Matters. Bill weir is standing by in hawaii as we unpack that devastation. Also, a top american pastor who says that Teachings Of Jesus are apparently too woke, yes, you heard me say that, for trump supporting evangelicals. And the Riverboat Captain in that Alabama Brawl is speaking out for the first time right here tonight. By the way, if you havent noticed, it is the summer of women from the beehive to barbie and the swifties. But first, everyone, look, jack smith has already made his new years plans. Its not going to be swinging sweet caroline. He will be getting ready for trial. His office is now declaring that they want to see the Election Enteri Case on january 2nd. That date, if you look at the calendar, might seem glare ringly obvious. Its a few days before the third anniversary of the attack on the capitol and, yes, less than two weeks before the iowa caucus. And also, of course, the day after new years day. So he, obviously, came to play. Its also very legal and public clashe
well, they have legal risks now and complications considering, well, this was thedy claimer from the network on which he appeared. folks, a note. news max accepted the election results as legal and final. lawyers are everywhere. they are also here tonight. i with want to begin now with cnn senior crime and justice reporter katelyn polantz. you worked 24/7, have been getting us the information we need. thank you for being so diligent and persistent. what do we need fknow tonight, not just the fact that jack smith wants this to happen january 2nd, which trump is not happy about, i should mention, but how long does he anticipate that taking, because, of course, there is this little november election date. yeah. so the trial date or the trial schedule that the justice department wants would be jury selection in december. so four months from now. that s not a long time from now. and then the trial in january. january 2nd would be the day it starts. they are saying their case to