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jeffries: chairman aguilar, good afternoon, house democrats. [applause] all of you, chairman aguilar, whip clark, speaker emeritus pelosi, all of my amazing democratic colleagues in the house. it is a high honor and a distinct privilege to have this opportunity to present someone who really needs no introduction. president biden is a good man who has been working hard to make life better for everyday americans, and together we will finish the job. [applause] now these are challenging times, and we are working together to address issues of concern to the american people related to the economy and housing affordability, national security, public safety, and, of course, our challenges at the border, but let me be clear. because of the leadership of president biden working with house democrats and our colleagues in the senate, we have made real progress on behalf of the american people. through the lens of how it started versus how it is going. how it started, versus how it is going. when joe biden first took office, he inherited a once in a centur
jeffries: chairman aguilar, good afternoon, house democrats. [applause] all of you, chairman aguilar, whip clark, speaker emeritus pelosi, all of my amazing democratic colleagues in the house. it is a high honor and a distinct privilege to have this opportunity to present someone who really needs no introduction. president biden is a good man who has been working hard to make life better for everyday americans, and together we will finish the job. [applause] now these are challenging times, and...
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thank you for joining us, the house 2024 democratic issues caucus.e're thrilled to be here in congresswoman wexton's district. jennifer is an incredible public servant, a fighter and we're grateful for her hospitality along with the virginia delegation in welcoming us here today. house democrats are united and we're coming together around an economic agenda that builds off of the progress that we made since the pandemic. we began in 2024 with another strong jobs report bringing the total number of jobs created under the biden-harris administration to 14.8 million. inflation is cooling. and wages are rising. not everyone is feeling the benefits of that economic recovery yet and house democrats are ready to finish the job. we're going to talk about our work to put people over politics, lowering costs, creating good-paying jobs, building affordable housing and implementing the landmark pieces of legislation that we passed to raise the quality of life for every american. but none of that success would be possible without the leadership team, leader jeffr
thank you for joining us, the house 2024 democratic issues caucus.e're thrilled to be here in congresswoman wexton's district. jennifer is an incredible public servant, a fighter and we're grateful for her hospitality along with the virginia delegation in welcoming us here today. house democrats are united and we're coming together around an economic agenda that builds off of the progress that we made since the pandemic. we began in 2024 with another strong jobs report bringing the total number...
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president biden has made clear, senate democrats have made clear, house democrats have made clear that we want to work together to address the challenges at the border. we need a strong border, a safe border, and a main border, and we want to work together to make sure we bring that about on behalf of the american people. what the extreme maga republicans have chosen to do is to follow orders from donald trump. the puppet master, who has clearly instructed republicans in the house and in the senate to walk away from their own bipartisan border security bill. this is extraordinary. this is the height of cynicism. once again they are embracing chaos and walking away from common sense. so, yes, i think it is incumbent upon all of us in washington, d.c., to make sure we are continuing to point out our willingness to work together with our republican colleagues to solve the border issue, but to do it in a manner that channels common sense and runs away from the chaos that they apparently would like to continue to foster hire in congress and throughout the country. [indiscernible] mr. jeffri
president biden has made clear, senate democrats have made clear, house democrats have made clear that we want to work together to address the challenges at the border. we need a strong border, a safe border, and a main border, and we want to work together to make sure we bring that about on behalf of the american people. what the extreme maga republicans have chosen to do is to follow orders from donald trump. the puppet master, who has clearly instructed republicans in the house and in the...
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that's what house democrats are focused on. max? reporter: subject of tphorbg 3, how much of game plan do you think can be replicated nationwide that other candidates should have. is it concerning that his message was in many ways not embracing joe biden? noncommitle about his re-election? he also criticized democrats for not doing enough for talking at the border issue. mr. aguilar: we watched the arc of the entire campaign. tom suozzi was a key part, he was a vote for a lot of these pieces of legislation. he can talk about it in a very genuine way like a lot of our members currently can talk about it. the creation of jobs, inflation reduction act. chips and science. bipartisan infrastructure bill. he has the ability, one to connect with voters because he's done this job. he brings local government experience that he had as well. but he also has a track record that he can talk to and point at. i do think that where that is possible for our colleagues as they go about campaigning, campaigning on our track record. of course we give c
that's what house democrats are focused on. max? reporter: subject of tphorbg 3, how much of game plan do you think can be replicated nationwide that other candidates should have. is it concerning that his message was in many ways not embracing joe biden? noncommitle about his re-election? he also criticized democrats for not doing enough for talking at the border issue. mr. aguilar: we watched the arc of the entire campaign. tom suozzi was a key part, he was a vote for a lot of these pieces of...
