Myself we had i grew up in california, earthquake drills. We had fire drills, but our kids are sitting in a classroom where they should be fulfilling their god given potential, and some part of their big, beautiful brain is concerned about a shooter busting through the door of the classroom. It does not have to be this way. It does not have to be this way. That was Vice President Kamala Harris reacting to the deadly Shooting Yesterday at a High School in georgia. Well bring you the latest on that tragedy. Meanwhile, we are now 60 days from election day. Well have a recap from the Campaign Trail and go through the rules for next Weeks President ial debate. Also ahead an update from the Middle East as israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ticking in on his demands for a potential Ceasefire Deal. Good Morning And Welcome to Way Too Early on this thursday, september 5th. Im Sam Stein in for jonathan lemire. We begin this morning with the deadly shooting at a High School in georgia.
We begin with Breaking News. The biden administration taking a series of actions to target what they allege are attempts by russianbacked actors to manipulate Public Opinion here in the u. S. Ahead of the president ial election. According to two senior u. S. Joining officials. Joining us now is nbcs ken ken, dilanian. Ken, what more have we learned . Jose this is being described by our sources as a whole of Government Action designed to target russian Propaganda And Disinformation aimed at interfering in the 2024 it election. It is said to include sanctions by the treasury department, Law Enforcement Action by the Justice Department, and one of the focuses on rt, formerly known as russia today, that network of russian government funded English Language websites and Television Platforms that was flagged all The Way back in 2017 by the u. S. Intelligence community as a vehicle for russian Disinformation And Election interference. At that time, the Justice Department required rt to regist
In hamas custody. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiant as backlash mounts. And just in, the new u. S. Charges against top hamas leaders, all as the administration struggles to reach a deal to get the remaining hostages out. Plus, some of russias deadliest Missile Strikes on ukraine since the war began. Dozens at a Military Academy killed. And what President Zelenskyy is telling our Richard Engel in an exclusive interview about his bold operation inside russian territory and his plan for victory. The high level political aide charged of being a secret agent for china. What she and her husband are accused of doing in exchange for millions of dollars. Nfl standout Ricky Pearsall back in the Weight Room days after being shot in san francisco. His Teammates Reaction and why a Hero Police Officer told him, quote, its not your time as he held on. Plus, millions using medicaid over paperwork, Red Tape and bureaucratic mistakes, including children. Why is this happening . And what can be d
So you dont have to compromise. Powering smarter savings. Powering possibilities. At this hour, Joe Biden and the Big Blue wall. The president turned top surrogate ramped up his schedule to help Kamala Harris with her final sprint. The new details were learning. Plus, it wasnt the blitz they were expecting. The political Ads Ruffling Feathers on the Philadelphia Eagles and what the team has to say about it. And pressure builds on netanyahu to reach a deal with hamas and bring the remaining hostages home before its too late. Well get a live report from Tel Aviv. And this shocking attack caught on camera in turkey. U. S. Marines ambushed by a Group Chanting for them to go home and throwing a bag over one of their heads. Our Nbc News reporters are following all the latest developments. We begin with Kelly Odonnell on President Bidens aggressive Fall Travel Schedule focusing on critical Battleground States. Whats the latest . Reporter good to be with you, chris. There might have been some
Start your Monday Morning. A little bit of rain for some, even some Thunderstorms Mist and rain to start your Monday Morning. Good morning, its Monday 2nd september. One or two word 0fsted Inspection Grades for englands schools are being scrapped with immediate effect. Last year an inquest found an 0fsted Inspection had contributed to the suicide of primary headteacher Ruth Perry, leading to widespread calls for change. Headteacher Ruth Perry, leading the government said the overall grades werent fair or accurate, but the change was criticised by the conservatives for removing a vital indicator for parents. Heres our Education Editor Branwen jeffreys. After an inspection, Caversham Primary was but yes, its this. A relief, really, that no other Head Teacher will have to go through what ruth went through. So from today, overall Inspection Grades are scrapped, like good or inadequate. School inspection standards remain the same. And from september 2025, there will be a new Report Card for