karaoke today? >> I know. We'll have. We'll have to have our own I think Lindsey, thanks. >> We are following several top stories for you right now. The Air National Guardsmen accused of leaking classified Pentagon documents set to appear in federal court today. Straight ahead, why prosecutors say that releasing him on bond could be dangerous. I'm Joe Saint George in Washington. You probably heard about the debt limit debate. >> What should you and your family? Really the alarm? We break down th
e political realities and when you should really start paying attention. >> Plus, the ongoing feud between Disney and Florida Governor Ron Desantis is taking another turn. With Disney filing a lawsuit, why the governor believes the suit is political script is live begins right now. ♪ We begin right now on Capitol Hill Cole, where the debt ceiling showdown continues. House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy putting the plan to a vote where it nearly passed. Thank you so much for joining us on this Thursday.
Always good to see you. I'm Veronica De La Cruz and welcome to Scripps News live. So it's been a contentious uphill battle from the very beginning. >> With budget cuts Never-before tied to the country's ability to pay its bills. But the measure now facing defeat in the Senate and a veto from the president. Should it ever make it to his desk? Scripps news national political correspondent Kevin really no stranger to covering heated political debate. He's also no stranger to capital karaoke, but wh
ole other He joins us now, right, Kevin, before we get to the karaoke, how does this fight differ and what is at stake right Well, they're dug in, but House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy getting the support of most nearly all of his caucus and passing last evening for last evening, his debt ceiling package that President Biden to say that it's dead on call it the first conservative crack in the debt House Republicans voted to pass Speaker Kevin Mccarthy's bill. >> That would raise the nation's debt cei
ling and cut government funding. President Biden and Democrats say they will not negotiate so long as budget cuts are included in any negotiations. >> I think mayor of the car, not on whether or not the debt limit. That number That's not negotiable. >> Democrats cannot and will not for the sake of America and its families allow Republicans Act ever become law. Discussion of spending cuts belongs in talks about the budget. Not. For bargaining chips on the debt ceiling. >> Still, the vote is a win
for Mccarthy who can now say House Republicans are backing him and the high stakes debt ceiling negotiations to raise the nation's 31.4 trillion dollars borrowing limit. >> The president said, well, I'm not going to talk to him until offers a plan. Not only did we offer a plan, we passed. So for more than 80 days, he's ignored the problem. >> The narrow vote provide some assurance to economists that lawmakers are working raise the nation's debt ceiling and avert the first-ever U.S. Default some
time in the coming weeks. Economists predict the U.S. Will run out of money to pay its bills sometime this summer. And if Washington can't raise the debt ceiling, a default risks sending the U.S. And global economies into an immediate recession. Mccarthy's bill would raise the nation's debt limit. 1.5 trillion dollars while cutting government funding. Democrats are not in favor of lumping budget cuts with debt ceiling talks. The White House said in a statement earlier this week, Mccarthy quote,
Cut a deal with the most extreme Magda elements of his party end quote. Republicans say it's time for Biden to engage in the process. >> We're standing up and leading and it's long past time that President Biden gets off the sidelines and does his job too and gets to the negotiating table with Speaker Mccarthy so we can solve this problem and put America on a stronger financial footing that will benefit all Americans. It's time to end this madness. Mccarthy lost the of the public in this join De
mocrats in opposing the legislation. >> Albeit for very different reasons. Expand the bill passed by just 2 votes, 217 to 215, a narrow victory for Republican speaker who must now negotiate with President Biden and Democrats. The 4 Republicans who opposed conservatives, Andy Biggs, Tim Burchett, Ken Buck. And that case, economists agree that should be us default on its debt. It would battle the economy at a time of already high economic uncertainty. And analysts warn that the U.S. Will reach the
debt ceiling, the so-called X state sometime in the coming weeks. >> Want to focus in on that next 8, Monica, because economists are predicting that that X state when the U.S. Hits the debt ceiling and then would have to raise it or or default that could come earlier than had originally anticipated. There's been some talk that it would happen at the end of the summer or even into September. Now, there some estimates and I spoke to one economist this morning, Veronica, predicted that we could hi
t that debt ceiling X date sometime at the end of July when that gets announced could come as early as the end of next week, potentially separately from that, we've got some economic data earlier this morning. He won gdp, missing the mark of expectations, according to the government coming in at 1.0, one gdp growth, which is down from the 2% estimates. And then when you look at the last 3 consecutive quarters as the feds trying to rein in inflation, gdp growth has slowed down, which has has a co
mpletely different issue that that's why so many folks are thinking with or without raising the debt ceiling. There could be some type of a recession at the end of this year. >> What's really interesting in all of this, though, Kevin, is the definition of a recession 2 quarters of contracting the current contract ING economy. And we have yet to see that. So it's interesting, you know, to to point that out at the end of the day, Kevin's really on Capitol Hill not letting you off the hook yet beca
use got some Carol karaoke in you. I heard you singing American pie earlier. Oh, my goodness. So won The Listen. I just want to say. >> I'm not good enough for but I I you know, when there's a state dinner and I know there's a lot of parties in >> But then, you know, it's always the one, you know, getting married that I will say to Senator Chuck Schumer who showed up in a scene, he didn't go black tie. You know, you know, some staffers must of gotten some e-mails what was the said in the jet way
that ad. But no doubt an important showing of just how important that South Korea United stance alliances, especially especially right now. >> Your invite got lost in the mail. You were actually invited to that state dinner. Haven't take your word for hit. I want all right. So if it defaults actually happened to the impact on your family could be significant. Interest rates can rise. The market could readily retirement plan. >> Government checks that you depend on could be put at risk. National
political correspondent Joe Saint George has been tracking all of this for us and explains what you need to know right now. >> As a political reporter, sometimes I'm jealous of meteorologists. After all, they have a watch and warning system to alert you when something isn't right. Watch tells you it may get rough and advisory alert you that something is happening. A warning tells you to really be careful in some cases and just your life in political reporting. We don't have a warning system whe
n it comes to the debt limit debate or anything else. But by my estimation right now, this debate probably hasn't reached warning status yet, but it is something you're going to want to watch closer in the coming weeks. Let's remind you what we are talking about with the debt limit. The debt limit is the absolute maximum amount the government is allowed to borrow. >> To pay its debts right now. It's at 31.4 trillion dollars. The U.S. Reach that debt limit back on January 19th. However, since the
n, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been deploying what's known as extraordinary measures to keep the economy from defaulting like limiting investments in federal employees. Retirement plans. Once the debt limit is raised again, plans are in place to make those accounts whole again with no impact. But the secretary is starting to run out of maneuvers as well as time previously. She said in early June, her options could be exhausted. But there are new concerns that that date may be moving up,
prompting new warnings for the economy. As a reminder, may. >> Kids next week and that's because the irs in April has brought in fewer dollars than what was originally forecasted lower than expected tax receipts so far. >> Partially the result of a weak stock market that produced decline in capital gains taxes. As far as the political realities of raising the debt limit to some degree little exchange between Democrats and Republicans on Wednesday. Republican Speaker Kevin Mccarthy past that grow
act in the House which raise the debt ceiling through March of next year. But does so by limiting spending in blocking student loan forgiveness. But Democratic leaders in the Senate have said that will not pass in their chamber. President Biden saying this Wednesday after the mayor of a car not on whether or not debt limit around >> That's not negotiable. >> As a reminder, this debt limit debate is a uniquely American issue. No other major democracy besides Denmark has a debt limit. Federal law
Congress first an accident back in 1917, and since 1960, Congress has extended or raised it 80 times. The U.S. Has never defaulted. Joe, Saint George Scripps News, Washington. >> The Air National Guardsmen accused of leaking thousands of classified Pentagon documents online is due in court later today. But a late night filing by federal process shows, but officials have serious concerns about 21 year-old Jack to national correspondent Maura Sirianni has been looking into these court documents a
nd has more now why prosecutors are calling him a flight risk. >> More alarming developments when it comes to this story. So among concerns, authorities fear that Jack to share a is a flight risk. Also pretty much questioning his state of mind. They said he tried to destroy potential evidence by smashing electronic equipment at his home. Now, this filing by federal prosecutors came us to is set to appear in court in Massachusetts later today when a judge will decide if he should remain in jail.
