It was a monday night, just after 8 30 eastern time when news broke that shook the entire country. Political had the once in a lifetime scoop about a draft opinion. Supreme court has voted to overturn Abortion Rights. We hold that roe and casey must be overruled, Justice Alito writes in a draft circulated inside the courtroom. That scoop, that headline changed everything. It certainly changed the course of the Midterm Elections. In that moment, the stakes of the upcoming november election, they skyrocketed. It gave democrats over a month and a half a head start to start campaigning on that issue before the opinion was handed down in late june. And on june 24th, the Supreme Court struck down roe v. Wade. The law of the land for nearly 50 years, they stripped away Reproductive Rights for millions in this country. Just six weeks later, the first test of Abortion Rights at the ballot box came in kansas. Voters in kansas headed to the polls in early august to vote on a constitutional amendm
overturn abortion rights we hold that roe and casey mus be over rolled, justice alit writes an initial draf circulated through the courts. that headline change everything and it certainly changed the course of the midter elections. and that moment, the stakes of the upcoming november election they skyrocket it it gav democrats over a month and a half a head start to start campaigning on that issu before the opinion was hande down in late june. and on june 24th, the suprem court struck down roe v. wade. the law of the land for nearly 50 years, they stripped away reproductive rights fo millions in this country just six weeks later, the firs test of abortion rights at the ballot box came in kansas. voters in kansas headed to the polls in early august to vot on a constitutional amendmen that would strip away abortion rights from the stat constitution in kansas, of all places voters rejected that republica effort people overwhelmingly voted to protect abortion rights in the state
it was a monday night, just after 8:30 eastern time when news broke that shook the entire country. political had the once in a lifetime scoop about a draft opinion. supreme court has voted to overturn abortion rights. we hold that roe and casey must be overruled, justice alito writes in a draft circulated inside the courtroom. that scoop, that headline changed everything. it certainly changed the course of the midterm elections. in that moment, the stakes of the upcoming november election, they skyrocketed. it gave democrats over a month and a half a head start to start campaigning on that issue before the opinion was handed down in late june. and on june 24th, the supreme court struck down roe v. wade. the law of the land for nearly 50 years, they stripped away reproductive rights for millions in this country. just six weeks later, the first test of abortion rights at the ballot box came in kansas. voters in kansas headed to the polls in early august to vote on a constitutio
security as well as that partners. secretary of state antony blinken laying out the importance of financial support for both israel and ukraine, that s in response to an israel-only aid package from house republicans that also came with a catch. we ll look at where that fight is headed. plus, the director of the fbi is warning the hamas terror attacks could inspire extremists here at home. calling it the greatest threat to the united states since isis. and we ll have an update on donald trump s civil fraud trial ahead of testimony today from one of his adult children. also ahead, we ll explain the latest labor dispute. this one is being dubbed pharmageddon how it would affect people s prescription drugs, whether or not they get them, will that be a pharmacist there when you go to get your prescriptions. good morning and welcome to morning joe. it s wednesday, november 1st, everybody. along with joe, harry and me yes. yes. harry. you were really good. tha
good morning, it s 8:00 a.m. pacific, and 11:00 a.m. eastern. top biden officials urge congress to approve a $100 billion request for aid to israel and ukraine. this is the israeli government continuing to strike on hamas, and witnesses say hundreds of bodies now line the streets of gaza. we will talk to an israeli defense official about israel s plan. meanwhile, in acapulco, mexico, utter devastation. the number of people missing or killed because of hurricane otis rising, and we will speak to a chef on the ground helping to feed the survivors. we begin this hour with breaking news from capitol hill. just moments ago multiple protesters interrupted the secretary of state s antony blinken s opening statement, calling for a cease-fire in gaza before being arrested by capitol police. the biden administration officials are testifying about additional funding for israel and ongoing threats to the homeland. joining us now is ali vitali from capitol hill. what is the latest fro