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once again, more democrats than republicans supported legislation on the floor of the house, that is designed to deliver real results and make life better for the american people. at the same period of time, we have also made clear that we will push back against republican extremism whenever necessary. this week, we continue to see performative politics and political stunts from our republican colleagues. there are a whole host of issues that we could be working on together. the economy, affordable housing, public safety, national security , the challenges at the border. extreme maga republicans have chosen to spend the week focused on secretary mayorkas and taylor swift. that's their agenda. it's performative politics. marjorie taylor green was one of the ringleaders of the extreme maga republicans on the floor right now. not trying to solve a problem for the american people, but once again to bring another frivolous censure resolution. designed to inflame and castigate and further divide us. don't we have enough division in america right now? don't we have enough challenges that we
once again, more democrats than republicans supported legislation on the floor of the house, that is designed to deliver real results and make life better for the american people. at the same period of time, we have also made clear that we will push back against republican extremism whenever necessary. this week, we continue to see performative politics and political stunts from our republican colleagues. there are a whole host of issues that we could be working on together. the economy,...
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congressional hearings, party briefings and committee meetings. >> up next, house democratic leader hakeem jeffries' weekly briefing with capitol hill reporters. he's asked about border security and foreign aid negotiations and the house-passed tax benefits package. this is half an hour. mr. jeffries: good morning everyone. house democrats have made clear from the very beginning of this congress that we will work to find bipartisan common ground with our republican colleagues on any issue, whenever and wherever possible, in order to deliver real results for the american people. once again, this week we stepped up to get legislation over the finish line, connected to the child tax credit and the low income housing tax credit, as well as disaster relief that will make a difference to hardworking american families. once again, more democrats than republicans supported legislation on the floor of the house that is designed to deliver real results and make life better for the american people. at the same period ofime, we've also made clear that we will push back against republican extrem
congressional hearings, party briefings and committee meetings. >> up next, house democratic leader hakeem jeffries' weekly briefing with capitol hill reporters. he's asked about border security and foreign aid negotiations and the house-passed tax benefits package. this is half an hour. mr. jeffries: good morning everyone. house democrats have made clear from the very beginning of this congress that we will work to find bipartisan common ground with our republican colleagues on any...
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that the house of representatives as a fireball for democrats. the presidential races next, nick it's a bit of a coin flip. myself or joe biden could easily win the popular vote. there is a blinking light on the electoral college, we'll see what happens. but soon as it goes to republican, and just because of the speeds that are up this cycle, it's really hard for democrats to control the senate. let's olsay donald trump wanted to pull off on a lecturer college victory, and republicans take the senate? the house is the firewall, not just for democratic priorities, but in many ways to try to protect democracy. and so what they tested in the suozzi race, the lessons of the numbers that they could take of that and translate in november are critically, critically important to where we find ourselves a year from now. >> what do you think some? and >> i dothink that's absolutely correct. i have said for a long time privately that democrats are really gonna have to muck it up royally for hakeem jeffries not to be the next speaker of the house. the way th
that the house of representatives as a fireball for democrats. the presidential races next, nick it's a bit of a coin flip. myself or joe biden could easily win the popular vote. there is a blinking light on the electoral college, we'll see what happens. but soon as it goes to republican, and just because of the speeds that are up this cycle, it's really hard for democrats to control the senate. let's olsay donald trump wanted to pull off on a lecturer college victory, and republicans take the...
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house democrats frankly need to be some of the most vocal people out there. if you look at this last week it has been house democrats that have been leading the charge on making sure that going on television, they're quoted in the papers they're doing their social videos. making sure that the american people are aware of what is happening and pushing back on media narratives that are frankly just incorrect. >> max? >> you know, remember this happened a few hours ago. this sham impeachment. so i think why is this such a big deal? hundreds of these seats, the republicans would not have had enough votes to successfully impeach the secretary of homeland security if tom swansea were in congress. >> that's why they have to do it tonight. >> that's why they had to do, it but i also think they did it because they thought it was a political win for them and. so it is clear as they how significant this is but there is another very clear point about this election. there's a message for democrats nationwide which is that the average american voter is supportive of democr
house democrats frankly need to be some of the most vocal people out there. if you look at this last week it has been house democrats that have been leading the charge on making sure that going on television, they're quoted in the papers they're doing their social videos. making sure that the american people are aware of what is happening and pushing back on media narratives that are frankly just incorrect. >> max? >> you know, remember this happened a few hours ago. this sham...
