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Although now, we look back and say it is so obvious, at the time there was nothing obvious about it. It could have ended up being nothing, but as it worked out and turned out to be a very significant event. Im very happy i did have the opportunity. Host whod you know among the earliest recruits . Were some of your friends recruited . Ms. Winebanks yes. Wasirst boss, charles ross, one of my colleagues. He was on the Campaign Contribution team. In terms of the coverup up, i did not know anyone when i first started. After the number of years of 24 hour days, seven days a week, i know them all very, very well. Host tell us about the state of the case. It was a long time ago. The you started your job, assistant attorney, assistant u. S. Attorneys were working what was the state of the case . Do you remember . Ms. Winebanks there really was not much when we took over, but the hearings had started and john dean was soon to testify, shortly after we were formed, he testified. And his testimony
appointed christopher wray, before they got the okay from a federal judge. because of that, it certainly feels like we re on the cusp of something big. what that something is is unclear. is it a criminal indictment? legal experts say it is way too soon to say. is it a reinvigoration of president trump s political possibilities in 2024. there was a new york time polling that suggested that half of republican voters wanted someone else to run for president. someone new. is it the start of a series of wrenching politically motivated house investigations into the doj and the fbi? house republicans are promising it will be if they regain control in november. or is it the start of something ugly. something violent. in the hours after the news broke online, searches for civil war spiked. it could be all of these things and it could be none of these things. so let us sort out what we can. joining us now is nbc news correspondent vaughan hillyard who is across the lagoon in west palm
Then candidate donald trump, know about it . The plane shooting from a plane taking off from lax. And the manhunt right now. Authorities say the suspect dressing like an officer, appearing to be armed, accused now in several robberies. And our made in America Christmas is back this year. Who writes those Hallmark Cards . Tonight, youll meet them. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a wednesday night. And we begin with two major stories. President trump recognizing jerusalem as israels capital. Swift reaction from our allies. But first tonight, the emergency unfolding right here at home. At least four major fires burning out of control at this hour, and tonight, los angeles now included in the state of emergency. A new fire erupting there today. Catching rush hour drivers by surprise. Shutting down one of americas busiest highways, the 450, for a time. Flames on each side. The flames creeping towards the homes perched on the hills of l. A. The fires destroying 200 st
Ventura county northwest of los angeles. Every time you see the flame coming up your heart sinks down and you keep praying and keep hoping. Reporter have you ever seen anything like this before . No. Im in shock. Reporter Governor Brown declaring a state of emergency. They dont know how many homes and buildings have been destroyed because of the intensity of the fire. Firefighters not only fighting flames but the strong windy conditions. The Water Systems rely on pump systems. So theyre electrically powered. That could account for some of the difficulties weve had, plus the enormous at of usage, stress on the water system. Theres a lot of different factors. Reporter President Trump tweeting on the fires, offering thoughts and prayers and encouraging residents to listen to local officials. Obviously, the winds are a huge factor in this firefight. Abc7 weather anchor spencer is here. At the surface, the wind varies widely. From calm winds to gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Heres a look at