Smiths case . Plus, americans in iran, out of prison and now under house arrest. The rare move marking a bright spot in u. S. Iran relations. The new details were learning about the tentative deal to free them and what iran is getting in return. And senator joe manchin says hes seriously thinking about leaving his party as he weighs his own political future. Why manchin might be stepping away from the democrats and what it could mean for the Balance Of Power on capitol hill. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this friday, august 11th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. And well begin with breaking and tragic news out of hawaii where wildfires continue to ravage the Island Of Maui. At least 55 people are now confirmed dead, and that number is only expected to rise. Four major fires are currently burning across the island. Theyre being fueled by dry conditions and strong winds caused by a passing hurricane. The fires have destroyed Historic Buildings and
August 28th. if the january 2nd date is granted the trial would pull trump off the campaign trail shortly before the iowa caucuses, which are set to be held not even two weeks later. their date, january 15th. that s the same day a separate trump trial is set to begin where he is accused of defaming the writer e. jean carroll. on social media last night trump blasted smith writing this. only on out of touch lunatic would ask for such a date one day into the new year. trump has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him. before a trial date is set, however, both sides are due back in court today for a hearing on a protective order requested by prosecutors. at 10:00 this morning attorneys from both sides will appear before judge chutkan to discuss what evidence trump is given access to. last week smith s office asked the judge to implement the order