The latest news from around the world with hosts John Berman and Poppy Harlow. The latest news from around the world with hosts John Berman and Poppy Harlow. The latest news from around the world with hosts John Berman and Poppy Harlow. Meaning, is he going to say okay if they dont come to an agreement on an interview . Ill just write a report without it. Is he going to launch a subpoena fight, which will take months and months and months. And go to the supreme court. Exactly. And its risky for Robert Mueller to do that. Because he might not win. And it just really depends on what he has and what he thinks he needs to ask the president. So its so unknown that the Trump Legal Team is and particularly on the political side of it, theyre doing what they have to do. And guiliani, along with the president , and jay sekulow, to a lesser extent, they have realized that what they have control over right now is the court of public opinion. Sure. And so theyre going to continue to push that. And they also realize, especially guiliani, when i talked to him about this particular issue, that the democrats are really, really energized. And republicans are more cocomp. And thats been obvious in all
the special elections. And they think, well, maybe if there is a threat of impeachment of the president , that could get republicans energized. Which is what devin nunes was trying to do at that fundraiser where we have the audio. Ill play that in a moment. First i want to get your reaction from the fox news sound last night. Rudy guiliani went on for this interview on fox last night, and then he made an argument that there would be a violation of doj rules by mueller if he doesnt wrap it up. Lets listen to what he said. Well, i think if it isnt over by september, then we have a very, very serious violation of the Justice Department rules. The reality is, the real story here is not that this case isnt going to fizzle, its going to blow up on them. The real question is what we were talking about before. Theres a lot more to what they did that nobody knows about yet. A lot more to the obstruction of justice, to the collusion, to the fake dossier. Okay. There are two questions about what answer. Let me ask you the first. And that is, a 60day rule . So what hes talking about is not a hard and fast rule. Its a custom and tradition. And what the custom and tradition is inside the Justice Department is to avoid taking explicit public investigative steps, or returning indictments against a candidate for office within 60 days of an election. Now, the president of the United States is obviously not up for reelection. However i mean, its a unique situation. He effectively is on the ballot. And comey did it. And comey did it when Hillary Clinton really was on the ballot. Yeah. And that was and thats a big part of the criticism of comey for doing that. He broke that custom. So this is what why guiliani is making the argument. And thats why when we talk about this dragging into the mid terms, its its a question of whether or not mueller is going to continue his investigation, but assuming he will follow these guidelines,
but do it quietly. Not do anything meaning, not say im going to interview the president between labor day and election day or return indictments in that window. He could continue to work, and then pick it up in a public way after the election. I mean, its pretty clear that Rudy Guiliani is capitalizing on muellers silence here. Mueller hasnt said nor will he say anything publicly about this. Hes not giving any interviews, et cetera. And when you heard guiliani at the end of that sound bite say there is a lot more to what they did that nobody knows about yet, do you know what hes talking about . No. No. I mean, i assume its just the same trying to paint the mueller investigation, the mueller team, as partisan, as the witch hunt, is the term they like to use. Beyond that, i dont know that we have any specifics. But it is noteworthy that guiliani continues to really throw as much out there as he can. And hes pretty obvious about it. Its not like a big mystery what their strategy is to try to stir
things up. Use as bold language as they possibly can. In a very donald trump way. Because for donald trump, in various venues, its been successful. It works. Dana, stay with me. And manu is with us, as well. Lets all talk about what i mentioned with devin nunes, the republican congressman of california, huge Strump Support Trump supporter, he gave this very expensive private fundraiser ask, someone was in there recording. He was talking about the Mueller Probe and the importance he sees for republicans to, of course, he argues, stay in the majority in november because of the Mueller Probe. Heres what he said. So therein lies so its like your classic catch22 situation, where were at a this it puts us in a tough spot. Recessions wont cover were the only one. Which is really the danger. Thats why thank you for saying that, by the way. I mean, we have to keep all these. We have to keep the majority. If we do not keep the majority, all of this goes away. Manu, why is that significant . Well, this is the first time we are hearing devin nunes say so bluntly that the House Republican majority is necessary to help the president , protect the president , from Robert Mueller. That is a pretty stark assessment from the house intelligence committees chairman, who has been accused for months and months and months by democrats for doing exactly that. Using his Committee Perch to try to protect the president from the mueller investigation. Youll recall, poppy, last year he came under enormous controversy when he went to the white house to greet the president about something he thought was improper. He later was forced to step aside from that investigation. The democrats try to push for a number of witnesses and subpoenas. Nunes continually squashed those efforts, and he tried to move
