Mutual physicians, mutual im evan perez and washington. And this is cnn its thursday, april 11, right now on cnn this morning on aboutface for donald trump, who now claims hes opposed to a federal abortion ban downed trees, damaged homes, a possible tornado, devastating parts of louisiana, and a Critical National security tools shot down by republicans after donald trump told them to kill it 6 00 a. M. Here in washington, here is a vibe. Look at capitol hill on this thursday morning, a place that is functioning, i guess the way we come to expect that it should function or not should function, but does function. Anyway. Good morning, everyone. Im casey khan. Its wonderful to have you with us this morning. Republicans in the Arizona State legislature blocking attempts to repeal the 18 64 law, banning all abortion there with just a single exception for the life of the mother. As outrage grows, Presumptive Republican president ial nominee, donald trump is trying to convince voters that he
Working in lockstep to protect against china what do you expect him Prime Minister kishida to say hes going to be addressing congress what are you expecting him to highlight . Prime minister kishida has been a very vocal advocate when it comes to the role of the russian invasion in ukraine and what it could mean to other countries, specifically in east asia, Prime Minister kishida has really coined the phrase, ukraine today could be east asia tomorrow. And by that he means that if there is not a strong response from western countries to the russian invasion of ukraine, then countries like china could take away the message that perhaps they could take aggressive actions and take over other countries or other territories like taiwan Prime Minister kishida is really going to try to send that message the underlying message there is that he Hopes Congress will pass but a us aid package to ukraine, and that he really hopes to see that come through. And secondly, foreign minister kishida is g
Capitol hill, and this is cnn its Monday April 8 right now on cnn this morning, a Record Fundraising Haul for donald trump, the former president , also. Now, again, comparing himself to Nelson Mandela an engine cover coming loose on takeoff, forcing a southwest flights man Emergency Landing and the countdowns on. Are you all set for todays total Solar Eclipse 6 00 a. M. Here in washington, alive. Look at the Washington Monument on this Monday Mornings that son still hasnt made any appearance here in washington yet today, its going to be the star of the show throughout the afternoon. Good morning, everyone. Im kasie hunt. Its wonderful to have you with us former President Donald Trump. This weekend. Both comparing himself to Nelson Mandela. Again, and also telling wealthy donors, according to the New York Times, that he likes immigrants from nice countries like denmark and promising guests at the Palm Beach Mansion that he was speaking at, that they were safe for now from undocumented i
washington. we begin this hour with the breaking news. president biden s advisers are rejecting calls for the presumptive democratic nominee able crumbled last night. now the question is whether biden can rebuild it and 81-year-old president stumbled and stammered through much of the primetime debate on cnn. all you have to do is read some of these headlines to see how his performance has raised serious new doubts if he can remain the democrats nominee biden is toast red one fumbling performance and time to go joe to name a few the top democrat in the house says biden should not step down in an adviser tells cnn that the president plans to debate. again in september, but make no mistake last night was filled with cringeworthy moments it d be able to help make sure that all those things we need to do childcare, elder care, making sure that we continue to strengthen our health care system, making sure that we re able to make every single solitary person eligible for when i ve b
moments ago the first lady, jill biden, just arrived to court as her son is about to face trial, a historic first there and jury selection has started. this one good morning. also, dr. anthony fauci is now retired from government, but he will be back on capitol hill for what s expected to be a combative and contentious hearing as republican chins grill him over the origins of covid and history being made in mexico. the nation has elected its first female president. i m kate bolduan with john berman. sarah is out today. this is cnn news central happening now. jury selection is underway in the federal gun trial of president biden s son, hunter biden. hunter biden did arrive according in wilmington, delaware, just a short time ago, just minutes later first lady, jill biden, also walked into the courthouse. hunter biden s trial marks the first time and you this history that a child is sitting president is on trial and at the center of it all is a revolver. biden is charged with