We are following two major stories tonight. The world is marking one year since Hamas Terrorists launched a Mask Attack on israel and has been called that countrys 9 11 one year later we look back. We have live Team Conch and an interview with israel wants ambassador to the u. S. But we begin with Hurricane Season in full and possibly devastating swing. We are tracking Hurricane Milton at this hour. Now a massive Category 5 Storm Heading for florida. Meanwhile the effects of Hurricane Helene still crippling parts of North Carolina. We exclusive ride along black Hawk Helicopter in Search Efforts and Recovery Efforts. We will talk with the fema about criticism of her Organizations Response and what lies ahead. First, residents along the Florida Gulf Coast preparing for what could be the strongest atlantic Basin Hurricane in five years. Hurricane melton is already packing 170 mileS Per hour winds. That makes it the first strongest hurricane already on record in the atlantic in terms of wi
John good Evening And Welcome to washington. Im John Roberts in for bret baier. Next promised Military Operation is underway. Plus, we look at the number of migrants released into the united states who were convicted of violent crimes. And with a possible strike at sea ports on the horizon, retailers are preparing for supply shortages. John but, first, breaking tonight, officials say hundreds could be dead in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Confirming those numbers iS Proving difficult. Millions of people are without Power And Cell service. In North Carolina, the lack of Communication Services have prompted hundreds of Missing Persons reports with many others still stranded in their homes due to high floodwaters. Correspondent Steve Harrigan is in asheville, North Carolina tonight, where he has been surveying the devastation. Steve. Good evening, john. The mayor put it simply she said we need everything. Everything is just. Wiped out and washed away. Our whole house. Roads and bridg
Washington. Im Bret Baier. Former President Donald Trump thanks floridas sheriffs deputies for capturing the suspect in sundays Assassination Attempt. We will have the very latest. Vice president Kamala Harris gets a very different welcome from black journalist thanked former president did a few weeks ago. We will take you there to those questions and answers. And Entertainment Mogul Sean diddy combs pleads not guilty to a series of charges painting him as a criminal and serial sexual predator. But breaking tonight, equities pleading pagers. A story that sounds like something from a James Bond movie. Thousands of people in Lebanon And Syria injured today, 11 believed to have been killed when the pagers they used to communicate with each other exploded all at the same time. Its believed the victims were all members of the Hezbollah Terror Group tied directly or indirectly to leadership. Israel is being blamed for that operation. But is not commenting. Correspondent Nate Foy is in Tel Av
Father, the former Vice President of the United States, to terms very conservative, is going to join her in voting for Vice President Kamala Harris this november. And cheney just revealed her plans for campaigning against Donald Trump and leading this hour an emotional day in the courtroom. For Heartbroken Georgia Families as suspect. In this Weeks School Shooting and his father made their first appearance before a judge, the 14yearold Suspect Learning he will not face the Death Penalty because he is a minor, although he will be tried as an adult. As for his father, the father now faces a maximum sentence of 180 years behind bars for forgiving his son, a gun knowing that his son was quote, a threat to himself and others, according to the affidavit lets bring in cnn senior legal analyst, elie honig. Elie, the father allegedly gave the gun to his son despite knowing that his son was a threat to others what other evidence could play a major role for prosecutors here . So jake, The Key tha
Harris on the democratic ticket. Then, Purdue University associate professor nadia brown joins us for more on the Vice President of canada and the role of black women in american politics. Washington journal is next. Host good morning. It is thursday, august 13. Joe biden and Kamala Harris made their debut as democratic running mates. With of the ticket now set, harris biggest moments in the spotlight are set to come next week at the Democratic Convention and debate with mike pence. We are asking you how much you Pay Attention to the bottom half of a party ticket. Do you think running mates matter . Phone lines for you to call in, republicans, democrats, independents. You can also send us a text. Do, please include your name and where you are from. Otherwise, catch up with us on social media, twitter and facebook. A very good thursday morning to you. You can go ahead and start calling in as we begin with this headline from yesterday from political. Mates dont usually matter, they write