forward with his own investigation that is now moving at a rapid pace to look after what the Justice Department and how the if fbi conducted the russia probe, all to paint the picture this was a Very Nefarious Act Taking Place by the fbi and launching the investigation in the first place. Now we are hearing, perhaps his real motivation behind this, he believes its necessary to protect the president from the mueller investigation. So its a pretty remarkable assessment. And also standing beside a republican leader, cathy mcmorrisrogers, someone who has been on this very issue, pretty remarkable to hear him say that. Who struggled a lot on tuesday. She particularly. Dana. Can i just add to echo what david was saying around here internally this morning. Its not his job to protect the president. Its actually constitutionally the job of congress to check the executive branch. The latest news from around the world with hosts John Berman and Poppy Harlow. Leader. The washington leader in their party. And so that separating themselves of the leadership is a very important tool, democrats believe, on a National Level to getting elected on a local level. And were really seeing that across the board. If those democrats do get elected yeah. Nancy pelosi could be in serious jeopardy. If they keep those promises. And this is someone, manu, who has raised so much money for the party. I mean, you can be very critical of her, but she is good at fundraising. No question about it. Thats one reason why a lot of democrats want to keep her. But to echo danas point, she has a real math problem. If the democrats take the majority in the fall. If the democrats keep the majority, but lets say they have maybe 10 to 20seat majority, she probably will not have the votes on the floor to become the speaker. So a huge problem for her, which is why a lot of pelosi critics say why not step aside now, take away that issue that republicans
are seizing on in the campaign trail, because its going to be very difficult to become speaker again, given all the opposition from the left flank of the party, poppy. Dana bash, with the blonde hair, manu raju not blonde hair. Great hair, too. He does have a good head of hair. Gray hair. Thank you both very much. Still to come, Paul Manaforts trial back under way this morning. The prosecution is preparing to rest its case this week. The defense takes its last shot at the governments star witness, rick gates. Also, new york congressman, chris collins, defiant after being indicted for securities fraud. Well speak to one of his republican colleagues. Also ahead, it has been nearly one year since the tragic events in charlottesville that killed this woman, Heather Heyer. We take a look at the lives lost and will also remember her speaking with one of her closest friends. As you get older. But prevagen helps your brain with an ingredient originally discovered. In jellyfish. In clinical trials, prevagen has been shown
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it an inference of impropriety by the government might have been suggested to the jury. So they filed a motion overnight, asking the judge to correct the record. And give the jury an instruction, saying, the judge was in error when he scolded the prosecution for allowing an Expert Witness to sit in and listen to previous testimony, and this morning, the judge apparently agreed, he did that. And this is the quote. This is what he told the jury at the start this morning. He said, put aside any criticism. I was probably wrong in that. This robe does not make me anything other than human. The background to it is, this is a very smart judge, often smarter than the attorneys, and he also has a very sharp tongue and a biting wit. And hes used it quite frequently during the governments case. There have been many, many sparring matches between the judge and the attorneys for the government and obviously hes
won virtually every one, because its his court. Poppy, back to you. That it is. Joe johns, thanks so much. Let us know what happens as this gets under way again this morning. Still to come, it has been nearly a year since Hurricane Maria devastated puerto rico. Now the government is acknowledging the number of people who died as a result they say is 20 times higher than the original official death toll. Our layla santiago, who has been all over this story, joins me next. The day after chemo might mean a trip back to
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spokesperson from the government of puerto rico, and they are saying, look, this is not new information. And in a way, what theyre saying makes a little bit of sense here. These numbers actually came out in june. What happened in june . Well, we sued, and after we sued, the judge ordered the release of information from the registry of demographics in puerto rico that really highlights the stats when it comes to deaths after Hurricane Maria. But this was now made even more public in a report that they submitted last night to congress in which they continue to say that the official death toll remains at 64. But acknowledge that in the statistics, when you look at the number of deaths after Hurricane Maria, there is that increase of 1,427. But just now, when i was speaking to the government, they still continue to say, even
