The sun coming up 6 00 a. M. Its wednesday, august 28th. And we have a lot to get to this morning. Including special counsel jack smith trying to salvage the federal Election Interference case against donald trump. Filing a formal indictment against the former president. Were going to bring you excellent analysis in just a moment. Meanwhile, donald trump now says that he will debate Vice President Kamala Harris in two weeks, but the Harris Campaign still needs to be resolved. And well have more details about that the operation that rescued an israeli man who was held hostage by hamas for more than 300 days. That comes as israel launches a broad operation in the west bank with raids and air strikes in that territory. Im Jonathan Lemire along with u. S. Special correspondent for bbc news katty kay in this morning for joe, mika and willie. Well be joined by Symone Sanderstownsend, and mike barnicle, and nbc news capitol hill correspondent, you just saw her on way too early, ali vitali. Lo
Cnn Closed Captioning brought to you by mesobook. Com if you or a loved one have mesothelial, will send you a free book to answer questions you may have call now and well come to you 808 to 14000 the legal war is over what are the legal war over the election is already underway and its being fought from Texas To Georgia as members of the latino civil Rights Groups say their homes were targeted by the Texas Attorney general in voter fraud rates. While in georgia lawsuit aims to block new gopbacked election certification rules. And the Israeli Military rescues a hostage held by hey, hamas in a complex operation, the father of 11 now reunited with his family, but israel claims 108 more hostages living and dead are still being held in gaza as hopes for a Ceasefire Deal are fading like it or not, a. I. Is coming to your iphone the latest on apples plans and how the new technology could change, how you use your device. Were following these major developing stories and many more all coming in
Villages as a result of 3 oil spills up until this morning dutch multinationals could act with impunity in developing countries trading their the rights of people bought food. And this is james no from this moment onwards dutch multinationals will be held accountable for their activities and their actions are developing countries and thats an enormous victory for. All the right of more globally. The European Union is expected to give us a. Vaccine emergency approval in the coming hours despite a growing dispute between the block and the company over a shortage of supplies astra zeneca reduce their commitment a week ago blaming manufacturing issues. Experts from the World Health Organization have met chinese scientists in the as they continue their investigation into the origins of covert 19 the team is now expected to conduct its 1st field visits in the city said researches would visit hospitals labs and the food markets that have been linked to the earliest cases of the virus china wi
Also in washington. We have brian becker, hes the executive director of the answer coalition. And in moscow we cross to maxine should go, he is an expert at the Russian International Affairs Council originally crossed out rules in effect. That means you can jump in anytime you want and i always appreciate it. Ok, let me go to maxime 1st here in moscow. By all accounts, were going to have a, by ministration in january. Now, given the background of the russia gate hysteria hoax and the antipathy and really deep hatred of russia in the american Political Class and particularly the media here. What is, what is the kremlin expecting in january when it comes to American Foreign policy towards your country go ahead. 1st of all, i think the relationship between the United States and russia would have continued to deteriorate anyway, regardless of who were in the white house. And especially seeing the acts that stations are peter listen, our worst buy in and ministration on 2 on 2 particular is
Illegal, or the churches have been locked. Or that going to mass could be considered a crime. And rescuers from countries including russia help refugees to return and rebuild their homes. But many find it. Ive got nothing to return to theres a full news program coming your way in just under 60 minutes. But right now lets get ready for a little and welcome across your all things are considered. What can we expect from a bygone ministration when it comes to russia as things and today, relations are ever brought bottom bidens orbit is replete with hard liners in neo cons with a long record of Foreign Policy failure. Could relations continue to get worse to discuss this and more im joined by my guest. Michael ohanlon in washington is a senior fellow and director of research in the Foreign Policy program at brookings, as well as author of beyond nato, a new Security Architecture for Eastern Europe, also in washington. We have brian becker, hes the executive director of answer coalition. And