Good morning, it is 11 00 a. M. Eastern, 8 00 a. M. Pacific. Im jose diazbalart, and we begin this busy hour with the intensifying 2024 race for the white house. This morning former President Donald Trump faces criticism after making a new warning when discussing placing tariffs on cars from china. Were got to put a 100 tariff on every single car that comes across the line, and youre not going to be able to sell those cars. If i get elected. Now, if i dont get recollected, its going to be a blood bath for the whole thats going to be the least of it, its going to be a blood bath for the country. That will be the least of it, but theyre not going to sell those cars. Trumps critics say he was inciting violence, but this morning trump posted he used the term blood bath in reference to imports allowed by President Biden, which he said are killing the auto industry. Meanwhile, the campaign for trumps democratic opponent, President Biden said february was its strongest fundraising month since
Georgia where a grand jury meets today to investigate whether trump tried to overturn the election in that state. Meanwhile, in pennsylvania, the search for answers after a home explodes near pittsburgh killing five people including a teenager. And a 3yearold Migrant Child dies while riding a bus from texas to chicago. Its the first death texas has announced since it started Busing Thousands of migrants to cities across the country. This morning Fulton County, georgia, District Attorney willis is expected to begin presenting her case to a grand jury outlining Donald Trumps alleged efforts to overturn bidens 2020 victory in that state. Tomorrow the grand jury will hear from former Lieutenant Governor jeff duncan and journalist george chidi, both who have been asked to testify. The former president has spent this morning and the weekend slamming the d. A. And her case saying he didnt tamper with the election. Joining us now nbc news correspondent Blayne Alexander who is right outside the
Where the fourth criminal indictment of donald trump may come this week. Whats happening at the courthouse in Fulton County today. Also ahead, a Home Explosion claiming the lives of five people in pennsylvania. The question remaining, what caused that blast . Thanks so much for joining us. Its 10 00 eastern. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting from new york. The death has diemd once again from the wildfires in maui. 96 confirmed dead in what is now the deadliest wildfire in modern u. S. History. With hundreds still missing with just a fraction of the area searched, that death toll will almost certainly rise. Rescue teams are carefully working their way through the rubble. The bright orange xs marking places where theyve searched for victims. Families forced to give dna swabs to help identify those who lost their lives. Lets go live to maui to nbcs dana griffin. Dana, The Search Process is painfully slow for the families missing their loved ones. Whats the latest . Reporter good morning, ana. It i
10 00 eastern. Im ana cabrera with jose diazbalart bringing you special coverage this morning. President Biden Hitting the road today after a fiery state of the Union Address. This morning it is being called one of the feistiest and most political president ial addresses to congress in recent memory. The president warning of threats to democracy and freedom clashing with republicans in the chamber and taking aim repeatedly at his 2024 rival without once uttering his name. Now my predecessor, a former republican president tells putin, quote, do whatever the hell you want. Thats a quote. Its dangerous and its unacceptable. You guys dont want another 2 trillion tax cut . I kind of thought thats what your plan was. Oh, you dont like that bill, huh . My predecessor and some of you here seek so bury the truth about january 6th. I will not do that. Heres the simple truth. You cant love your country only when you win. [ cheers and applause ] and joining us now from the white house, nbcs aaron
Ah, theyll be like this for hours. Hello dad, hello dad, hello da. Uhoh. Good bunnies. Ahh the plans the biden and trump campaigns have to woo them to their side. Ivf protection signed into law in alabama, why the political fight over reproductive rights is still far from over. And later a new midair scare, what caused flames to shoot from a united planes engine just moments after takeoff. It is 10 00 a. M. Eastern, 7 00 a. M. Pacific, im jose diazbalart in for ana cabrera. We begin with one of the most important speeches President Biden will give this year, the state of the Union Address set for 9 00 p. M. Eastern, 6 00 p. M. Pacific tonight. We expect the president to highlight his administrations accomplishments so far and what he still hopes to do and lay out the stakes of the upcoming election. With his general election rematch with donald trump now set. Joining us is nbcs monica alba from the white house and sahil kapur from capitol hill. Monica, good morning, what r we hearing f