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it's a sad moment but for house democrats, we will stand tall and fight hard and show america that house republicans are wrong. and i introduce congressman goldman. mr. golden: thank you, mr. ivey. i have some familiarity with impeachment and this impeachment is an absolute abomination. if the impeachment clause would talk, it would beg for the republicans to stop shaming its name. there is no treason, there is no bribery and no high crime or misdemeanor. you have to two completely made-up accusations in a litany of articles of impeachment that recite policy dispute because the republicans do not like how president biden and secretary mayorkas have tried to address the issues of the border. there are three significant policy changes that this administration has implemented to streamline the asylum process, reduce the backlog, stop people coming over the border in between points of entry and all three of those policies were sued in court by republican attorneys general. the republicans are literal trying to stop the administration from securing the border while they are saying and so that
it's a sad moment but for house democrats, we will stand tall and fight hard and show america that house republicans are wrong. and i introduce congressman goldman. mr. golden: thank you, mr. ivey. i have some familiarity with impeachment and this impeachment is an absolute abomination. if the impeachment clause would talk, it would beg for the republicans to stop shaming its name. there is no treason, there is no bribery and no high crime or misdemeanor. you have to two completely made-up...
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to house democratic leader, it was an extraordinary change.ext of myself growing up, born in brooklyn hospital, raised in the cornerstone baptist church, coming of age in the midst of the crack cocaine epidemic, and then being able to emerge to serve in the house of representatives, and ultimately lead the democratic party in the congress. it was a classic example that this principle in america of representative democracy, of government of the people, by the people, and for the people, isn't just a concept. because that is what the framers actually aspired to create. >> today, hakeem's leadership style is quite simple. spread love, it's the brooklyn way. [applause] >> they may not have envisioned someone named hakeem jeffries. >> certainly not. >> probably not. >> in this particular position. but they did aspire to this concept of the house, in particular, being the closest to the american people, and reflecting the hopes, the dreams, the aspirations and fears -- and some of the anxieties and the passions of the american people. in part inform
to house democratic leader, it was an extraordinary change.ext of myself growing up, born in brooklyn hospital, raised in the cornerstone baptist church, coming of age in the midst of the crack cocaine epidemic, and then being able to emerge to serve in the house of representatives, and ultimately lead the democratic party in the congress. it was a classic example that this principle in america of representative democracy, of government of the people, by the people, and for the people, isn't...
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democrats signing on to 212 house democrats now and they would only need a handful of republican signatures. in this case, we think there will be a number of liberal house democrats will join bernie sanders in opposing this package to protest the israel military aid because of the civilian casualties in gaza. we don't think they would sign the discharge petition. we don't know how many there are. it's not 212 democrats and you would need more republicans so it just becomes a very tricky math problem. it would insulate speaker johnson from any accusations from the right if the brought the bill to the floor against the wishes of donald trump. host: a veteran reporter on capitol hill this morning as we look at the week ahead. you can join the conversation by calling on the republican line (202) 748-8001, democrats (202) 748-8000, independents (202) 748-8002. outside of the senate foreign aid bill and what may happen in the house, what else should we be watching for? guest: the other big thing is mike johnson had a tough week last week because he brought two bills to the floor on tuesday back t
democrats signing on to 212 house democrats now and they would only need a handful of republican signatures. in this case, we think there will be a number of liberal house democrats will join bernie sanders in opposing this package to protest the israel military aid because of the civilian casualties in gaza. we don't think they would sign the discharge petition. we don't know how many there are. it's not 212 democrats and you would need more republicans so it just becomes a very tricky math...
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house democrats will not turn our backs on our troops. we will not turn our backs on our economy and our businesses. we will not turn our backs on our allies. we'll not turn our backs on the american people. we will as always lead. and with that i'm very honored to turn it over to my dear friend and colleague, mikey sheryl from new jersey. >> thank you. as a former navy helicopter pilot and former russian policy operative for the u.s. navy, i will tell you for those of us that joined congress to continue our service to our country, who joined congress to make sure we were serving our states and our nation, last week was a really hard week. ms. sherrill: after months of what we thought was a impossible negotiation we came together in the senate in a bipartisan way on a border deal. to make sure we had critical investments in our border that our nationeeds. and when the former president trump saw that coming together, he evidently decided it was better for his campaign to not fix the problem at the border but to run his partisan campaign on
house democrats will not turn our backs on our troops. we will not turn our backs on our economy and our businesses. we will not turn our backs on our allies. we'll not turn our backs on the american people. we will as always lead. and with that i'm very honored to turn it over to my dear friend and colleague, mikey sheryl from new jersey. >> thank you. as a former navy helicopter pilot and former russian policy operative for the u.s. navy, i will tell you for those of us that joined...
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will house republicans stand with democratic nations like ukraine, israel and taiwan? or will they stand with authoritarian regimes like russia, china, iran and north korea? i have hope for the retiring members of the republican conference and i believe there are members willing to stand with democracy over donald trump. madam speaker, you have heard house democrats come to the floor and talk about voting to put people over politics. this is an issue that is people over politics and we must not fail. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: thank you. the chair recognizes the gentleman from tennessee, mr. rose, for five minutes. mr. rose: madam speaker, today the house will vote again on two articles of impeachment against department of homeland security secretary, alejandro mayorkas. a lot of attention has been paid to the fact that the impeachment vote failed to pass the house last week cue to a -- due it a republican being absent for health reasons. while i would have, of course, rather that it had passed, it did serve to highlight that house re
will house republicans stand with democratic nations like ukraine, israel and taiwan? or will they stand with authoritarian regimes like russia, china, iran and north korea? i have hope for the retiring members of the republican conference and i believe there are members willing to stand with democracy over donald trump. madam speaker, you have heard house democrats come to the floor and talk about voting to put people over politics. this is an issue that is people over politics and we must not...
