We begin with a major announcement expected this morning in the impeachment investigation. House democrats are planning to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Trump including abuse of power and obstruction of congress. The Judiciary Committee could vote on the articles as early as this week. That could set up a vote on the house floor next week. If the house approves the articles, it would make the president the third president in history to be impeached. This comes a day after the partisan clash over the impeachment investigation. Laura podesta is here in new york. Laura, tell us what happened yesterday. So in a nutshell, the democrats, including Committee Chairman jerry nadler, said the president put himself before country, but republicans continue to maintain that when you read the transcript of the call between the president and the president of ukraine, the words used do not amount to a president seeking a personal political favor. Cbs news has learned House Democ
United states. Sources tell cnn theyll move forward with at least two articles abuse of power and obstruction of congress. The key number there is two and likely only two. Theres still some debate about including elements from the Mueller Report, but at this point, it appears unlikely. A vote in the Judiciary Committee on those articles is expected by the end of the week, within days, and a vote in the full house on impeachment next week. The impeachment drama is certainly on President Trumps mind as well as the justreleased Inspector Generals report which found that the fbis russia probe was justified and it was carried out without bias. This morning President Trump is lashing out at his own fbi director on twitter after Christopher Wray said this in a new interview. So the fbi did not spy on the Trump Campaign . Well, thats not a term at the fbi we use to describe our work. Do you have any evidence the fbi targeted the Trump Campaign unfairly . I dont. Much more on that in a moment,
Its thursday, december 5th, 2019. Heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. [ siren ] brnk. The house is moving forward with articles of impeachment. He leaves us no choice because he is trying to corrupt the election once again. A sailor open shooting at a navel yard. Melania trump firing back at a back at someone who mentioned trumps son, barron. It makes you look mean. It makes you look like youre attacking someones family. A volu after a Chemical Plant fire. Elevated levels of butadiene. Joe biden said he would consider Kamala Harris as a running mate. This one day after she dropped out of the race. George zimmerman zieled a 100 million suit against Trayvon Martins parents. The suit says he was defamed. Reporter more people have gotten sick from the e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. There have been more than 100 cases. All that this is not a stunt. It went airborne over a dozen of cars at a florida dealership. Unbelievable. And all that matters hes twofaced. The
Nothing should overshadow that. So both sides have their arguments baked in as this impeachment process moves to the next phase. And as i pointed out, even though this announcement was expected by white house officials they will be monitoring and paying close attention as they sketch out their next move. One official says there will be plenty of reaction between the president s tweets and his rally this evening. He has a very quiet schedule this morning so he is available to watch this press conference. Back to you. Okay, pamela brown, thank you very much. Let us know what reporting you get as this happens. Were moments away. Lets bring in all of our experts. And john king, let me begin with you in washington this morning. So its going to be two. Steve cohen says its going to be two. But it sounds like theres going to be a reference to the Mueller Report and pattern of obstructive behavior from the president. Did nancy pelosi get this right to get the votes . Its evidence, poppy and ji
Leaders. Stunning lawsuit, the man who shot and killed Trayvon Martin now suing martins family and prosecutors for 100 million. This morning, the new outrage in a racially charged case that divided the nation. Those stories, plus, unfiltered truth, nbc launches an investigation into americas got talent after a fivehour meeting with former star Gabrielle Union. The new American Dream. An explosive look inside the mall of the future from thrill rides to ski slopes. How far theyre going to win your business. And let there be light. 3, 2, 1. Joy to the world the Iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree shining bright after we helped flip the switch on the Holiday Season. Today thursday, december 5th, 2019. From nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Hi, everybody, welcome to today, t today, thank you for joining us on this thursday overdrive now. Certainly is, yeah. Were going to get to the highlights of the night in a moment.