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
And coming up on bbc news. Bayern munich s latest bid for harry kane is enough to get a yes from spurs but will they get the same answer from the england captain himself . Hello. The nhs achieved an unwelcome milestone today that nobody wanted. The number of people waiting to start routine Hospital Treatment in england is at a record high nearly 7. 5 Million People. The figures are from the end ofjune, and mean 1 in 7 of the population is waiting for hospital care. Nhs providers, which represents Health Trusts in england, says the numbers arent surprising, given the diffculties the nhs has been facing. This includes backlogs made worse by the pandemic, and strikes by health care workers. Yet rishi sunak has made cutting nhs Waiting Lists one of his key priorities this year. The government today says there are positive signs in the figures, including a drop in those waiting for more than 18 months, and improved Ambulance Response times. To dig into the figures and look at when they migh
Election. Though the dispute is technically over the handling of evidence, its become a proxy war of the expresident s mob boss tactics. Its a little complicated, but incredibly important. Here is where things stand right now. Federal judge chutkan was ordered a hearing over the Justice Departments request for a protective order. The rules governing the process between prosecutors and the defense team. The Washington Post notes such orders can be technical but are routinely approved by judges to protect witnesses and government investigative methods and priorities by limiting evidence by the defense to people authorized by the court. In its argument for a protective order, the Justice Department made a nod to the fact that the defendant has prosecutors explained they wanted to immediately turn over evidence to speed Defense Trial Preparations but were concerned in part over trumps history of posting on social Media Associated with cases against him. Trumps defense team complained the g
Treatments provided hi girls and patients. What doctors and Fertility Clinics are planning to do now. And this morning, the father of a Michigan High School shooter will face a jury. Has wife has already been found guilty in the first trial . Her testimony, by the way, could be a key piece of evidence in her husbands trial. Will he become the second parent ever to be . Cars and convicted in a mass shooting committed by his child . Im sarah cider with kate bolduan and john berman. This is Cnn News Central just in brand new details of help President Biden plans to approach the state of the Union Address tonight, a speech at the white house readily acknowledges has huge implications for the president. The white house this morning unveiled details of a new tab its plan or revealed new guests of the president who will be in attendance. The president s Chief Of Staff says voters will be, quote, see quote, a very energized president. And just moments ago, the White House Press secretary share