Of the Democratic National Convention in chicago. Former President Trump meeting the press this afternoon after his speech that was to focus on the economy yesterday, instead veered off track into a series of personal attacks against Kamala Harris. What happened to her laugh . I havent heard that laugh in a week. Thats why they keep her off the stage. You know why she hasnt done an interview . Shes not smart. Shes not intelligent. This as both Running Mates now say they are ready to debate on October 1st. We are getting a closer eye on Hurricane Ernesto as we follow the track. Having hit Puerto Rico hard, now taking direct aim at bermuda. Hurricane up watch for bermuda. Winds, flash flooding, 10 to 12 inches or more of rain coming with this. Good day, everyone. Im Andrea Mitchell in washington. The White House taking a Victory Lap on the economy. About to announce an historic deal to cut the cost of Prescription Drugs. Riding high on inflation dropping below 3 for the first time since
At us. Incoming cabinet. Get this. It features four members released by the Obama Administration in exchange for Bowe Bergdahl in 2014. Not easing fears for women and minorities. Bill Antony Blinken still overseas on a tour in Doha Standing by his claim that the taliban are not stopping americans from getting out of afghanistan. There are groups of people who are grouped together. Some of whom have the appropriate Travel Documents and american passports, a green card, a visa, and others do not. And its my understanding that the taliban has not denied exit to anyone holding a valid document have said that those without valid documents at this point Cant Leave. Because all of these people are grouped together that has meant that flights have not been allowed to go. Dana Congressman Michael Waltz is standsing by with reaction. Mark meredith from the white House And Trey yengst following the evacuations in doha. Good morning, trey. Good morning. We have quite a development. Originally it w
Welcome to all you watching us here in the united states, canada, and Around The World. Im kim brunhuber. This is Cnn Newsroom. We begin in afghanistan where taliban fighters are trying to seize the Panjeer Valley North of kabul, home to antitaliban forces, the only territory not under taliban control. Fresh fighting was reported On Saturday with both sides claiming successes. Now Cnn Cant independently verify the accuracy of those reports. In the capital where ordinary afghans have been starved for cash, the largest Currency Exchange Market reopened saturday for the first time in nearly three weeks. Even banks that are open are limiting withdrawals. And theres word the Kabul Airport has resumed some operations. Qatars ambassador said he witnessed the first domestic flight taking off On Saturday. Journalist Ben Farmer is in kabul and joins us by phone with the latest from there. Ben, lets start with the fighting in the pancheer valley. Whats the latest on the conflict . Theres heavy fi
Live from cnn World H Headquarters in atlanta, welcome to All Of You watching in the United States, canada and Around The World. Im brynn kim brunhuber. This is cnn newsroom. Fresh fighting was reported saturday in Afghanistans Panjshir Value i why, the only territory the taliban havent captured. Panjshir is home to the national resistant front which has been opposing the taliban for decades. The fighting intensifies. In the capital the companys fragile economy got a small boost saturday when the largest Currency Exchange Market opened for the first time in three weeks. Ordinary afghans have been starved for cash because banks are limiting withdrawals. Journalist Ben Farmer is in kabul and joins us by phone with the latest from there. Lets start with the fighting in the panjshir. What is the latest on the conflict there . It looks as though we may have lost ben. We might try and reach him again later on. Now earlier, i spoke with ben and so were going to play a little tape of that inte
Stunned the entire room. Welcome to the lead. Im Kaitlan Collins In for Jake Tapper. And we begin this hour in louisiana where President Biden is expected to speak any moment after touring communities ravaged by Hurricane Ida and meeting with state and local leaders. Those hardest Hit Towns including laplace where many neighborhoods are still swamped with water. More than 800,000 hopes and businesses across the state still have no power five days after the storm. As victims deal with their destroyed homes, temperatures continue to swelter. Right now in baton rouge, for example, the Heat Index is 105 degrees. Were covering the aftermath of ida all over the country. Miguel marquez in new jersey, Ed Lavandera in louisiana, and Arlette Saenz is live at the White House. Arlette, i want to start with you. What has been President Bidens message while hes been on the Ground Today for several hours . Reporter President Biden has had a message of support, both when it comes to the federal resour