After saying repeatedly he wanted to testify. Trump did, however, stop for the cameras before going into Court Earlier today. And here is what he said. Were resting the case. I wont be resting. I dont rest. I like to rest sometimes, but i dont get to rest. He wont be resting. The main witness, the defense did call, was Robert Costello. And he was back on the stand trying to undercut Michael Cohens testimony earlier today, a day after being admonished and warned by the judge that his behavior was contemptuous. Even though testimony in this case appears to be over, a huge decision is now looming. Will jurors be allowed to consider lesser charges, misdemeanors against the former president . Or will Felony Charges be their only option . The Charging Conference that will decide that question and potentially go a long way toward deciding how this case ends is just one hour away. I want to bring in msnbc Legal Correspondent lisa rubin remaining outside the courthouse with us in studio, Chuck
The weekend closure is having on businesses, and we are less than 24 hours away from bay to breakers, making a return to San Francisco. Look at the last minute preparations underway before thousands of runners hit the city streets. And we are going to get to those stories in just a moment. But first, were following breaking news. This is on Yerba Buena Island. Crews are battling a fire there. You see the video right there. It started just after 3 00. Firefighters say crews are facing heavy smoke and steep terrain. Now. Two fire boats are also helping put water on the flames from the bay. There they go. This is new video from the firefighting efforts. Its not clear how this fire started as you can imagine, this is impacting traffic on the bay bridge for a period of time. All eastbound lanes. They were shut down in the last 30 minutes. Two lanes. They reopened. Now heres a live look at our traffic map. And you can see that big backup right there stretching for miles. At this point, its a
The title of this session is the progressive challenge of the early 1900s. Moderating this panel would be christopher timmis. Mr. Smith is a distinguished fellow at the hudson institute, but many know him from the American Enterprise institute, which he led as president from 1986 to 2008. Mr. Smiths career in washington began as a staff assistant to president richard nixon, working for Daniel P Moynihan during the reagan administration. Mr. Thomas was executive director of the president ial task force on regulatory relief. His he is a trustee of the Calvin Coolidge president ial fund. Please join me in welcoming mr. Dismukes and our panelists to the stage. He ideas and ideals. That guided coolidge. The president. The products not only of his no nonsense vermont upbringing studies at amherst and training in the law. They were also a result of his on the job experience as mayor of northampton. President of the Massachusetts Senate. And massachusetts Lieutenant Governor. And governor. Dur
1986 to 2008. Mr. Smiths career in washington began as a staff assistant to president richard nixon, working for Daniel P Moynihan during the reagan administration. Mr. Thomas was executive director of the president ial task force on regulatory relief. His he is a trustee of the Calvin Coolidge president ial fund. Please join me in welcoming mr. Dismukes and our panelists to the stage. He ideas and ideals. That guided coolidge. The president. The products not only of his no nonsense vermont upbringing studies at amherst and training in the law. They were also a result of his on the job experience as mayor of northampton. President of the Massachusetts Senate. And massachusetts Lieutenant Governor. And governor. During coolidges coming of age as a practicing politician. American politics, including his own Republican Party, were seized by a new impulse that called itself progressivism. The Progressive Movement championed many great causes and achieved some of them, including womens suff
Putting loved ones in a nursing home. Hoping for the best. My father died because of the neglect. Are they betraying your trust . Its a forprofit business. The top stories on al jazerra. Eurozone leaders have reached a lastminute agreement on the fresh bailout loan for greece, our phone Council President dawned tusk said they were unanimous in agreeing to the deal based on serious reforms and financial support. The german chancellor Angela Merkel says a deal was reached despite a loss of trust between the creditors examine greece she will recommend the deal to the German Parliament if it is passed by greek lawmakers by wednesday. The Iraqi Government says its launch a military often i have to retake Anbar Province from isil fighters, seizing anbars capital rah rah nad matt any may. Angela merkel said had been agreed. There will be a new bailout lasting three years, and that is worth between 8222 8222 82 and 86 million euros, grease will transfer 50 billion worth of assets in to i a fun