Us an update on preparations for milton from the White House. The ongoing response to Hurricane Helene. Well take you live to the White House minutes away. Welcome to a new hour of americas newsroom, im dana perino. Bill i hate to see that radar, just see that thing churn out there. A big one. Im bill hemmer, good morning at home. The storm really, if you have checked out for a day or so, you missed a major headline. This thing really came out of nowhere Yesterday Morning i would argue between 8 00 a. M. And 11 00 a. M. Eastern time and got cranked up coming off the Yucatan Peninsula In Mexico and now going through the Gulf Of Mexico warm waters. Dana they are warning it could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record and the state of florida is getting ready to brace for this direct hit as bill was saying. A massive exodus now underway. Millions of residents rushing to evacuate the coast and other lowlying areas with hours left before Miltons Arrival as crews scramble to
Harris it has come down to any moment now. Former President Trumps suspected would be assassin, Ryan Routh, is about to appear in Federal Court accused of hiding out with a gun for nearly 12 hours, enough food to do that, too. He was in for the long haul. It was right next to the former president s Florida Golf Course last sunday. But he was spotted. The u. S. Justice department now will argue routh should stay in jail until his trial. Today the department of justice released this photograph of the rifle he had with him. And a note he allegedly left in a box with a neighbor a few months ago. Here is Back Story coming in clear. In that note, Ryan Routh admitted plan to kill former President Trump. Routh faces two federal gun charges so far. Constitutional Law Attorney Jonathan Turley says more charges are coming. They come with a hefty maximum, 20 years. He is interesting in one sense that will drive the Defense Counsel to distraction. That is he is all aggravateors, no mitigateors. Usu
Over how to protect people in a city plagued by Violent Crime. Democratic mayor Brandon Johnson wants to end chicagos shot Spotter Program and that is something that electronically detects gunfire. Police say its necessary. They have had it in most of their precincts now. But the mayor claims the technology is a Walkietalkie And Hasnt reduced crime. It is the Price Tag that would be the Sticking Point for the mayor. I dont know where else he would want to spend millions of dollars. Police say it ought to be on this program because its working. This has gotten to be a spicy conversation over time and now that they are meeting not just once today over a whole bunch of topics at this meeting but we know this one will come up. They have a designated meeting later in the day on this same topic. It is hot. Weve seen emotions run high over how to protect chicagos citizens from the continued Violent Crime in that city. Well get to that when it happens. Lets start here. I think it is very impor
Be in Court Today arrested in the lobby of a new York Hotel last night facing Arraignment Today on Federal Charges after a grand Jury Indictment that could be unsealed at any moment. Attorneys for the Music Mogul believe he is charged with Racketeering And Sex trafficking. Well give you the latest updates unfolding this morning when it comes to us here. Any moment also the florida governor, ran desantis, gives an update on the States Investigation into the Assassination Attempt against former President Donald Trump. Second one just over two months time as we learn stunning New Details about the suspect and what he told the Judge Yesterday. Good morning. A big couple of hours coming up. Im bill hemmer. Dana im Dana Perino and this is Americas Newsroom. We have Election News to tell you about as well. A big day. The former president already back on the Campaign Trail following the foiled shooting at his Golf Club sunday afternoon. For his part, the former president remains undaunted as h
How far away was Donald Trump when this gentleman was caught and stopped . Probably between three and 500 yards. But with a Rifle And Scope like that, thats not a long distance. Bill not a long distance at all. It happened yet again nearly anyway for the second time in two months. The f. B. I. s investigating what appears to be an attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump. Moments ago we learned more about the Acting Head of the Secret Service. He just pulled into maralago and have a meeting with the former president and then well let you know what were learning about the suspect in custody in a local jail. It is monday. Good morning. Hope you had a good weekend. Were off and running on a significant story again with the election around the corner. Dana im Dana Perino. Bill im bill hemmer. Its monday. Dana always, jumping on him. Im Dana Perino an this is Americas Newsroom. So we have a Big Show for you. Were waiting for live events and keep you updated. Lets get you up to s