Distribution sites. Many are desperate. Its pretty tough to find bottled water. We are having to boil to wash dishes or do anything. North texans are urged to conserve as much water as they can. Weve been hunting. Were going different places looking for it and cant find it. We have no water at all. Weve had ive had no baths in four days. We lost our water. So thats why we thats why i came here, to pick up some water. More than one Million Units of water will be given out. This is just some of what were learning about the scale of a humanitarian crisis thats ongoing. Meanwhile, there are fires you see raging, informs san antonio are trying to contain this apartment fire. Its another aspect of the suffering with so many basic services breaking down. Power Company Officials are under severe criticism. You probably heard about it. They say the system will generate enough power resolve, quote, normal operating conditions. This week of Arctic Cold Temperatures has led to now a death toll of
On board. Coming up, were live with one of the lawmakers working on that bill with its status. Elsewhere on capitol hill, the push to create and pay for a 9 11style commission to investigate what led to the january 6th attacks. Weve got the latest on that new move and where the investigation stands. Plus, make that at least two republicans now formally reprimanded for failing to convict President Trump for inciting the capital riots and there may be a third on the way as republicans Fight For The Future of the company and whether it including donald trump. Im Hallie Jackson along with Kara Lee Outside the white house, ali vitali, Pete Williams is with us and jake sherman cofounder of Punchbowl News and an msnbc political contributor. Kara, big push on covid relief today, big trip for President Biden and ahead of it the white house is announcing new protections for homeowners hit hard by the pandemic. Reporter thats right, hallie. The administration announced it is extending this Forecl
Today hes going to hit the road for his First Official trip as commander in chief, milwaukee, wisconsin, will be his first stop and hes pitching his covid relief plan directly to the American People. Passing relief is at the center of the tug of war right now on capitol hill between democrats and republicans. Not so much nationwide, though. In fact, take a look at this. This is a recent Quinnipiac Poll and it found that 68 of americans support the president s relief plan. Among republicans 47 oppose it. But 37 support it. Washington post headline puts it this way. Biden winning republican support for his 1. 9 trillion Coronavirus Relief plan, just not In Washington. And just a few moments were going to talk to a republican mayor who is quoted in that piece about the real challenges facing his city and so many others right now. And its not just pandemic relief dominating the conversation. Democrats are looking to strike while the iron is hot, so to speak. Later this week, the Biden Admi
Party now that President Trump has been acquitted. Is the gop now firmly the party of trump . Some people are not waiting to find out. According to reuters, former republican officials are looking to form an antitrump third party. I will talk to a former president ial candidate who is part of the talks this hour. First, we start with our reporters on the ground with a look at the political landscape. Carol lee covering the white house. Garrett haake on capitol hill for us. Carol, lets start with closing the chapter on impeachment now. What does the Biden White House have planned this week in terms of trying to advance their agenda . Reporter they are hoping to turn the page. The white house tried to keep impeachment at arms length. Now that its over, the president is planning to really lean into pitching his Coronavirus Relief plan, that 1. 9 trillion package. You will see him traveling outside of washington for the First Time Since taking office. Tomorrow, he will head to wisconsin wh
Are telling our team they are satisfied with the case theyve made. They think theyve set a high bar for Donald Trumps defense but this morning conviction still seems unlikely. Were going to explain why coming to you live from the nations capitol. Im Hallie Jackson and in the next 90 minutes you will hear what our sources are telling us about where this goes, youll hear from massachusetts senator ed markey in the chamber, and former white water prosecutor, and youll also hear from katy tur and Stephanie Ruhle In Washington with us here. Lets start with what to expect over the next 24 to 48 hours. This thing is about to start picking up speed. Heres the timing. Donald trumps Defense Plans to start and end their arguments in less than four hours today, thats the plan. Attorneys say they dont see a need to, in their words, drag this out. Which means the next step, the question and answer portion could also start today. And this part could be very, very interesting. Watch for what republica