that you'll fall in love with instantly. available at walmart in the foot care aisle. ignoring subpoenas and thumbing their nose at congress. the white house continues to defy congressional demands as the pressure for speaker pelosi grows to push for impeachment. intense police body cam follows the dangerous pursuit by an officer of a suspected gunman that reaches a dramatic showdown to nature's fury first responders tending to the injured and trapped as more tornadoes rip through parts of the south. then to the women making history at one of america's most prestigious military academies and a piano recital to stand out, why not do it upside down hanging from a crane this guy did it's wednesday and "early today" starts right now

hanging in there on a wednesday morning. good morning i'm phillip mena >> and i'm frances rivera. a growing chorus in congress is pushing for impeachment. the white house is doing its best to thwart any efforts by democrats to investigate president trump and his administration and it could soon reach a boiling point as more democrats push house speaker nancy pelosi to launch impeachment proceedings. nbc's craig bodswell joins us from d.c. with the latest. at one point spoker pelosi was saying it's just not worth it. >> right frances, good morning. good morning, everyone house speaker nancy pelosi's holding a closed-door meeting with house democratic members this morning it's intended to be an update on the investigations and the oversight, but the growing calls for impeachment could dominate this meeting democrats are angry that president trump blocked the congressional testimony of ex-white house counsel don mcgahn tuesday, ordering mcgahn to ignore a subpoena and democrats are growing more frustrated by the president's

stonewalling of obstruction investigations in the wake of the mueller report so we're likely to hear more calls as we have over the last couple of days for house speaker nancy pelosi to begin an impeachment inquiry. >> the president of the united states of america needs to be impeached. >> i believe that we have come to the time of impeachment i think that at a certain point this is no longer about politics but this is about upholding the rule of law. >> i see a lot more people that believe that impeachable offenses occurred and would like to see an impeachment inquiry. >> reporter: now, after that closed-door meeting this morning the house speaker along with senator chuck schumer, the top two democrats, head to the white house for a meeting with president trump. it should be interesting but they're meeting to talk about infrastructure this is actually their second meeting on a $2 trillion infrastructure deal. but it's unlikely that's going to get any traction because number one, they don't know or

agree on how to pay for it and the tension between the white house and democrats is at such a fever pitch that they may not be able to reach an agreement on much of anything at this point frances, back to you >> certainly watching closely how fired up that meeting's going to be. craig, thank you behind those calls for impeachment is the growing constitutional clash between congress and the executive branch former white house counsel don mcgahn skipping out on his hearing before the house judiciary committee. and democrats are now upping the ante, issuing subpoenas for another pair of former white house employees. nbc's kristen welker has more. >> reporter: the president's former white house counsel don mcgahn a no-show for a house hearing. but there were still plenty of fireworks. >> the president took it upon himself to intimidate a witness who has a legal obligation to be here today >> and we're here again with the circus >> reporter: mcgahn gave 30 hours of testimony to robert mueller, prompting democrats to subpoena him, saying mcgahn is a key witness in their obstruction probe. but the trump administration

argues justice department opinions going back four decades give senior presidential aides like mcgahn absolute immunity from testifying to congress. digging in, democrats subpoenaed hope hicks, the president's former communications director, and annie donaldson, mcgahn's former chief of staff. the president tweeting "the dems were unhappy with the outcome of the $40 million mueller report, so now they want a do-over." all of it a contentious backdrop as president trump hit battleground pennsylvania, turning his fire on former vice president joe biden, a scranton native who moved to delaware as a child. >> he left you for another state, and he didn't take care of you because he didn't take care of your jobs. >> reporter: as for whether robert mueller will testify, three sources familiar with the matter tell nbc news mueller and house democrats have been unable to reach an agreement so far phillip? >> all right, kristen, thank you. hollywood has kicked their boycott of georgia into high gear with two major projects pulling production out of the state.

