Delegate dominance, but can he deliver a decisive sweep and get ever closer to that magic number . Or will nikki haley pull off the seemingly impossible and turn a last stand into real momentum to remain in the race . Good morning. Thanks for being here. It is 10 00 eastern. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting from new york. And welcome to the most consequential day so far in the race for the president ial nomination. It is Super Tuesday. The single biggest day on the primary calendar. The polls are open, are about to be, in 16 states across the country, and our team is in 13 of them. By the end of the day today, donald trump could be much closer to that magic number. Unless nikki haley can defy Delegate Math and political gravity. At some point maybe we should say the reason that america keeps losing is because of donald trump. Haley, shes not a problem. I think shes very negative for the party, but shes not a problem in terms of winning because were winning by a lot. And nbcs Vaughn Hillyard is
nashville and the vote to expel three democratic lawmakers from the state house when jose diaz-balart reports starts now. good morning, 11:00 a.m. eastern, 8:00 a.m. pacific, i m jose diaz-balart right now unfolding in tennessee, demonstrators are flocking to the state capitol as republicans push to expel three democrats for participating in a gun safety protest inside the general assembly we ll take you live to nashville. in missouri, at least five people were killed after a massive tornado ripped through the southeastern region of that state as yet another string of wild weather tears through the country. we are following new developments in the special counsel s probe into former president trump s efforts to overturn the 2020 election former vice president mike pence now one step closer to testifying before the grand jury this morning, u.s. lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are in taiwan as beijing pushes back against the recent show of solidarity we ll take
This fire burned about 100 acres. It charred 100 acres ever land and fire crews had to evacuate visitors of adam rock park which is up the road from where were standing. Were hearing its 40 contained but that percentage could be changed. This is a hilly rural area and fire crews are trying to stabilize that situation overnight. This is dry land. The new grass is providing plenty of fuel. This is considered a high threat area. Once crews arrived on tuesday, they realized they would need more help and resources. Santa cal fire was attacking it from the air dropping water and retardant. Cal fire was cutting lines in an effort to move the fire away from structures and into open spaces. They talked about the conditions and neighbors watching the fire fight talked about how quickly these flames were moving. Its not uncommon for us to see this kind of condition if the bay area and in the afternoon it has been warm where we get a breeze. Thats the importance of making sure you have Defensible
Surprised that this happened. Now you could see the tall flames from ignacio valley road. 7 engines arrived and police were escorting people out of the condo. The crews needed to knockdown the fire fast since many were sleeping at this hour. Neighbors say there has been multiple problems at this condo and the police have been called on several occasions. One woman who says shes on a Neighborhood Association board but didnt want to be identified said the family in the upstairs unit was evicted. Last night she was supposed to leave. She was supposed to move, and it was the day she was supposed to be out so i find it very interesting that the house is on fire. Now, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. We did talk to Walnut Creek Police who say they are not investigating this fire. We have three phone calls in Contra Costa Office and the fire marshals office, but we havent heard anything back. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. We do know that the red cross is he
Look at it or maybe not. Its normal. Well see slow traffic around the corner now. Here we are at 6 00 or 6 01 to be more precise. We have slowing around the toll plaza. Youll see the traffic is going to be backed up as you get onto bridge. No major problems into San Francisco. But there is waiting to do. Its a normal morning. Were looking at interstate 880 and traffic is moving along nicely as you drive south and north. When you get into heyward, theres lingering delays. Northbound 281 its your opportunity to get out there before the big crowd. 6 01. Lets go to the desk. Were beginning with our efforts to get help for those of the recent winter storm. Governor brown declared a state of emergency and that applies to 53 of the 58 counties including all of those in the bay area. The order mobilizes the States Office of Emergency Services to the effected areas and it directs the department of transportation to seek federal relief for damaged roads. Yes was governor browns third request for