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there's a new push to raise that limit, and it has some asking, how old is too old to fly here's lindsey reiser. >> reporter: it's a summer of travel chaos, canceled flights and seemingly endless delays, thwarting americans' long-planned getaways. >> it's crazy, because it's just like they just canceled. >> reporter: many airlines point to a pilot shortage as the cause of the turbulence, but some in the cockpit say they're being forced out by what they call an arbitrary law >> we are losing thousands of pilots in upcoming months. >> reporter: pilots are currently forced to retire at 65, which means 13% of them will be out of work within five years but the largest pilots association denies there's even a pilot shortage, citing the 8,000 new commercial pilots in the last 12 months as an increase in recent years. still, lawmakers led by senator lindsey graham are working to raise the pilot retirement age from 65 to 67, a change that captain dan gogel would welcome. >> it is the perfect solution for the reason we have a logjam right now. >> reporter: but transportation secretary pete buttigieg has

lindsey reiser, nbc news, new york >>> still ahead, saving a hero. how a college professor all the way from england gave a new york city firefighter a second chance at life >>> there's good news tonight about second chances and the firefighter who beat a devastating diagnosis thanks to a stranger's lifesaving gift from thousands of miles away [ applause ] this warm embrace represents a celebration of life for one of new york's bravest. [ applause ] it's the emotional moment last week when for the very first time retired firefighter sal parisi finally got to meet and thank stephen dawkins, the man who is now his hero. >> you get a second chance at life, and steve gave it to me. it's unbelievable. >> reporter: sal, who spent 27 years as a new york city firefighter, was a first responder who served on 9/11 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in 2018 and needed a bone marrow transplant -- >> you're going to come to england, then? >> reporter: steven, a college professor living in england who ended up being a perfect match. >> i was all for

i'm lindsey reiser.th more news after a quick break, including a talk with jared bernstein, a member of the white house counsel of economic advisers. we'll talk about what president biden is expected to say when he speaks at noon about the economy. you're watching "jose diaz-balart reports." >>> good wednesday morning. i'm lindsey reiser in for another busy hour. this morning we begin with the biden administration tackling two major issues on the world stage. this morning president biden held a high-stakes call with china's leader xi jinping. it was their first phone call in four months and they were expected to discuss ukraine. looming over the call, new sparks with nancy pelosi with a trip to taiwan. >>> we're also following critical developments concerning the detainment of americans in russia. the biden administration has proposed exchanging imprisoned arms dealer viktor bout for the release of americans brittney griner and paul whelan. but the kremlin spokesman says there has been no agreement on a

i'm lindsey reiser. we have our eyes on capitol hill.o congress. she has been in washington and meeting with jill biden and president biden, acting as an ambassador for her country and her husband, president zelenskyy. she is here to explain what ukraine still needs to fight russia. and the latest update from the white house about russia's plans in ukraine is putting all of this top of mind. >> russia is beginning to roll out a version of what you could call an annexation playbook, similar to one we saw in 2014. the russian government is reviewing detailed plans to purportedly annex a number of regions in ukraine. >>> joining me now, e

i'm lindsey reiser in for jose diaz-balart. we're getting a snapshot of the u.s. economy, which shrank for a second connecticut sective quarter. we'll hear from president biden in a few hours on that and we'll discuss what this means for your wallet. >>> also on the president's agenda, a high-stakes phone call with chinese leader xi jinping where they are to discuss

i'm lindsey reiser.s morning we're learning more about the next moves from the house january 6 committee, including who is testifying on thursday. and more potential hearings in the future. right now, a scorching heatwave sweeping across the u.s. and europe where the uk just recorded its highest temperature ever. fresh outrage in uvalde, texas as the school superintendent faces calls to resign after a bombshell report detailed the

i'm lindsey reiser in for jose diaz-balart. more than 100 million people across the u.s.s temperatures amid a sweltering heat wave. today president biden is expected to announce executive actions addressing climate change. >>> also this hour, house democrats are trying to advance a bill that would ban assault weapons. we'll have the latest from capitol hill. >>> the house january 6th committee preparing for tomorrow's prime time public hearing. the g

