Political drama has taken a dark turn amid dozens of Bomb Threats. So why wont the former president and his allies stop pushing the lies that started it all . Plus, the stunning charges against one of the most famous men in hiphop, superstar sean diddy combs accused today of everything from Sex Trafficking to arson, bribery, to kidnapping. How the indictment says he abused and manipulated women to gratify himself and to protect his reputation. And an extraordinary incident in lebanon, where hundreds of handheld pagers exploded all at once, killing eight people, injuring more than 2,000. Was it part of a coordinated attack . So much to get to today, but we begin in ohio, where life has been completely up ended by a baseless claim. Here is the Scene Today at Snow Hill elementary in springfield, State Highway troopers patrolling outside and inside. You see one of them here, little Kids Head to school, and then two of them, two of the 36 that are across the Springfield District after the g
Good morning. 11 00 a. M. Eastern. 8 00 a. M. Pacific. I am Jose Diazbalart. We begin this hour with Breaking News. New York Prosecutors are expected to hold a Press Conference this hour after combs was arrested last night by federal authorities on three counts, Racketeering Conspiracy, Sex Trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors write, quote, for decades sean combs, the defendant, abused and threatened and coerced women around him to fulfill his sexual desires and protect his reputation and conceal his conduct. Before the indictment was unsealed, an attorney for combs said hes innocent and plans on pleading not guilty. Lisa ruben, msnbc legal correspondent, with us as well. Chloe, you are down at the courthouse. What are we expecting to learn about the Charges Today . Reporter hey, there, jose. In about 30 minutes we will hear from the u. S. Attorneys office. They will be holding a Press Conference down The Street. According to mark, one of the attorneys
And its frightening to see violence being threatened and used in a political campaign. I worry about threats. I worry about whats being said online, about many, many people, not just the former president. And he should be doing, if he were really a leader, he should be doing what he can to calm the matters, not try to just continue to throw, you know, Red Meat out there to get people riled up. Former Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton condemning the apparent Assassination Attempt on former President Trump, and also reacting To Trump placing the blame for the attack on President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Well get the latest on the suspect and also the political implications in just a moment. And well bring you a report from springfield, ohio, as more threats fueled by lies from the former president and his running Mate Force schools to shut down for a Third Day. Good morning. Welcome to Morning Joe. It is tuesday, september 17th. Along with joe, willie, and me, we have the
It is good to be back with you on this second hour of Chris Jansing reports. At this hour, the federal indictment against Sean Diddy combs including charges of Sex Trafficking and racketeering. What were learning about how he allegedly coerced and controlled his victims as he faces his arraignment this hour. Senate republicans are facing new pressure this hour on ivf protections, but it isnt coming from democrats. Donald trump himself is pledging support. Plus, why a judge rejected Mark Meadows efforts to move his indictment to Federal Court over attempts to overturn Donald Trumps 2020 Election Loss in arizona. Mortgage rates are down. Gas prices the lowest since 2021. With the first Fed Rate cut expected this week, is this Data Signaling a true soft landing for the american economy . Our Nbc News reporters are following all of the latest developments and we begin with Laura Jarrett following the breaking news on Sean Diddy combs. We have the indictment. Weve heard from federal prosecu
Thank you so much for letting us into your home during these extraordinary times. We are grateful. The beat with Ari Melber starts right now. Hi, ari. Hi, nicole. Welcome to the beat. Im Ari Melber. The top story, the 2024 campaign. We are one week out from the campaign. The Harris Campaign is hammering this stark contrast as what they see as a key Selling Point in her campaign and its current momentum. Today brand new, i can show you another contrast, we can tell you that now both nominees have done this key Interview Appearance here taking questions from several reporters on stage for the national association of black journalists. Trump did his all the way back 48 days ago. Harris did hers this afternoon, today in philadelphia. Its a Split Screen across time which shows the very different approaches on substances, facts and certainly style. I dont think ive ever been asked a question so in such a horrible manner, first question. You dont even say hello, how are you . First of all, le