Autocracy. That has people around the world much more exercised than in washington, where it seems like this is just another political game. Its another government shutdown, or another fight over the debt ceiling. Know, if we dont deliver this money to ukraine, they will lose territory. They will lose people. They will lose momentum on the front line of the biggest War In Europe since world war ii. And our politics cant seem to process that. Its a real statement of priorities on behalf of the United States of america. Thank you so much for your time and thoughts tonight, really appreciate it. That is our show for the evening, now its time for last word with lauren, good evening, lawrence. At evening, alex. I was listening to discussion and i have some concerns about the way we use the word strongman, because i fear it can sound just too good to too many voters who think, well isnt the president of the United States supposed to be a strong man . Its a term weve been using for decades in
I wanted to keep him on for the whole hour so im glad he is in yours. I know the feeling. I know that feeling very well. Have a good show. Thanks alex. Thank you. Well, breaking news tonight, Federal Judge Aileen Mercedes cannon was appointed by donald trump denied a motion to dismiss the Criminal Case. Alleging donald trump violated the Espionage Act by allegedly possessing classified documents after he left the presidency. Jack smith and donald trump were both in the front row of the courtroom today while judge cannon heard arguments from both sides on the trump motion to dismiss. Donald trump did not have to be there. But he was there in the front row. Dangling a Supreme Court nomination in front of his trial judge. Judge cannon knows that her future as a Trump Appointee depends on how she handles this case and what voters do on election day. So far, she is handling this case in any way she possibly could to please donald trump. If donald trump wins the presidency again, he would su
In mind. Thank you for doing that, we will pick up exactly where you left off. Have a good weekend. Have a good show. Good show. Russia without putin, that was one of the chants shouted by the people who Alexei Navalny, thousands of people who knew that they were risking their freedom, possibly their lives to say that. Alexei navalny who was harassed, poisoned imprisoned, and ultimately killed is proof of what happens to those Who Defy Putin and russia. Navalnys widow yulia and their two children did not attend the funeral because of fears of their own safety, Russian Police patrol the funeral, they stopped mourners from entering the church, unable to view, as you saw the open casket where navalnys body was covered with Red And White roses. The New York Times reports that Cell Phone Service in the area had been reduced to the lower band with 3g standard and described it as a mobile shutdown. Thats what it means to live in russia with putin. Despite this, a quarter of 1 Million People s
Lesson about democracy. We thought it was an Important Note to end the week on. Sometimes we think the system isnt working, but its important to keep that struggle in mind. Thank you for doing that, we will pick up exactly where you left off. Have a good weekend. Have a good show. Rachel without putin. That was one of the chants shouted by the people who Alexei Navalny, thousands of people who knew that they were risking their freedom, possibly their lives to say that. Alexei navalny who was harassed, poisoned imprisoned, and ultimately killed is proof of what happens to those Who Defy Putin and russia. Navalnys widow yulia and their two children did not attend the funeral because of fears of their own safety, Russian Police patrol the funeral, they stopped mourners from entering the church, unable to view, as you saw the open casket where navalnys body was covered with Red And White roses. The New York Times reports that Cell Phone Service in the area had been reduced to the lower ban
east coast. we are expecting president biden to address the supreme court 6-3 ruling blocking his student loan handout plan. that ruling already reigniting calls from the left to change the highest court in the nation, shannon bream will join us on that. welcome back as america reports heads into a second hour, i m sandra smith in new york. mike, great to have you here today. mike: sandra, great to be working with you. i m in for john roberts. the president s plan would have wiped out up to $20,000 in loans per person, but a lawsuit from six states and two individuals said the president does not have that authority and the court s majority agreed. that leaves about 40 million americans in limbo. one student loan borrower disappointed with the decision weighed in last hour addressing why he thinks the plan was fair. as someone who graduates in 2024, i m expecting to enter a very competitive job market looking for an entry level position. that s ultimately not going to pa