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but unfortunately the extreme maga republicans have shown no interest in working with house democratse challenges facing the american people. >> do you think voters are as keen observers of the legislative process that they will key on that, right? this has been such a significant issue, republicans had such an advantage. now they'll say now they're blocking that bill. do you think people are paying that close attention to this? >> i think the american people understand the difference between common sense and cynicism. and this is a cynical, political effort by republicans. donald trump has been very vocal about the fact that he wants the extreme ma grk a republicans in the house to block any effort at fixing our broken immigration system and i think the american people see that for exactly what it is, a reckless, political stunt. we're going to continue as democrats to put people over politics and to fight for the issues that matter, lower costs, growing the middle class, safer communities and getting things done. >> house democratic leader hakeem jeffries. we appreciate your time. t
but unfortunately the extreme maga republicans have shown no interest in working with house democratse challenges facing the american people. >> do you think voters are as keen observers of the legislative process that they will key on that, right? this has been such a significant issue, republicans had such an advantage. now they'll say now they're blocking that bill. do you think people are paying that close attention to this? >> i think the american people understand the...
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lead as the house democratic caucus. yesterday's results in new york pennsylvania deserve my devotion that america's greatness is not that she is more enlighten than any other nation, but that she has ppad. i see it compelled my effts and make that gatness accessible and affordable for all americans. that has always been my life's mission and i tried my efforts in that regard. you cannot read a full statement at assistant democratic house.gov. thursday on c-span, the u.s. house is bacat 10:00 a.m. followed by legislative business at noon eastern. sit -- on the import and export. the 10:00 a.m. on c-span two, the irs commissioner testifies that the hearing abo
lead as the house democratic caucus. yesterday's results in new york pennsylvania deserve my devotion that america's greatness is not that she is more enlighten than any other nation, but that she has ppad. i see it compelled my effts and make that gatness accessible and affordable for all americans. that has always been my life's mission and i tried my efforts in that regard. you cannot read a full statement at assistant democratic house.gov. thursday on c-span, the u.s. house is bacat 10:00...
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there are large numbers of democrats and republicans in the house who know we have to stand up to our responsibilities and aid ukraine. i thank all of my colleagues in the senate who supported this bill. thank you to senators murray and murphy, sinema and lankford, collins, leader mcconnell as well and thank you to the senators and staff who worked through thanksgiving, christmas, new year's and even the super bowl to get this done. finally. these past few months have been a great test for the u.s. senate to see if we could escape the centrifugal full of partnership and summon the will to defend western democracy and our own country's values when it matters most. today the senate passed that test and makes me proud of the senate. today the senate makes sure that the united states is closer to meeting the monumental and consequential moment that we are in and now it's up to the house to meet this moment, do the right thing, and save democracy as we know it. questions? we'll take this subject first. ryan, go bills. >> next year. >> you're wearing your ukrainian outfit. mine is on purpos
there are large numbers of democrats and republicans in the house who know we have to stand up to our responsibilities and aid ukraine. i thank all of my colleagues in the senate who supported this bill. thank you to senators murray and murphy, sinema and lankford, collins, leader mcconnell as well and thank you to the senators and staff who worked through thanksgiving, christmas, new year's and even the super bowl to get this done. finally. these past few months have been a great test for the...
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host: axios is reporting house democrats are organizing a task force to look at security.uest: tom marelli the top ranking member that oversees the capitol police when issues arise that are of concern to members they get together and get briefed. marelli, a couple of representatives from the capitol police and talk about best practices and how to stay safe one example was the israel hamas war broke out in the data briefing on keeping the member safe. as current events happen, they will get together and hear from the house sergeant at arms and security experts on those fronts. host: chris marquette, you could find our next president of the united states nikki haley. [applause] ♪
host: axios is reporting house democrats are organizing a task force to look at security.uest: tom marelli the top ranking member that oversees the capitol police when issues arise that are of concern to members they get together and get briefed. marelli, a couple of representatives from the capitol police and talk about best practices and how to stay safe one example was the israel hamas war broke out in the data briefing on keeping the member safe. as current events happen, they will get...
