Say this will be my last term as republican leader of the senate. Im not going anywhere any time soon. However, ill complete my job, my colleagues have given me until we select a new leader in november and they take the helm next january. John as youve been following, Breaking News in the past 30 minutes. Mitch mcconnell stepping down from his Leadership Post this november and with that, welcome to our wednesday edition of the program. Im john roberts in washington. Sandra, big news in just the last little while. Sandra another Breaking News afternoon. Sandra smith in new york. Eightterm senator announcing during remarks on the senate floor moments ago he will continue to serve on capitol hill but hes giving up his Leadership Position within the Republican Party that he has held since 2007. John chad pergram is live on capitol hill with more. Chad, you were saying just in the last hour that he is the longest serving republican leader ever. Longest serving eithe majority or Minority Lea
And she is coming up first. Plus the head of a judges ruling on a gag, order donald trump on the show is more dangerous threats on social media. And he might have committed a felony today in south carolina. Andrew weissmann is standing by with his reaction. Also tonight, we are counting down to the first live interview with the star witness of the january 6th committee. Rachel maddow joins me to preview her conversation with Cassidy Hutchinson. And later, as the president and his predecessor prepare for backtoback visits to michigan, a reminder tonight that one of them has a long history of broken promises to the same people who are trying to pitch. Remember when the Government Shutdown in 2013 . I sure do, my first guest definitely does. In case you dont, let me refresh your memory. Basically, republicans like mike lee and ted cruz, and a bunch of other ones were angry about providing health care to more people. They were so intense on Defunding Obamacare that they shut the government
Government shutdown. Its every monday night like this . Just asking for a friend. The House On Fire something tells Me Congresswomen and see pelosi has a few things to get off her chest. The speaker emeritus here on set, and she is coming up first. Plus, the head of the july joins knowledge more dangerous votes on social, media and he might have committed a felony today in south carolina. Andrew weissmann is standing by with his reaction. Also tonight, we are counting down to the first live interview with the star witness at the january six committee. Rachel maddow joins me with Cassidy Hutchinson. Later, as the president and his Predecessor Jewel for backtoback visits to michigan, did one of them has a long history of broken promises to the same people hes trying to pitch. Remember when the Government Shutdown in 2013 . I sure, to my first guest definitely does. In case you dont, let me refresh your memory. Basically, republicans like mike lee and ted cruz, and a bunch of other ones w
Collecting information. They have nothing. Something out of a hollywood movie. They used heat seeking technology to find him. K9 yoda was able to get Into The Woods here. I can assure you he will not escape while he is in our custody. Good morning, were so glad that you are with us. A lot going on. And the government is still open for 16 more days. Plenty of time. They have had nothing in terms of actually moving forward on a potential deal. This fact the house failed on its bill yesterday. So everything is going great. And also the house is following impeachment which seems to be are no of a priority at this point. The House Republican conference set to meet behind doors to plot their Impeachment Inquiry of President Biden. Kevin mccarthy is forging ahead even though time is running out to prevent a Government Shutdown. Some skeptical republicans are pointing out there is a lack of evidence directly against biden and the president set to give a speech about the economy today. Reporter
Sticking point between conservatives and moderate conservatives. the freedom caucus and perhaps the people on the far right of the house gop conference don t believe in covering pre-existing conditions. the waiver will no doubt be exercised by 30 or more states effectively ending the requirement that pre-existing conditions be ignored in the issue wants issuance of insurance. beverly, our reporting is that republicans are one no vote away from this crashing and burning again. what do you think is going to happen? do you think they are going to get it? i would hope that the republicans make sure that they have all of the votes. it s a pr disaster the first time and will be this time. one of the reasons they are working so hard, because let s not forget that president trump said he was going to move on to tax reform, the reason they are pushing this forward is because this is what americans want.