Us. Heres what were watching. Thousands of homes are without power as Tropical Storm ophelia lashes the coast with strong winds and heavy rain. We have a look at the cities in the path and the impact well see throughout the day. Its quickly hurdling toward a shutdown as talks have broken down over a deal to fund the government. How federal agencies are preparing and the talks happening today to try to keep a shutdown happening. Hollywood writers and executives will meet again today to try to work out a deal to end the Writers Strike that has paralyzed the industry for months. What will it take to get production up and running again, even after a deal is made. Plus cnn taking you inside the new High Speed Rail Service connects parts of florida. Why some say it could usher in a new era of rail travel in the u. S. Lets start with Tropical Storm ophelia. It has now made landfall in North Carolina. This pretty strong Tropical Storm washed ashore about two hours ago with winds around 70 Mile
Tonight, a sitting United States senator is accused of using his official position to help a foreign power in exchange for riches and rewards. And while the allegations of cash, gold bars, even the convertibles, are getting all the attention, the other end of those alleged bribes is downright chilling. The Justice Department indicting senator bob menendez and his wife among allegations he sought and received Sensitive Information about u. S. Diplomats in egypt, information that eventually made its way to people with ties to the government. In addition, prosecutors say that he gave nonpublic information about u. S. Military aid. Also accused of ghost writing a pitch to senators on behalf of a foreign government. That would ease restrictions on arms and ammunition to egypt. Those restrictions in place in part due to concerns about human rights and democracy. All of this as he is chairing the Senate Foreign relations committee, one of the most powerful positions in the entire government.
Reporters about that issue and fielded questions on japanese Prime Minister kishidas address to a joint session of congress and rebuilding the baltimore key bridge. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2024] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] mr. Jeffries good afternoon. Earlier today we welcomed the Prime Minister of japan, his excellencecy, for a joint session of congress. I thought he delivered an incredibly important address as it relates to the very close relationship between japan and the United States of america. A relationship thats endured for decades. A relationship that is echoed in principles of democracy. And freedom. And certainly a relationship that is incredibly important during this great moment of turmoil when we see forces of tyranny and totalitarianism and terror. Partnering with each other. Including but not limited to in ukraine as it relates to rus
Reporters about that issue and fielded questions on japanese Prime Minister kishidas address to a joint session of congress and rebuilding the baltimore key bridge. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2024] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] mr. Jeffries good afternoon. Earlier today we welcomed the Prime Minister of japan, his excellencecy, for a joint session of congress. I thought he delivered an incredibly important address as it relates to the very close relationship between japan and the United States of america. A relationship thats endured for decades. A relationship that is echoed in principles of democracy. And freedom. And certainly a relationship that is incredibly important during this great moment of turmoil when we see forces of tyranny and totalitarianism and terror. Partnering with each other. Including but not limited to in ukraine as it relates to rus
Reporters about that issue and fielded questions on japanese Prime Minister kishidas address to a joint session of congress and rebuilding the baltimore key bridge. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2024] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] mr. Jeffries good afternoon. Earlier today we welcomed the Prime Minister of japan, his excellencecy, for a joint session of congress. I thought he delivered an incredibly important address as it relates to the very close relationship between japan and the United States of america. A relationship thats endured for decades. A relationship that is echoed in principles of democracy. And freedom. And certainly a relationship that is incredibly important during this great moment of turmoil when we see forces of tyranny and totalitarianism and terror. Partnering with each other. Including but not limited to in ukraine as it relates to rus