old fashion, doorstoping type of reporting. it was a combination of research and door to door and you name it. we're all very proud. that's all we have for tonight. the beat with ari melber starts now. thank you very much. we're cover a lot of developing story. we're hours away from a critical recount deadline right here in florida. i have new reporting with democrats digging in and lawsuits flying. witnesses talking about bob mueller bearing down on whether roger stone illegally intimidated witnesses. also, tonight, the trump tapes. the new lawsuit trying to force the release of unseen videos from apprentice. the lawyer leading the charge is here on the beat. our top story is the blue w wave changing the trump era. you can see the new freshman,