Suspended from the view after the comments that the holocaust is not about race. Shes now apologized multiple times but with incidents of antisemitism on the rise some are asking should whoopi be cancelled . And the latest on the russian crisis as Vladimir Putin accusing the u. S. Of trying to push him into war. The question this morning, is a diplomatic solution still possible . Its Way Too Early for this. Good morning. And welcome to Way Too Early, the show that is completely fine with it if tom brady wants to take another day to rethink his decision. Im Jonathan Lemire on this wednesday, february 2nd, Groundhog Day. Well start with the news. Russian president Vladimir Putin is accusing the u. S. And its allies of ignoring moscows top security demands and deliberately trying to pull russia into an Armed Conflict over ukraine. Breaking his silence for the first time in several weeks, putin said fundamental russian concerns were ignored including that ukraine and other soviet nations n
Legal basis for directing National Security agencies to take such an extreme action. As we reported on this broadcast yesterday the New York Times lays out the multipronged effort by trump and his allies to get just one federal agency to bite and join the crusade to overturn the result by seizing machines. Trump reportedly tried to get doj to seize the machines and then rejected by ag bill barr so then a plan for the Defense Department to do it. Only to get pushback from white House Counsel and Lo And Behold his own lawyer Rudy Giuliani. So then giuliani was asked if he could look into whether dhs could seize the machines. Giuliani said, sure. He tried but then he too was rebuffed by secretary Ken Cuccinelli and now another attempt by trump to get an official to agree to the plan. The New York Times Reporting This, quote, Cuccinelli Who told giuliani that the Homeland Security department didnt have the authority to impound the machines later encountered trump at a meeting on a differen
Rules in canada for several weeks now. Traveling across the country before arriving in the Capitol Of Ottawa last week. Crowdfunding site gofundme is facing criticism after it shut down the Fundraising Page yesterday. The company said it made the decision based on Law Enforcement reports that the convoy had become violent and unlawful. And says it will refund the millions of Dollars Worth of donations. Brian is alive in our New York City newsroom with more on this and growing controversy, brian big. I need a good evening. Police in ottawa have had enough of the socalled freedom convoy of canadian truckers. Audible Police Declared the protests and unlawful occupation that was quote increasingly volatile and dangerous. Reportedly there have been numerous harassment complaints by residents including a Class Action Lawsuit filed against the truckers and the blaring of their horn. As a result go finally pulled the plug on the convoy Fundraising Page was raised over 10 million Canadian Dolla
Colorado home and kidnapped a housekeeper. Hear what she says about the ordeal and what the man may have been after. Plus, schools that are not okay. It comes from a chicago principal who says that students are still struggling both med mentally and academically almost two years into the pandemic. What hes seeing at his school. And alcoholic drinks are making a cocomeback on southwes airlines. While some passengers raising a glass to that, one group has some real concerns. We are thrilled to have you this sunday, february 6th. Good to see you, Trchristi Sflpo russia seems to be closing in on ukraine, and the latest signs that Vladimir Putin may be close to an invasion here, hes reportedly assembled 70 of the troops and weapons that he would need for a fullscale invasion. That is according to two u. S. Officials familiar with the latest estimates. Russia continues to add to the forces in the region, almost daily, as the United States warns that an invasion would lead to horrific consequ
As both parties split even further apart in congress how do we unite us again . Ill speak to two people known for their independent streaks and reaching across the aisle. Whats broken and what can be fixed . A rare interview with senator joe manchin and senator Lisa Murkowski. As the u. S. Braces for a potential war with russia, and they battle with racist atrocities, are they going to speak out . Plus legitimate political discourse. The Republican Party officially embraces the january 6 insurrection and censors two of its own for telling the truth. Does truth telling President Trump is wrong. Mean political exile from todays gop . Hello. Im jack tapper in washington where the state of our union is wondering if were about to emerge from a rough couple years. President biden is enjoying a week of positive headlines for the first time in quite some time. A january jobs report that far surpassed expectations, good news in the pandemic as covid cases and hospitalizations plummet. But the p