It is heading right for texas and louisiana. Look at that shot. At least half a Million People have been ordered to evacuate. A crisis within a crisis as officials race to find solutions during a pandemic. And new protests turning deadly overnight in wisconsin after police there shot a black man. Over night, two people killed, one sent to the hospital. The governor issuing a state of emergency, you can see tear gas unleashed again in the streets with hundreds of police and National Guard out there. Were going to take you there live. The rnc and President Trump digging in on their decisions to scrap tradition, big backlash from democrats, now an investigation with questions this morning about blurred lines and air blushed attitudes. Night three and a show of strength up next with a top official from the Trump Campaign joining me live. Im hallie jackson, good to be with you. Breaking news on hurricane laura. The storm is intensifying, now just hours away from a direct impact along the gu
Who have had to evacuate and have a half Million People who are on some level of evacuation status. So these have been devastating. Sandra officials in oregon are warning of a potential mass fatality incident. More on the situation on the ground there in just a moment. 50 days out from election day. President trump is turning his attention to those western wildfires surveying damage in california later on today after his indoor Campaign Rally in nevada last night. Sparked outrage from the governor and the Biden Campaign. A lot of reaction pouring in this morning. Nice to see you, trace, im sandra smith. Trace im trace gallagher. The president s rally outside las vegas was the first held indoors. Few wore masks and it was a clear violation on nevadas ban on indoor gatherings of more than 50 people. The governor called it shameful, dangerous and irresponsible. Biden campaign saying it was a super spreader of the coronavirus. President trump using the rally to boast about his handling of
They have two different visions for the future of the country. I cant imagine how governor pence can defend an insultdriven campaign. You would know about an insultdriven campaign. I think your running mate used a lot of the predeadlines. The tax returns show he went through a difficult time and he used the tax code the way it was supposed to be used. How do you know that . Donald trump said, im doing business with russia. He 24e6r said that. Governor . Thanks. Just trying to keep up with the insultdriven campaign on other side of the table. Im just saying facts about your running mate. Im happy to defend him, but dont put words in my mouth that im not defending him. Bill donald trump live tweeted during the campaign and con grate hated mike pence for his debate. Martha the Trump Campaign said they were dealing with a double standard. What do they mean by that . Reporter the Trump Campaign thinks tim kaine was out of line when he either ignored or talked over elaine quijano. And if don
The most anticipated nights in the ultimate fighting championship overshadowed by a fight that happened outside the ring. Live from cnn World Headquarters in atlanta, we want to welcome our viewers here in the United States and all around the world. Im George Howell. The cnn newsroom starts right now. At 5 01 on the u. S. East coast, the u. S. Supreme court now has nine members with a narrow confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as an associate justice. On this vote, the ayes are 50, the nays are 48. The nomination of brett m. Kavanaugh of maryland to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is confirmed. And with his family looking on, kavanaugh was officially sworn into the role. The final senate vote 5048. The closest for the High Court Since 1881. The Supreme Court will now lean to the right, more conservative in the foreseeable future. Republicans are thrilled. Taking a victory lap. A good day for america. And an important day for the senate. We stood up for the
With the midterms now four weeks away. Good morning. This is early start. Im joe jonhns. Im christine romans. It is 4 00 a. M. In the east. We begin with breaking news. Florida panhandle bracing for Hurricane Michael. Hurricane michael is expected to strengthen to a category three by the time it hits the panhandle midday wednesday. States of emergency declared in florida and alabama. Emergency officials have ordered evacuations in ten counties. Some mandatory. Others voluntary. Florida governor rick scott strongly urging people to heed all warnings. Every family must be prepared. Remember, we can rebuild your house, but not rebuild your life. Take this seriously. Keep your family safe. Meteorologist ivan cabrera is live in the cnn weather center. Ivan, what is the latest on the storm . Christine, i have been watching this spin all night. At time it is looked like it would at times it looked like it would explode. It is still a category one. We will get an update at the top of the hour