Story with martha begins now in. Martha thank you very much. It afternoon im Martha Maccallum and this is the story. We have breaking news right now in new York City as you just saw quite a bit of news in florida as well. Obviously in beirut. For the first time in history, the sitting mayor of the biggest city in the country Eric Adams was indicted on a tangle of charges around Campaign Donations and bribery and the government of turkiye. Also as you just heard Hurricane Helene has now strengthened to a category three hurricane. Its expected to grow further before making landfall several hours away. So we are watching it, its enormous Peer Arlington with the Big Bend of florida we are going to have live coverage for you as it changes this afternoon. Also waiting in new york a couple big things, trump will speak shortly from Trump Tower. But first. Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not give in to White House calls for a ceasefire in lebanon. As u. S. Officials say w
Begins now. Martha good Afternoon Everybody im Martha Maccallum and this is the story. We are waiting right now for hunter Bidens Tax Trial to come back from a quick breakin Los Angeles. This is kind of bizarre the more we learn about whats going on here. This morning he offered to change his plea to guilty. His lawyer dropped that bombshell on Day One of Jury Selection which was supposed to be Today And Tomorrow and opening arguments all set for monday as far as the group does government new. And then this. If charge the president s son with dodging more than A Million dollars in taxes and a big nono filing false returns. All that could add up to 17 years in jail the jail if convicted prosecutors say instead of paying taxes this period he spent his money among other things on Adult Entertainment and various women in Adult Entertainment. Some of this is just raising quite a few questions. Lets go first to our Chief Correspondent on the Scene Jonathan Hunt live at the courthouse. What w
Sandra what could happen . John im John Roberts in washington. Wow, sandra. It just doesnt stop. Nevery day its new to us. John im Sandra Smith in new york. We have a big hour for you. This case stems from a yearlong investigation. The president s son is charged with three felonies and six misdemeanors concerning 1. 4 million in owed taxes that have since been paid. No statement yet from the first family, and Kamala Harris declined to speak to this moments ago, that we did just hear from Karine Jeanpierre. She is declining to comment specifically as well, although she said there will still not be a pardon by the president , john. John yes, the answer that question is still a no, and as we pointed out, right up until it is a yes. And President Biden ignored questions from the press as he boarded Marine One earlier. Listen to this. Mr. President, will you commute your Sons Sentence . Are you glad your son has pled in his case . John yes, the dulcet sounds of the auxiliary Power Unit on a
Immigrants to our communities. Donald trump calls them vermin. We should be saying crooked joe you are fired youre destroying our nation get the hell out of here blistering words from the 2 candidates per millions of voters say should leave their parties on the ballot this november the gloves off 2 days after bidens reset moment at the state of the union. The american story of resentment, retribution that is not me. Shannon transportation secretary secretary already stumping for the president s reelection joins us live. Then. The country we know and love seems to be stubbing away. The youngest woman in the senate takes direct aim at the president. We will speak exclusively with Alabama Senate or on her state of the union rebuttal. And ticktock under fire. The house set to vote on a bill that could lead to a man of tiktok, 1 of the most popular social media apps we will get reaction from our panel plus. Former nfl star tim tebo on his mission to help thousands of the millions worlds mos
Good afternoon im Martha Maccallum and this is the story a big afternoon in new york. Former President Donald Trump is about to hold a Campaign Event in the bronx. This is a highly unlikely situation. He would be the first republican president ial candidate if he were to in new york which he thinks he has a possibility of doing. As i said, very unlikely it hasnt happened since Ronald Reagan 40 years ago. Take a look at this, this is president reagan speaking to the National Urban league in new york city 1980. Watch. You and i both know there are perceived barriers between my political beliefs and the aspirations of Black Americans. Those barriers are false. What i want for america is i think pretty much what the overwhelming majority of Black Americans also want. Martha so interesting. Shannon rain and david perino are here, wonderful to have the onset. I hung out with dana a couple hours ago this morning, thank you so much for coming back. First to our correspondent Alexis Mcadams rep