actress kristen wiig is pulling her comedy "barb and star go to vista del mar" after the passing of the controversial abortion ban. and the amazon series "the power" also pulled their scouts. meanwhile, abortion rights activists marched in cities across the country fueled by fury over the strict abortion laws in several states nbc's stephanie gosk has the latest >> reporter: on the steps of the supreme court abortion rights activists grabbed back the megaphone. >> my body, my choice! >> women should have the right to do with their bodies what they want to do with their bodies >> reporter: hundreds of protesters were joined by democrats looking for votes in 2020 >> we will not go back >> reporter: democrats organized in cities nationwide triggered after a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in multiple states >> should a child, a life inside a mother's womb, be killed due to the actions of its parents? >> abortion care is safe and still legal in all 50 states >> reporter: but that message may not be getting through

>> i've seen patients that are already scheduled for their procedures calling in asking whether or not they're going to be able to access care >> reporter: katie caldwell is the coordinator at an abortion clinic in new orleans, one of three in louisiana you don't do a lot of interviews >> no, i don't >> reporter: why >> personal security reasons but i think that now is kind of a tipping point and so because i'm able to i will visibly and vocally advocate for this. >> reporter: there's a large group of people in this country who believe life starts at conception and the taking of that life is murder. why isn't that the case? >> that's a difficult question to answer. everyone's entitled to their beliefs. they are not entitled to infringe upon other people's bodily autonomy. >> reporter: at the louisiana'll -- >> we believe the babies in the womb deserve having the same opportunity to live as all of you. >> reporter: a state law banning abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy is likely just days away from being passed.

stephanie gosk, nbc news, new orleans. tulsa police have released dramatic body camera footage involving a shooting from earlier this month >> where is he where is he? >> officers were searching for a man accused of shooting two people at a strip mall video shows the suspect trying to enter a cc's pizza, but the manager locked the door. later a man with a gunshot wound is brought inside. police say the shooter ran to an interstate and began firing at vehicles when an officer caught up to him. this video here may be disturbing for some to see >> hold traffic. he's got a gun [ gunshots ] okay suspect is down. >> that suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. the officer is on administrative

leave while the shooting is being investigated now to the severe weather hitting the central united states after being hammered by multiple tornadoes, communities are now dealing with deadly flash flooding areas of oklahoma are being ordered to evacuate as swift water rescues continue nbc's kerry sanders is in the thick of it all. kerry, good morning. >> reporter: well, good morning, frances. there are now two concerns here. not only tornadoes but the threat of more rain. the sort of rain that can cause flash floods like this washing out roads. mercy for the midwest. missouri hit with a tornado near springfield. >> oh, my god. >> reporter: that's after storms pummeled the great plains, bringing ferocious winds and rain oklahoma hit especially hard >> look at that, boys. >> it was so scary i just thank god we're all okay. it's all that matters. >> reporter: now dangerous flash floods >> this is by far the worst i've

ever seen. >> right now got a dramatic rescue going on. >> reporter: this woman near oklahoma city holding on for her life >> they just pulled her out of the water. >> reporter: one of her rescuers also needed saving even kalt'll tried desperately to get on dry land stretches of int interstate 40 shut down. further north neighborhoods ripped apart >> i'm morgan chessky in tulsa where the combo of high winds and heavy rain split this tree and sent it toppling into this home, pinning the man inside for nearly an hour before he was rescued. >> you're almost out >> reporter: a huge twister passed over mangham, oklahoma too. >> we had a big huge trailer that we don't know where it's at >> it's gone >> we don't know for sure where it's at. >> reporter: chaos as the storm blew through, lifting her 112-year-old home nearly a foot off the foundation >> we may have lost our house that, you know, we've got our

lives, and we're okay. >> reporter: emergency manags fear that some people may be getting complacent because they haven't seen a tornado where they live. the authorities say be vigilant, it can come anytime and conditions are ripe today. frances? >> kerry sanders, thank you. >> you see how devastating those storms can be. let's see what tay brings. bill karins, good morning. >> we're getting rid of this storm that produced almost 50 tornadoes over the last two days still producing a lot of heavy rain, by the way, through areas of illinois. later on tonight a new storm system's going to bring a new thunderstorm threat to areas that were just hit, areas like tulsa, joplin, all the way through central missouri, even possibly oklahoma city not too many tornadoes late tonight but we will see the chance of some large hail and damaging winds and then thursday looks like a very active day. 47 million people at risk on thursday we go from the central plains once again even the tornado risk to north texas, areas of kansas, and then even the northeast has a chance of getting some tornadoes, especially areas of pennsylvania keep that in mind for your travel o higher

