Matters. Bill weir is standing by in hawaii as we unpack that devastation. Also, a top american pastor who says that Teachings Of Jesus are apparently too woke, yes, you heard me say that, for trump supporting evangelicals. And the Riverboat Captain in that Alabama Brawl is speaking out for the first time right here tonight. By the way, if you havent noticed, it is the summer of women from the beehive to barbie and the swifties. But first, everyone, look, jack smith has already made his new years plans. Its not going to be swinging sweet caroline. He will be getting ready for trial. His office is now declaring that they want to see the Election Enteri Case on january 2nd. That date, if you look at the calendar, might seem glare ringly obvious. Its a few days before the third anniversary of the attack on the capitol and, yes, less than two weeks before the iowa caucus. And also, of course, the day after new years day. So he, obviously, came to play. Its also very legal and public clashe
The second deadliest u. S. Wildfire in a century incinerates paradise. This hour, the governor will deliver a new update, and well bring it to you live. Plus, yet another not guilty plea from donald trump in one federal case, as the Special Counsel is asking for an aggressive trial date in the other. Trump also not happy with the date they are seeking. What are friends for, by the way . A new expose on judge Clarence Thomas has unveiled an up roar, an entire 737 just for him . Im kaitlan collins, and this is the source. Tonight, were waiting to get a new update from the governor of hawaii and the mayor of maui. A news conference, we should note, is set for this hour. As fires continue to devastate the island. The death toll has now climbed to 53 people. And officials are warning that that number could only get even higher. President biden issued a Disaster Declaration to unlock federal resources and address the catastrophe while on the road today. Our prayers are with the people of haw
Special counsel jack smith paints a picture of a commanderinchief willing to throw out the votes of millions of americans, including large numbers of black voters who turned out to elect joe biden. Trump fueled Conspiracy Theories, putting poll workers, and Public Servants at risk. On january 6th, he embraced violence, and swamped a mob, that went on to attack one of the most sacred monuments to our democracy. Even now, trump continues to behave as if hes above the law. We have Breaking News this evening, his legal team has until monday to respond to a Government Motion for a protective order related to a threatening social media post. From the former president. We are going to get into the legal specifics of the case, and the political implications throughout the hour. But, make no mistake, while it is donald trump who will be going on trial, it is the fate of our nation that will be decided by the outcome. We begin with delicate, stacey pulaski, from the virgin islands. A former Hous
We are following the money. And republican candidates are getting ready to the debate stage, where the frontrunner might not even show up. As if he 11th hour gets underway on this monday night. Good evening once again. I am stephanie ruhle. Donald j trump is already facing serious legal trouble on multiple fronts, but he may soon be fighting a whole new battle, as other criminal investigations move closer to the possible indictment phase. There are signs that special counsel jack smith and georgia Prosecutor Fani Willis could be closing in on charges relating to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Today, trump posted this about smith, quote, i assume that an indictment will be coming out any day now. And while campaigning this weekend, he escalated his false claim, also known as a lie, and that any potential charges against him would be politically motivated. They waited two and a half, almost three years, so that they could bring them right in the middle of my president ial electio
Determinative fraud in the election. And that he had actually won it. The indictment charges trump with four counts. Conspiracy to defraud the u. S. , conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding. Obstruction in an attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights. The indictment laying out a detailed timeline, and statebystate efforts to appoint illegal electors an influence local officials to change the outcome in their states. And it also lists six unnamed coconspirators. The indictment alleges trump attempted to enlist Vice President mike pence to obstruct the certification of the election results, and that the violent attack on the Capitol On January 6th was fueled by lies, and as you heard jack smith say right here moments ago, lies by the defendant. Special counsel jack smith making that rare appearance before the cameras, calling the attack on our nations Capitol On January 6th an unprecedented assault on the seat of american democracy. The former presid