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republicans and democrats in the senate came together to send a message of unity to the world. it's time for the house republicans to do the same thing, to pass this bill immediately, to stand for decency, stand for democracy, to stand up to a so-called leader hellbent on weakening the american security. i mean this sincerely. history is watching. history is watching. in moments like this we have to remember who we are. we are the united states of america. the world is looking to us. there's nothing beyond our capacity that if we act together, in this case acting together includes acting with our nato allies. god bless you all. may god protect our speaker. i'll promise i'll come back and answer questions later. thank you. '6" [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2024] >> also earlier today, house democratic leader hakeem jeffries talked about party priorities and also discussed a supplemental
republicans and democrats in the senate came together to send a message of unity to the world. it's time for the house republicans to do the same thing, to pass this bill immediately, to stand for decency, stand for democracy, to stand up to a so-called leader hellbent on weakening the american security. i mean this sincerely. history is watching. history is watching. in moments like this we have to remember who we are. we are the united states of america. the world is looking to us. there's...
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that's a number two spot in the largest caucus at the time in the house democratic membership. i have also been twice selected to be either subcommittee chair or a regular member because these chair people sought me out with regard to endorsements, i would say i'm proud to have endorsements of folks like attorney general, the state senator. >> these are not your colleagues, these are not people working the house with you, these are state senators -- >> these are state senators and elizabeth warren. i have the endorsement of robert garcia. i have something important in common with robert. i went to congress to not have special interest. i have it from position on earmarks. i don't think we should be engaging on special projects. i have had people who have special interest pushback. based on these peoples campaigns that affects what they do. >> you have each been in the public eye for some time now, and we all know campaigning can be difficult, is there something you have learned about yourself during this campaign? congresswoman lee, you have 15 seconds. >> what i have learned a
that's a number two spot in the largest caucus at the time in the house democratic membership. i have also been twice selected to be either subcommittee chair or a regular member because these chair people sought me out with regard to endorsements, i would say i'm proud to have endorsements of folks like attorney general, the state senator. >> these are not your colleagues, these are not people working the house with you, these are state senators -- >> these are state senators and...
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there could be one more democrat in the house of representatives tomorrow. the house of representatives this evening voted articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary mayorkas by only one vote. that's one of the indicators of how important this is. we're going to go straight to steve kornacki with the latest. steve, what do you have? >> we just got some big news, lawrence. which we've been talking about nassau county, we've been waiting for results. we've got a huge batch of results from nassau county and you can see suddenly the picture emerging in nassau. suozzi jumps out here. we expect the early returns to be favorable to suozzi because they're the early votes, absentee votes. then the election vote which will come in from this wave from this point on probably more republican friendly. the big picture here favorable. with queens potentially all in we're trying to nail that down exactly. and now a huge, huge chunk of nassau county and leading here about 17,000 points. here's basically how to look at i think, lawrence, the question coming i
there could be one more democrat in the house of representatives tomorrow. the house of representatives this evening voted articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary mayorkas by only one vote. that's one of the indicators of how important this is. we're going to go straight to steve kornacki with the latest. steve, what do you have? >> we just got some big news, lawrence. which we've been talking about nassau county, we've been waiting for results. we've got a huge batch...
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>> we just had a retreat, the house democratic retreat in virginia.nds on deck moment. everybody is mobilized for this fight. i have been out to 17 states campaigning for my colleagues, for the house, for the senate, and for president biden. i think he set the table for this election properly. in valley forge, he said this is about the defense of our political institutions. it is both a defense of democratic values against corruption, subversion, authoritarianism, racism, antisemitism, at home, and all of the same currents have been unleashed around the world by donald trump's best buddies. you know, putin and russia, and orban in el-sisi, in egypt, and marcus in the philippines. you name it. that is his team. that is what we're up against. so it is a very serious moment. all of us need to be doing what each of us thinks we can be doing in order to win back the house of representatives. that is where a lot of my energy is going, to defend the senate, expand the majority and the senate, if we can, and absolutely, defend the white house against a return
>> we just had a retreat, the house democratic retreat in virginia.nds on deck moment. everybody is mobilized for this fight. i have been out to 17 states campaigning for my colleagues, for the house, for the senate, and for president biden. i think he set the table for this election properly. in valley forge, he said this is about the defense of our political institutions. it is both a defense of democratic values against corruption, subversion, authoritarianism, racism, antisemitism, at...
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>> as of right now, house democrats begin their yearly retreat today. so they are only plan ning on voting this morning and leaving for that retreat for the rest of the week. so it is unlike ly that they wil come back to vote from impeaching mayorkas this week, but they are waiting for scalise, who has been out getting cancer treatments. he's expected toment come back as soon as next week, but again, the more time you give, the potentially more detractors could add to that list of three, but i think it's clear that mayorkas will eventually get ill peached. the timing of when and how soon johnson will try to erase the memory of last night from his political career is to be seen. >> this does raise questions for me. you heard mcconnell talking about the border deal. they spent months negotiating this package. it's something that mitch mcconnell thought was a good thing to do. there are all kinds of conservative policies in that bill. and donald trump came in and basically said, i don't want this. so here we are. it basically completely fell apart. having
>> as of right now, house democrats begin their yearly retreat today. so they are only plan ning on voting this morning and leaving for that retreat for the rest of the week. so it is unlike ly that they wil come back to vote from impeaching mayorkas this week, but they are waiting for scalise, who has been out getting cancer treatments. he's expected toment come back as soon as next week, but again, the more time you give, the potentially more detractors could add to that list of three,...
