Proceeding, and conspiring against the rights of voters. It ties these to the violent attack of trumps voters at the capitol on january 6th. Special counsel jack smith spoke on that after it was filed. It was fueled by lies. Lies by the defendant, targeted at obstructing a Bedrock Function of the u. S. Government, a nations process of collecting, counting, and certifying the results of the president ial election. The men and women of Law Enforcement who defended the u. S. Capital on january 6th, are our heroes. They are patriots, and they are the very best of us. Since the attack on our capitol, the Department Justice has remained committed to ensuring accountability for those criminally responsible for what happened that day. This case has brought consistent with that commitment, and our investigation evander individuals continues. The indictment names trump as the only defendant, but it describes six coconspirators working with him to contest joe bidens win in 2020. Trump, no surpris
Plus, were learning more about the failed Plea Agreement for hunter biden and the questions raised by the judge in that case. And also ahead well bring you new reporting on a private meeting between President Biden and former president obama over concerns over the 2024 election. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this thursday, august 3rd. Im jonathan lemire. Weve got a big day ahead. Thanks for starting it with us. Well begin in the nations capitol where just down the street from where he was inaugurated back in 2017, the former President Donald Trump will be criminally charged today for allegedly trying to disrupt the same government he once swore an oath to protect. Around 4 00 this afternoon, trump will be arraigned in d. C. Federal court on four Felony Charges stemming from his alleged efforts to block the peaceful transition of power following his loss in the 2020 election. The charges are conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proce
Turns violent in manhattan. Thousands gather after a social media post promising free merchandise. Some throwing plywood, chairs and other items. Sub weis bypassing stations. As many as 1,000 Police Officers rushing in to restore order. Some in riot gear pelted by bottles. Several officers reportedly hurt. As we come on the air, severe storms taking aim at the northeast. Millions on alert from pennsylvania to maine. In the south, storms bringing torrential rain. And dangerous heat returns. Alerts from california to florida. Rob marciano timing it out. Former President Donald Trump one day after his historic arraignment in washington, entering a not guilty plea for the second time in as many days to the knew charges in the classified documents case. The new abc news ipsos poll that shows a majority of americans say the special counsels Election Charges against trump are serious, while a significant minority say the case is politically motivated. Trump now juggling growing legal battles
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What devon archer told congress about the biden family brand. And it is damaging. The Senior National correspondent kevin corke is live with the breakdown in dc tonight. Kevin, good evening. Reporter evening trace. Devon archer telling congressional investigators that hunter biden used the then vp joe biden as, quote, defensive leverage to send, quote, the right signals to his foreign Business Partners. All while selling him as the brand that offered capabilities and reach, as well as a unique understanding of dc. That from archers comments and a transcribed interview before the House Oversight committee on monday this week. Fox news digital obtaining the more than 140 Page Transcript of archers interview which took place Behind Closed Doors. President biden and the white house have repeatedly denied that the elder biden ever discussed the foreign businesses with his son, nor did he have any knowledge about his sons business dealings. But the answers in the transcript to dispute that b