To that and how they will defend him. Weve got a lot to get to. Lets go to our colleague lauren fox on capitol hill. Good morning to you, lauren. So at least the optics were of progress in the oval office yesterday. Susan collins leading that meeting with the president. But was there substantive progress . Well, sure. I think republicans felt it was a good meeting, a Good Opportunity to speak directly with the president about what their hopes are for their own covid relief package. But, look, democrats are charging forward with their plan to use that budgetary tactic to go ahead and pass that 1. 9 trillion bill with just democratic votes. They are arguing essentially that republicans are willing, if they are willing, they are allowed to come forward and vote for this process. They are welcome to be a part of it, but they are saying they need to be bold, they need to go bold and you saw that yesterday reflected in the statement from the White House Press secretary after that meeting had
The next hour of cnn this morning starts now. Good friday morning. We are watching Hurricane Hilary this morning, a powerful category 4 storm as it barrels towards the west coast. It is supposed to weaken. Thats good news, by the time it reaches the u. S. It is expected to bring heavy rain and maybe flooding to the southwest over the weekend, as we learn fema is running out of money for Disaster Relief after an historic year of disasters. One of Donald Trumps close allies and codefendants was at the Capitol On January 6th with Conspiracisy Theorist alex jones. President biden about to hold summit at camp david to figure out how to counter the looming threat from china and north korea. National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby will join us live to preview this highstakes meeting. This hour of cnn this morning starts right now. Developing this morning, Hurricane Hilary a category 4 storm rapidly intensifying and on its way to the west coast. It is expected to weaken by the time it r
Communities along californias coast, as they brace for record rainfall and damaging winds ahead of the category 4 hurricane. Heavy rain coming into these zones here, l. A. , san diego, palm springs. The official who opted not to activate sirens as wildfires spread on maui last week, hes resigned as the islands head of emergency management. He had been under intense scrutiny after survivors said there was absolutely no warning. James back in court, the man accused of murdering four College Students in idaho presents his alibi for the first time. President biden is hosting a major summit with leaders from South Korea And Japan today. This is actually the firstever standalone trilateral meeting between these three nations. James a summer spike in covid cases. What you need to know to protect yourself. The important thing for those who are at high risk for complications or death, to pay attention. Weve never, ever seen a wildfire season like this. Wildfires in canadas Northwest Territories
There was also a lot of news, as there has been all week. Theres more today. Lets get started this friday, august 18. This breaking overnight, Hurricane Hillary Intensifying in the pacific. It is now a major category 4 hurricane thats expected to bring flooding and rain to california and the southwest over the weekend. More Breaking News, mauis Emergency Management administrator quit abruptly a day after he defended not sounding the islands sirens as Deadly Wildfires tore through la hadhaina citing health reasons. And also this just in, femas Disaster Fund is slipping into the red and Hurricane Season hasnt even peaked yet. Now pressure is on for congress to pass a spending bill. Former President Trump wants to push back the trial date in the federal election subversion case by a lot. The Special Counsel wants january, months from now. Trumps team wants april of 2026, about three years from now. And federal prosecutors are recommending the toughest january 6 sentence yet for two leader
That trump is expected to surrender on thursday or friday. He and 18 codefendants are charged with plotting to subvert the 2020 Election Results in georgia. Local officials have said they will treat the former president like any other defendant. Sources tell cnn that trumps team has been in contact with the District Attorneys Office about the conditions and logistics for his surrender. Cnns ryan young has our report. Reporter we continue to try and get a sense of whats next as we continue to watch developments. Thats after trump and 18 others were indicted on monday. From a security standpoint, we know theres been heightened watch and security outside the courthouse and the jail. In fact, you can no longer just drive up to the jail where the former president is expected to turn himself in. Two deputies sit at the end of the driveway, limiting access. Weve also learned the Secret Service has visited the Fulton County jail to work with Sheriffs Department officials to get an valuation of