live as soon as it begins. at the very same time we are keeping a close eye on what s happening down in texas. the deep freeze there is over but you have still got 8 million people without power, people lining up to get food and that s not all their problems. some texans are now getting hit with massive electric bills. this woman s monthly bill was over $6,000. i ll explain why that is happening in just a minute. and finally, a new and terrible milestone, the number of covid deaths in the united states of america has now surpassed half a million. a figure equivalent to the total population of kansas city, or miami, florida. the president and first lady will hold a ceremony this evening to honor and remember those who lost their lives. but there is good covid news out there. coronavirus numbers keep coming down across the nation, new cases have fallen, more than 40% over the last two weeks, hospitalizations and deaths are down at least 30%. i want to start this very busy w
minute order. as to defendant, anthony robert williams, de nine defense motion to travel. defendant, while on patrol release and facial charges including serious felony, offense stemming from his alleged rapunzel january six 2021, which is to leave the michigan winter to spend ten days in the warmer climbs of jamaica, to meet the family of a woman with whom the defendant has been in a committed relationship for, quote, more than a year. footnote in the mid order indicates that more than a year has a quote from what he said about himself in the motion where he asked for permission to travel to jamaica. more than a year. the judge continues, quote, although such a meeting might be an important step in the defendants personal relationship, defended surrendered his entitlement to unfettered international travel when also more than a year ago he in 2021 he follow-through, by joining a mob at the capitol, that in his words, took that building. an event he allegedly viewed as the
case against him. we are going in-depth on the current state of trump s legal troubles. and, they are too raunchy. between this and improve curriculum i want to know exactly what will kids learning here in florida, when they go back to school. all of this and more is coming up. another good saturday morning to, all i m katie phang. now a beautiful place most of paradise on earth, a town rich with a woman in history has been tragically reduced to ashes. as of this, morning some of the most horrific wildfires continue to tear through both western and southern regions of maui. the death will have snow climbed to 80 people, making this play is one of the deadliest ever in the united states history, and sadly, officials expect that number to continue to rise. so far, the fire and a second fire in have burned down many of the towns historic landmarks. right now, search and rescue efforts continue, as an estimate of more than 1000 people remain missing. then our griffin is there
ted lieu was in the middle of that history. his reaction to what she said at the trump rally saturday, in just a few minutes. a very good day to all of you from nbc news here in los angeles. welcome, everyone, to alex witt reports. we have some breaking news this holiday weekend, two mass shootings overnight, seven people injured in wichita, kansas, and 30 in baltimore, where two people died. in wichita, police seized eight firearms close to the scene which appears to be a club. one person is in custody. the shooting in baltimore took place at an annual neighborhood block party. nbc s marissa joining me now from outside one of the baltimore hospitals where victims are being treated there. there was, that welcome. what more are you learning? alex, just to summarize some of what we know as of this morning, we know that there were 13 victims, including two dead, 28 others injured and several of those injured in critical condition as of this morning. in fact, within the
starts right now. out front with chris hay toni. not one republican should vote for this deal do not vote. for this bill. the best deal is no deal. republicans floundering on the debt ceiling deal, as biden plays it cool. why doesn t biden say what a good deal it is? why would biden be saying what a good deal it is before think that s going to help me get it passed? no. tonight, how calling the bluff of the hostage takers was the key to saving the country from economic catastrophe. democrats are committed to making sure that we do our part and avoiding default. democratic leader, hakeem jeffries, will join me live tonight. then, have all members voted? the radical republican attorney general of texas, impeached by his own party. plus, as the special counsel closes in, new worries about a snitch in team trump. and he s out of jail, unrepentant, and selling perch. the qanon shaman returns home as a hero. all in starts right now. good evening from new yo