elevations it's even cold enough to stick, which is kind of crazy for this time of year after we're done with all the severe weather threats the next couple days then we'll talk about the big heat wave for the holiday weekend. those are the good words >> unofficial summer kickoff thanks, bill we may be in the off-season, but changes could be coming to the nfl. team owners are set to meet today to consider a proposal to refine the new rule that allows challenges involving pass interference this stems from coaches and fans who were outraged by that missed pass interference call you remember in that rams-saints game also the "washington post" is reporting the nfl and the players association have agreed to study the possible use of cannabis by players to treat their pain still to come, the blues are singing for joy this morning d 'll explain. anthe chaotic scene as this

police pursuit of a stolen motorhome. ♪ ♪ right now, when you buy a red nose at walgreens, you can help a child live a healthier life. walgreens. trusted since 1901. that's an aggressive yellow. pretty great, huh? if you're a banana. i find it very... appealing. kellogg's raisin bran with bananas. two scoops meet real banana slices. i've done a good job of raisin ya. brushing only reaches 25% of your mouth.eal banana slices.

listerine® cleans virtually 100%. helping to prevent gum disease and bad breath. never settle for 25%. always go for 100. bring out the bold™ ooohhhh ♪ prestige creams not living up to the hype? olay regenerist shatters the competition. big hype? big price? big deal! olay regenerist hydrates skin better than creams costing over $100, $200, and even $400. for skin that looks younger than it should. fact check this ad in good housekeeping. olay regenerist. now try olay hydrating eye. hydrates better than the #1 prestige eye cream.

the st. louis blues have made it to the stanley cup final for the first time since 1970. the blues have the nhl's worst record on january 2nd, and now they will look to complete the amazing turnaround with a championship win over the boston bruins the fight for lord stanley's cup starts monday night right here on nbc leading the news, a woman in a stolen rv led police on this high-speed chase in southern california the reckless driver barreled through intersections, running through all kinds of red lights, narrowly missing that car. she had two dogs on board. one of them jumped out during the chase. easy to do because you could see that big hole, gaping hole in the passenger side then the truck goes through the overpass, it t-bones a black car, swerving through another intersection the chase finally comes to a stop after it slams into a white car, then crashes into tha tree the woman was arrested and a second dog is all rigreportedlyg

okay >> that's good to know some startling cell phone video oust texas a woman catches the frightening moment when a train slams into a sheriff's deputy's cruiser >> oh, my god! >> that's the proper reaction. the incident happened on tuesday as the deputy was waiting at a railroad crossing for that train to pass. he was on the way to help a baby who wasn't breathing once the train went by the deputy tried to cross but was hit by a second train. he was able to get out of the car and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. no word yet on his condition housing secretary ben carson is facing some blowback this morning after mixing up a common term related to foreclosures with milk's favorite cookie. >> do you know what an reo is? >> an oreo >> r -- no, not an oreo. an r.e.o r.e.o. >> real estate >> what's the o stand for? >> organization. >> owned real estate owned. that's what happens when a

property goes to foreclosure >> cringeworthy moment that's painful that happened after a tense round of questioning at the house financial services committee hearing. but carson took the embarrassing moment in stride he thanked democratic congresswoman katie porter in a tweet and sent her a pack of oreos to the office. so he knows his oreos, especially when it comes to the thin ones, the happy birthday flavor, all the different flavors of oreos too apparently. makes up for it in some ways >> for some. it would be funnier if he wasn't a cabinet member the sailors are coming fleet week is kicking off today in new york. the ships will sail up the hudson river and dock for some free public tours this week. the celebrations give the public an opportunity to meet sailors, marines, and coast guardsmen, and for kids to take tours of the ships. the parade of ships will kick off at noon eastern. fleet week new york is now knits 31st year. >> always such a cool new york moment still to come, return to infinity and beyond. we'll have a new look at "toy