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there could be one more democrat in the house of representatives tomorrow. the house of representatives this evening voted articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary mayorkas by only one vote. that's one of the indicators of how important this is. we're gonna go straight to street steve kornacki with the. latest steve, what do you have? >> we got big news, lawrence. we've been talking about nassau county, which is about 80% or more this district we are waiting for results and we just got a huge batch of 70,000 votes from nassau county and you can see suddenly the picture that is emerging here in nassau. suozzi jumps to a big lead here. we expect the earliest returns in nassau to be the most favorable to suozzi because it probably most of the mail-in votes, most of the absentee votes, the early votes. this is where democrats have done the best. then election day vote which will come in waves from this point on, probably more republican friendly. but the big picture here is extraordinarily favorable to suozzi and the democrats. overall, with q
there could be one more democrat in the house of representatives tomorrow. the house of representatives this evening voted articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary mayorkas by only one vote. that's one of the indicators of how important this is. we're gonna go straight to street steve kornacki with the. latest steve, what do you have? >> we got big news, lawrence. we've been talking about nassau county, which is about 80% or more this district we are waiting for results...
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>> next on black men in america, the road to 2024, we are speaking with house democratic leader hakeemether the party's message is resonating with voters. and you know we had to ask him one of the most pressing questions of our time. i have the most important question in this entire interview. biggie, jay-z, or not? >> you've gotta get that last one. >> you've gotta get that last one. wanna know why people are getting a covid-19 shot? i'm turning the big seven-o and getting back on the apps. ha ha ha. variants are out there... and i have mouths to feed. big show coming up, so we got ours and that blue bandage? never goes out of style. i prioritize my health... also, the line was short. didn't get a covid-19 shot in the fall? there's still time. book online or go to your local pharmacy. u.s. legislature. on his shoulders, others would stand. an political giants like john lewis, james clyburn, a logic cummings, and barack obama, all who graced the halls of congress. >> in 2023, blackmon stood even taller, making history with brooklyn new york's own hakeem jeffries if -- officially assumi
>> next on black men in america, the road to 2024, we are speaking with house democratic leader hakeemether the party's message is resonating with voters. and you know we had to ask him one of the most pressing questions of our time. i have the most important question in this entire interview. biggie, jay-z, or not? >> you've gotta get that last one. >> you've gotta get that last one. wanna know why people are getting a covid-19 shot? i'm turning the big seven-o and getting...
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there could be one more democrat in the house of representatives tomorrow.is evening voted articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary mayorkas by only won a vote. that is one of the indicators of how important this is. we are going to go straight to steve kornacki with the latest. steve, what do you have? >> we just got some big news, lawrence. that is, we've been talking about nassau county, which is about 80% or more -- this district, we are waiting and waiting for results. we just got a huge batch of 70,000 votes from nassau county. you can see suddenly the picture that has emerging in nassau. suozzi jumps out here to a big lead here in nassau county. do keep in mind what we have been saying, that we expect the earliest returns in nassau to be the most favorable to suozzi, because they are probably most of the mail-in votes. most of the absentee vote, the early votes. this is where democrats have done the best. then the election day vote, which will come in in ways from this point on, probably more republican friendly. what the big pictur
there could be one more democrat in the house of representatives tomorrow.is evening voted articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary mayorkas by only won a vote. that is one of the indicators of how important this is. we are going to go straight to steve kornacki with the latest. steve, what do you have? >> we just got some big news, lawrence. that is, we've been talking about nassau county, which is about 80% or more -- this district, we are waiting and waiting for...
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house democrats have made that clear. on any issue, we'll work with our republican counterparts when it makes sense in terms of delivering real results for the american people. how can a bill be dead on arrival and extreme maga republicans in the house haven't even seen the text? they don't even know what solutions are being proposed in terms of addressing the challenges at the border. house republicans at this point are wholly own subsidiaries of donald trump. they're not working to find real solutions for the american people. they are following orders from the former president. that's the height of irresponsibility. that's what the american people dislike about washington, d.c. at this moment. >> george: it's pretty clear this week there will be a vote to impeach homeland security secretary alejandro mayorkas. do the republicans have the votes to pass it? >> that remains to be seen, but there is no evidence that republicans have produced to show that secretary mayorkas has engaged in an impeachable offense, has broken t
house democrats have made that clear. on any issue, we'll work with our republican counterparts when it makes sense in terms of delivering real results for the american people. how can a bill be dead on arrival and extreme maga republicans in the house haven't even seen the text? they don't even know what solutions are being proposed in terms of addressing the challenges at the border. house republicans at this point are wholly own subsidiaries of donald trump. they're not working to find real...