Prosecutors say in part to accessed in May still have access to a trove of classified information that would be of tremendous value to hostile nation states that could offer him safe harbor. An attempt to facilitate his escape from the U.S. That filing from prosecutors also includes pictures up the shares a room. You see those here at his mother's home taken shortly after his arrest. The photos appear to show weapons and shooting targets in the filing. Prosecutors say actually found handguns rif
les, shotguns, ak style weapons and a bazooka further. Authorities say to tried to destroy evidence when he realized he was about to be arrested even during his phone out the window of a moving truck while driving and smashing his X box. Prosecutors also say to Sharon had a history of making violent and racist comments and say they found evidence he researched mass shootings online and even posted about it on social media. The New York Times reporting some of his behavior was so disturbing. Loca
l police actually flagged to as he want to go apply for a firearms id card. Earlier on the show, Josh Kasten Berg, a former lawyer and judge in the Air Force reacting to that bit of information. >> But this one particularly troubling because if the state of Massachusetts or any state, you know, law enforcement agency flag someone, then it's a puzzle. Why the military didn't immediately know or discover it first. >> Now the 21 year-old was assigned to the Otis Air National Guard base on Cape Cod
and was arrested this month. As we reported after a massive trove of military records were discovered on the messaging platform discord. Investigators say they contain details about the war in Ukraine and America's efforts to spy on the enemies and allies. Again, this is highly sensitive information we're talking about here. Meanwhile, the 2 commanders into shares unit have been says spend id and their security clearances revoked as well. Your 4 says the decision was made as it continues to inve
stigate the nature and scope of this league. Adding that in the future, even more members of his unit could be suspended or removed from their post to share has not entered a plea. He also faces, as we mentioned here to federal charges. Now, if convicted on both, he could be going to prison for 25 years or potentially even longer. Back to you. All right, Mark, thank you so much. Today defense attorneys are questioning former fashion call this Jean Carroll in her defamation lawsuit against former
President Trump. >> They want to why it took her so long to come forward with her rape allegations against him and why she can't remember the specific date yesterday, Carol testified the assault happened in the Mid 90's and Trump is denying the allegation she brought the suit in November after she said Trump defamed her in a post calling her allegations a hoax and a lie. He also said, quote, This woman is not my type. Carroll also added battery to her defamation suit. Now that a New York law sa
ys there is no statute of limitations for survivors of alleged sexual assault. The trial is expected to last 5 days and if found guilty, would be up to the jury to decide monetary damages. Coming up next on script is like going take you inside the South Korea's president, his address to a joint meeting of Congress. We'll have more when scrippsnews LI We just pass our South Korean President Yoon Suk. You'll addressed a joint meeting of Ricin is part of his six-day visit to the state marking the 7
0th anniversary. The alliance between the 2 countries president union spent yesterday meeting with President Biden at the White House and the day ended with a state dinner where he performed a surprise rendition of Don Mclean's American Pie. Amazing. Here's news congressional correspondent Stephanie Liebergen live for us at Capitol Hill. And Stephanie, don't worry. I'm not going make you saying. >> But I am going to ask you about the South Korean president's message to Congress today. I understa
nd that he just >> He did afternoon. He just wrapped up his speech a little while ago about 45 minutes to both chambers of Congress and their first joint meeting this session. His message really was a lot thanks. And that cooperation between the United States and South Korea. You know, his visit this week marking the 70th year of the alliance between the 2 countries really thankful for everything that the U.S. Is. Denis also apply economic investment that has been happening now. Both countries i
nvesting businesses investing in each other and the jobs and to create been created by that type of investment. Really just kind of saying that the alliance need the strength of it is really benefiting both countries. Take a that today. >> Our alliance is a stronger than long, prosperous together, all connected line In need. It has the lynch sheriff finding our freedom, peace and prosperity. >> He also spoke about threat. South Korea and other nations are facing most notably, of course, from the
nuclear threat from North Korea. He applauded the agreement to the key and President Biden made this week for better cooperation between the U.S. And South to counter the nuclear threat from the north. And that includes U.S. Nuclear submarines, Bean station and docked in South Korea for the first time in decades and are also going to be improved information sharing between the 2 countries and more training with the militaries of at South Korea and U.S. Military spoke about the threat to threat
that propaganda and disinformation is play not only in South Korea, but also in Ukraine, in the U.S. And around the world. So this speech kind of caps off his at state visit to Washington, D.C., of course, already met with the president and the vice president in the big state dinner last night to this kind of the last big thing on his agenda to wrap up this week >> All right, 7 we're going to putting live from Washington. Stephanie, thank you so much. >> Overseas right now, Ukraine is getting mo
re assistance in its fight against Russia. Nato's secretary-general says member nation ship more than 1500 armored vehicles. 230 tanks and other equipment. And that is in addition to what is being described as vast amounts of ammunition. Johnstone Berg says nato also train 9 new Ukrainian brigades. A total of more than 30,000 soldiers and all this should boost Ukrainian counter offensive. That's expected soon. And in Sudan, there might be a three-day ceasefire, but it hasn't stopped the fighting
and one of its main cities, Dar 4, their battles and looting of shops and homes right now, it all stems from a fight for peace power between 2 Sudanese generals, a fragile three-day truce reduced fighting in Sudan's capital and a neighboring city and that allowed foreign governments to airlift citizens out of the country and 10's of thousands of Sudanese to leave the Capitol. Straight on script is like the battle between Disney and Florida. Governor Ron Desantis has heating up right now. Disney
is planning on taking the case to court. Why the governor says that plan has no merit. That's next. ♪ Florida Governor Ron Desantis has reportedly launching an exploratory committee for a presidential run as soon as mid may now the official announcement would come a month later, Desantis is considered a main challenger to former President Trump for the Republican nomination. In the meantime, state senators in Florida passed an amendment to allow Desantis to run for president while still governo
r, if you was to lose the presidency, he would remain governor. >> I don't think the suit has merit. I think it's political. I think they filed, you know, in Tallahassee for a reason because they're trying to to you know, some some some district court decision. But we're very confident on the lot. >> Now that is Governor Desantis responding to a federal lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts filed against him. The suit says the Santas weaponized his political power to punish Disney for speak
ing out against his policies. Florida state Capitol reporter Forrest Sanders has more now on Disney's lawsuit. >> Lawmakers were talking about an elections bill as well as immigration, but that 77 page legal complaint dropped like a bomb. And now Disney be Desantis. Is all anyone here. The capital seems to be talking about. >> The few that started with Disney's opposition to what critics call the don't say gay bill last year. ♪ Now heading to federal court, the company filed a legal challenge We
dnesday alleging the governor and state officials were part of a, quote, targeted campaign of government retaliation. It's after lawmakers approved the takeover of Disney's special district earlier this year putting in place the state board to oversee the about 40 square miles of land around the Orlando theme parks. Disney says the governor knew board violated First Amendment rights and contract signed with the district's old board Reedy Creek to maintain power. Quote, in America, the government
cannot punish you for speaking your mind reads the lawsuit. >> I'm very excited because I think they should have done it. A long time ago. >> Orlando Senator Linda Stewart among the Democrats who oppose the crackdown on Disney from the beginning, she felt like justice was coming. This is the only way that justice can be heard. >> Because they're not listening to the voices. They're not listening to the people. >> The lawsuit arrives as lawmakers inched closer to sending the governor. A new Disn
ey built to reinforce the state board has authority over the district. Well, the Senate sponsor didn't comment. Other Republicans did. The governor is not going to get out. >> What I know and understand. I'm not speaking for him, Disney will lose this fight. >> Rep Fred Hawkins is involved with the House's version of the new bill. He thinks it'll stand no matter how the company's legal challenge turns out. >> The special district was created by the legislature. The legislature can take it away a
nd doesn't need to have a reason. He recently is that fairly simple as that? >> The governor's press team is also weighed in as he continues his trip overseas, quote, were unaware of any legal, right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges, not held by other businesses in the state. This lawsuit is yet another unfortunate example. Their hope to undermine the will of the Florida voters and operate outside the bounds of the law. >> Disney's filing is likely
