Donate your small talk manu raju youre on capitol hill in this is cnn its friday, march 1, right now on cnn this morning, a funeral for Alexey Navalnys set to begin next hour russian dissidents still rattling Vladimir Putin, even in death. Plus a critical hearing today in the maralago documents case, Donald Trumps lawyers now saying they would step two trial, three months before the election and congress doing what it seems to do best these days, kicking the can down the road. Yet again to head off a Government Shutdown arrived 05 00 a. M. Im here in washington a live look down the national mall, the washington monument, the Lincoln Memorial behind it. Good morning, everyone. Im kasie hunt. Its great to be with you. Happy friday. We made all right. Even in death, Alexey Navalny is haunting Vladimir Putin just an hour from now, Funeral Services are scheduled to begin in moscow for the late Opposition Leader. Hundreds of mourners and a heavy Police Presence or already in place. Navalnys
From washington had sent pulses racing among some people, hoping that there may be an imminent agreement for a cease fire, however temporary, between hamas and israel. And the hamas delegation arriving in cairo today for the talks also expressed hope that a deal could be reached. And again, Optimism Sort of grew, but there were significant obstacles. And anybody covering this story over the last few months will know that often hopes of a ceasefire are dashed by realities on the ground. And one of israels obstacles and demands that was that hamas should present a detailed list of the hostages who would be released under the terms of any future agreement, of course, in exchange for palestinian prisoners in israeli jails. That list hasnt been provided by hamas. There are thought to be at about 134 hostages held by hamas and other groups in gaza. About 30 of those may actually be dead. And israel wanted to know who was still alive, who was going to be released. That hasnt been forthcoming.
She also has Breaking News tonight involving donald trump, after the Supreme Court said it would take up trumps immunity appeal. Tonight, special counsel jack smith and what hes now requested. The horrific scene in gaza. What were learning. More than 100 palestinians killed and 700 injured amid israeli gunfire, a stampede. As muchneeded food was arriving. What the Israeli Military is now saying tonight. Tom soufi burridge in the region. Here in the u. S. Tonight, the horrific images coming in, the fires raging. And theyve now turned deadly. The Smokehouse Creek fire now the largest in texas history. Matt gutman is there. The fiery moments on capitol hill. Defense secretary lloyd austin grilled about why he kept his hospital visit from the president. Martha raddatz reporting. Vladimir putins stark warning tonight to the u. S. And nato allies about any western troops on the ground, and the risk putin says of nuclear war. James longman reporting. Back here at home, the Deadly Police shoot