though were seeing this increase, we are not prepared to say that all of those were related to Hurricane Maria. So why is that . Well, they commissioned a study back in late january, early february, from George Washington university to look into the deaths, and the government has said publicly that until that study is complete, they dont plan to make any changes to the official death toll. Despite our investigation that found the number could be nine times higher. Despite Harvard Universitys study that found it could be anywhere from 800 to 8,000 deaths related to Hurricane Maria. Given the conditions that came after the hurricane, right . Because those that happened right during the hurricane. And then there were all the deaths that came because of lack of power, because of lack of water, because of the condition of daily life after Hurricane Maria. So when do we expect this study
commissioned by the puerto rican government to come out . I just talked to them on the phone, and they tell me they expect more information from that study this month. But once again, another acknowledgement from the government that the number, 64, is not correct. But theyre not willing to change it just yet. And to be clear, layla, this number, 1,400 American Citizens, that came out the day after you, cnn, filed this lawsuit to get answer . Reporter right. It actually came out the day the judge ruled in our favor. The day after the judge ruled in our favor, saying, listen, puerto rico, you have to release these numbers for public records so that we can get to the bottom of this. The next day was when the government put out this number that youre now seeing once again in the report are that went to Congress Last night as they asked for more funding for recovery efforts. You just wonder why it would
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new york in the 23rd district. Collins was in the 27th district, still is. Should he resign . Well, you know, thats obviously up to chris and his family, to go through these difficult decisions that theyre going to have to face. And these are serious allegations, and i recognize the seriousness of these allegations. And ultimately, that decision needs to rest with him and his family. So, you know, it was and it remains legal for a sitting u. S. Member of congress to sit on the board of a publicly traded company, to profit from that position. Thats what he was doing. And a lot of americans, myself included, are asking this morning, really . Really . That can happen . Do you think it should be legal . Well, you know, as we look at our ethics laws, always open to additional reforms. And we did a great step in the stock act, which did a lot to curtail a lot of the abuses from before. Open to the improvements going
forward. But at the end of the day, you know, this is why theres processes in place. We have the House Ethics Committee looking at this issue, as well as others. And ill tell you, thats where these investigations go. I hear you, but the House Ethics Committee said last november there was reason to believe there was action of concern here. I think its really sort of a straight question, yes or no answer. Should it be legal for a sitting member of congress to sit on the board of a publicly traded company and profit from that position . Well, i oh i think thats a fair question. Especially when you serve on the Health Committee that would oversee this stuff. You know, obviously, thats a fair question. And that type of Conflict Of Interest, i dont think it is allowed under existing rules, though, to profit from your position as a member of congress. Well take a look at that. But obviously, any type of Conflict Of Interest, we need to do a better job in congress to send the message to the people that were making sure that the
integrity of the house is in place, and that no one is above the law. So should a sitting member of congress be able to sit on the board of a publicly traded company . I think theres a serious question there that needs to be answered. Whats your answer . Whats your answer . Yes or no . I would agree with you. I would agree with you. That is an area of reform that needs to occur. So no. Oh, no. Thats not what i said. No, i think, yes. You know, having that type of Conflict Of Interest is something right, right, right. Im saying im saying, are you saying no, they should not allow a sitting member of congress should not be allowed to sit on the board of a publicly traded company . Yeah, that makes some sense to me. Okay. As reforms go forward. All right. Lets move on. Lets see what happens in congress on that. Lets move on to the mid terms. Im sure you saw the piece, front page of the Washington Post this morning, and the headline is the gop debates the trump effect. So the main takeaway here, and