just the first step in what will be an ongoing legal dispute. We expect that will see the governor file a response and then we may have hearings at the federal court right here in Tallahassee. That's the latest out here at the Capitol. Forrest Saunders reporting. >> Forrest Saunders reporting there for us now in the lawsuit, Disney says it tried for more than a year to calm tensions and find common ground with dissent as adding that the company regrets that it has come to this right now. Disney
employees about 75,000 people in the state of Florida. Still to come on, Scripps is live with a transgender. Montana lawmaker says she will not do even after House Republicans barter. >> Speaking on the House floor. >> I knew something was wrong when he didn't come home. Saw him on a respirator. Would be here what caused was in car accident. One >> Little What is this rug? How is it being used as if things are really at the time? >> Injected in real New episodes Sunday night at 9, 8 central only
on Scripps News. ♪ ♪ Experian helped me save over $1,400 a year on car insurance. Though prices keep going up, Experian is here to help you save on personal loans, credit cards, or car insurance. See how much you could save, free at Experian.com/save. >> Hey there. Welcome back to Scripps News live. I'm Veronica De La Cruz. Always appreciate you being with us on this Thursday. It's now half past the hour. And here's a look at your top stories right now. Former Cincinnati mayor turned TV host Je
rry Springer died earlier today from a brief illness. The show that bear his name often featured brawls flying chairs, cursing and blurred images of nudity. It was a guilty pleasure of escape U.S. Entertainment for many. But for others, it was a symbol of the dumbing down of America. The Jerry Springer Show ran for 27 years. Jerry Springer was 79 years old. Experts say House bill to raise the debt ceiling. 1.5 trillion dollars will fall flat in the Senate. The Republican backed bill ties the deb
t limit to big spending restrictions. The Democratic controlled Senate will likely vote no. And President Biden has vowed to veto the bill if it does reach his desk. He says he is willing to talk about spending but not tying it to the debt ceiling. Republicans in the Kansas House overrode the governor's veto to pass what might be the most restrictive transgender bathroom law in the country. The bill requires people to use restrooms associated with their gender at birth. Not only schools, but als
o in locker rooms, prisons, domestic violence shelters and right crisis centers. However, it doesn't say whether violators will be charged or punished. And Montana's first openly transgender representative is now barred from the House chamber, but she can still cast votes remotely. And that will be the case for the rest of the session. Montana's legislature voted to partially center representatives always I for yesterday and it follows a 34 real Democrats comments to lawmakers earlier this month
when she said that they would have, quote, blood on their hands for restricting access to gender, affirming care for young people. Zephyr join morning rush today to discuss how she's being treated and the harm she thinks this could do. >> I see first and foremost, a mismatch between the policies that these legislatures, particularly those controlled by the far are trying to pass and how out of step that is with what Americans actually want trans people in the communities often loved and accepte
d and we're seeing policies targeting unprecedented level in Tennessee. We know black lawmakers are talking about the impact that gun violence has most American want common sense gun reform. These legislatures are not allowing it. So we're seeing legislators rise up and say no, we this is unacceptable and calling up the real harm that these policies do response legislatures trying to shut down that discussion. >> And the policy that you are speaking out for lawmakers who wanted to ban gender aff
irming care. You said that they would have blood on their hands that they did. So you're accused of being hyperbolic and perhaps inciting a court, unquote, riot with those words. But you're being litter all. Tell us a little bit more about what you meant when you said that and what your your messages in regard to the initial. Issue that brought you to speak out. >> They when it comes to gender affirming care of the band's place. That's important to note that they're banning health care that is a
pproved every major medical association in our country and there are statistics that we can talk about it. There's a 73% reduction in suicidality, the trans youth who have access to gender-affirming care. But I also see first hand experience. I've lost friends to suicide friends have been assaulted. Montanans, reach out about being assaulted on the streets because of policies like this. And we even heard from a family who's trans teenager tended suicide while listening to one of these anti-trans
hearings. So I see the way these bills bring real harm. And when I spoke, I was doing is holding the Legislature accountable. The policies that been going for him. >> Big picture here for a second is reading some recent reporting across the country. Transgender rights have emerged this year as the defining legislative issue with Republicans in acting sweeping new restrictions in states they control legislature's in dozens of states have introduced more than 400 bills targeting trans people sinc
e January. At least 29 have become law more than the total number of such bills passed in all of 2022. In the U.S. Why do you think this is such a lightning rod issue in our country? And what do you think we're seeing such swift legislative action and tough response to it? >> So I think they are the Republican controlled Legislature looking for a community that they can other to drum up support for palm voter base. But I think that missing the mark because again, trans people are loved and accep
ted in our communities. And as seeing you talk about the increase in legislation, it's important to note that a couple years ago we were seeing that. But when don't think foot in the door with bans on trans athletes, that was never the goal. Their goal was to continue to escalate. And that's what we're seeing. Youth health care Missouri, which had its health care thankfully now has temporary stay by the courts. Florida passing legislation to allow people to remove children if their parent is try
ing to remove trans child from their parents were seen creasing escalation. It's a legislative or medication. >> And I have a sort of two-part question for you. Republicans in the Montana Freedom Caucus appear to be continually and purposefully misgendering. You. I want to know what goes through your mind when that happens, especially given that this word decorum has been thrown around a lot and all of these debates, including the one in Tennessee. If the use of the word decorum could be transla
ted are synonymous with the word decency in some ways. Would you do you believe that you are being treated by the representatives and in turn to you. Thank you. Could have done something differently to avoid being barred from the floor with this. The only path you saw forward. >> So it's hypocritical of them to call for decorum. At the same time they've repeatedly and intentionally was gender me. But this is also coming from all caucus. That advocates in limited government will using government
to take away health care from people who need it. And that's what we've seen. This legislative session in Democratic application of the concept of decorum when the speaker is an agreement, there's a lot of leeway. Get people claim that my very existence it's somehow sexualizing, children. We injected, but we moved on. And that was a lot to go forward. As for changing thing rose up again. I was talking about real hard, but these bills ring and to apologize and to not have said that would be to be
complicit. In the policies that get in my community. That's not what my constituents sent me here to do. They sent me here is the truth. >> Now that was representative Zoe is ever going to continue to follow her story closely for you. In fact, in your next, our Scripps is either going take a closer look at the state of politics, specifically the recent actions in Montana. Also in Tennessee, will Roberts acting senior vice president for rights and justice at the Center for American Progress will
be joining us at one 30 pm Eastern to discuss the political discourse and what it could mean for the future in this country. In the meantime, people in Missouri can continue to receive gender affirming care, at least until Monday. A judge temporarily paused a new rule restricting access to care for adults and minors and was supposed to take effect today. Members of the transgender community and health care providers filed a lawsuit saying the attorney general overstepped his authority when he p
ut the rules in place. The judge says she needs more time to review the case before deciding whether to issue a temporary restraining order. Coming up next on Scripps News live are going to take you inside a gym plastered with first place. Banners. But the kids who are them are facing an ongoing battle to maintain their confidence. Not the only team that was that because they're in all black team. That wins creating kind of the storm that we don't really want to be a part of its really a lot of
unfair treatment for the key is to. >> Coming up after the break, a letter that help these gymnast rediscover their inner. >> Champion. That's next. ♪ ♪ Welcome back to Scrippsnews Staying strong in the face of adversity is much easier said than done. But the group of girls that you're about to meet refused to let adversity steel. >> What makes them shine? Scripps News correspondent Stephen Graddick has there inspiring story. >> Every night of the week in this makeshift gym on the east side of A