story 4" and coca-cola is bringing back its biggest debacle. why new coke is making a comeback but first, some birthdays today. tennis star novak djokovic turns 32 olympic gold medal speed skater apolo anton ohno he's 37 years old. jennifer goodwin tnsur 41. and supermodel naomi campbell is 49 don't give it up ♪ ♪ i want it all ♪ 'cause there's nothing like this feeling, baby ♪ now that i've found you ♪

♪ now that i've found you ♪ ♪ here i go again on my own ♪ goin' down the only road i've ever known ♪ ♪ like a drifter i was-- ♪ born to walk alone! keep goin' man! you got it! if you ride, you get it. ♪ here i go again geico motorcycle. 15 minutes could save you 15% or more. everyone could use a little romance... even your feet. the amopé pedi perfect with diamond crystals gives you smooth results in just seconds that you'll fall in love with instantly. available at walmart in the foot care aisle.

if your dishwasher doesn't get dishes completely dry... try finish jet-dry's new stronger formula. it dries 100% better than detergent alone - even plastics. get dishes drier than you ever thought possible. try finish jet-dry.

do kaboom. canada's greatest stuntman oh, yeah >> huh >> he's posing >> hold on one more oh, yeah >> the top trending thing on youtube right now. that is the final "toy story 4" trailer that's dropped ahead of the film's june 21st release date and this one introduces us to duke can boom. he's the canadian daredevil voiced by keanu reeves john wick is the number one movie at the box office, and this is sure to be number one when it hits come june keanu reeves is rolling. >> perfect for summer right there. talk show host ellen degeneres had fans shook on tuesday. she made a big announcement on her show that had everyone on the edge of their seats, especially with recent rumors about whether she was going to continue hosting her show. well, on tuesday she set that record straight. >> sometimes in a relationship you need to take a break but i don't. you're stuck with me because i just signed for three more years. [ cheers and applause >> that's the way to do it so ellen will be staying on until 2022

she's been on the air now for 16 years. that is about 3,000 episodes countless laughs, countless dance moves, and countless people, guests, star guests getting scared on that show. >> she took that baton from oprah and ran with it. more than 30 years later coca-cola is bringing back new coach in honor of "stranger things" season 3 the creators of the series came up with the idea for the soda company to revive that drink as a way to promote the show. coca-cola's original launch of new coke way back in 1985 was a failure. they pulled it from the shelves after only 79 days the beverage now has a chance to redeem itself. it will go on sale beginning thursday for a very limited time still ahead, the women ki hto iwe pnt's class of 2019. e? it looks like george having a busy day. ♪ the beat goes on george has entresto, a heart failure medicine that helps his heart... so he can keep on doing what he loves.

in the largest heart failure study ever, entresto was proven superior at helping people stay alive and out of the hospital. it helps improve your heart's ability to pump blood to the body. don't take entresto if pregnant; it can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. don't take entresto with an ace inhibitor or aliskiren, or if you've had angioedema with an ace or arb. the most serious side effects are angioedema, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or high blood potassium. ♪ the beat goes on ask your doctor about entresto for heart failure. that was great! entrust your heart to entresto. ♪ the beat goes on are confusing quilted northern for robes. they're both cushiony, comforting, and add elegance to your home. but quilted northern is not a robe. it's just really nice toilet paper.

i'm truly amazed at the effect thathank you, bob!ple. two kids barfed in class today. it was so gross. lysol disinfectant spray kills 99.9% of bacteria, even those that cause stomach bugs. one more way you've got what it takes to protect. that's an aggressive yellow. pretty great, huh? if you're a banana. i find it very... appealing. kellogg's raisin bran with bananas. two scoops meet real banana slices. i've done a good job of raisin ya. two scoops meet real banana slices. wearing powerful sunscreen? yes! neutrogena® ultra sheer. unbeatable protection helps prevent early skin aging and skin cancer with a clean feel. the best for your skin. ultra sheer®. neutrogena®.