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as the house democratic caucus. yesterday's results in new york pennsylvania deserve my devotion that america's greatness is not that she is more enlighten than any other nation, but that she has ppad. i see it compelled my effts and make that gatness accessible and affordable for all americans. that has always been my life's mission and i tried my efforts in that regard. you cannot read a full statement at assistant democratic house.gov. thursday on c-span, the u.s. house is bacat 10:00 a.m. followed by legislative business at noon eastern. sit -- on the import and export. the 10:00 a.m. on c-span two, the irs commissioner testifies that the hearing about rent changes of the rs. on c-span three, so at 10:00 a.m. eastern, health-care offials from the cdc and fda testify on the effectiveness of vaccine saty reporting after the rollout of the covid-19 vaccine. eco-watch live coverage on the free c-span now video at c-span.org. representative self, welcome to the program. guest: good to be here, thank you. host: you vo
as the house democratic caucus. yesterday's results in new york pennsylvania deserve my devotion that america's greatness is not that she is more enlighten than any other nation, but that she has ppad. i see it compelled my effts and make that gatness accessible and affordable for all americans. that has always been my life's mission and i tried my efforts in that regard. you cannot read a full statement at assistant democratic house.gov. thursday on c-span, the u.s. house is bacat 10:00 a.m....
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. >>> the major win for democrats, flipping george santos' former house seat what it could mean come november. >>> the u.s. investigating israeli strikes that killed civilians in gaza. >>> and did israel use controversial white phosphorous in lebanon? >>> and the young pinball wizard, who gave me some pointers ten years ago. now he's all grown up with a major claim to fame >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt >>> good evening a moment of hometown pride and celebration turned to fear and bloodshed in kansas city this afternoon when shots were fired at a parade honoring the super bowl champion kansas city chiefs tonight, at least one person is dead, and up to 22 people were shot several reported to be in critical condition. the shots rang out near the city's union station at the conclusion of the parade police say three individuals were detained at the scene. witnesses shared scenes of chaos as police tried to contain the area as many as a million people were expected for today's victory rally. following the shooting, police pressing confused and what appeared, in
. >>> the major win for democrats, flipping george santos' former house seat what it could mean come november. >>> the u.s. investigating israeli strikes that killed civilians in gaza. >>> and did israel use controversial white phosphorous in lebanon? >>> and the young pinball wizard, who gave me some pointers ten years ago. now he's all grown up with a major claim to fame >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt >>>...
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and 155 house democrats just voted against deporting illegals who commit social security fraud. so you can break into the country, steal my grandmas social security number, open up a credit card in her name, by a flat screen, get caught, kick the cop, get bailed out, give me the finger and drive drunk to california for a free sex change? biden won't arrest that hombre but wants to put trump in prison for life. arkansas governor sarah huckabee sanders joins me now. governor, why is it so hard to deport people who don't belong here who kick cops and drive drunk and steal my grandmas social security number? >> because we have a president who absolutely doesn't care that millions and millions of people are coming across our border illegally. he has the power to shut the border down, to stop it. he can reinstate the remain in mexico policy. he could actually build the wall. there is a lot of things he could be doing and this simply is a complete and total failure by this administration. in the state of arkansas alone we seized enough fentanyl in the last year to kill every single per
and 155 house democrats just voted against deporting illegals who commit social security fraud. so you can break into the country, steal my grandmas social security number, open up a credit card in her name, by a flat screen, get caught, kick the cop, get bailed out, give me the finger and drive drunk to california for a free sex change? biden won't arrest that hombre but wants to put trump in prison for life. arkansas governor sarah huckabee sanders joins me now. governor, why is it so hard to...
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thomas was the one house democratic leader hakeem jeffries is celebrating the win for democrats in thetoughest swing district in. so all these victories cuts the already thin margin between house democrats and republicans by one more seat. new york democratic congressman jerry nadler says this win shows voters could be moving away from republicans and donald trump. if you want to deal with the problem, you have to vote democratic because the republicans. under instructions from. trump. despite the flip seat, house speaker mike johnson says democrats should tone down the celebrations. they spent. >> about 15 million dollars to win a seat that president biden won by 8 points. they want to buy less than 8 points. new york republican congresswoman nicole malliotakis things voters were worried about having another george santos situation. they may not. >> like swansea overwhelmingly, but at least they knew who he was in considering what happened with george santos. maybe it's a little more comfortable going with someone who was more known in the community. and johnson does not think this vo
thomas was the one house democratic leader hakeem jeffries is celebrating the win for democrats in thetoughest swing district in. so all these victories cuts the already thin margin between house democrats and republicans by one more seat. new york democratic congressman jerry nadler says this win shows voters could be moving away from republicans and donald trump. if you want to deal with the problem, you have to vote democratic because the republicans. under instructions from. trump. despite...