they quote a lot of republican strategists who look at what happened tuesday night and the close call still up in ohio. Sam are saying it indicates the limits of how much President Trump can help across the board in all of the districts, come the mid terms. Longtime republican consultant, stevens writes, nothing bodes well, you look at the money spent in ohio, the focus put on it, and you have an Early Warning sign. It is time for republicans to counteract. The president said after the tuesday races, as long as i campaign or support house candidates within reason, they will win. Who is right . I think its ultimately up to the people. Its not about one action or the other. Its ultimately up to the people. And i think once we get our message about the economy and the 3. 9 unemployment rate, lowest in decades, and people see an optimistic future ahead of them, i think well do just fine at the mid terms. But at the end day, youve got to recognize there is energy on the other side of the aisle, and this is going to be a fight that
is ultimately left to where it needs to be. The people in those districts that are voting. Its interesting that you say that. There is energy that is growing on the other side among the democrats. David wasserman, house analyst, said, what we saw this week reinforces our view that democrats are a substantial favorite to retake the house. We had democratic governor, jay inslee, of washington state, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association say, quote, trump has been a great doctor, stitching up our scars and healing us organically. His argument is that the president is helping bring together the democratic party. What do you think . I think, you know, obviously, theres a reason for the energy on the other side of the aisle. And if you look at history, when one party wins the white house, the other party doesnt do too well in those mid terms that follow. But where we stand today is i think we have to put the message of what were representing and delivering for the American People before the American People. And i think at that if that occurs, and we get that debate, well be just fine going into this election. But youve got to recognize the energy on the other side. Congressman reed, do you think that republicans will maintain control of both chambers come november . I think were in a good position to do that. But obviously, i recognize that that could be a different outcome, given the energy on the other side of the aisle. You know, listening to pundits look at what the pundits did in 2016. No one predicted the outcome on Election Night of 2016 of that President Trump would be the president of the United States. So i dont give a lot of weight to pundits. I take it into consideration. But ultimately, its up to the voters on november who is going to be in power, who is going to have the majority. And my hope is once we get through that, we start solving problems for the American People back home. All right. Congressman tom reed, joining me from rochester this morning. Nice to have you. Thanks. Thank you very much, poppy. Still ahead, as we come up on the oneyear anniversary, its this weekend, of the deadly charlottesville protests, we
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allegedly driven by a suspected neo nazi sympathizer. The driver is charged with the death of Heather Heyer. Her mother vowed her daughters death would not be in vain. And i think the reason that what happened to heather has struck a chord is because we know that what she did is achievable. We dont all have to die. We dont all have to sacrifice our lives. They tried to kill my child to shut her up. Well, guess what . You just magnified her. [ applause ] its a moment none of us will forget. Alfred wilson is with me now, a close friend of heathers. Thank you for being here. Thank you for having me, poppy. You were so close to her. She was close to your three children, including your
youngest. And, i mean, you went over to her apartment the day after she died and helped clean it out. And youre very close with her mother. I think my first question to you is, its been a year. What do you want everyone to know and remember about her always . Heather was a very kind young lady. She was a woman that cared about all. She always wanted to make sure that everyone was equally treated. She believed that everyone had a chance, or should have a chance in our society. And thats one of the things i want everyone to basically remember about her. Youve said that it was her, that it was Heather Heyer, a white woman, who alerted to you the silent racism that exists and is profound. And pro fundally hurtful and painful in this country still today. How did she do that for you . Well, heather and i worked
together probably about 40 to 50 hours a week. Quite often, i would meet with various clients, and a lot of times individuals that we meet with would be introduced and say, oh, youre going to meet with Alfred Wilson. And some individuals didnt think Alfred Wilson was a black male. And when i would walk around the corner, i might stick my hand out to shake their hand. And i just oh i guess being around just hadnt noticed it before. But heather would point out and pick up on it very quickly, that individuals may not have stuck their hands out immediately to shake my hand, because was a black male. And she would point that out to me. She would say, alfred, how can you still reach tout to individuals who apparently dont appreciate what you bring to the table for them . I would frequently let her know its my job to help them, regardless of what their feels may be about me. And she came to point out to me these injustices some would look
