Its like an apocalypse. People are running for their lives. Wildfires, high wind, the danger we are looking at video in maui from raging wildfires on the island. Every single memory we had in that household, everything was gone in the blink of an eye. The most complete accounting yet can of the high life of Supreme Court Justice Clarence thomas shows much, much more than previously known. Its the idea that you are receiving gifts of this magnitude. Justice thomas has been living a life of extreme luxury for 30 years underwritten by at least four different ultra wealthy benefactors. Fulton County District attorney fani willis is expected to seek charges against more than a dozen people when she presents her case before a grand jury next week. Cnn has learned that willis received additional security protection. Its pathetic to think we have to have additional security because of a madeup fake narrative around an election. Its unfortunate and necessary. An Opposition Candidate in ecuadors
Morning with Breaking News, Victor Blackwell by my side. Just a ton happening overnight. Lets get to five things to know this thursday. 36 People Arencome confirmed dead in hawaii. Black hawk helicopters have been deployed. And new reporting on Supreme Court Justice Clarence thomas, his luxurious lifestyle and who was funding it. Propublica reports that rich benefactors funded the bill. And president ial candidate in w in ecuador was assassinated and the video is disturbing. Anticorruption candidate was killed just ten days before the election. New video of a deadly fbi raid, a man killed after making threats against President Biden and other elected officials. And new information in the atlanta area investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Sources tell cnn that the Prosecutor Fani Willis is seeking more than a dozen indictments as former President Trump releases a new ad attacking her. Cnn this morning starts right now. Good morning, it is 7 00 a. M. Here out east. 4
Devastating news out of hawaii right now. Officials now say at least 36 people are dead in maui from the wildfires that are tearing through that island. Locals say they fear the death toll is going to go up. Were on the ground. Very shortly, two of Donald Trumps associates due in a florida court. Theyre set to plead not guilty to new charges in the probe of trumps alleged mishandling of classified documents. The fbi raid that turned deadly. A man in utah killed in a confrontation with federal agents serving a warrant over his alleged threats against President Biden. Im kate bolduan with john berman. This is cnn news central. The situation in hawaii has gone from bad to worse, and it is now very clearly the tragedy is not over. At least 36 people are confirmed dead now, and many people, many more unaccounted for as the wildfires continue to rip through maui. The videos coming out show what looks like just an in inscapable inferno playing out. One man said he and everyone he knows and lo
Than 800 miles away, those winds now subsiding as the storm pushes away. the primary focus is to save lives and to prevent human suffering and mitigate great property loss. reporter: state department crews assisting in efforts to restore communication across the islands and distribute water. with military helicopters aiding in extinguishing the fires. they flew 13 hours, did 58 drops, and about 150,000 gallons of water to assist with suppression of the fire. reporter: recovery will be a long road ahead, according to hawaii s lieutenant governor sylvia luke. the damage to the infrastructure is not just buildings. i mean, these were small businesses that invested in maui. these were local residents and, you know, we need to figure out a way to help a lot of people in the next several years.
And businesses. local people have lost everything. they have lost their house, they have lost their animals, and it is devastating. lahaina is on fire. reporter: historic town of lahaina, a popular tourist and economic hub on the island s west side particularly affected with hundreds of structures imp impacted. it happened so fast. people stuck in traffic trying to get out and flames on both sides of the road. like something out of a horror movie. reporter: most of the fires fueled in part by winds caused by hurricane dora. now subsiding as the storm pushes away. the primary focus is to save lives. and prevent human suffering. and mitigate property loss. reporter: state department crews assisting in efforts to restore communication across the islands and distribute water. with military helicopters aiding