conference entirely. that tells you where the republican party is today. >> no doubt. and adam kinzinger responding it makes him want to double down in seeking the truth as well. thank you, chris, for laying it down. that does it for me. i appreciate you being with us. i will see you back tomorrow at 1:00 eastern. in the meantime join me on twitter @anacabrera. the news continues next with alisyn and victor. ♪ ♪ welcome to "newsroom." we have viewers from around the world this hour. i'm victor blackwell. >> i'm alisyn camerota. we begin with the dangerous aftermath of hurricane ida. the death toll and destruction in the northeast u.s. are incredible. this is more than 1,000 miles from where ida first came ashore. at least 20 people have died between maryland, new jersey and new york, including a 2 year old. last night saw unprecedented flash flooding sweep through