james could not be caught once again what else is new did he come up with glory? yeah what else is new >> for the 24th time in a row james holzhauer has won the game of "jeopardy." this time it's an $86,000 victory which propels him past the 1.8 million freshhold. the streak is all the more impressive when you realize that out of 903 answers holzhauer has missed only 27 >> wow and i love how he holds his excitement in. he just flashes that smile, calm that's it. let's check in with bill karins now with a look at these temperatures that are going to be so warm >> it's going to ctionnue with above average temperatures in much of the southeast.

the heat wave's coming we'll have details ahead and you look amazingly comfortable. when your v-neck looks more like a u-neck... that's when you know, it's half-washed. try downy fabric conditioner. unlike detergent alone, downy helps prevent stretching by conditioning and smoothing fibers, so clothes look newer, longer. downy and it's done. sustainable wild-caught... or responsibly farmed. and now at a lower price. aw. confetti. thanks to move free ultra i keep up with this little one. see the world with this guy. and hit the town with these girls. in a clinical study, 4 out of 5 users felt better joint comfort. move free ultra. movement keeps us connected.

red nose day the campaign to end child poverty returns tomorrow for a star-studded night of fund-raising featuring kelly clarkson, blake shelton, jane lynch and kate mckinnon just to name a few to watch the red nose day special tune in thursday night, 8:00, 7:00 central right here on nbc. now to may major milestone at west point. the academy will graduate more african-american women cadets than it has in its 217-year history. here's nbc's morgan radford. >> reporter: it's a class photo gone viral 34 black female cadets standing on the stairs of west point academy. part of the most diverse class in the school's history.

how does it feel to be a part of that history >> it was just a very overwhelming feeling to see all of our sisters us just standing there in solidarity >> reporter: these women have formed a sisterhood that's also a support system with more than 900 students in their graduating class, black women make up less than 4% >> it hasn't always been pretty. >> when you say it hasn't always been pretty, what do you mean? >> there are some moments here where you feel like oh, am i worthy you know, do i deserve to be here >> i definitely struggled sometimes because sometimes i'd be like the only woman of color or even woman in general in my classes. >> every time i step into a new class i count and i'm like, i guess it's just me today >> reporter: something their classmates also want to change >> we need different perspectives in our army >> that's what makes us better cadets and will make us better leaders. >> reporter: leaders for the next generation. >> what do you hope other little girls who are watching you graduate take away from seeing

you here >> i hope those girls can see themselves in us i want women to be soldiers. i want these little black girls to say hey, i can do it too, i have the strength to defy the odds which is what we did we defied the odds >> reporter: morgan radford, nbc news, west point, new york >> new faces, new future >> defying a whole lot of odds like they just said. >> yeah. and got to say those uniforms, dope there's a new attraction in england that is turning heads. check out this upside down house in brighton. the project is taken to the extremes not only does this house stand on its roof, all the furniture inside is also flipped around. the man behind this topsy-turvy creation says he wanted to provide an inverted photo opportunity and if one backwards instagram picture isn't enough this overturned home has decorations that change with the seasons. so we know a lot of people who have upside down mortgages, just not the house to match >> they need to airbnb that thing, maybe take care of that mortgage with some rentals

>> that's really cool. thanks for watching "early today. i'm phillip mena >> and i'm frances rivera. here's something you don't see every day. a pianist giving a concert suspended from a crane over a construction site in switzerlan .

and a good wednesday morning to you. may 22nd. taking a live look out of course of walnut creek. clearing skies. but of course, as i'm coming into work, i felt a little sprinkle here and there. it's not over yet, i'm sure. good morning. thanks for joining us. i'm marcus washington. >> i'm laura garcia. we are hopeful for the clearing skies, at least. >> we will get that later today. rain if you're out early in the morning. a live look at palo alto. we get started on the day. it will be cool. at times a few showers. roads may still be wet. we will be drying out today. a look at thead