Ever from all different fronts. And its quite possible this may not be enough. That was conservative attorney George Conway reacting to the modified gag order in Donald TrumpsHush Money Case. It comes as the former president has posted the bond for the appeal in his civil fraud judgment. Well go through both of those Significant Developments in just a moment. Also ahead, well bring you the latest on two major stories out of the middle east. A Deadly Strike in syria. And also what appears to be an israeli strike in gaza that killed several humanitarian volunteers. Plus, well break down the key abortion rulings yesterday from floridas Supreme Court and how those decisions could impact novembers elections. Good morning, and welcome to Way Too Early on this tuesday, april 2nd. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. And we have a very busy show. Well begin by following a Major Development overnight in Donald Trumps new york Hush Money Case. The judge who will preside over that trial has expanded a partial gag order against trump following the former president s online attacks against the judges own daughter. State judge juan merchon stated trump is barred from attacking those Family Members adding d. A. Prosecutor, court staff, and their relatives he was already directed to refrain from talking about in a previous gag order issued last week connected to his Criminal Trial the judge wrote his actions could have a Chilling Effect on the case scheduled to begin in just two weeks. Trumps lawyers argued in a filing yesterday trumps repeated attacks on the judges daughter were protected political speech. At the same time trump has posted 175 million bond in his new york civil fraud case preventing the seizure of his assets while that case is under appeal. Youll recall that last week a state Appeals Court ruled trump and his codefendants had ten days to post the amount, which was then reduced from the 464 million judgment that had been originally due on march 25th. Now, if trump does not win on appeal, he will still have to pay that full amount from the judgment, which stems from new York Attorney general Letitia James fraud case. A judge found that trump and top executives at the Trump Organization intentionally engaged in a scheme to improperly inflate his assets in financial statements. That enabled him to claim favorable loan and insurance rates that he really was not entitled to. We turn now to these developments out of the middle east, where the world central kitchen Aid Organization says seven of its workers were killed yesterday in an idf air strike in gaza. According to a statement the charity says a Convoy Carrying Workers was struck leaving a warehouse where aid was being dropped off. Among those killed an american who possessed dual citizenship with canada. The Organization Says it is immediately pausing its operations in the region. The idf said it was conducting a thorough review of the incident. World kitchen run by celebrity chef jose andres. A true, true tragedy in gaza. Meanwhile, also yesterday the associated pres reports iranian officials claim two generals and five officers were killed in an air strike in syria yesterday. The times of israel reports that one of those killed was the Iran Revolutionary guard corps senior most official there in syria. Four unnamed israeli officials confirmed it was indeed israel who launched a strike according to the New York Times. Israel itself has not officially commented. All of this happened the same day as israel and the u. S. Met for virtual talks to discuss alternatives to a Ground Invasion of rafah. Joining us now pentagon reporter for politico, laura seller. Laura, good to see you again. Lets start with these air strikes. First, in syria, what more do we know as to what happened there . And what sort of escalation might be expect in response . Obviously it appears this was israel reaching across the boarder, torgting iranian officials in another country. Thank you so much for having me. We know there was an air strike yesterday and killed several of irans guard corp and that includes its most Senior Officer in syria as well as its deputy. The strike escalates the situation in the region. If you recall there were dozens of attacks on Service Members in iraq and syria after the October 7th Hamas attacks on israel. Those had been much calmer in recent months. In fact, the last attack was on february 4th. It was a drone attack in jordan, and that killed three u. S. Soldiers. President biden then retaliated for that attack. He made major air strikes in iraq and syria. Many of the members of the iranian backed militant groups fled the area, and they have not been attacking u. S. Soldiers since. That pause ended yesterday. There was a drone strike an attempted drone strike on the outpost in syria yesterday. Im told by two dod officials. We certainly can expect more of those attacks. Turning to the other strike, the one that killed these humanitarian workers, give us the latest here. Has israel acknowledged it was one of their missiles that did this . And speak to, if you will, how this further damages israels cause in the eyes of the world, which already so many had soured on, the humanitarian toll there in gaza, and now these internationals, these aid workers also killed. Well, its certainly a terrible tragedy in reality and also symbolically. Israel had already been condemned by many in the International Space for refusing to open up its land borders to allow additional trucks to flow in Human Tear Yb aid. Several organizations including the World Food Kitchen had opened maritime corridors in order to deliver this aid by sea. The fact this aid convoy was not targeted but perhaps accidently targeted by an israeli air strike sends a message. There were several members killed including the palestinian driver when the strike hit the convoy in gaza. The team had just finished unloading 100 tons of humanitarian food that had just been shipped to gaza. The Idf Israeli Defense forces, they are investigating at the highest levels, but they have not yet acknowledged it was their air strike. So i think well see more investigation to come. Lara, the backdrop of this the meeting we mentioned, the Virtual Meeting between israeli and u. S. Officials in rafah, but also the new reporting you have including new Weapons Sales to israel. Tell us about that. Will conditions be attached . And certainly a politically precarious decision for President Biden in light