Category 5 storm and taking dead aim at florida. Milton rapidly strengthening over the past 24 hours, now packing winds of 180 miles per hour. The strongest hurricane of the Gulf Of Mexico in nearly 20 years. In florida a state of emergency. Storm surge warnings up to 15 feet. The race to get out. Mandatory evacuations. Al roker has the new track for us tonight. It comes as florida and the southeast are still reeling from hurricane Helenes Blast just 11 days ago. Thousands still without water. Were with the National Guard on an urgent mission to deliver relief. And in tennessee growing questions at a Plastic Factory where nearly a dozen workers were swept away. Also tonight, the solemn ceremonies as israel marks a year since the deadly hamas Terror Attack. Here in the u. S. The memorials for the victims and the hostages. And protests returning to campus as the deadly war expands to new fronts. The race for the White House with just 29 days to go Kamala Harris launching a media blitz. A
To be back after a couple of weeks off, but i mean, what a time to be back election day, as i said, its just one month away israel could strike iran at any moment that could be a seismic event. And at a sensitive time in us president ial and in this moment, Vice President harris, shes stepping up outreach to Arab American and muslim voters last night she met with Community Leaders in michigan as shes trying to shore up support with Palestinian Americans reeling from the war in gaza. And now Lebanese Americans are distressed by the bombardment of beirut both groups are concerned about us support of israels government. And both groups make up a critical demographic, specifically in the Battleground State of michigan while i was iii is one of the Community Leaders who met with Vice President harris hes the ceo of Emgage Action. Its an organization aimed at boosting the muslim american vote. And they have endorsed the harriswalz campaign. Thank you so much for meeting with me this morning.
To thwart the attack, launching interceptors, while in the israeli city of jaffa, the deadly attack that began on a train. Police calling it terrorism. All this after israel began ground operations in lebanon, targeting iranbacked hezbollah. Our teams inside israel and lebanon. Also tonight, growing desperation in the southeast. Crews searching for survivors days after helene struck as death soared to more than 150. The urgent race to get relief into the hardest hit areas. The major strike at ports along the East And Gulf coast. Tens of thousands of dockworkers walking off the job. How it could impact the price you pay and the Supply Chain ahead of the holiday shopping season. The Vice President ial candidates tim Walz And J. D. Vance facing off tonight. Will it be the final debate of the 2024 campaign . The beloved actor famous for his roles in Good Times and roots. Remembering john amos. And heroes and hope after helene. The brave professionals and everyday people saving lives in the
What he calls a dark speech, Crossing New Lines in his false claims about Kamala Harris. Steve kornacki joins me with our new poll revealing why both campaigns are trying to win the support of latino voters. And millions of americans from florida to North Carolina devastated by floods in the aftermath of helene. Whole communities in North Carolina wiped out today as Rescue Crews Struggle to cope with the disaster. Were not leaving until the job is done. My first responsibility is to get all help needed to those impacted areas. Our prayers and condolences go out to those families in this terrible time. Even as the rain and the winds have subsided, the challenge for people there increases. People are desperate for help and we are pushing to get it to them. A massive effort. Israel has been ignoring u. S. , arab leaders all calling for a temporary Cease Fire and continuing its strikes against lebanon. Hitting beirut for the first time and preparing troops to go in on the ground and by sea
Flights today. Goldman sachs lowering its growth forecast and reports that wework could file as soon as this week. Were going to start today with the markets. Jim, not a repeat of last week, but were going to it is going to be busy, cpi, retail sales and more. Retail sales is on front burner it is hard to believe that given that unemployment rates are so low. People keep waiting for the inflation story in retail. I dealt with a number of retailers, and almost every retailer says, listen, very small margin hit to the september 1 tariffs. But as soon as you hear small, you say, big, big, big really good piece about dollar tree, not a lot of exposure to china and does well when the economy weakens. I want to watch that to see if we dont get the situation where we start trading down in terms of tocks macys, 7. 7 yield thats the paradigm of what people are avoiding. I think the macro does trickle down to the micro. Im concerned. Im really concerned about this hong kong situation too. You me