I came to office determined with the duty to care and get us through one of our toughest periods in history. And we have. President joe biden continues to hit the former president on the Campaign Trail as the former president yesterday appeared to float cutting Social Security and medicare. Meanwhile, trump is also now flipflopping on tiktok, the platform he pushed to ban when he was in office. It comes as the house is set to vote tomorrow. Plus, theres more fallout from alabama senator katie britts state of the Union Rebuttal and how her speech highlights republicans fears of losing women voters this election. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this tuesday, march 12th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. Former President Donald Trump is vowing to release Hundreds Of January 6th defendants currently behind bars if he were to be releected this november. On truth social last night trump explained that one of his first acts as president would be to, quote,
A postelection trial in the Georgia Elections case, and that could actually happen. Well have expert legal analysis for you straight ahead. Meanwhile, a codefendant in that case is taking a different approach. Well explain the strategy for trumps former Chief Of Staff, mark meadows. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden was on the road yesterday talking about everything but the latest indictment for his predecessor. Well show you what he was focused on instead. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this wednesday, august 16th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. The clock has begun on the tenday windowt that former President Trump and his 18 codefendants have to voluntarily turn themselves in. Fulton County District attorney fani willis announced a sweeping Election Interference indictment on monday night and gave everyone charged until august 25th to surrender to authorities. If and when they appear theyll do so at the Fulton County jail in atlanta for potential
Staying in Emergency Shelters with many not knowing when basic services will be restored and if their homes are still there. Plus hunter biden is being investigated by a Special Counsel. Why republicans arent pleased with the developments. And australia and france fighting for a spot in the world cup semifinals. Well have the latest on all the actions. We begin this hour in hawaii, where were getting a better understanding of the devastation caused by Deadly Wildfires that tore across the Island Of Maui and sadly a new death toll. 80 people are now confirmed dead from the fire. That number could rise dramatically in the coming days as crews with Cadaver Dogs Sift through the ashes of homes and buildings. The only public road in and out was open briefly on friday to give people a chance to see whats become of their homes, but authorities closed it again a short time later. Officials say the fire is 85 contained, but the danger isnt completely gone. Criticism is growing on how authoritie
D. A. Overseeing georgias Election Interference Case against donald trump. The urgent search after deadly tornadoes touch down in several states. And the new development in the terrifying subway shooting here in New York City. First, the major shakeup in georgias prosecution of donald trump and 14 codefendants. Judge scott mcafee ruling Fulton County District Attorney fani willis can remain on the case. But for her to stay, special prosecutor nathan wade must resign. Trump accusing willis of misconduct over herro Man Tick Relationship with wade. Judge mcafee harshly criticizing willis for a tremendous lapse in judgment. And news late today about Donald Trumps criminal case in manhattan. Aaron katersky with late details from atlanta. The deadly tornado outbreak. At least three people killed, dozens injured. At least 14 confirmed tornadoes in seven states. Twin funnels touching down in ohio. An ef3 on the ground with winds topping 136 miles per hour. Alex presha in the storm zone. Here i
Prepares to present her case to a grand jury. Joyce vance and, Greg Bluestein are here to break down the latest developments. And fair game. Nearly all of the gops 2024 candidates flock to the Iowa State Fair. But can any of them catch donald trump, who is dominating the polls and still defiant, despite his mounting legal troubles . All of this and much more coming up right now. Cote i and a good Sunday Morning to you all. I am katie phang. The devastating wildfires in maui are now officially the deadliest in modern u. S. History. As of this morning, officials confirmed the death toll has risen to 93. And the number is still expected to climb, with hundreds still missing. The active lahaina fire, and a second fire in kaanapali, have burned down many of the islands historic landmarks, in westmount, 2200 structures have been destroyed or damaged. Most of them residential. Why governor josh greenest of the losses have reached an estimated Six Billion Dollars so far. And as Search And Resc