The prosecution has called 19 witnesses so far. The most significant one is expected to take to the stand tomorrow. Michael cohen. Given a stern warning from the judge on friday. The judge said while he cannot subject Michael Cohen and other witnesses to a gag order he did tell prosecutors to let them know key is being ordered from the bench to stop talking about the case. This comes after he repeatedly used tiktok to live stream his commentary on the trial and cant trump despite repeated warnings from the prosecutors to also stop. He stream to from the apple wearing a tshirt with the photo of trump with him behind the bars. The former president has already been fined a total of 10,000 for violating a gag order that keeps him from talking about witnesses. He has been warned that he faces jail time if he violates it again. A perjurer at the center of the prosecution case. Accused of falsifying Business Records to hide reimbursements made to who was made to stormy daniels. Talking about
first named storm of the season. we will hope for a miracle. norah: plus we get the first hand look at the destruction of the deadly wildfires in new mexico still burning out of control. we have certain areas of town where every home has been taken out. norah: and most of the united states bates under a massive heat wave. we got it all covered. cbs evening news starts now. sweltering, dangerous heat here in washington, at across the east coast tonight. and that s just 1 of 3 life-threatening weather threats facing americans right now. good evening. i m norah o donnell, and thank you for being with us. out west, wildfires are reaching, leaving behind scenes like this: melted metal, chard cars, smoke still rising, and a new mexico town that lost more than a thousand homes and buildings. to the gulf coast, which is fueling alberto s fury tonight, the first named storm of the season is bringing heavy rains, flooding, and high winds to texas. and more than 80 million
And as we have been through the programme, if you want to get in touch, you can e mail and get us on social media. One fear has messaged and asked if we will talk about President Obamas debate speech. We will play some pa rt debate speech. We will play some part of that with the help of nick brya nt part of that with the help of nick bryant who was at the speech in new york. Donald Trumps Press Conference was in new york. In washington, the senate has been Holding Confirmation hearings for some of the nominees for the trump administration. Nearly all Cabinet Positions need senate approval, but rejections of major appointments are rare. Senatorjeff sessions is on his second day of questions. Hes nominated for attorney general. Elaine chao is nominated for transport secretary. The focus though was on rex tillerson. He is Donald Trumps nominee for secretary of state. He would have expected questions about russia. In his capacity as the head of exxon mobil, hes had extensive dealings there
And as we have been through the programme, if you want to get in touch, you can e mail and get us on social media. One fear has messaged and asked if we will talk about President Obamas debate speech. We will play some pa rt debate speech. We will play some part of that with the help of nick brya nt part of that with the help of nick bryant who was at the speech in new york. Donald Trumps Press Conference was in new york. In washington, the senate has been Holding Confirmation hearings for some of the nominees for the trump administration. Nearly all Cabinet Positions need senate approval, but rejections of major appointments are rare. Senatorjeff sessions is on his second day of questions. Hes nominated for attorney general. Elaine chao is nominated for transport secretary. The focus though was on rex tillerson. He is Donald Trumps nominee for secretary of state. He would have expected questions about russia. In his capacity as the head of exxon mobil, hes had extensive dealings there
This is a deliberate withholding of information from this house. We will speak to a former labour defence minister. At the start of his first full week in power, donald trump focuses on jobs, and threatens big border taxes on goods entering the country. The series of failures that led to a prisoners suicide, Dean Saunders mother says shed warned prison authorities. Im telling you know, if you do not put my son back on constant watch he will kill himself, you wont be able to say you didnt know. A focus on science and technology, as the Prime Minister unveils her New Industrial Strategy for britain after brexit. And, the actor gorden kaye, best known for his part in the bbc sitcom allo allo , has died at the age of 75. Its five oclock. Our main story is the governments admission that theresa may was told about a test of the Trident Nuclear deterrent, which took place last june. She was informed when she became Prime Minister a month later, but ministers wont confirm if shed been made awa