Plea to a couple misdemeanors. The same prosecutor who took forever to navigate a simple fanth fact pattern, negotiated a plea deal that fell apart with just slightest scrutiny from a federal judge. Folks on the left and the media, which may be redundant will remind you david weiss was appointed by trump. David weiss was supported by the two senators from delaware. I dont Care If Weiss was suggested by martin van buren. I care in a process we can trust, one who gathers facts independent of political pressure, fairly, quickly and most of all, justly. A senate might think the Department Of Justice was trying to drag the Hunter Biden Case Out Beyond November of 2024 and the president ial race. Congress does not have the power to indict. Or to take a matter to court. But congress can investigate and were joined by the chief investigator from the great state of kentucky, House Oversight Committee Chairman mr. James comer. Mr. Chairman, start with hunter biden himself. Do you think if you we
Donald trump lashing out today after the latest indictment against him, this one in Fulton County, georgia. Why this case could be so consequential. Plus, the actions of mark meadows, charged for the first time in one of these cases. A chief trump critic and rival is here, former governor chris christie. Why he says hes uncomfortable with how the georgia indictment went down. One week after the first evacuations in hawaii, new questions about warning systems. Did the wildfire make them inoperable or did no one ever sound the alarm . Im jake tapper. We start today with our Law And Justice lead. 91 charges, thats what donald trump is now facing after he was indicted in Fulton County, georgia last night. This was the fourth time hes been indicted since leaving office. Hes one of 19 people charged in georgia for his and their attempts to overturn the 2020 Election Results in that state. Trump joined by his former attorneys, as well as former white house Chief Of Staff mark meadows. All of
Campaign against america. Were waking up to it, just beginning to scratch the surface in terms of activity on american soil. Carley can we see elon musk and Zuckerberg Square Off in a cage fight . What the billionaires are saying about the potential faceoff . Youre watching Fox And Friends First on monday morning, im carley shimkus. Ashley im Ashley Strohmier in for todd piro. More on that later in the show. Former President Trumps legal team facing 5 p. M. Deadline to respond to the push to limit what the defense can share about trumps election interference case. We will not agree to keeping information not sensitive from the press. They have a right to know what the evidence is in this case, provided this evidence is not protected otherwise. We will oppose it, as we have. Carley Alexandria Hoff joins us with more. Alexandria trump attorneys filed motion to respond to this. Judge denied the request this weekend. Protective order is granted, President Trump and his team will be limited
Pair of legal bombshells here in washington today that could have huge ramifications for the 2024 election. Last hour, attorney general Merrick Garland announced a federal prosecutor who is raiding hunter biden has been Special Counsel, at his question. David weiss requested the status change. Garland did grant that. This comes just a few hour after trumps lawyers and Special Counsel prosecutors appeared for the first hearing in the election interference indictment. A key ruling could come down at any moment. Were on top of this. Lets star with the hunter biden news. Kara, tell us about this special appointment. Merrick garland announced this a little less than an hour ago, that david weiss, overseeing the investigation into hunter biden, requested Special Counsel on tuesday. Garland said he agreed to grant that. What this Special Counsel status means is david weiss, the u. S. Attorney for delaware, will have authority to investigate this case anywhere in the u. S. Thats been an issue,
Announcement that he appointed a Special Counsel to investigate hunter biden was like a really bad practical joke. Here today to announce the appointment of david weiss as a Special Counsel consistent with the Department Of Justice regulations governs such matters. In keeping with those regulations, i have today notified the designated members of each House Of Congress of the appointment. Laura yes, thats the same david weiss who tried to give hunter that Sweetheart Plea Deal before a smart judge stepped in to say not so fast. Now, droned weiss isnt even eligible to be named Special Counsel under the regulation governing his appointment according to section 600. 3, he has to have a reputation for integrity and impartial Decision Making. Now, thats obviously in question, the impartial Decision Making part after how he handled the initial phases of this investigation. And the Special Counsel shall be selected, it says, from outside the government. Okay. Garland is not a stupid man, so im