From msnbc World Headquarters here in new york. Welcome, everyone, to alex witt reports. We begin with new developments in georgia, where security is tightening around the Fulton County courthouse as State Officials raise concerns about the potential for violence. Two new subpoena suggests the fani Willis Grand Jury will meet in the next couple of days. Indictments related to attempts to overturn 2020 Election Results are widely expected there this week. One Georgia State official said today, trumps rhetoric around his investigations and indictments could trigger violence. Obviously, at this point, you never know whats going to happen. In my biggest concern is that somebody will be at this point, and do something super. It is not gonna be an organized thing, its not going to be a bunch of conspirators together. One, probably mentally unstable individual, who is going to be radicalized through this process. Thats my biggest concern. Also new today, the cnn report that georgia investigat
Smiths case . Plus, americans in iran, out of prison and now under house arrest. The rare move marking a bright spot in u. S. Iran relations. The new details were learning about the tentative deal to free them and what iran is getting in return. And senator joe manchin says hes seriously thinking about leaving his party as he weighs his own political future. Why manchin might be stepping away from the democrats and what it could mean for the Balance Of Power on capitol hill. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this friday, august 11th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. And well begin with breaking and tragic news out of hawaii where wildfires continue to ravage the Island Of Maui. At least 55 people are now confirmed dead, and that number is only expected to rise. Four major fires are currently burning across the island. Theyre being fueled by dry conditions and strong winds caused by a passing hurricane. The fires have destroyed Historic Buildings and
Dozens of lavish vacations. The new reporting raising new ethical questions for the Supreme Court justice. Im Jonathan Capehart this is the Saturday Show. Republican president ial hopefuls are facing a Digital Campaign test this week. The Iowa State Fair. The fair, home of the Famous Butter Cow Sculpture is a right of passage for candidates to make their pitch directly to voters. Florida Governor Ron Desantis and former South Carolina governor nikki haley are set to make an appearance this morning. But they have a lot of ground to cover to catch up to the parties front runner. A recent poll by the New York Times and Siena College shows donald trump leading desantis by 24 points in the state. Trump plans to attend the fair later today, despite facing fresh new legal troubles, including a trial that could take place before the Iowa Caucuses on january 15th. Special counsel jack smith has proposed a trial date of january 2nd for the 2020 Election Interference Case. But we will have to wai
It is sunday, august 13th. You are watching velshi on msnbc. Im Charles Coleman junior, filling in from my friend, ali velshi. Georgia, georgia, no piece did i find but that Fulton County indictment thats on my mind. Im paraphrasing from the great greg charles. Georgia on the might of a lot of people, including donald trump, were a fourth possible criminal indictment of the former president could be filed in a matter of days. The states former lieutenant governor, jeff duncan, said yesterday that hes received notice asking him to appear before the grand jury on tuesday. Additionally, independent journalists, george, posted on social media that he received a call from the office of Fulton County district attorney, fani willis, also asking him to come in on tuesday to give his testimony. These are still the clearest finds out that fani willis will present her case to the grand jury in the coming weeks and pursue a criminal indictment in the States Election interference case. Security mea
Hard at work this week in ways that you might not even realize. From floridas governor stripping voters of their election voices, to a Supreme Court justice who is at the collapse were put on blast again. And also, a twice indicted former president looking for a special legal treatment just because he is a candidate. Why saying our democracy is in crisis is actually an understatement. Plus, the extent of the devastation from those Deadly Wildfires in hawaii is becoming clear today. We will have a live update from nbcs Steve Patterson in maui. I am symone sanderstownsend, and i have something to say. Breaking news out of georgia. Fulton County District attorney fani willis is expected to present her case on Donald Trumps president ial election interference to a grand jury starting monday. Now, according to the Atlanta Journalconstitution, the paper is reporting at least two witnesses have been given their 48hour notice. And they will appear before the grand jury on tuesday. We will be d