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breaking news hello everyone. thanks for joining me on. alison chemla, radha, and for fredricka whitfield, we have an exciting program for you today because within the next half an hour, we expect to witness the first ever boeing starliner spacecraft launched from cape canaveral, florida to the international space station. this is not a practice run this its launch has to american astronauts on board but officials and spectators are holding their breath a bit because this mission was already postponed a few times, veteran nasa astronauts, butch wilmore and suni williams are on board. and boeing is trying with this to compete with its rivals space x as nasa tries to collaborate with private industry partners. if successful, suni williams would become the first woman aboard any crewed test flight like this years of work has gone into this moment and it has not been without setbacks, as i ve mentioned. so let s bring in space and defense correspondent kristin fishe ....
right now on ana cabrera reports breaking news at a u.s. embassy overseas, a gunman attacking the u.s. embassy at lebanon overnight, injuring a security guard. what we know at this hour as israel says it s prepared for, quote, strong action. plus, day three of hunter biden s federal gun trial, witness testimony resuming this morning as we learn of new drama outside the com. also ahead, political retribution? what donald trump is saying now about potential payback against his opponents including prison. and later, the new space race, boeing preparing to launch its star liner into orbit this hour. can boeing prove third time s the charm. good morning, it s great to have you with us. it is 10:00 eastern. i m ana cabrera reporting from new york. we begin with that breaking news at a u.s. embassy overseas, an attacker opening fire at the embassy in beirut early this morning injuring one lebanese guard. the gunman has been captured and is being treated for injuries. ....
Before the vote in the house, next policy held a news briefing to discuss democrats opposition to the tax bill. She is joined by ways and means Ranking Member richard neal. This is a halfhour. Good morning everyone. Behalf of my colleagues that i am honored to join, in welcoming some very special guests today. And will tell their stories why what is happening on the floor of the house is an immorality, a betrayal of the roles we have to meet the whos of the American People will in that generations, lets hear the stories. This is the Campaign Director for popular democracy, diagnosed with als. Thank you for being with us. I think, r mitchell and carl here . Mrs. Pelosi you all note Sister Simone campbell, lobbying for catholic social justice. Be hearing from the d ....
Republicans want to go above and beyond in spending. I just want to point out how dangerous the direction on these policies are. At the same time, were plunging our nation deeper into debt. Youre also spending record amounts. My bill doesnt address the completely but what it does is says why do we go back to President Trumps own spending levels. This might be the first time i asked his committee to agree with President Trump. I hope the committee does. I personally would support deep cuts. Ive offered amendments on the floor. Some of which this midi is made in order. This particular amendment, and never offered because weve not had a chance since President Trumps request level has come in to do that. We are seeking in the house of representatives to pass defense spending bill for the year. I think it is fair to give h ....