and the issue of abortion is front and center as president biden and his republican rivals pulled doing events. we re getting a new snapshot of the 2024 election landscape one year after the supreme court overturned roe v wade. welcome to our viewers here in the united states and all around the world. wolf blitzer is off today. our top story at this hour, cnn has learned that some key witnesses in the january 6 investigation have been given limited immunity by special counsel jack smith. they are two of the fake electors for donald trump in the state of nevada. our senior legal of failed corresponding, paula reid, has more on her exclusive reporting. paula, what is the significance of the special counsel giving these fake electors this partial immunity? well, it suggests that this part of the january 6 investigation, the focus on these fake slates of electors who tried to overturn the result of the 2020 election, this comes before a friend once again for this particular
i m erin burnett. outfront tonight, defending the indefensible. tonight, investigators in georgia are trying to determine the motive of an alleged 21-year-old gunman who killed eight people, six of whom were asians. the fbi director says it does not appear to be racially motivated. but it comes in the midst of an anti-asian crime wave in this country that is down right disgusting. in a hearing today on capitol hill, which the whole purpose of this hearing was to raise awareness about the rise of anti-asian violence, congressman chip roy used his time to attack the very community the hearing was designed to protect and then even went on to glorify lynching. hear it for yourself. there s an old saying in texas about find a rope in texas and find a tall tree. i m not going to be ashamed to say i oppose the chicom. whether talking about the chinese communist party, whatever phrasing we want to use, some people say we think those guys are the bad guys, for whatever reason. and
Iraqi troops optimistic they can drive isis out and soon. Lets talk. Live in the cnn newsroom. Good morning and Merry Christmas. Im Carol Costello live from Columbus Circle in manhattan. Can you believe how warm it is along thes coast . There is not much happening out here, i know. But the weather is so bizarre we decided to take the first part of our blog outside. People cant believe its 66 because weve already broken the record in new york city. In central park, 66 degrees. That is a 25 Degrees Higher than average. Temperatures like this have not been seen in 33 years. The citys last record of 64 snet 1982. There was actually Beach Volleyball in central park creditor. Its skaters in shorts at rockefeller center. And instead of jingle bells there were ice cream trucks. I think its amazing weather to spend and walk around. I love it. I was able to wear a nice dress. Not be cold. Able to actually enjoy the city. Im all for it. Im loving it. Everyone should have a hot holiday. Oh in all
Right now. First, breaking news were following. If you plan to fly british airways, check your flight status. The airline says it has canceled almost all of its flights, as pilots begin a 48hour strike. B. A. Says the biggest impact will be felt at the heathrow hub. The British Pilots Association is asking that more be shared with the pilots. You can stay with cnn with more on this. Well keep you updated. Afghan peace talks are on hold. But the u. S. And the taliban indicate they are willing to keep working. Mike pompeo says, the militant group will have to meet conditions before talks resume, including reducing violence and meeting with afghan leaders. This comes after a secret meeting the president said he was planning at camp david. Boris sanchez reports the president was pushing hard to fill full a campaign promise. To finalize a deal that would end americas longest war, was made about a week ago. Sources indicate that President Trump had become frustrated that peace talks were not