there s serious stuff in the world as well as a little fun with nicole. the big news come out of doj, formally requesting evidence and transcripts from the january 6th committee. that is a clear sign that the criminal probe of the insurrection is intensifying, linking with some of the leads in congress. we ll bring that to you tonight. also, tucker carlson dodging and weaving account ability after a mass shooter cited the same thing he s been pushing. we ll get into that, but right now, election night in america. firstle tos closing in kentucky. there s been primary voting in five states, and james carville is part of our special coverage kicking off the beat tonight. in addition to kentucky, polls are still open in idaho, north carolina, oregon, and p.a. we begin in pennsylvania because it is a big one, the showcase where gop senate candidates have been kplashing all the way through the homestretch of an election that started as a primary to really split the party in a key
am stephanie ruhle. 181 days to the midterm elections. and presenting protecting the right twos is quickly becoming a key strategy for democrats. today, all 50 senate republicans, with a help from joe manchin, blocked legislation that would have made roe v. wade federal law. now democrats are gearing up to take their case to the courts and the voters. the senate failed to stand in defensive a woman s right to make decisions about her own body. this vote clearly suggests that the senate is not where the majority of americans are on this issue. it also makes clear that a priority for all who care about this issue a priority should be, to elect pro choice leaders at the local, state and federal level. we are going to continue to highlight this issue, where land closely and strongly, between now and november. senate republicans susan collins and lisa murkowski say they are not giving up on a lot to protect the rights upheld and roe v. wade. they have introduced their own
And thoughts. Chris oleary, thank you again for this evening. Now its time for the last word with jonathan capehart, whos in for lawrence. In for thank you alex. Tonight multiple communities across maine still on lockdown, and search for killer underway after what is now the deadliest Mass Shooting in 2023. Businesses are closed in advance have been canceled is the man hunt continues for the mass murderer, who killed at least 18 people and left more than a dozen injured in maines second largest city, lewiston. Authorities say 40yearold suspect robert card is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Hes a Firearm Instructor and army reservist, with a history of mental illness. Tonight, more than 80 fbi agents are searching land and water to find him. According to police, the suspect fatally shot his first seven victims and a Bowling Alley where a, childrens lead was holding its weekly practice. The boston globe reports, sarah welch, her husband, and a year old daughter were
Card is now formally a suspect, he has been charged with eight counts of murder. One for each of the victims identified by police so far. As Police Identify more of the victims, we anticipate the number of charges will rise. Tonight, authorities reiterated that card is still at large. And the man hunt is continuing by air, land, nc. In the last hour, there is been significant Law Enforcement presence near a home in bowden, maine, in connection to their search for robert card. According to the nbc affiliate, a Search Warrant was executed at that home earlier today. It is Standard Practice to search any property affiliated with a suspect, and Law Enforcement officials tell nbc news that, as of right now, there is no clear indication that card is in that home. Or at any specific address. You are looking at live footage of this police searched near that bowden home, or shortly after seven pm, eastern, our nbc news affiliate reported police saying, robert come out with your hands up. Mean s
Election interference case. Stand by for new details on what meadows reportedly told the Special Counsel and a grand jury about Donald Trumps 2020 election claims. Also breaking, intense talks aimed at freeing more hostages abducted by hamas. While a newly released captive opens up about the, quote, hell she went through as the israel hamas war rages. The idf now says its naval foforce s clashed with hamas divers at sea. The House Speaker crisis deepens with the latest gop nominee for the job dropping out only hours after being chosen. Is there any republican who can pass muster in that very divided caucus . As farright lawmakers and donald trump are flexing their muscle. Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. This is cnn Breaking News. Lets get straight to the Breaking News tonight. The former Trump White House Chief Of Staff, mark meadows, reportedly offering damning testimony against the former president t