Deadline in the 2020 election interference case. Hes got until 5 00 p. M. This afternoon to respond to special counsel jack smiths request for a protective order. Smith is trying to block trump from disclosing evidence and making Public Comments that could intimidate witnesses or undermine the case. Smith asked the judge to step in after trump issued a vague threat on social media on friday. He wrote in all caps, quote f you go after me, im coming after you. This morning, were also keeping a close watch on Fulton County, georgia, where trump is facing another potential indictment for trying to overturn the election. The streets around the courthouse are being shut down as the grand jury considers charges. Trumps lawyer went on a media blitz and appeared on all five networks sunday morning. He floated a new defense for trump, alleged will pressuring mike pence and georgia officials to overturn the election results. Youre saying that asking is action. No, asking is aspirational. Asking i
Good monday morning, everyone. It is 8 00 a. M. Here on the east coast, 5 00 a. M. Out west. So happy to have Victor Blackwell with me this week. Glad to be here. Good weekend . Very good. We have a lot to get to. Breaking overnight, helicopters collide while fighting wildfires in california. Three People Killed including a fire chief. An investigation now underway. Plus, thousands of beyonce concertgoers forced to take shelter as severe storms swept through d. C. How much her tour spent to keep metro trains running. And simone biles is back. Blowing away the competition after a twoyear hiatus. This hour of cnn this morning starts right now. This is where we begin this morning. Donald trump just hours away from a crucial deadline in the 2020 election interference case. A federal judge has ordered him to respond to special counsel jack smiths request for a protective order by 5 00 today. Smith is trying to block trump from disclosing evidence and making Public Comments that could intimi
This breaking overnight, at least three people are dead after two helicopters collided mid air while fighting a fire in california. Details still coming in at this hour. Breaking overnight, ukraine has arrested a woman in connection with a plot to assassinate president zelenskyy. She was allegedly preparing an air strike on the Southern Port Region of mykolaiv while zelenskyy visited. 11 hours and counting. Thats how much time donald trump has left to respond to the Special Counsels legal filing. Mat the heart of it, what trumps legal team can and cannot do with the evidence shared with the January 6th Case. Today is one of the most significant changes in blood banking history. The red cross now dropping those Blanket Restrictions based on sexual orientation, clearing the way for more gay men to donate blood. And barbie the billionaire. Just crossed the 1 million threshold, historic feat for a solo female director. Cnn this morning starts right now. Were going to get to all of that sho
all three people inside the other helicopter died. that included a cal fire division chief and a fire captain, also a contract pilot. also this, a 25-year-old in florida has been found alive after being lost for two days at sea. the boater left st. augustine thursday night and was found around 12 miles offshore saturday morning. the coast guard rescued him. they say no medical concerns was reported. and biles is back. simone biles won her first competitive event in two years. this was the first appearance in pulling out of several events at the tokyo olympics in 2021. this was when she was battling bout of the twisties. she is qualified now for the u.s. national championships. cnn this morning starts right now. here is where we begin this hour. the morning, donald trump just hours away from a crucial