At the White House and this is cnn this is cnn Breaking News good evening. Im Laura Coates in washington, dc as we continue covering the Breaking News of this very historic day in america and we are indeed witnessing history. I mean period, full stop. We talk about the Pilot Possibility of it happening. People were tripping over themselves to tell you the world about what was going on behind closed doors, werent thing and it wasnt clear whether democrats wouldnt take yes or no no for an answer from Joe Biden. But tonight, its official president Joe Biden bowing out of the 2024 race. But he didnt stop there with that announced yes, maam. Or leave any room to wonder whether he truly believed in his Running Mate, Vice President Kamala Harris he immediately gave a Ringing Endorsement and of her to replace him saying, quote democrats, its time to come together and beat trump lets do this and do this. The donors did the floodgates opening tonight, all the fundraiser is democrats raising get
To four to four to four do you think that our democracy is at risk . We have to be very concerned. This is a report for the president why do you think hes doing this . And can he be talked out of it . Would republicans be willing to support this Aid Package . We need a functioning legislative branch. Are you willing to let people in the West Bank Vote . Why do you think so many republicans have downplayed this . Do you think hes guilty . The lead with Jake Tapper weekdays it for cnn this is cnn Breaking News good evening. Im Laura Coates in washington, dc as we continue covering the Breaking News of this very historic day in america. And we are indeed witnessing history. I mean period, full stop. We talked about the possibility of it happening people were tripping over themselves to tell you the world about what was going on Behind Closed Doors, werent they . And it wasnt clear whether democrats wouldnt take yes or no for an answer and Joe Biden. But tonight, its official president Joe
Set on the canada, us Border Anderson here. Wednesday dark. Thanks so much. I appreciate it. The news continues the source with Kaitlan Collins starts now saving the source tonight, defiance from President Biden, amid more Party Defections one top democratic senator says its time to have a conversation about Biden Staying in the race. While another key voice, Bernie Sanders, is my source tonight. Theres more proof tonight that the Republican Party is fully within Donald Trumps grasp with the new language and the partys new platform. It reads almost like one of the former president s rallies and only mentions the word abortion. Once plus tonight we have the goat herself, Team Usa swimming icon, Katie Ledecky will join me as she gets set to compete. He in her fourth Olympic Games. Im Kaitlan Collins, and this is the source and we are live tonight from washington during a week that may prove to be one of the most critical and President Bidens 50 year political career from the White House.
Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, who is facing calls to resign after a new book claims that milley took steps to limit the former president from taking possible dangerous military actions after he lost the November Election and after the January 6th riot. Im going to discuss with former Defense Secretary William Cohen in just a moment. Were also going to take a look at a new Cnn Poll showing a majority of americans believe that our democracy is under attack. And a temporary fence going up all around the Capitol Tonight ahead of saturdays rightwing rally in support of the January 6th rioters. But first the president s big show of support for general milley. Lets discuss now with William Cohen, the former Defense Secretary. Secretary cohen, thank you for joining us. Good evening to you. President biden has great confidence in general milley in the face of calls for his resignation, even courtmartial. But some republicans, because milley called together top Military Leaders to go ov
Reproductive rights which exploded in dramatic fashion this week when the conservative majority on the Supreme Court helped texas republicans achieve what the gop has been trying to do for decades. Effectively end the protections of roe v. Wade and largely Ban Abortions across an entire american state. The legislative legal template the texans republicans created and in which the Supreme Court signed off is now set to be the model in several Red States very soon including arkansas, florida, idaho, indiana, Oklahoma And South dakota. This blatant attack on womens Rights Wont affect every state. In fact, medical professionals in New Mexico are bracing for an increase in women seeking treatment. That assumes they can afford the travel there from texas. This is a key point. What this blatant attack on womens rights also is is a thin ly veiled attack on the poor and the vulnerable. If you have the ways, means and money, you will still be able to get an abortion by going somewhere else and s