Ukraine comes down by the House leader allowing a vote. There's overwhelming support for Ukraine

among the majority of Democrats and Republicans. There should be a vote now.

That was President Joe Biden yesterday, calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a vote on

Ukraine aid to the floor. But far right members of the House are

threatening his speakership over funding for the war-torn country. We'll have more of the

dysfunction on Capitol Hill in just a moment. We'll also bring in the latest from Arizona,

following an emotionally charged meeting of the state's legislature over its Civil War era abortion ban.

Plus, an attempt on the, an update on the desperate delay attempts by Donald Trump's legal team in his hush money case,

just days before jury selection is set to begin.

Music selection is set to begin. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Thursday, April 11th.

I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thanks for starting your date with us.

A day after Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that a

160-year-old near-total abortion ban is enforceable, Republicans in the state legislature

blocked efforts to repeal the law that dates back to the year 1864. The move comes despite several Republicans and many Democrats

publicly calling for an end of the law, but GOP leaders in Arizona's legislature, which is

controlled by conservatives, said they will be closely reviewing the high court's ruling and

listening to their constituents in order to

determine how to proceed. Republican leaders then scuttled the effort to repeal the law by calling

for a recess and adjourning until next week, prompting angry jeers from the Democrats.

I move that we recess to the sound of the bill immediately. You've heard the secondary motion. I move that we reached us to the sound of the bill immediately.

You've heard the secondary motion.

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