Earlier this week, those texts were read into the record by members of the committee before they voted. I today, one of those anonymous lawmakers came forward himself. What jim jordan from ohio. Of course one of Donald Trumps top allies in the house. Sent a text to mark meadows the day before the insurrection about how the white house could attempted coup on january 6th. Quote, on january six 2021, Vice President mike pence, as president of the senate, should call on all of the electoral votes that he believes are unconstitutional as no electoral votes at all. In accordance with guidance from founding father Alexander Hamilton in judicial precedents. I think he means precedent. It goes on to include a lengthy citation from the Federals Paper like they do and text messages. Now, nbc is reporting that that text was reportedly sent to jordan from a conservative lawyer and former adviser on Donald Trumps 2016 campaign and then jordan looked at the text and thought good idea. So he copy pas
Doing more harm than good. Im ayman mohyeldin. Lets get started. All right, we begin this hour with that Breaking News we were just talking about as we follow the developments after a devastating series of tornados that ripped across six states in the south and midwest. In kentucky alone a federal emergency has been declared there as Search And Rescue operations continue. Tragically as many as 100 people are feared dead at this hour. Initial reports suggesting one of the dozens of twisters that touched down could be the longest recorded in u. S. History. Earlier this evening President Biden expressed his condolences for those affected by this storm. I pray and i sincerely mean this pray for those who lost loved ones and for those uncertain of the fate of their loved ones. And the debris that you see scattered all over the hurricanes path. They lost their homes. They lost their businesses. Its a tragedy. And its a tragedy. And we still dont know how many lives were lost or the full exte
Meanwhile, the January 6th Insurrection failed to overturn the 2020 election but next time democracy might not be so lucky. Congressman ted lieu joins me to discuss is that. And the School Shooting in michigan reignited the debates over the effectiveness of School Shooting drills. Why they may be doing more harm than good. Im ayman mohyeldin. Lets get started. We begin this hour with Breaking News we were talking about. As we follow the developments after a devastating series of tornados that ripped across six states in the south and midwest. In kentucky alone a federal emergency has been declared there as seven and Rescue Operations continue. Tragedy, as many as 100 people are feared dead. Initial reports suggesting one of the dozens of twisters that touched down could be the longest recorded in u. S. History. Earlier this evening President Biden expressed his condolences for those affected by this storm. Jill and i pra for those who lost loved ones and for those who are uncertain of
Among the unite the right rally in charlottesville, virginia though they changed their name after one of their members murdered Heather Heyer with his car. Of course, their Extremist Views and ridiculous plastic shields earn them lots and lots of mockery this weekend when several were awkwardly left stranded at the arlington Memorial Bridge because their u haul wasnt large enough to carry them all home. They look really stupid and it easy to laugh at them, but to do so is to under estimate them and millions like them whose radical ideas are on the asent in this country. Let not forget, the many that laughed at donald trump back in 2016 and even after he was elected, thanks to four years of trump, this is a backsliding democracy thanks to an International Think tank. Thats no joke. The truth is this country doesnt have a great track record of recognizing authoritarians for what they are, at least not until its too late. A darling of the American Press and american papers credited Italia
Blinking red. The hour, date, and location of concern was the same. 1 00 p. M. , the u. S. Capitol, january 6th. The post goes into detail about the nature of and the specificity of many of the threats posted openly, on line, for everyone to see n the days, weeks, and months, before the mob of donald Trump Supporters descended on the u. S. Capitol. Quote, please be in d. C. Armed on january 6th read an online post highlighted in an fbi memo shared with Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. Quite, you might have to kill the palace guards. Are you okay with that . Read one comment. Another said, quote, drop a handful. The rest will flee. Another warning that the post calls one of the most striking flares, quote, Trump Supporters were discussing on line how to sneak guns into washington to, quote, Overrun Police and arrest members of congress in january. Thats according to internal bureau documents obtained by the Washington Post. The stipulatester offered specifics. Those Planning Violence