tlanta, Georgia. 53 young athletes spin flip and twirl under the guidance of a coach instilled values that go far beyond the mat. >> Champion mindset gymnastics is one of the only all-black Janessa facilities in Atlanta, Georgia, and is also a nonprofit Jim, and out with cases more than being a champion because everybody can win. But it's the mindset that goes with being a champion. >> A mindset that's kept Sequoyah and her team undefeated over the past 2 years. But beyond the gold, you never kn
ow the real obstacles they've had to overcome to get there. >> Right now a geek Whitman one of the biggest thing like our and even Barrios we have and they are falling apart. Our mess on if you with the muppets foam falling all over the floor, Sony a lot of repair to the equipment that we have now. I don't work anywhere else. I don't do anything else takes everything in me to keep it going. >> In spite of their setbacks, Sequoyah says their success has also made them a target of prejudice. >> We
're not the only team that wins that because they're in all black team. That wins is creating kind of the storm that we don't really want to be a part of its really a lot of unfair treatment for the key is. >> Searching for solutions. Sequoyah wrote a letter to Jermaine Horton, CEO and founder of the Art of Confidence Project, a nonprofit aimed to help empower children of color and restoring their confidence using artistry and imagery. >> I was literally reading the e-mail in tears because I was
like, hey, I need you to give me a statement. Tell me about what's going on. And I was expecting light, you know, like a few words or paragraph. She had. And Ali, a 4 page letter and I was like, coach, whatever it takes, whatever I need to do, I will be down there to do whatever I can to let my resources to help. Un is amazing. Girls of the gym. >> So we hopped on a plane from Chicago to feature the gymnast in a series. Jermaine says it's centered around regaining power. >> We have 2 major part
s of our series. We have one is the empowerment. And then one of the released the release is where we have them. Look at the camera. We just let them scream. They just let all of it out. And then we do holding of the fist for them to regain the power back. So whatever they felt was stripped away from them, they regain that power back in a display for the camera and display for the for the parents watching from the sidelines. They say they've witnessed a remarkable shift since joining the team. >
> He was doing handstands on the wall in so we would go to our brothers football games. And one of the parents say you should put our in gymnastics and they suggest a place for me to take her. And as many big in the air. >> A journey that would soon make her daughter a national champion in 2019. >> I like the we'll be able book >> I want people to know that like just because they win doesn't mean it's easy. I mean, we're going see gyms that are in these multimillion dollar facility. They have, y
ou know, more equipment that I can count one hand and these girls worked really hard because we have limited access to things. >> Their determination captured in a series of images for the world to see and hopefully inspire others. >> I just wanted give back and let children see what they look like through my lens. And when the parents and the children actually see the actual photo, it's like. >> Won't like that's me. Imagine if they have the best of the best, even if is not new equipment. And t
hat's just the repairs done where and how much further can this group go? >> I'm Stephen Graddick Scripps News. >> Coming up next on Scripps News live in Taiwan. Based company making luxury travel more accessible for everyday people in the United States luxury should not be the exclusive experience of the elite, the readily available to everyone. We're going take you inside. One of its planes were even the economy. Seats will make a passenger feel like real team. Also would like to remind you ri
ght here to follow us at Scripps News on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and tiktok. We'll be right back. It is 52 minutes after the hour. Let's get some business news now. Profits down for the world's largest memory chipmaker Samsung Electronics reporting a 95% drop for the 1st quarter. That is the company's lowest profit in 14 years. Samsung says the low demand for tech gadgets contributed to this decline. Record-high inflation has forced consumers to cut back on purchases and the weak demand als
o is forcing the company to slash chip prices, which eventually led to production cuts. So luxury travel is coming closer to reality for everyday people. Right now, a Taiwanese company just landed its first test flight yesterday. Scripps News correspondent James Packard is in Los Angeles with a closer look at flying commercial in the lap of luxury. >> There's a very new, very fancy airline in town here in Los Angeles International Airport. Starlux traveling now to the U.S. From Taipei. It bills
itself as a luxury airline, which is interesting because here in the U.S. More and more travelers want budgets. They want ultra low cost. No frills. And this airline plans to do the exact opposite. >> In a world where behemoths legacy airlines dominate and the only ones daring enough to starting new airliner. Those going after travelers on an ultra tight budget. A new company is bucking the trend. >> It's going to be a real uphill battle for them to win market share in actually be successful. >>
Starlux Airlines a tie. One based carrier just watched service to the U.S. Billing itself as a luxury airline. >> Should not be the exclusive experience of the elite the readily available to everyone we just got on Starlux playing for the first time and everybody's first class is fancy. So I came back to economy. It's still pretty fancy back here. >> Even good in here and start looks as the whole thing is about delighting and soothing. The senses was last. Hair line say that even have color sch
emes Whiting in here. It's just not typical. >> Starbucks is partnering with Alaska Airlines to allow passengers on both airlines to earn miles with their preferred carrier to move. Starlet hopes will attract U.S. Customers but Transpacific flights are usually a money losing venture for U.S. Airlines and the U.S. Is home to the strongest demand globally from low cost plane travel. According to the consulting firm CDI. So what about that makes this new airline teen think a luxury trans Pacific fl
ight is a winning recipe. >> You know, I'm kind disagree. I mean, that I make a pass and just tell from cheap we gave a different We from beginning, we talked a Feeney carriers prices. The ultimate thing that people will put on enough Starlux is going to charge extra for a better experience. They will get a few customers paying for it, but it's going to be really hard for them. >> Well, round-trip fares to Taipei run about $1200 on starlux fairly typical. The new competition for transpacific rou
tes could drive prices down for U.S.. Travelers. But in the long term, could this new airline start to pressure the industry to bring back the good old days of flying when comfort and style was the name of the game. >> If the prices were to come up down the road that people have experienced your product or you confident that people would be willing to pay a little more. Yes, yes, that's that's. That's what we think. >> James Packard Scrippsnews Los Angeles. >> To Starlux is currently in an expan
sion phase only offering U.S. Flight through Los Angeles. Right now, the airline is looking to add stops, though, and San Francisco and in New York City. And before we go to break some exciting news to share with you starting this coming Monday May 1st Scripps News is going all live from 06:00am Eastern through 10:00pm Eastern Monday through Friday, which means that you can count on us to have all the latest at any time of the day across all platforms, the same independent objective news and on
the ground reporting, you love it is live all day beginning this Monday may keep it right here. There's more news. Your next. Our Scripps News live. I'm Veronica De La Cruz. >> And we are back after this. IBM Capitol Hill over the debt ceiling showdown continues. House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy put the plan to a vote where it narrowly passed. Thank you so much for staying with us on this. Thursday is now 01:00pm in the east and 10:00am out West. Great to see you today. I'm Veronica De La Cruz. Welc
ome back to Scripps News live. So it's been a >> Contentious uphill battle from the start with budget cuts Never-before tied to the country's ability to pay its bills. But the measure is now facing defeat in the Senate and a veto from the president should ever make it to his desk. Christie's national correspondent Kevin Stu really has more now from Capitol Hill. House Republicans backing Speaker Kevin Mccarthy's proposal to raise the debt ceiling. >> But Democrats and Psident Biden say it's dead
on arrival. >> Call it the first conservative crack in the debt House Republicans voted to pass Speaker Kevin Mccarthy's bill that would raise the nation's debt ceiling and cut government funding. President Biden and Democrats say they will not negotiate so long as budget cuts are included in any negotiations. >> I think mayor of the car, not on whether or not debt limit around that's not negotiable. >> Democrats cannot and will not for the sake of America and its families allow Republicans Act
ever become law. Discussion of spending cuts belongs in talks about the budget. Not. For bargaining chips on the debt ceiling. >> Still, the vote is a win for Mccarthy who can now say House Republicans are backing him and the high stakes debt ceiling negotiations to raise the nation's 31.4 trillion dollars borrowing limit. >> The president said, well, I'm not going to talk to him until offers a plan. Not only did we offer a plan, we passed. So for more than 80 days, he's ignored the problem. >>
The narrow vote provide some assurance to economists that lawmakers are working to raise the nation's debt ceiling and avert the first-ever U.S. Default sometime in the coming weeks. Economists predict the U.S. Will run out of money to pay its bills sometime this summer. And if Washington can't raise the debt ceiling, a default risks sending the U.S. And global economies into an immediate recession. Mccarthy's bill would raise the nation's debt limit. 1.5 trillion dollars while cutting governme