i'm lindsey reiser. we have our eyes on capitol hill. ukraine's first lady is set to speak to congress. she has been in washington and meeting with jill biden and president biden, acting as an ambassador for her country and her husband, president zelenskyy. she is here to explain what ukraine still needs to fight russia. and the latest update from the white house about russia's plans in ukraine is putting all of this top of mind. >> russia is beginning to roll out a version of what you could call an annexation playbook, similar to one we saw in 2014. the russian government is reviewing detailed plans to purportedly annex a number of regions in ukraine. >>> joining me now, elsa barber, and simon schuster, and nbc news chief foreign correspondent richard engel is with me on set. talk to me where we are in this moment and why the speech could be critical. you've been on the front lines for months. >> ukraine is trying to do everything it can to stay relevant, to keep the attention on ukraine. ukrainian money, and weapons and wants sanctions

and i'm lindsey reiser. picking up another hour of news this morning. and right now democrats on the hill and the biden administration's future in focus. new in just the last hour, our capitol hill team reports the house could vote today on an assault weapons ban and police funding bill. it was supposed to happen after the august recess but the situation is fluid. we'll be listening to what nancy pelosi has to say. and it gets to a larger question, is momentum building for some big wins, a bill that helps us compete with china now heads to the president's desk for signature. and democrats have senator manchin on board for a bill they are calling the inflation reduction act that addresses everything from climate change to health care. couldn't come at a better time with the midterms fast approaching and democrats fighting to hold on to control of congress. and there are policy challenges from the war in ukraine to securing the release of brittney griner. there is iran and russia and china whose leader the president spoke with yesterday amid rising tensio

this is msnbc's lindsey reiser. you are following the developments. what are you hearing? >> doctor caitlin bernard's attorney, in a letter yesterday, she asked the indiana tierney general to stop making false or misleading comments about dr. bernard. he was casting her in a false light. if he continues to do so, his statements may form the basis of a defamation claim. let's back up until you a little bit more about the history here. 27 year old, this is a man from seven -- he is from central america. he admitted to the horrific crime according to prosecutors and court documents. a judge set his bond at $2 million at an arraignment on wednesday. it was first reported on any indianapolis star. dr. bernard spoke out after the girl had to travel from ohio to indiana after ohio's heartbeat law took effect after roe v. wade was overturned last month. this was highlighted by abortion rights activists. they discuss the dangers of ending the constitutional right to abortion. before news of the arrest, republican call politicians doubted the girls story. todd went on fox news this

i'm lindsey reiser in for another busy hour. this morning we begin with the biden administration tackling two major issues on the world stage. this morning president biden held a high-stakes call with china's leader xi jinping. it was their first phone call in four months and they were expected to discuss ukraine. looming over the call, new sparks with nancy pelosi with a trip to taiwan. >>> we're also following critical developments concerning the detainment of americans in russia. the biden administration has proposed exchanging imprisoned arms dealer viktor bout for the release of americans brittney griner and paul whelan. but the kremlin spokesman says there has been no agreement on a deal so far. joining us right now to discuss these issues, nbc news washington correspondent and moderator of washington week on pbs, rick stengel, an msnbc political analyst and gordon chang, "newsweek" columnist. yammish, what do we know about this call between president biden and president xi jinping? >> we know the president for a long time

and i'm lindsey reiser. picking up another hour of news this morning. now democrats on the hill and the biden administration's future in focus. new in just the last hour, our capitol hill team reports the house could vote today on an assault weapons ban and police funding bill. it was supposed to happen after the augusts

but first, my colleague lindsey reiser is here with today's other top news stories. lindsey, what have you got. top news sto ries lindsey, what have y>> okay thi. these are some stories we are watching this. hour and tara kentucky's governor is worried about more rain in the forecast tomorrow as this week's total glance to 25. officials are still searching for people who are missing. and facing challenges like down self-service and power lines. state emergency has been declared and at least 14 counties, and three city statewide. in washington, a house passed a bill that would ban assault weapons yesterday. largely along party lines, to republicans voting in favor. five opposed. it now heads to the senate though, where it is unlikely to get enough support from enough senators to break a filibuster. president biden celebrated the bills passage saying, he will not stop fighting until it reaches his desk. and, nbc news has confirmed that russia countered the u.s. offer to swap britney griner and paul whelan for the release of russian arms dealer victory boot. and the nbc

