. Always the fabulous simone. Good evening, welcome to politicsnation. Tonights lead, a moment of uncertainty. Right now, the worlds eyes are on israel hamas for. As israel prepares for massive Ground Offensive in gaza. U. S. Secretary of state Anthony Blinken told nbc this morning the administration is increasing its Military Presence in the region. To deter hezbollah and iran from expanding the conflict. Back in washington today, President Biden spoke by phone with several european leaders about developments in the region. Following an earlier call with the israeli Prime Minister. The white house is waiting on the 105 Billion Dollar National Security package, including 14 Billion D
People behind including racine. On my watch we make promises and we keep promises and we leave no one behind. That was President Joe Biden in the Battleground State Of Wisconsin yesterday announcing a Major Economic investment while highlighting his predecessors failed deal in that exact same town. Well have more of his comments straight ahead. Meanwhile, the president is also drawing a hard line on Military Support for israels impending invasion of rafah. That decision is now drawing some sharp criticism from lawmakers on capitol hill. And also ahead well get a preview of what to expect today in Donald Trumps Hush Money Trial with Stormy Daniels set to take the Witness Stand yet again. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this thursday, may 9th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. And well begin with President Bidens visit yesterday to wisconsin, a key swing state in novembers election. The president was there to announce a 3. 3 billion investment by micr
Its apparently the unforgivable sin in todays politics. Working with the other side of the aisle. So unforgivable, in fact, it may earn you the political death penalty. As republicans begin the autopsy on what happened to Kevin Mccarthy, they are now doctoring some of the results. Good evening. Tonight the fallout intense phase after the historic ouster of Kevin Mccarthy as House Speaker. There is a race underway to replace him but even more intense is the blame game. Some republicans are pointing the finger at matt gaetz. Others appointment to mccarthy and the deal that he himself cut to neuter his own power in january. But increasingly, we are hearing more of this. That democrats are the one to blame for not saving mccarthy. The Republican Committee said democrats on the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus have the spine of a boiled noodle of spaghetti. Mccarthy himself echoed that. I think today was a political decision by the democrats. And i think the things they have done in the pa
Decorated female gymnast in history. She has added a chance to add to that record breaking a hall in the olive hall of round shout out to the u. S. Mens, Night Finishing on the podium for the First Time Since 2014, almost a decade ago. Its nagging the bronze behind japan and china. Things are shaping up nicely for team usa ahead of next years Summer Olympics in paris. Of course, hopefully, they will figure out that bedbugs problem. But dont worry, we wont get him to it right now, especially if you are watching this in bed tonight. As the this is Cnn Primetime with abby phillip starts right now. Its apparently the unforgivable sin in todays politics. Working with the other side of the aisle. So unforgivable, in fact, that it may earn you the political death penalty. And as republicans begin the autopsy on what happened to Kevin Mccarthy, they are now doctoring some of the results. Good evening. I am abby phillip. And tonight, the fallout intensifies after the historic ouster of Kevin Mc
House speaker Kevin Mccarthy fighting to stay in power. Florida republican congressman matt gaetz pushing to oust him after less than a year in charge. Hello, im john roberts, welcome to you on this historic tuesday. A lot going on behind us. Im Aishah Hasnie in for sandra smith. Matt gaetz filed the motion to vacate the chair, could force a new vote as early as 1 30 today for House Speaker if mccarthys allies are not able to save him. John the florida congressman says the recent spending battle and ongoing aid to ukraine says he is not representing republican interest in the house. And if he can convince enough gop members for the motion, he will be forced to rely on democrats. Aishah juan and chris are standing by, but first, off to capitol hill where senior Congressional Correspondent chad pergram is live with the latest. So, what are you hearing, where are the democrats at right now . Good afternoon, aishah. When asked if he would still be speaking, Kevin Mccarthy said yes but conc