nt funding. Democrats are not in favor of lumping budget cuts with debt ceiling talks. The White House said in a statement earlier this week, Mccarthy quote, Cut a deal with the most extreme Magda alum and of his party and vote. Republicans say it's time for Biden to engage in the process. >> We're standing up and leading and it's long past time that President Biden gets off the sidelines and does his job too and gets to the negotiating table with Speaker Mccarthy so we can solve this problem an
d put America on a stronger financial footing that will benefit all Americans. It's time to end this madness. Mccarthy lost the of the public in this join Democrats in opposing the legislation. >> Albeit for very different reasons. Expand the bill passed by just 2 votes, 217 to 215, a narrow victory for Republican speaker who must now negotiate with President Biden and Democrats. The 4 Republicans who opposed conservatives, Andy Biggs, Tim Burchett, Ken Buck. And that case, economists agree that
should be us default on its debt. It would battle the economy at a time of already high economic uncertainty. And analysts warn that the U.S. Will reach the debt ceiling, the so-called X state sometime in the coming weeks. All tension turns now when precisely the United States will hit that X 8. >> I spoke one economist who predicted we can get that vaccine announcement sometime next week. Severly from that. The government putting forth gdp numbers earlier today and they missed market expectati
ons. Market watchers were hoping for 2% gdp growth in Q one. They only got 1.1% gdp growth trending downward of gdp growth for the last 3 consecutive quarters. All leading to this angst and uncertainty that we might be headed toward some type of a recession. Later this year. Kevin. So really Scripps News, Washington. >> All right. So here's the thing. If a default actually happens, the impact on your family could be significant. Interest rates could rise. The market could rattle your retirement
planning. Government checks that you depend on could be put at risk. National political correspondent Joe Saint George has been tracking all of this for us and explains what you need to know. >> As a political reporter, sometimes I'm jealous of meteorologists. After all, they have a watch and warning system to alert you when something isn't right. Watch tells you it may get rough and advisory alert you that something is happening. A warning tells you to really be careful in some cases and just y
our life in political reporting. We don't have a warning system when it comes to the debt limit debate or anything else. But by my estimation right now today probably hasn't reached warning status yet, but it is something you're going to want to watch closer in the coming weeks. Let's remind you what we are talking about with the debt limit. The debt limit is the absolute maximum amount the government is allowed to borrow. >> To pay its debts. Right now. It's at 31.4 trillion dollars. The U.S. R
each that debt limit back on January 19th. However, since then, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been deploying what's known as extraordinary measures to keep the economy from defaulting like limiting investments in federal employees. Retirement plans. Once the debt limit is raised again, plans are in place to make those accounts whole again with no impact. But the secretary is starting to run out of maneuvers as well as time previously. She said in early June, her options could be exhausted.
But there are new concerns that that date may be moving up, prompting new warnings for the economy. As a reminder, may. >> Kids next week and that's because the irs in April has brought in fewer dollars than what was originally forecasted lower than expected tax receipts so far. >> Partially the result of a weak stock market that produced decline in capital gains taxes. As far as the political realities of raising the debt limit to some degree little exchange between Democrats and Republicans o
n Wednesday, Republican Speaker Kevin Mccarthy past that grow act in the House which raise the debt ceiling through March of next year. But does so by limiting spending in blocking student loan forgiveness. But Democratic leaders in the Senate have said that will not pass in their chamber. President Biden saying this Wednesday after the mayor of the garden, but not on whether or not debt limit around >> That's not negotiable. >> As a reminder, this debt limit debate is a uniquely American issue.
No other major democracy besides Denmark has a debt limit. Federal law Congress first an accident back in 1917, and since 1960, Congress has extended or raised it 80 times. The U.S. Has never defaulted. Joe, Saint George Scripps News, Washington. >> So it's been a contentious uphill battle from the start with budget cuts Never-before tied the country's ability to pay its bills. But the measure is now facing defeat in the Senate and a veto from the president should ever make it to his desk. We'l
l have much more on that story coming up. In the meantime, we want to get you to something else at this hour. We'll take a closer look right now at something playing out in court. The Air National Guardsmen accused of leaking thousands a classified Pentagon documents is due in court later today. But a late night filing by federal prosecutors shows that officials have serious concerns about 21 year-old Jack to Prosecutors are saying that he discussed violence and murder on the social media platfo
rm or authorities that he leaked those documents. There are also talks about making an assassination van to share has been charged under the Espionage Act and has not yet entered a plea. And another news at this, our major policy regarding the southern border scheduled to come to an end in about 2 weeks. Former President Trump put title 42 into place and it has continued under the Biden administration. Want to get you live right now to Washington where White House correspondent Haley Bull has be
en tracking the story for us and joins us now live. Haley, what exactly can you tell us about title? 42 coming to an end. >> Good afternoon running. Is something that the administration has been preparing for and pressed on facing a lot of for how this would play out when they to title 8. Has used across administrations at Pre pandemic? But they're announcing a sweeping series of actions today. Ahead of that ending in May. And this includes an effort to increase access to safer pathways for peop
le to reach the U.S. Increasing consequences for illegal entry. But notably this approach moves beyond just the border at taking a regional approach here partnering with other countries. It includes expanded access to the U.S. Refugee resettlement program and standing up processing centers that will be run by international Partners. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called it a new innovative approach as it takes efforts from the State Department and Homeland Security into account at these cente
rs is where people will be screened for resettlement. Eligibility or be referred to another pathway or options in the host country, Colombia and Guatemala officials say are expected to roll out centers while Canada and Spain officials say had indicated a willingness to accept officials expect several 1000 to be processed in this manner each month at the same time, though, officials say there will be more expedited removal processing at the border with CPD facilities undergoing some changes to ac
commodate that process. Secretary Mayorkas also said that he has made a direction as for family reunification process for people in El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras and administration officials say this is modeled after what they did with Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela earlier this year at which they say showed a successful redemption and attempted border crossings. Listen. >> And in January, President Biden committed to welcoming 30,000 individuals every month. Venezuela and
Nicaragua through a pro program. Regular migration from those 4 countries fell by more than 97% within the first month. Because people now have a legal and safe pathway. Everyone agrees our immigration system is outdated and badly broken. We must tackle the challenges before us together. This includes a potential for increases in migration after May 11 and the strain it will place on our communities. Our workforce and our system. That's why today we notified Congress of our intent to reprogram f
unds within our budget to support other emerging requirements across the hs. >> And you heard right there said that he may work is calling on Congress to take action as well, saying that the existing funds in the don't need to cut for what the long-term needs are here. While they say they recognize the vulnerability to litigation and some of the steps, administration also also feels that they're on solid footing legally. But as we approach the end of title, they are expecting to have more encoun
ters at the southern border seeing that they're having to now counter disinformation efforts and reiterate that the border is not But the administration, as you know, has been dealing with a surge of migration ahead of this. And as we reach the end of title, 42, they have been pressed more and more for answers on how they would handle this. It has been a point of criticism after the White House in particular, from Republicans on border security. What we're hearing today's most substantial answer
s so far on how they plan to address this >> All right. Haley Bull reporting live from the White House for us. Haley, we always appreciate it. Thank you. Getting out in New York today, defense attorneys questioning former fashion call this Carol, in her defamation lawsuit against former President Trump. They want to know why it took her so long to come forward. The rape allegations against him and why she can't remember the specific date yesterday she testified the assault happened in the Mid 90
