Put one on the calendar for trump to stand trial in georgia, and its this second request, but by all means be a boolean move from fani willis considering what weve been talking about for the last two months, weve been talking about allegations of an improper romantic relationship that willis had with her special prosecutor. What sources close to her even acknowledged was a major distraction in this case. But now that willis has at least been told she could remain on the case by judge mcafee. She thinks its time now to push him to put a trial date on the calendar and we could see that come in the coming weeks. Now, look, that doesnt discount the challenges that you still going to face mcafee obviously, was really critical of williss credibility, really criticizing her for her actions that almost got her disqualified from case. And also the threat of his qualification still looms it was over willis and Appeals Court is going to decide whether or not it wants to review mcafee is order tha
From its ally, sian cnn, senior white house kevin Top White House officials are now doubling down on the president s ultimatum. We heard from them continue to hear the white house and Administration Officials warning against the Ground Invasion of rafah and theyre really channeling President Bidens view that us weapons should not be used to support a mission that in their estimation is illadvised and very, very bloody. Those concerns were conveyed earlier today in a phone call between the Us National Security adviser, jake sullivan, and his counterpart in israel. And i think this phone call is significant. Its the first time that weve seen a call like this announced between the white house and the government of israel since President Biden delivered that ultimatum and cnn that he would not provide certain Weapons Systems to israel if a Ground Invasion moves forward, the white house says, in that Call Sullivan and his counterpart discussed alternatives to a Ground Invasion of rafah. The
Is c cnn hello, again, everyone thank you so much for joining me. Im for take a whitfield. Were following new developments in the College Campus unrest. Weve seen across the country today propalestinian protesters interrupted the Commencement Ceremony at the University Of Michigan the event was briefly delayed as police its guided those demonstrating graduates away from the ceremony. It is the latest in weeks of unrest gripping americas colleges process gesture has have been calling for an end to the war in gaza and for schools to divest from the israeli linked entities. So far, police have arrested more than 2,100 people on about 40 university campuses. Cnns whitney wild is on the University Of Michigan campus where there was a disruption at the ceremony. There well it was interesting when we were here earlier app before this armani began, we walked around the entirety of Michigan Stadium and we did not see any indication there would be protest we did not see protesters. We didnt see
Here. We also know that there are other officers standing by at the rest to move in much for watching, Erin Burnett Outfront starts right in front. Next Breaking News, the deal to silence Stormy Daniels perform our attorney explaining in vivid detail how he believed trump was behind the payment to keep daniels quiet. I was in the courtroom and ill tell you what i saw today, sitting about 25 feet away from trump, plus Breaking News, New York Citys mayor just announcing the chaos on columbias campus needs to end. Now, there is a heavy Police Presence lining up outside the campus. Were going to take you there ive are reporters there on the scene and trump telling a reporter theres a quote, enemy from within, more threatening than china or russia. And says people like a dictator reporter who spoke to trump is my guess. Lets go out front and good evening. Im erin burnett and we want to begin with some Breaking News on the campus. Columbia university right here in new york, there is a heavy
Almost every day in the United States senate giving a floor speech in his opening, where he would talk about the importance of this issue. So its a very big de for minority leader get our Mitch Mcconnell as well thats a really good point. All right, lets see what happens. Its good to see you, lauren. Thank you very much a new our of Cnn News Central and our special Live Coverage of Donald Trumps trial back in court starts right . Now cnn breaking news coverage. Of the criminal trial of donald trump here in New York City. I am not too far from the courthouse right now where trump is about to face a Hearing Being on a gag order that is before testimony resumes the first witness who will be there is david. He was on the Stand Briefly Yesterday he will get right back on that stand at 11 00 a. M. Today. But first very shortly, we can see donald trump walk through these halls, enter the courtroom, and then a hearing im going to if he has violated a gag order over the last several days with a