good afternoon everyone i'm lindsey reiser in for yasmin vossoughian.cuers rescue efforts are going on across kentucky to find those who our chat by the devastating funding that has a wild entire towns in the eastern part of the state. doesn't already confirmed dead including children. hundreds have been left homeless. and more than 1000 people have been rescued. we are live on the ground at the very latest. celebration and concerns, the biden administration starting to see the domestic agenda they campaigned on turn into a reality. but could the summer winds forced a loss when it comes to equality for all? we will explain. >> and from the stock market to your pocketbook, new data shows the economy is slowing down. many people say it feels like we are in

. >> lindsey reiser, nbc news, new york. >> we should say that flight cancellations and delays have dropped are canceled. this month, just 2%. and delays are now about a third of what they were back in june. >> some secret service agents who are with the president on january six are not retaining private attorneys. , next we are going to dig into the why. and whether it has anything to do with the disappearance of secret service text from january 6th. secret service text from january 6th. january 6th. 's easier to control... that can scale across all your clouds... we got that right? [whistling] (dad) we have to tell everyone that we just switched to verizon's new ve already told everyo ne! (nurse) wait... did you say verizon for just $30? (mom) it's their best unlimited price ever. (cool guy) $30...that's awesome. (dad) yeah, and it's from the most reliable 5g network in america. (woman) for $30 a line, i'm switching now! (mom) yeah, it's easy, you can keep your phone, and verizon helps you with the costs to switch. (geek) wow... i've got to let my buddies know. (geek friend) we're already

good afternoon everyone i'm lindsey reiser in for yasmin vossoughian. right now rescuers rescue efforts are going on across kentucky to find those who our chat by the devastating funding that has a wild entire towns in the eastern part of the state. doesn't already confirmed dead including children. hundreds have been left homeless. and more than 1000 people have been rescued. we are live on the ground at the very latest. celebration and concerns, the biden administration starting to see the domestic agenda they campaigned on turn into a reality. but could the summer winds forced a loss when it comes to equality for all? we will explain. >> and from the stock market to your pocketbook, new data shows the economy is slowing down. many people say it feels like we are in a recession. but an economic expert will join me to explain what a recession is, and why we're not quite there yet. plus, how much longer will prices rise as supermarkets and how much more interest you pay and credit cards, cards, homes? all of that and more coming up. we are gonna begin t

i'm lindsey reiser.his morning we're learning more about the next moves from the house january 6 committee, including who is testifying on thursday. and more potential hearings in the future. right now, a scorching heatwave sweeping across the u.s. and europe where the uk just recorded its highest temperature ever. fresh outrage in uvalde, texas as the school superintendent faces calls to resign after a bombshell report detailed the response to the robb elementary mass shooting. and we're looking closer at the state of president biden's agenda amid more dismal polling with the midterms less than four months away. we'll discuss with senator lujan. >>> we are going to begin with the major new developments in the investigation into the january 6 attack. nbc news has now confirmed the names of the two star witnesses who are expected to testify during thursday's primetime committee hearing according to a source familiar with the plans. they are sarah matthews and matthew pottinger who is a former member of th

for now, lindsey reiser picks up coverage right now. >> good afternoon, everybody. it's 10:00 a.m.. right now confusing news in the spotlight. seconds ago we got more data on how much consumers are spending and what they are feeling about the state of the economy and with the "r" word being used president biden pushing back on claims we're in' recession. in a moment i'll speak with brian deese of the white house economic council and officials calling it the worst flooding disaster in their lifetimes. what else kentucky's governor is saying about the catastrophic flooding in the state and an europe date from an emergency management official on the ground there. >>> also new reporting from "the washington post" surrounding january 6th. more texts are missing, this time from high-ranking homeland security officials in the trump administration. plus, eyebrow raising remarks from justice alito overseas about the supreme court's abortion ruling, and he's on tape. we are going to begin with an economic picture that seems to be getting even more complicated. the government report that had