's. Trump is denying the allegation she brought the suit November after see it. She said that Trump defamed her in a post calling her allegations a hoax and a lie. He also said, quote, This woman is not my type. Carroll also added battery to her defamation suit at a New York law says there is no statute of limitations for survivors of alleged sexual assault. That trial is expected to last 5 days and if found guilty would be up to the jury to decide monetary damages. Still to come on Scripps News
live, a transgender Montana lawmaker now barred from speaking on the House floor. We have the details on the fallout and what could be next for Representative Zoe Zac for also nearly 3 months after a toxic train derailment. People in east Palestine, Ohio, are still living in limbo. Coming up next, a closer look at their struggle to find some sort of normalcy. ♪ ♪ Looking ahead to 2024, the West Virginia Senate race just got a little more justice. I guess you could say. And that's because West V
irginia Republican Governor Jim Justice is set to announce his bid for U.S. Senate seat today. He's looking to run for the seat currently held by moderate Democratic senator and former Governor Joe Mansion. This could be the biggest threat to Manchin seat in a dozen years. Governor Justice will face off against at least one other candidate in the Republican primary. Representative Alex Mooney, a Freedom Caucus member. Let's get right out to congressional correspondent Nathaniel Reed from reporti
ng from Capitol Hill. All right, Nate, a lot to talk about here because of people work is filed. But when can we actually expect a formal announcement from Governor Jim Justice? >> That's right. With that formal paperwork with the Federal Election Commission going in earlier this morning officially making Jim Justice, the current governor of West Virginia, eligible for the ballot in that state to seek Joe Manchin's currency in the U.S. Senate. We still do not know of Senator Joe Manchin is going
to run for reelection. Has been fairly tight lipped on that. But if he does, there's good chance that Jim Justice could give him a run for his money. That an official announcement expected sometime in the late afternoon. He's gotten event announced at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia later today at about 05:00pm Eastern. At that point, I will expect him to make this announcement official. He is a largely popular governor of West Virginia. And though there isn't a whole ton of polling in t
his race, there was some polling conducted all the way back in last August of 2022, which put hypothetical matchups of I'm Joe mentioned against his possible challenges, one of whom, of course, being Jim Justice, who is expected to make that official today, that hypothetical polling showed Joe Manchin losing in a landslide with Governor Jim Justice. Taking 46.5% of likely voters. Just 32% of those potential voters saying they would vote for Joe Manchin. Now let's take a look at what, Joe, how Jo
e Manchin would fare against Alex Mooney. He would also be expected to lose that race. Joe Mansion with 37.9% of likely voters saying they'd vote for him. 44.9% of voters saying they'd vote for Congressman Alex Mooney who represents West Virginia in Congress. So obviously these are fairly old numbers. 3.5% margin of error in this poll was connected. Way back in August of 2022, we don't have a lot of numbers from West Virginia, but just to give you a sense of where things stand with Joe mentioned
just in the last couple of days, he's threatened to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. He's a most consequential piece of legislation from the last Congress. But at the same time, one that's quite unpopular with Republicans. West Virginia is an overwhelmingly Republican state in a way as Democrat from an overwhelmingly Republican state. He is somewhat of a dying breed. >> I want to talk about some of these other matchups, though, Nate looking ahead to the 2024 Senate races because Senator Manc
hin doesn't really seem to be the only one of the hot seat. What are some of the other states that you're keeping a close eye on right now? >> Well, Veronica, there's no sugarcoating it. Democrats have a really tough match to defend in 2024. If they got by easy in 2022, it's by no means going to be a cakewalk in 2024. For one, they're dealing with Kirsten Sinema, an Arizona. She is now an independent, ran last time as a Democrat running for reelection in that state, potentially as an independent
. She has not yet made a firm determination there. She already has a possible Democratic challenger. Representative Ruben Gallego and a possible Republican challenger Mark Lamb. The Pinal County as sheriff over in Montana. Jon Tester. He's a expected to what he's saying that he's running for re-election. That's another red Republican state where he could face a really tough uphill battle. Also, Sherrod Brown in the state of Ohio. He is someone who could run for re-election as well. So it's reall
y those are just a couple of states where Democrats are going to be facing uphill battles, trying to get their candidates Of course, we do not know a lot about how those races will unfold. There are still primaries to be had and much more. But at the same time, it's a really tough map for Democrats across the board. Joe Manchin could be potentially depending on whether he runs the first to go. >> Very interesting. All right. And live for us from Capitol Nate, always appreciate it. Thank you. Com
ing up next on Scripps News Live. Norfolk Southern releasing the cost of that toxic train derailment in east Palestine, Ohio. But the harm it caused the community is immeasurable. Keep thinking, I going to be? The city buddy? Could still be trying to help us. After a quick break. A look at the ongoing struggle for people to rebuild their lives. That's next. >> In Ohio, some east Palestine residents have yet to return home after that toxic train derailment on February. 3rd, health concerns remain
as people continue to report potential symptoms from the wreck. Scripps News correspondent Maura Sirianni shows us the constant struggle to get things back to normal. One resident described the process of selling her home as a nightmare. Most people I spoke with an east Palestine said they didn't want to leave their homes. Now some residents may not have a choice. >> It's been nearly 3 months since a Norfolk southern train derailed in east Palestine, Ohio. The huge black plume of smoke from the
controlled burn of toxic chemicals is gone. But the fears about whether it's safe to live here remain I I love this home, but >> Can't get attached it. >> 3 generations of Christina Ferguson's family have lived in this 1930's duplex in east Palestine. Now she's staying with her parents in a condominium. The railroad rented 10 miles away to return. She wants independent testing in a thorough cleaning of their home. But she's not sure her family will ever feel safe in their home. Again, I just ke
ep thinking, what I going to be? Is anybody? Could still be trying to help us. >> What's the next step? Take stock on the door and say we have to be out tomorrow about half of East Palestine, 5,000 residents evacuated when officials decided to burn the vinyl chloride. >> From 5 tanker cars to prevent an explosion. Most residents have returned, but many complain of illness and worry about contamination. Others like Jeff Drummond are allowed to return because of the continued cleanup near their ho
mes. He's living alone in a tiny room in a roadside motel. Now, the retired truck driver and Gulf War veteran misses mowing his lawn spending time in his yard. >> I can cocaine. I have to go out and do my own laundry. Washer and dryer home that can is I have nothing here. Basically it just. >> Room. Norfolk Southern is excavating thousands of tons of contaminated soil. The environmental Protection Agency expects that to take another 2 to 3 months. Toxic chemicals must be removed from 2 creeks wh
ich could take even longer. In the meantime, displace residents wait to see what the future holds. We'll go back if we can. >> And if we can die, can they accept that, too? Because I'm like Chris Lea. Pray all the time. And I tell God, you know, whatever you have for me, I can do for you. >> On the heels of a CNN town hall. Norfolk, Southern CEO Alan Shaw announced the rail company would work with the community to address concerns about losses and home values. Although specific details of a plan
have not yet been made, are Sirianni Scripps News. Atlanta. >> And still to come on Scripps News live, what a transgender Montana lawmaker says she will not do. Even though House barred her from speaking on the House floor. Welcome back. I'm Veronica De La Cruz. It is now half past the Thank you so much for being us today for Scripps News Live. Montana's first openly female transgender representative is now banned from the House chamber. She can still cast votes remotely the rest of the session
. National correspondent Maritsa Georgiou says that it all stems from 34 year-old Democrat is for saying that lawmakers blood on their hands for restricting access to gender affirming care for young people. >> Yeah, good day to you. This means that representatives always effort is barred from the floor for the rest of the session, which is set to end in early may. And important to note these are two-year terms and our Legislature, Montana only meets every other year. And so this is not only not
only the rest of the session, but the rest of her term. It's the first time in nearly half a century. The Montana lawmakers have censured one of their own members and it comes after. >> A week standoff that we have been telling you about here all weekend Scrippsnews. It reached a fever pitch on Monday when her supporters filled the gallery and disrupted the House floor session with chants of let her speak. Police escorted them out. Something right. Airs 7 people were arrested. And while that was
going on, Zephyr stood on the floor with a microphone held in the air the entire time. Republican lawmakers said that action was what led to this disciplinary measure saying that she incited them and saying but those events but lawmakers at risk before the vote on Wednesday to bar her from the for was allowed 5 minutes to speak and she joined us here on morning Rush earlier this morning talking about why these issues matter so much the herd immunity. When I rose up again, I was talking about re
