defense s first witness. meanwhile, we ll tell you why the former president is asking for his federal 2020 election trial to be televised live. new this morning, republican senator tim scott abruptly drops out of the presidential race, even shocking his staffers. what he told them on a call right after. overseas, the world health organization says gaza s main hospital is no longer functioning with several babies dying and more still at risk. also, the u.s. military launches air strikes for the third time on locations in syria used by iran in retaliation for attacks on u.s. troops in the region. and back at home, there are only five days left for congress to come to a deal to avert a government shutdown. the new house speaker has a plan, but does he have the votes? and we begin this very busy hour inside a new york city courtroom where former president trump s eldest son, donald trump jr. has taken the stand again. this time he s the first witness for the defense in
also washington post political columnist dana eubank is here as well. we know sean hannity has the ear of this president. what can we make of what this announcement is going to mean for the president? what does it mean for the administration and its message? bill shine s a very excellent programmer. he spotted a lot of young talent, brought them into fox news. even as he amplified the reach of sean hannity and others. i think you ll see some much needed organization to the coms messaging. and a greater focus on as you just mentioned, the senate races in the fall. i think the supreme court rollout et cetera, that will all be added to by shine s presence in the west wing. dana, your response to the announcement that shine is going to become deputy chief of staff in charge of communications? a couple of things, craig. i think he will be the seventh or eighth in this spot. some have held it multiple times. it s a particularly difficult