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thats peoples livelihoods. >> yeah, yeah. >> people get pretty upset. >> the impact demand for water from the colorado river could have on those who depend on it for their livelihoods if left unchecked amid the worst drought in 1,200 years. and the scorching summer temperatures refusing to let up across the country. where its expected to feel like 110 degrees this week. good morning. we are thrilled that you are starting your sunday and your week with us. it is sunday, june 19, jun...

menendez, in for stephanie ruhle. and tonight, steve bannon is the first of trumps close aides to be convicted as a result of investigations into the capital capitol riot. -- i during washington found political advisor turn podcast or guilty of two counts of contempt of congress. those charges are the result of his refusal to comply with a january 6th committee subpoena. the verdict came hours after the committees primetime hearing that saw white house insiders paint a damning portrait...

the capitol riot. -- this afternoon a jury in washington found the political advisor turned broadcaster guilty of two counts of contempt of congress. those charges are the result of his refusal to comply with a january 6th committee subpoena. the verdict came hours after the committees primetime hearing that saw white house insiders paint a damning portrait of a president choosing to allow a deadly insurrection to rage unchecked. tonight, the panel called todays bannon verdict, quote, ...

>> which do you think is unravelling faster? the biden white house or the january 6th committee? for over a year, democrats suggested that congressional republicans had led groups of visitors on so-called recon missions on the capitol on january 5th, 2021. remember that? the implication was obvious that republicans, elected officials, were in on the plot. they were insurrectionist themselves, the smear all began just one week after january 6th. >> i was really shocked when i got into t...

>> the committee is also expected to take a deeper drive dive into the lies that led to supporters violently storming the capitol. >> we are -- by the president of the united states! >> he personally asked for us to come to d.c. that day. and i thought, for everything he is done for us, the only thing that he is asking me is -- >> it is hard to know right now just how much east trumpy detail we heard on thursday moved the needle among the 20 million americans who tuned in, according to...

explained how trump and his aids spread lies the election was stolen even though they knew they were false and delivered a message to those who still support trump. >> in our country we dont swear an oath to an individual or political party. we take our oath to defend the united states constitution. that oath must mean something. tonight, i say this to my republican colleagues, you are defending the indefensible. there will come a day when donald trump is gone. your dishonor will remai...

chilling conspiracy to remain in power. an intentional scheme that played out in seven different way, one that culminates in an attempted coup. >> all americans should keep in mind this fact. on the morning of january 6, president trumps intention was to remain president of the united states despite the lawful outcome of the 2020 election and in violation of his constitutional obligation to relinquish power. over multiple months donald trump oversaw and coordinated a sophisticated seve...

resounding rebuke of boudins soft on crime policies. many were blaming it for the citys huge spike in crime. it has been so bad some stores have been forced to close or severely limit their hours. they cant make any money in other words. thats what they are making theyre spending on security. the numbers dont lie. larceny, theft up by more than 20% from last year. motor vehicle theft also surging. a spokesperson for the boudin recall effort explains why his success is bittersweet. >> i...

nick queststead. he will be one of the key witnesses on thursday and he is expected to reveal more previously unseen video of the proud boys that day. we are also expecting to hear from u.s. capitol police officer caroline edwards, who was injured in the attack. she told nbc news garrett haake in october january 6th felt like a war zone. >> they started ripping down barriers. thats when the moment i knew this is not like any other protest. they approached our line. they injured me and ...

drivers seat in the peach state against his trump backed challenger former senator david perdue and a showdown to come this fall with stacey abrams. >> were in a fight for the soul of our state. >> we win this primary and -- >> dana: following a runoff in texas. henry cuellar is fending off a challenge with the backing of the partys progressive wing including aoc and bernie sanders. >> gillian: another big race is in alabama. three candidates vying for the seat vacated by richard shelb...