al hard. >> That these bills ring and 2 apologize or to not have said that would be to be complicit. In the policies that get my community. That's not what my constituents sent me here to do a second. Here is the truth. >> Representatives effort can still vote remotely and participate in committees. She just and not comment. Active debate over legislation. We caught up with her when she left the floor for the last time. The session. She says she wouldn't change any of her actions. She is proud s
he stood up for unity. And we also heard from Republican speaker of the House, not word year right after that vote who said they didn't choose expulsion but thought this was a fair punishment for her actions. >> My job, listen, it's not. I know that there's a lot of extracurricular. Reasons that to especially the media that you guys have put into this and it is not it is is the speaker just protecting the dignity is safety and take gritty of the house. No matter what no matter what happens in we
ek so we can have that kind of behavior on the floor moving forward. >> I did as speaker are geared directly. If there had been any instances of violence or threats of violence during Monday's protests that we haven't heard about, he said no, but that police were dry air and that's why he classifies this as a riot. Now, we did also ask for about decorum, but representatives effort told morning Rush earlier this morning about that. It's hypocritical of them to call for decorum at the same time th
ey've repeatedly and intentionally missed. >> Gender me. But this is also coming from caucus that advocates in very limited government using government to take away health care from people who need it. And that's what we've seen. This legislative session isn't equal and undemocratic application of the fuzzy concept of decor when the speaker is an agreement. There's a lot of leeway again. Now there are still a lot to get done in. Helena. Seems both parties are eager to get back to it today so the
y can go home. >> Before Zephyr left the floor, she tweeted out a photo of her pressing her light to speak one last time. She says it's a reminder that the legislature is removing 11,000 Montanans from discussion on every bill going forward. Back to you. >> So he's up for isn't the first lawmaker silence for speaking their mind for isn't even the first in the past month. Just a couple weeks ago we saw the same thing happened with the Tennessee 3, 3 Democratic Tennessee State House members protes
ting on the House floor against gun rights now to or expelled but have since returned to their seats. Both of these votes to censure or expel fellow lawmakers came from Republican led House is could this be a growing trend of retaliation at the state level of government or is it a necessary use of power in order to maintain order? Well, Robert says the acting senior vice president for rights and justice at the Center for American Progress and >> He joins us now live to answer some of these quest
ions. Will thank you so much for your time today. It's 7. So this is the second time in a matter of weeks now that a lawmaker has been silent for expressing an opinion will. Is there a reason that this is happening more now or has this always been an issue? >> So, you know, I I think we need to be crystal clear about what's going on. You we see it both in the case of in Montana and with a 10 to 3 that ball right wing of Maggie extremist, even Republican lawmakers in state capitals are exercising
their power to silence debate that they don't want to engage in. And it is something, as you said in your opening that is happening more and more. It's deeply disturbing. >> I want to look at exactly what what took place just so people understand what exactly was their transgressions for any of these lawmakers, be it in Montana or in Tennessee. Did they deserve to be sent or did they deserve to be expelled and what exactly he's breaking decorum mean. Are there laws around what defines decorum s
pecifically? >> So question in every legislature just like in the U.S. House and the Senate there are rules of decorum of how you're supposed to conduct yourself on the floor during debate. And so those are rules that are governed in most cases by that legislative body, the members of that body vote on the rules at the beginning of session. And so there, you know, widely agreed upon rules know, question about what is decorum is interesting because you hear in both of these cases this that the sp
eaker is in the leadership in Tennessee Montana have used to say that, you know, these members were breaking decorum but there are I'm sure the graduating levels your legislator rules normally of sanctions. And so in Tennessee, for instance, in past cases, there was actual investigations that would 4th before members were brought up to be expelled their work hearings and evidence support for There's the option to censure a memoir, which is to discipline them, sort of, you know, put a slip in the
record to show that they were disappointed, expel expelling a member or silence and a member for the session is an egregious Considering what talking about here, which is number speaking up about legislative issues, violence and combine that in Tennessee and, you know, gender affirming care here in Montana, that the leading Republican legislature just didn't want to deal with. >> Why do you think we're seeing this breakout, though, at the state level? I mean, is there reason why we're seeing th
is happen? It in state legislatures across America right now. I mean, you had mentioned, you know, Mager Republicans is this. Is this simply a new generation of leadership that is willing to speak out for their beliefs and go up against these, quote, quote, Mager Republicans. Why is this happening at the state level right now? >> Think you're seeing across the and unfortunate trend of ruling parties and state legislatures trying over over exercise of power, particularly in states where there are
a super majorities in the legislature and they are really overreaching in egregious way. I it is certainly part of a of, you know, serve a lack of civility that we see even in Congress, frankly, you know, mostly from the likes of the Marjorie Taylor, Greene's of the instead of wanting to have a legislative debate on the issue, aside to shout people down in this case decide to use the power either disposal to stop debate and to remove people from also sitting and well, the key here is not just t
hat they're removing numbers are silencing members, but they were moving representation. Wait for the constituents that all those folks represent. It's it's part of a wider trend. I think it's even connected to, you know, the notion of a lot so of conservative lawmakers are trying to ban certain books and stop people from having conversations that at every turn, where are they going engaging with that they don't like. Extremists are trying to shut them out completely. >> I only have 30 seconds l
eft here, but but well, how do you feel about the future? I mean, looking ahead, the divide between the 2 part, the 2 parties here. Will it get worse? Doesn't get any better. And is it possible to come back from something like this or does the future looked bleak for politics as a whole? >> Well, you know, the thing that I had at take heart in is the fact that in the use of these cases and many others, these lawmakers were standing up for the these important fights and conversations that we have
to have are speaking for a vast majority of young people. Folks are showing up at state capitals. We're asking for reform take place even as legislatures. They're trying to shut the bay downs taking some hope. And the fact that there is we a vigor around some of the things that are going to make that saw inclusive democracy. >> Well, Roberts is with the Center for American Progress will. Thank you so much. For joining us today. We definitely appreciate you stopping by. Thanks for having me. Com
ing up next on Scripps News live, the battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron Desantis is heating up right now. Disney is planning on taking the case to court. >> Why the governor is saying that plan has no merit. We'll be right back. Three is a magic number. Three friends, three wishes, three meals a day. But it's sad that kids like me all over the country don't get to have three meals a day. Kids want to do good in school. We want to grow up healthy, and that's hard when you don't have
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online to helpnokidhungry.org. Three: Become a monthly donor today. Florida Governor Ron Desantis is now responding to a federal lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has filed against him. >> I don't think the suit has merit. I think it's political. I think they filed, you know, in Tallahassee for a reason because they're trying to to you know, some some some district court decision. But we're very confident on the lot. >> Now the suit says the Santas weaponize his political power to puni
sh Disney for speaking out against his so-called don't say gay bill Florida State Capitol reporter Forrest Sanders has more now on the lawsuit. >> Lawmakers were talking about an elections bill as well as immigration, but that 77 page legal complaint dropped like a bomb. And now Disney be Desantis. Is all anyone here. The capital seems to be talking about. >> The few that started with Disney's opposition to what critics call the don't say gay bill last year. ♪ Now heading to federal court, the c
ompany filed a legal challenge Wednesday alleging the governor and state officials were part of a, quote, targeted campaign of government retaliation. It's after lawmakers approved the takeover of Disney's special district earlier this year putting in place the state board to oversee the about 40 square miles of land around the Orlando theme parks. Disney says the governor knew board violated First Amendment rights and contract signed with the district's old board Reedy Creek to maintain power.
