Tell us why President Biden hopes to accomplish. Reporter any time you see these four leaders, biden, Prime Ministers of india, Japan And Australia they take pains to say this alights known as the quad is not countering the influence of any one country but when you look at some of the deliverables, the announcements we expect these leaders to make expanding what is known as the maritime Awareness Initiative from the specific ocean to include the Indian Ocean conducting joint Coach Guard Coast guard exercises, it all speaks to an alliance that is trying to counter the influence of china. That is what at the heart of the agenda. The alliance is something that President Biden as he is very much in Legacy Mode is particularly proud of. Jake sullivan, the national Security Adviser saying that President Biden is not just hosting the stomach in his hometown pretty is hosting each of these leaders at his home, his home in wilmington. Hes at each three Prime Ministers coming to visit him at his
Im Ana Cabrera reporting from New York. Jose diazbalart picks up our coverage right now. And good morning. It is 11 00 a. M. Eastern, 8 00 a. M. Pacific. Im Jose Diazbalart. We begin with a scandal in battleground, North Carolina, that could have national implications. Mark robinson is facing pressure to leave the race after allegations he made racist and lewd comments on a pornography site, including declaring in one post that he was a black nazi. Robinson who is North Carolinas lieutenant governor, is denying the allegations and vowing to stay in the race. This is not us. These are not our words. This is not anything that is characteristic of me, nor has it ever been. Folks here also know my character. They know who i am. They know my voice, so to speak. This is not my voice. This is not things we would ever say or even think. Cnn published the string of incendiary comments it says it found on the Message Board dating back to 2008, well before robinson began his political career. Nbc
I know that. I know that regardless of someones background, race, gender, geographic location, i know that people are deeply troubled. By what is happening to that community in springfield, ohio. And its got to stop. Youve got to say that you cannot be entrusted with standing behind the seal of the president of the united states of america engaging in that hateful rhetoric that as usual is designed to divide us as a country. Is designed to have people pointing fingers at Each Other. Its designed to do that. I think most people in this country regardless of their race are starting to see through this nonsense. And to say you know what, lets turn the page on this. This is exhausting and harmful and its hateful. And grounded in some age old stuff that we should not have the tolerance for so lets turn the Page And Chart a new way forward and say you cant have that microphone again. Im switching gears again. I want to talk to you about gun control. So you said you support an assault Weapons
Hello and good evening. Coming at you with Breaking News. At this hour, security is ramped up and the Secret Service is on high alert at mar alago after an apparent Assassination Attempt on former president Donald Trump. Now he is home tonight unharmed. But no less than a Dozen Police cars are visible at the resort and an Investigation Led by the fbi is under way after the Secret Service fired on an armed man while trump was on the course. Just a few hundred feet away. One person is in Law Enforcement Custody. Identified as ryan welsey routh. Age 58. An Ak47 And Scope were recovered at the scene among other things. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and governor Tim Walz have also made statements that theyre glad hes safe. Just last hour posted on Social Media calling him strong and resilient. So lets start in West Palm Beach where Kathy Park is standing by. Describe the scene for us, whats the latest. Reporter good evening so were right in front of the Golf Course. And
[ Cheering And Applause ] greg i know. I know i know [ chuckling ] you are lucky to have me. [ laughter ] happy thursday everybody. So while filming a Music Video in nashville, Von Jan gottamac Jon Bon Jovi heroically talked a woman off of talk jumping off a bridge, by promising to quit making music. [ laughter ] yeah. That is a good one. Kamala harris is flying to North Carolina to get the undecided votes while Joe Biden is meeting with st. Peter to get the data about. [ laughter ] i get it more of those jokes. The democrat advises Kamala Harris not to do more interviews because she could say something that could be used against her, like reminding them she is currently vice president. Year congressman fell asleep during actual testimony from families who lost Loved Ones to illegal immigrant crime. Give him a break, he was up all night making lunch. On the view, joe tried to get up popstar ushered to endorse Kamala Harris but he was not taking the bait. The bait had already been eaten