down on me because im a black male. You said four months after she was killed, you said, quote, i would say our society killed her. What do you mean . Our society killed her in that the Political Climate that weve actually voted and put ourselves in, made people feel like its okay to speak up and say the things theyre saying. The negative, hateful things theyre saying now. Our Political Climate over a year ago, we didnt have individuals being so bold or brass about the things theyre doing. On a daily basis, im the co funder of the Heather Heyer foundation and executive director. So i monitor the emails that come in, and on a daily basis, im getting emails where individuals people like its okay to sit there and say negative things about race or to sit there and say hateful things
about, oh, theyre glad that heather died. I dont understand how someone can be that bold. And the only reason theyre that bold is because of our Political Climate at this point has made it seem like its okay to say such things. Well, the language that President Trump used in the wake of the Unite The Right rally and the events of charlottesville was and will always be remembered as both sides. So if he were to address it this weekend, one year later, what would you like to hear . Well, to be honest, its kind of hard for me to still acknowledge that person that youre talking about is president. I still call him mr. Trump or donald. From him, i would hope that hes opened his eyes, think about what hes saying. One of the things that susan always sits there and points out, you must think about what youre saying. But i would hope you would think
about what hes saying and have some empathy about whats happening in our society. Realizing that all black, brown people. All people of different religious, we all have a contribution to this country. If it wasnt for the tdiversity in our country, america wouldnt be the america it is. Ill end on this. Ive read something you said recently, that struck me, alfred. You said that heather would have been, in your words, kicking with joy from the Soulful Movement that has flowed from the tragedy that ended her life. Yes. She would heather was a quiet person. She kept to herself. She wouldnt be the one thats out hire publicly speaking, constantly. But she would be the one standing up, making people aware about whats happening. So she would be very happy that we are still as a society having difficult conversations. And thats one of the things that she constantly had. She would have those different transformations, bring situations to the light. Allow people or get people to try to understand whats happening. So i knew she would be very excited and very pleased to see that we are still having these kinds of conversations and that were trying to make some kind of change. Yeah. Alfred, thank you for being here. I know this second going to be hard for you. Were taking about you and your kids through it all. Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you for your time, as well. And thanks for having me. All right. Again, we all remember Heather Heyer, the Foundation Set up in her name, the Heather Heyer foundation. Ill be right back
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all right. So this morning a florida family wants answers. And they want answers from frontier airlines, after they say their two Young Children ended up spending a night in a hotel room with an employee from the airline. According to the reports, the children, 7 and 9 years old, were flying unaccompanied as minors from iowa to orlando when their plane was diverted to atlanta because of bad weather. Lets go to our aviation and regulations correspondent, rene marsh, who joins me now. There are a lot of questions, right . Was it protecting the kids to have them stay with an adult in a hotel room, or are they arguing there was something that happened to these kids in that hotel room . Reporter right. That is the big question. I mean, the parent, at least the father, is raising this concern that this Airline Employee spent the night with the children in the hotel. But its unclear. Is he insinuating that something happened during that time . And exactly what is upsetting
him . I did speak with people within the industry who say that it appears the airline went above and beyond, making sure these minors were accompanied at all times. Ill tell you that the flight was from des moines, iowa, and supposed to go to orlando. It was diverted to atlanta, due to bad weather. Now, the father of the children told our affiliates that he did not hear from the airline throughout the whole process. And the only way that he received any notification was from another Unaccompanied Minor who had a cell phone and let his son use the phone. The father also said that he was troubled that the Airline Employee drove in their personal vehicle and spent the night with the children in that hotel. Now, the airline is pushing back. Theyre saying that they followed their policy to provide a hotel in this sort of situation for the Unaccompanied Minors and provide a chaperone at all times. They also say their records show that the children were in contact with their mother before being transported to the hotel,