The sun coming up 6 00 a. M. Its wednesday, august 28th. And we have a lot to get to this morning. Including special counsel jack smith trying to salvage the federal Election Interference case against donald trump. Filing a formal indictment against the former president. Were going to bring you excellent analysis in just a moment. Meanwhile, donald trump now says that he will debate Vice President Kamala Harris in two weeks, but the Harris Campaign still needs to be resolved. And well have more details about that the operation that rescued an israeli man who was held hostage by hamas for more than 300 days. That comes as israel launches a broad operation in the west bank with raids and air strikes in that territory. Im Jonathan Lemire along with u. S. Special correspondent for bbc news katty kay in this morning for joe, mika and willie. Well be joined by Symone Sanderstownsend, and mike barnicle, and nbc news capitol hill correspondent, you just saw her on way too early, ali vitali. Lo
Nonstop on cable news. Not just on cable news. We are hearing the very same thing from elected officials including some republican elected officials. We are hearing it from the leaders of federal Law Enforcement agencies and of the intelligence agencies. We are hearing it from the pentagon. Just this week the new Secretary Of Defense ordered the entire u. S. Military to, quote, stand down while investigators cleanse the ranks of political extremists. And of course we are hearing it from the Business Establishment from wall street from the Tech Monopolies from the massive multinational corporations that increasingly control the contours of american life. All of them are now on the hunt for political extremists. And at one level that does not sound bad. Because no sane person is for political extremism, especially violent extremism. We are against it. Were for moderation. We are for incremental change. We are for the consent of the governed. We said that every day for four years and we m
They name. But certainly the former president s team has spent the day bracing for bad news. They appear to believe that this could potentially reference him. That his name could be one of those on those ten indictments that were returned. Theyve issues taken just a few moments ago. Lashing out at the District Attorney, fani willis here. Something that we have seen the former president doing repeatedly on social media in recent days. They are actually accusing them of Election Interference. Which we should note is, of course, ironic given that what the heart of the indictments potentially. Lets go back to cnn sarah murphy who has been outside the courthouse in atlanta all day. Sarah, obviously we are waiting to see when we are going to potentially hear from baku District Attorney, fani willis, that trump has been attacking here. Whats the latest that you have heard . , thats right, i mean, she is still expected to make remarks to the press this evening. But obviously they want to get t
In march, in fact, the day before Super Tuesday, how do you think this is going over for the former president and his team now . That could force him to lose a critical election window determining who the nominee is. For the disgraced, fourtime indicted expresident. Had to count there. Laura they are ready to upon po, they have a glow, they are expecting trumps legal woes will deliver a surprise next year. This handicaps donald trump, hurts donald trump. This likely emboldened incumbent joe biden. Laura selfproclaimed defenders of democracy want you to believe their priority is restoring respect to journalism and politics, it is just for all. When you listen closely, you see what they are all about. They are accusing trump of what they, themselves are, just Vengeful Idlogs who revel in shame of others. You will be able to see live on tv, there will be mug shots and fingerprints. Donald trump will be fingerprinted and photographed and end up with a mug shot. The very first president ial
Where theres not a lot of topsoil to absorb the water and flooding is going to be a major, major problem. Three inches is all you need for your card float away. Have suvs and you think i can go through a foot of water, you cant. Just dont, its not worth it. Cancel your appointments, do it every have to do. Watch it on tv and wait till it passes. Thank you so much, have yourself a great weekend, well see you next week. You to my friend. All right, theres news tonight regarding Donald Trumps to overturn the 2020 election in georgia. Nbc news is reporting that donald trump is expected to surrender on thursday or friday of next week. Thats right up against the deadline of noon friday, august the 25th, which was set by the district returnee fani willis. Now, this is according to three senior Law Enforcement officials who stressed that nothing is officially, at plans are still being finalized. When he does turn himself in, he will have his fingerprints taken and, for the First Time Since don