Quote, in America, the government cannot punish you for speaking your mind reads the lawsuit. >> I'm very excited because I think they should have done it. A long time ago. >> Orlando Senator Linda Stewart among the Democrats who oppose the crackdown on Disney from the beginning, she felt like justice was coming. This is the only way that justice can be heard. >> Because they're not listening to the voices. They're not listening to the people. >> The lawsuit arrives as lawmakers inch closer to s
ending the governor. A new Disney built to reinforce the state board has authority over the district. Well, the Senate sponsor didn't comment. Other Republicans did. The governor is not going to get out. >> What I know and understand. I'm not speaking for him, Disney will lose this fight. >> Rep Fred Hawkins is involved with the House's version of the new bill. He thinks it'll stand no matter how the company's legal challenge turns out. >> The special district was created by the legislature. The
legislature can take it away and doesn't need to have a reason. He recently is that fairly simple as that? >> The governor's press team is also weighed in as he continues his trip overseas, quote, were unaware of any legal, right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges, not held by other businesses in the state. This lawsuit is yet another unfortunate example. Their hope to undermine the will of the Florida voters and operate outside the bounds of the law
. >> Disney's filing is likely just the first step in what will be an ongoing legal dispute. We expect that will see the governor file a response and then we may have hearings at the federal court right here in Tallahassee. That's the latest out here at the Capitol. Forrest Saunders reporting. >> Coming up next on Scripps News, live people with autism on the road to Independence. We're going to show you how technology is helping them overcome challenges to get their driver's licenses. That after
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s different for applicants with autism. National correspondent Jessie Cohen shows us how teens and adults on the autism spectrum have been getting help. >> 7, 8 kids these days are no stranger to technology and sent to It's been a part of their lives since they were born. So why not use that technology has an advantage in learning this one is car control? Well, that's what staff and Nicholas Children's Hospital in Miami are doing. There are a lot of different things that virtual reality. Immersi
ve technologies can do. >> And we're just starting, I think, to hit the tip of the iceberg with, but we can really see happening there within the clinical states. >> Doctor Christina Potter is the hospital supervisor of it. Digital technologies. Will Cain job than me. And she and her team are using research grants to study the effects of virtual reality on patients with autism spectrum disorder. Across the board we've seen between 30 and 60% reduction and our patients just in the levels of anxie
ty and their perceived levels of pain. So here show get up to highway speed. >> The computer says break and she breaks and it measures how much she didn't skid forward. >> Their newest program is drive, which stands for driving improvements through virtual reality experience and that all you Guerra is currently a student in the program. >> I'm 21 right now. I'm currently in college. >> She's watched her friends and family get their licenses and now she's ready for her time. Hopefully I could pul
l thorough. They start inside the classroom with her glasses on hands on the wheel and her foot pressing the pedal. Students like Natalia become immersed in real driving son area. Really good to practice shot without having to >> Worry about, you know, getting injured or anything. I have double cheese when it comes to the strength for the puddle and the speed. This is a great opportunity to test that out. >> And they don't slide into the driver's seat of a moving vehicle until the vr experience.
He's fully prepared them. It's like an intern in space where they can come. They can practice. They can make errors for mom. Maggie Guerra tells us she didn't know she ever see the opportunity for her daughter to get her license and my partner internally grateful and we need more of eternally grateful because that is the key to her Independence. >> Driving is kind of a big deal and it's about Independence. It's about self confidence. It's about helping them further their educations further thei
r career goals and really further there progression as adults. >> Doctor David, so is the hospital's senior vice president for digital and information systems. He feels there are misconceptions about autism. >> What people perhaps don't realize is that kids who are on the spectrum, it's not that they cannot learn. They process information differently. It takes longer time for them to learn. >> They otherwise have the capacity, you know, the learning ability the motor functionality to to drive an
d to drive very well. But they have such heightened levels of anxiety that they don't even want to try. >> I always them know that if they start feeling any type of discomfort and that mean no longer D as the lead instructor has seen those anxious responses, drastically change over time with her students. We've noticed just like their self-confidence, their motivation, they look forward to their future research Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that compared to non autistic drivers. Driv
ers of autism were estimated to have fewer crashes, tickets and suspended licenses. But currently only one-third of autistic individuals without intellectual disability, obtain a driver's license by age. 21, those at Nicklaus Children's want to change those numbers and see this program in more cities on the second one 86.8% beautiful road. Just work on smoothing it out. Their goal is to change the stigma and give those with asd the confidence to get out. >> On the road, so proud you, Jesse Cohen
, Scripps News, Miami. Coming up next on Scripps News Live, we're going to share the story of a man's triumphant battle against covid-19. >> We'll have the de We know that covid claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide. But a Kentucky man beat the odds after nearly dying from the virus. Ricky Sarah Scrippsnews Lexington, was there when he was finally reunited with his family. >> After 504 days away, the hugs that greeted Greg Stone. It just that much seeing his grandchild for the first
time. >> Over it overlay of week, this. >> Ending time to reunite. I just live talk to area. I never thought I'd say that. >> Stone had long covid the prognosis couldn't have been worse. >> And I went from 40% to make and it's one percent. >> His wife forced to make a choice. No one wants to make. >> When the doctor cites over that it's time to let him She said now not letting go when you love somebody never stop loving and you never let him go. >> He's here with us today because after a year at
uk was transported to a Florida hospital. >> It's unbelievable. It really is. Well, after just a week he got the lung transplant. He so desperately needed. >> They saved my life. >> He is a true living walking miracle. >> Sharing his message with the world. >> Love your family Levey. Stay like it's your last because you never know what tomorrow will bring. >> Tuesday with the crowd that just kept growing. He is returned home to Mount Sterling. >> Stopping >> To say hello to friends and family.
Rooting him on from afar. >> And he needed to come home to this town because this is where his heart is. >> He's town doing what they say. They do best. >> We support our people. We support our neighbors and we support the people that we love. People that are in the state. >> I always thought I was light in this community. Never Le. I never thought that. But today I a lot. >> That no amount of physical distance, Ted diminished. >> Well, he is just lucky to be alive. It's great.
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