In case there was any doubt, who was the Breakout Star of these world championships. Your family is the best plan you can make News Night with Abby Phillip Tonight at ten eastern on cnn it is friday, august 2. And right now on cnn this morning freed americans finally, back on us soil following the largest Prisoner Swap since the cold War Anyone who. Questions, with allies matter. They do. They matter how President Biden and key allies got the historic Prisoner Exchange across the Finish Line Nobody has ever called me weird. Im a lot of things but weird. Im not trump hitting back at Democrat Attacks on his campaign being weird then top Vice President Ial Hopefuls scrapping their Weekend Plans ahead of Kamala Harris is expected announcement On Tuesday it is 601 here in washington on a summer friday. This is a live look at the white house. Good morning, everybody. Im Jessica Dean in for Kasie Hunt Today and it is great to be with you from russian Prison Cells to us soil, three americans r
Its version of the 3. 5 trillion Reconciliation Bill expanding the social Safety Net and fighting climate change. Were going to talk about where thing goes from here with Chris Van Hollen. A short time ago, President Biden outlined the plan to make big corporations and the wealthy pay more in taxes to boost the economy and strengthen the middle class in this country. Saying that it is the right thing to do. Its not to punish anyone. Im a capitalist. If you can make A Million or A Billion dollars, thats great. God bless you. All im asking is you pay your fair share. As the f. D. A. s Vaccine Advisory Committee prepares to decide whether to recommend Vaccine Booster shots, well look at how leaders are working to overcome Vaccine Hesitancy. And while many fled or sought to flee taliban rule in afghanistan, were going to talk live to one of the leaders who stayed behind to make sure thAt The taliban uphold their promise to respect womens rights. But we begin this hour in washington, d. C.
With about 30 americans as well as other passengers became the first international flight to take off from kabul since the withdraw from afghanistan was completed ten days ago. Now as the senate arms Services Committee says, it will hold a hearing on the withdraw process later this month featuring testimony from three of the nations top military leaders. Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, several House Committees are putting together their portion of the 3. 5 trillion Reconciliation Bill focusing on other priorities, education, Childcare And Fighting climate change. Were going to talk about that process and what comes next later this hour with michigan democratic congressman Dan Kildee. We begin with that imminent announcement from the Justice Department regarding the texas abortion law. Joining me now, nbc News Correspondent julia anzly, also joining me is civil rights attorney. GreAt To have both of you with us. Julie, excuse me, let me begin with you. What more can you tell us about this la
Were going to take you now to the Pentagon Briefing which underway. Before he ask your question, identify yourselves and your outlet. So The General has an idea who have is talking to you. And just reminder, we have 30 minutes we have haired stop at 3 3 so with that, General Mckenzie . John, thanks. Its a hard day to day. As you know, two Suicide Bombers assessed to have been isis fighters detonated into the vicinity of the Abbey Gate at Karzai Internationality airport and the Baron Hotel. It was followed by a number of isis gunmen that opened fire on civilians and military forces. At this time we know that 12 u. S. Service members have been killed in the attack. In 15 more Service Members have been injured. A number of afghans to day were killed in the attack. Were treating some of them aboard and others have been taken to hospitals in town. Were still working to calculate the total losses. Ill talk more about that as we go through my prepared remarks. We continue to focus on the prot
It is now 12 30, Friday Afternoon in kabul where Chaotic Rush to evacuate thousands of afghans, americans and others is growing more desperate by the hour. At times the crush of afghans outside the Kabul Airport grew so big and unpredictable that soldiers fired weapons in to the air to push the crowds back. U. S. President biden is expected to address the Deepening Crisis in the coming hours. This is a sign of just how bad things got on thursday, a soldier lifting a child over the airport wall. The pentagon says it is in daily communication with the taliban about letting people with proper documentation through the gates, but for now, many who helped the u. S. And coalition forces are blocked from any hope of getting on a plane. Thursday was also the countrys traditional End Independence Dad some chose to defy the taliban by flying the international flag. The taliban reportedly reacted with whips and gunfire to disperse the crowds. In places under firm taliban control, only the Groups