The next hour of cnn this morning starts now. Good friday morning. We are watching Hurricane Hilary this morning, a powerful category 4 storm as it barrels towards the west coast. It is supposed to weaken. Thats good news, by the time it reaches the u. S. It is expected to bring heavy rain and maybe flooding to the southwest over the weekend, as we learn fema is running out of money for Disaster Relief after an historic year of disasters. One of Donald Trumps close allies and codefendants was at the Capitol On January 6th with Conspiracisy Theorist alex jones. President biden about to hold summit at camp david to figure out how to counter the looming threat from china and north korea. National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby will join us live to preview this highstakes meeting. This hour of cnn this morning starts right now. Developing this morning, Hurricane Hilary a category 4 storm rapidly intensifying and on its way to the west coast. It is expected to weaken by the time it r
[laughter] pretty good. Announcer host good morning, it is saturday, august 19. President joe biden met yesterday with the leaders of japan and south korea. They merged with Security Cooperation, threat from china and north korea, the war in ukraine, and immigration at the southern border are all issues that have jaw drawn the white house recent attention. Our attention for you this morning, what do you think is the top policy issues facing the United States. Republicans, we want you to call us at 202 7488001. Democrats, your line is 202 7488000. Independents, we want you to dial a set 202 7488002. You can also send us a text message at 202 7488003. Please include your name and where you live. You can find us on facebook. Com cspan and on x and instagram cspanwj. Lets start off by hearing a little more from President Biden coming out again with the talks with leaders of japan and south korea. He announced a plan to deepen Security Cooperation between the three to counter north korea an
Also hearing testimony on that case before a Second Grand Jury in d. C. And this hour in ohio, voters are voting on a state constitutional amendment that could make it harder to pass ballot issues including the right to an abortion. A big test in a critical election state. And its too darn hot for millions of americans continuing to feel the impact of blazing summer heat causing severe summer storms, storm damage. Flight cancellations across the midwest and again on the east coast. And good day, everyone. Im Andrea Mitchell in washington where u. S. District judge Tanya Chutkan has ordered a hearing no later than this friday on what is usually a standard order in the d. C. Circuit against the exposure of Grand Jury Testimony once they receive it from prosecutors. In a filing monday afternoon, attorneys for mr. Trump objecting to what as i say is usually a standard usually agreed upon agreement in the circuit. Writing the government requests the court assume the role of censor and impos
Tonight. Theres a big lineup of news tonight with smart voices on a scary assassination threat. More indictments coming. A republican Loyalty Pledge. An alleged racist slur in that brawl, you know the one im talking about. Also a Serial Killer suspects dna. And the fires burning maui. First, everyone, the threat of Political Violence against Public Officials taking now a very deadly turn. A accused of threatening to assassinate the president of the United States and other lawmakers walled by fbi agents attempting to arrest m. More on that in just a moment. Were learning the man also threatened some of the people who were prosecuting donald trump. He was also seen in public wearing a trump hat. To be clear, this investigation is ongoing, and there is no evidence that we know of to suggest that he was either inspired by trumps rhetoric or directed in any way. Full stop. But it would be irresponsible if we did not identify the noteworthiness of this moment. The threats that donald trump h
Judge jeanine you liked that one the best. You didnt like the prisoners . Bret prisoners were good. All right, thanks, judge. Judge jeanine all right. Take care. Bret good evening, welcome to washington. Im bret baier, breaking tonight the search is on for a new House Speaker following yesterdays historic vote to remove Kevin Mccarthy. Two prominent republicans have signaled their intentions to run and there could be more entrants soon even a very wellknown former president is now being mentioned. And is he talking about it. Congressional correspondent Aishah Hasnie has the story tonight live from capitol hill. Good evening, aishah. Good evening to you, bret. That, he is. For now, house members have been sent home, at least until tuesday to allow tempers to cool down. One member told me that last night some folks wanted to get into physical altercations with each other. This as republicans now try to figure out who can unite them. Tonight, the race for a new House Speaker is in full sw