You've seen all that yesterday. I think people think it's even more political than we thought

this case never should have been brought. And what should happen now should it should get dismissed.

We're not going to stop on this. Nothing changed. We believe that he's overstimped.

Two top Republicans in the House are promising to investigate the Manhattan District Attorney

following the indictment of Donald Trump.

That comes as the former president is escalating his attacks on social media,

which now include a call to defund federal law enforcement.

Meanwhile, Mike Pence will soon have to testify before a federal grand jury in one of the cases tied to Trump.

We'll tell you which one and why the former vice president appears finally ready to talk.

Plus, the GOP-controlled State House in Tennessee could take historic action today against three Democratic lawmakers.

We'll explain the controversy connected to calls for new gun legislation.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Thursday, April 6th.

I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thanks for starting your day with us. We'll begin today with the fallout from this week's historic arraignment

of former President Donald J. Trump. Police are providing extra security for those involved in

the case following a string of unsubstantiated threats. According to two sources familiar with the matter,

Judge Juan Mershon and his family have received multiple threats since the hearing on Tuesday.

The threats have also reportedly continued against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

and his staff. Last month, a concerning letter and a suspicious white powder, which was later found

to be non-hazardous, were sent to the DA's Manhattan office. Trump has escalated his rhetoric

toward those involved in the case in recent weeks. And while he didn't mention anyone by name

on his social media site yesterday, he did blame the, quote,

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