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democrats have to win the house. and those democrats have to be unable to find any other discretion of donald trump's upon which to base an impeachment. now, i know that the shock jobs and online instigators have rivalled up many in the far reaches of my party. but if your position is being cheered by vladimir putin, it's time to reconsider your position. now, i can't see into the future. but there are no guarantees that ukraine will defeat russia, but that does not mean that we should stand back and let putin have his way with europe. what's sending weapons to -- what sending weapons to ukraine does do is help discourage further raurnl and chinese invasions which could draw us in. it helps preserve nato. it allows america to remain the leader of the free world and it shows that we honor our word to our friends and allies. the first democratically elected president of poland of 1926 and someone i've been fortunate enough to meet with recently wrote to all the united states senators. he said this, quote, you're oblige
democrats have to win the house. and those democrats have to be unable to find any other discretion of donald trump's upon which to base an impeachment. now, i know that the shock jobs and online instigators have rivalled up many in the far reaches of my party. but if your position is being cheered by vladimir putin, it's time to reconsider your position. now, i can't see into the future. but there are no guarantees that ukraine will defeat russia, but that does not mean that we should stand...
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two spots of the largest caucus of the time in the house democrats. and i've also been twice selected to be there subcommittee chair. because of these chair people sought me out. with regard to endorsements. i would say that i'm committed the proud two of the endorsements of a true state senators. >> these are not your colleagues. they do not work with you on a day-to-day basis. these are state senators, and the attorney general from california. why not your colleagues? i have the endorsement. >> of garcia. i am proud of that. and i went to congress. to not have a hold on corporate interest. i have a different interest. we should be engaging in special projects. and i have had people with powerful special interest, push back. and it impacts what they do. >> thank you. and you have each been in the public eye. and we all know that can painting can be very difficult. is there is something they have learned about your self during this campaign? barbara lee . >> what i've learned about myself during this campaign. my background and experience of the obsta
two spots of the largest caucus of the time in the house democrats. and i've also been twice selected to be there subcommittee chair. because of these chair people sought me out. with regard to endorsements. i would say that i'm committed the proud two of the endorsements of a true state senators. >> these are not your colleagues. they do not work with you on a day-to-day basis. these are state senators, and the attorney general from california. why not your colleagues? i have the...
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unlike house democrats we take the use of impeachment extremey seriously. i am proud of the work my republican colleagues have put him through our five days investigation. we've uncovered a lot. phase one, of our investigation documented multiple laws, court orders in rulings that secretary mayorkas disregarded, ignored or abuse, and the dozens of times he is been dissed arms with both congress and the american people. in phase twod e was on secretay mayorkas' actions are desperate and unlawful policies have consider control of the southwest border to the drug cartels and enrich the cartels to the tune of 13 billion per year just in human smuggling alone. the national security implications are dire. more than 300 individuals on the terrorist watch lists have been caught crossing the southwest border. in phase three will document the devastating human cost of the border crisis. fentanyl epidemic which iss beig fueled through the southwest border is tearing families apart and ravaging communities. behind every door statistic iswa real human tragedy and a fami
unlike house democrats we take the use of impeachment extremey seriously. i am proud of the work my republican colleagues have put him through our five days investigation. we've uncovered a lot. phase one, of our investigation documented multiple laws, court orders in rulings that secretary mayorkas disregarded, ignored or abuse, and the dozens of times he is been dissed arms with both congress and the american people. in phase twod e was on secretay mayorkas' actions are desperate and unlawful...
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>> there are a lot of hopes among house democrats who say if there was a chance to get a discharge petition now would be the time. ukraine aid is inevitably a bipartisan priority even in the house. there are a lot of house republicans who don't support it, but there are some that do vehemently, so it's a question of whether they're willing to put their neck on the line and partner up with house democrats to get that across, which could be a liability for them in the future particularly those house republicans that are in swing districts. >> we've been following this closely in the days ahead. congressional reporter for politico, urls lu, thank you for joining us this morning. next up here on "way too early," we'll take an early check on the markets with our friends at cnbc after another losing day on wall street. red on the board kick off today as well, we'll be right back with that. back with that. jordan's sore nose let out a fiery sneeze, so dad grabbed puffs plus lotion to soothe her with ease. puffs plus lotion is gentle on sensitive skin and locks in moisture to provide soothing relie
>> there are a lot of hopes among house democrats who say if there was a chance to get a discharge petition now would be the time. ukraine aid is inevitably a bipartisan priority even in the house. there are a lot of house republicans who don't support it, but there are some that do vehemently, so it's a question of whether they're willing to put their neck on the line and partner up with house democrats to get that across, which could be a liability for them in the future particularly...