The sun coming up 6 00 a. M. Its wednesday, august 28th. And we have a lot to get to this morning. Including special counsel jack smith trying to salvage the federal Election Interference case against donald trump. Filing a formal indictment against the former president. Were going to bring you excellent analysis in just a moment. Meanwhile, donald trump now says that he will debate Vice President Kamala Harris in two weeks, but the Harris Campaign still needs to be resolved. And well have more details about that the operation that rescued an israeli man who was held hostage by hamas for more than 300 days. That comes as israel launches a broad operation in the west bank with raids and air strikes in that territory. Im Jonathan Lemire along with u. S. Special correspondent for bbc news katty kay in this morning for joe, mika and willie. Well be joined by Symone Sanderstownsend, and mike barnicle, and nbc news capitol hill correspondent, you just saw her on way too early, ali vitali. Lo
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Agents about talking to the russian ambassador. The Trump Administration is considering a move that could boost travel. Several agencies are urging the injuryouse to lift an ban on nonu. S. Citizens that was put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus. The band has caused big losses for airlines and the transatlantic markets. In germany, a partial lockdown has been extended for three weeks to just before christmas. Chancellor merkel is trying to gain control of the latest coronavirus resurgent. There are tighter limits on private gatherings, but german schools in most businesses will remain open. Franceng the u. K. Is accusing the u. K. Of dragging its feet over brexit. The French Foreign minister says the outcome on a new trade deal is highly uncertain. Negotiations are to resume in london. The u. K. Is set to leave the European Union at the end of the year. Whether there is a trade agreement or not. Global news 24 hours a day, on air and at bloomberg quicktake, powered by more tha
Stuff in the news right now. But before we get to that, lets kick it off with a fun crime story thats out of this world. And now that i hear that, it probably sounded like it has something to do with outer space, which it doesnt. No, its not out of this world. Its pretty cool, though. A wild chase worthy of the big screen. The suspect in a multimillion dollar ponzi scheme tried to escape the feds under the water of lake shasta. The u. S. Attorneys office says mathew percy took off in his truck when the f. B. I. Showed up at his home and eventually jumped on a sea scooter, a device that propels people up to 100 feet under water. Well, agents eventually spotted his bubbles and waited him out. When he finally came out, they cuffed him. Trevor man, there is so much i love about this story. First of all, i love how the guy had the sea scooter ready, like, he knew he was going to have to outrun the feds at some point. Thats going to be a hard one to explain to the judge. Not guilty, your hon