All eyes are on chicago. Its Game Day for the Democratic Party, the kickoff to the Democratic National Convention and the countdown for Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting The Party this week. Youre looking inside the United Center where the Chicago Bulls play. Our team of correspondents on the ground, the convention officially kicking off in about two hours and 50 minutes from right now at 6 15 minutes eastern. Donald trumps convention now a distant memory to save democracy at all costs. Tonight is the first sliding Doors Moment for president Joe Biden who had planned to speak Thursday Night at his conventions close but will instead open the week as the man who passed the torch to his dynamic and loyal number two as the ultimate act of political sacrifice in Public Service. He will be preceded by some of The Partys biggest stars and most influential voices. To name a few, united autoworkers shawn fain. Congresswoman Alexandria Course ya cortez. Hillary clinton. Longtime Bi
First, Jose Diazbalart picks up our coverage right now. Good morning. It is 11 00 a. M. Eastern. 8 00 a. M. Pacific. Im Jose Diazbalart. Right now, three americans who were wrongly detained in russia are back on u. S. Soil, recovering in san antonio. Evan gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva was freed in the largest Prisoner Swap since the cold war. They arrived at Joint Base Andrews in maryland where they were greeted by President Biden and Vice President harris and their families. This morning on the Today Show, White House national Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed what the president had to consider to secure a deal. These are very tough decisions and the president has to weigh as do the other leaders, has to weigh giving up criminals to get americans and other citizens home. But at the end of the day, the president asked this question, am i going to let these people rot for life in a russian jail and his answer to that question was no. Joining us now, nbcs jesse Kirs
Animal welfare campaigners have welcomed new Government Proposals to stop puppy smuggling. The us embassy in afghanistan, is advising americans not to travel to kabul airport, unless theyve been instructed to do so, because of potential Security Threats At The Gates. Thousands of people are still massed outside the perimeter, desperate to board flights out of the country. It comes as the talibans co Founder And Head of its political wing, Mullah Abdul Ghani baraa dar, arrived in kabul, for talks on forming a new afghan government. Heres frankie mccamley. Chaos of consuming clouds near kabul airport. At the front, reports bodies are carried away from the crush, with us fighting for their lives. Clear signs of tension is mounting. This man threatening people with a whip. The us is now advising its citizens not to travel to the airport unless specifically told to, but even those cant get through. Translation we have got a legal |visa, many people who are coming | here dont have the right
What could be a major step of getting her freedom back. Spears told the judge she wants to get rid of her dad as conservator and accuse him of conservatee abuse. Driving critics crazy. Thats irresponsible and. Somehow fauci is above reproach. He has had no problem becoming a national interstate celebrity. That means he is not immune to sarcasm. Hello. Ainsley good morning, everybody. Thanks for waking up with us. Thats Empire State Building here in new York City. Beautiful shot. Steve its going to be a beautiful day. About 3 hours from right now, we are going to cibleg off the Soldier Ride in front of our building. They started this in 2004, live on this show. And last year didnt have it because of the pandemic. But this year it is back to see it for the end of todays big telecast which features Lawrence Jones today. Lawrence oh, whatever. [laughter] ainsley lawrence, your mom is watching. Lawrence yep. Ainsley yesterday she was watching and said i love you. What was her advice . Lawre
Todd Vice President Kamala Harris wanting over Texas Democrats, now being compared to Freedom Fighters. Their tactics are costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Lauren blanchard joining us live with more. The Vice President of Planning Experts comparing them to civil rights leaders like frederick douglass, the Selma Marchers and suffragettes but republicans say a cushy Trip Dc Isnt exactly the same as what Freedom Fighters have gone through. They took bold, courageous action in line with everybody from frederick douglass. Last i checked the heroic civil rights protesters were not in a private charter jet, didnt have a case of Miller Light next to them. Reporter the group of Texas Democrats will meet with moderate senator Joe Manchin to push him unending the filibuster the democrats can pass bills with Littleton A republican support like sweeping Election Reform, the 50 plus democrat lawmakers, to stop of Voting Bill that they call voter suppression. Nothing was going to happen so wh