Good morning. The committee will come to order. We are here today to discuss the outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. As we know, its underway, certainly underway in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california most certainly, and weve all received [inaudible] yeah. West virginia, youre okay right now. But if you look at that map, that red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Excuse me. Last week the National Interagency fire center released its monthly wildland fire potential outlook for june through september, and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts predict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon and washington among other areas in the country. Some of the stage is set for fire activity similar to indescribable damage and the staggering loss of life that we saw last year in northern california. We watched in horror as the camp fire engulfed the town of paradise, killing 85 individuals, some
[inaudible conversations] good morning. The committee will come to order. We are here today to discuss the outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. As we know, its underway, certainly underway in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california most certainly, and weve all received [inaudible] yeah. West virginia, youre okay right now. But if you look at that map, that red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Excuse me. Last week the National Interagency fire center released its monthly wildland fire potential outlook for june through september, and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts predict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon and washington among other areas in the country. Some of the stage is set for fire activity similar to indescribable damage and the staggering loss of life that we saw last year in northern california. We watched in horror as the camp fire engulfed the town of paradise, kil
A federal judge threatened, and specifically Contact Information for Georgia Grand jurors plastered throughout rightwing web sites. How Donald Trumps legal troubles are leading to further Security Issues, fear of violence. And heartbreaking accounts from hawaii, as Wildfire Victims are starting to find the remains of their family members. What he had seen was not just a body, but the body of a 15yearold kid who had way more life ahead of him. Plus new warnings on north korea possibly testing a missile capable of reaching the united states. I will ask john kirby about those plans, as most leaders most concerned from south korea and japan. Welcome to the lead. Were going to start with the justice lead, and the high price being paid for some individuals doing their civic duty. Police are trying to figure out hout Best To Protection The Grand jurors who earlier this week voted to indict donald trump and 18 other codefendants. Indictments in Fulton County georgia, including the names of all
Im Bianca Nobilo live from london. Max foster has the day off but hell be back monday. Just ahead former President Trump reacting to his georgia indictment for the first time on camera and calling for his party to come to his defense. President biden prepares to host the leaders of japan and south korea on friday at camp david. China and north korea high on the agenda. Emergency alert. To you regret not sounding the sirens . I do not. That is what he said before suddenly resigning a day later. Live from london, this is cnn newsroom with max foster and Bianca Nobilo. It is friday, august 18, 9 00 a. M. Here in london, 4 00 a. M. In washington, d. C. Where Donald Trumps legal team is proposing a new date for the trial in his federal election sub version case. The date . April 2026. Which is years away. Of course special counsel jack smith is pushing for the trial to start in the january of 1202. This comes on the heels of Trump Calling off the News Conference where he was going to provid
Were breaking down the historic summit that just wrapped up at camp david a short time ago. Also tonight, were learning more about Donald Trumps plans to skip next weeks republican president ial debate. Sources saying an interview with former fox news host Tucker Carlson is now in the works as trump aims to steal the spotlight from his rivals. And a categoryfour Hurricane Lashing Mexico and is posing an unprecedented threat now to Southern California. The region is under its first Tropical Storm watch ever, and potentially facing a years worth of rain in a matter of hours. Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and all around the world. Wolf blitzers off today. Im alex marquardt, and youre in the situation room. The Camp David Summit is our top story this hour. President joe biden working to strengthen ties with japan and south korea as the three countries face urgent threats from china and north korea. Cnns Arlette Saenz is at camp da david. And will ripley is standing by. H