of all were discussing. Yes, absolutely. So we reported yesterday that the u. S. Government is very close to approving several major Weapons Bills to israel including an 18 billion for 15 fighter jets and air to air missiles and guidance kits which convert dumb bombs into weapons. This has been on the table for several months and now its moving through the process, and lawmakers know they have an informal notification, which means the u. S. Administration is ready to approve it. There will so far be no conditions attached. The u. S. Government has so far ruled that outconditioning any military aid to israel, but there is going to be definitely heated outbursts in congress about this because even democrats have come out against sending more aid to israel and have said perhaps we should start to condition aid to israel. So i think were going to see more discussion about this and perhaps even some lawmakers opposing the sale. Thats certainly the conditions aid to israel might be attached to what happens to rafah in the weeks ahead. That is still, of course, being decided. Covering a lot of ground for us this morning, pentagon reporter for politico, lara selligman, thank you as always. Still ahead on Way Too Early, well have a look at this mornings other top stories including floridas Supreme Court issuing two rulings on abortion. Well explain those and show you how the Bidenharris Campaign is reacting. And speaker johnsons plans for new ukraine aid and how he could soon bring that funding decision to the house floor. Those stories and a check on weather and sports when we come right back. Weather and sports when we come right back not flossing well . Then add the whoa of listerine to your routine. New science shows listerine is 5x more effective than floss at reducing plaque above the gumline. For a cleaner, healthier mouth. Ahhhhh. Listerine. 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The New York TimesReports Johnson is allegedly hinging his support on a measure that would force President Biden to reverse a pause on new permits for liquefied natural gas export facilities. A bit out of left field, but should that happen it will give the speaker a personal win on blocking proposed legislation in the state of louisiana. Johnson has also discussed financing some of the aid by selling off russian sovereign assets that have been frozen and turning the money into loans the ukrainians would have to pay back. Now, the speaker has not publicly pledged to support for any option, but he has stated the House Will Address Ukraine aid once it returns to washington next week after the conclusion of its easter recess. Meanwhile, Big News Last Night Out of the florida Supreme Court, which issued two landmark rulings on Abortion Access in that state. In a pair of conflicting decisions yesterday, the court both upheld the states strict abortion ban and said it would allow a proposed amendment to enshrine Abortion Access to appear on novembers ballot. The courts ruling was for a Planned Parenthood lawsuit against a 15week abortion ban signed into law in 2022. But in allowing that ban to take effect, the Conservative Leaning Court has also made way for a more strict sixweek abortion ban that Governor Desantis signed in 2023 to move forward. The courts decision on the 15week ban yesterday means that the 6week ban on abortion will take effect in 30 days. Its confusing but at least temporarily access to abortion really going to be restricted in the sunshine state. In a narrow 43 ruling it allowed floridians on a chance to vote on enshrining Abortion Access. Under florida law the Supreme Court must approve any constitutional amendment before it can move forward. Opponents of the Ballot Measure criticized the proposed wording of the Ballot Question saying its unclear. At least 60 of the voters will have to back the move for it to ultimately pass. In a statement Governor Desantis who appointed five of the seven Supreme Court justices slammed the decision. He wrote this. This amendment is misleading and confuse voters. Were going to have much more on this decision including its political fallout a little later in the show. Meanwhile, progress is slow but steady for crews working around the clock to cleanup the wreckage of baltimores collapsed Francis Scott key bridge after that bridge was struck by a cargo ship one week ago. Nbc news correspondent Aaron Gilcrest has more. Reporter authorities battling more bad weather in an Urgent Mission to get the baltimore port back open, announcing a temporary channel now complete. We were out on the water with the coast guard. With this temporary Shipping Channel now open, were seeing one of the first ships tuesday go through. Off in the distance here a barge being pushed by a tugboat. The operation in full swing after the Francis Scott key bridge collapsed when a Container Ship Hit one of its pillars. Youre look at one of the first pieces that were cut, and theyre waiting to be removaled. The new 11foot Deep Temporary Shipping Lane expected to allow only vessels essential to salvage operations. More than 370 engineers, technicians, logistics experts, and others working around the clock. The plan clear the bridge wreckage from the channel, stabilize the dolly, remove the bridge span from its bow, and eventually remove some Cargo Containers so the massive ship can be reported and brought back to port. All of this expected to take weeks at least. Were going to move as rapidly as possible but do it safely. Everyone day the port remains closed could have an impact on both the supply chain and the jobs. 140,000 workers have some connection to this shipping hub. Reporter chris elliot is a longshoreman, the folks who handle all the products moving from ship to shore at the port. Since the bridge collapse, chris has been in limbo. The uncertainty has to be hard, though. Yeah, it is. Every day youre thinking about the future and the uncertainty. You know you lose some sleepover it. Got bills to pay. That was nbcs Aaron Gill Crest reporting. Still ahead well turn to sports, and the womens time four is all set after a thrilling rematch of last Years National title game. Plus, well bring you the highlights across Major League Baseball including the first no hitter of the young season. All of that plus a look at the forecast straight ahead. Of Thate Forecast straight ahead. Ah, these bills are crazy. She has no idea shes sitting on a goldmine. 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