Suspended from the view after the comments that the holocaust is not about race. Shes now apologized multiple times but with incidents of antisemitism on the rise some are asking should whoopi be cancelled . And the latest on the russian crisis as Vladimir Putin accusing the u. S. Of trying to push him into war. The question this morning, is a diplomatic solution still possible . Its Way Too Early for this. Good morning. And welcome to Way Too Early, the show that is completely fine with it if tom brady wants to take another day to rethink his decision. Im Jonathan Lemire on this wednesday, february 2nd, Groundhog Day. Well start with the news. Russian president Vladimir Putin is accusing the u. S. And its allies of ignoring moscows top security demands and deliberately trying to pull russia into an Armed Conflict over ukraine. Breaking his silence for the first time in several weeks, putin said fundamental russian concerns were ignored including that ukraine and other soviet nations n
Than a mile because of fears of a possible explosion. A Deadly School shooting in minnesota. One student killed, another in critical condition. And another shooting, this time at a virginia campus. Two officers shot. Overseas tonight, more u. S. Military equipment arriving in ukraine and tonight, Vladimir Putin and his new message about the u. S. And nato, saying, quote, they played us. The January 6th Investigation. New reporting tonight on former President Trump and his alleged effort to seize Voting Machines in several states after joe biden won. Asking the Justice Department and the reported plan that could have allowed the pentagon to seize the machines. Jon karl is here. Tonight, Whoopi Goldberg apologizing after comments she made, saying the holocaust was not about race. What shes saying now amid outrage over her words. The fbi investigating more than a dozen new bomb threats targeting hbcus for a second straight day. The newest threats coming on the first day of black history m
Smiths case . Plus, americans in iran, out of prison and now under house arrest. The rare move marking a bright spot in u. S. Iran relations. The new details were learning about the tentative deal to free them and what iran is getting in return. And senator joe manchin says hes seriously thinking about leaving his party as he weighs his own political future. Why manchin might be stepping away from the democrats and what it could mean for the Balance Of Power on capitol hill. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this friday, august 11th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. And well begin with breaking and tragic news out of hawaii where wildfires continue to ravage the Island Of Maui. At least 55 people are now confirmed dead, and that number is only expected to rise. Four major fires are currently burning across the island. Theyre being fueled by dry conditions and strong winds caused by a passing hurricane. The fires have destroyed Historic Buildings and
Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening, everyone. The nations top Law Enforcement official, attorney general Merrick Garland faced a gauntlet of tough questions and accusations. Much of it centered on whether his office has put a thumb on the scale in the special counsel investigation of President Bidens son, hunter. Garland testified in a contentious hearing before the house judiciary committee. Republicans pressing him on whether garland has meddled with the work of special counsel david weiss who was handling the hunter biden case. Biden was recently charged with three gunrelated counts. Garland also facing questions about the indictments of former president donald trump, and republican claims that the indictments were politically motivated. Garland telling the hearing, no one has told me to indict, insisting the decisions were made by special counsel jack smith. Its where we start tonight with ryan nobles. Reporter tonight, attorney general Merrick Garlan
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting today in new york. The potentially historic peace deal they discussed and why the Meeting Place itself caused controversy. The recall on thousands of cases of kraft singles, the potential choking danger and the incredible images harry smith on the spectacular show in the sky. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt good evening, everyone the nations top Law Enforcement official, Attorney General Merrick Garland, traveled to capitol hill today where he faced a gauntlet of tough questions and accusations, much of it centered on whether his office has put a thumb on the scale in the Special Counsel Investigation of President Bidens son, Hunter Garland testified in a contentious hearing before the house judiciary committee. Republicans pressing him on whether garland has meddled with the work of special counsel, david weiss, who was handling the hunter biden case. Biden was recently charged with three gunrelated counts garland also facing que