Now. At least 67 people have died in maui. And that toll is expected to unfortunately rise as more rubble is being searched. The wildfires damaging more than 3,000 home. Cnn is on the ground in maui with the very latest reporting from there. And a moment in American History. 50 years ago today hip hop was born in the bronx. Tonight we celebrate this Trailblazing Art Form that has changed america and the world. We have a whole lot of superstars on this stage tonight but i want yall to know one thing this is my house i wish we could start with run dmc, but we are starting here. The Attorney General has announced a Special Counsel will take over in the hunter biden investigation. Its not someone from outside the system. It is the same trump appointed federal prosecutor whos been overseeing the case for five years now. This is because the settlement, both Hunter Bidens lawyers and the prosecutors had agreed upon in his tax evasion and Gun Charge Case fell apart when the judge rejected it.
Death threats against President Joe Biden ahead of bidens visit to utah was shot and killed by fbi agents. The fbi said the men refused commands to drop his weapon as agents were Serving Arrest and search warrants. The man had also posted online threats against other top officials as well as prosecutors who charged former President Trump. Also tonight, devastating wildfires in hawaii, ravaging parts of maui, one resident calls the scene apocalyptic. The Flames Burning Homes and businesses to the ground and at least six people have died. Others are still missing tonight. Complete coverage of that, just ahead. And, Court Documents show that an eyewitness to the chaotic brawl on that dock in montgomery and alabama says a racial slur was aimed at the black bowed cocaptain just before punches were thrown. Heres what the citys police chief just told cnn moments ago. If more evidence come forward, if there is more proof that this leads towards more of a hate crime we will amend those charges
Former u. S. President donald trump is on the Campaign Trail in South Carolina as he faces several indictments, still railing against the Special Counsel investigating him. More than 1,000 wildfires burning in canada right now. Well hear how those blazes are affecting an indigenous community. Simone biles is back. Her return to competitive gymnastics. Republican frontrunner donald trump was in South Carolina on Saturday Night complaining once again about the numerous criminal indictments hes facing and calling on republicans in congress to do something. Addressing the friendly audience, trump grossly understated the seriousness of the charges against him, take a listen. The fake charges put forth by the biden sham, we call it a sham indictment. I really believe hes mentally ill. But these are outrageous, and it is an outrageous criminalization of political speech. Theyre trying to make it illegal to question the results of an election. Hes also lashing out at his former Vice President
London max foster has the week off. Were trading places. Just ahead on cnn newsroom what President Trump did not do is direct Vice President pence to do anything. He asked him. The president was talking about us rejecting votes, his lawyers suggested that we return votes to the states. They were asking to return the election. He said, daddy, is this heaven . I said no, its iowa. November 2024, thats not the end of the a campaign. Its the start line of a national revival. Yes it just shows how cool this day sometimes can be. The smaller details makes the difference between winning and losing. Live from london, this is cnn newsroom with max foster and Bianca Nobilo. Its monday, august 7th, 9 00 a. M. Here in london, 4 00 a. M. In washington, where donald trump and his legal team are just hours away from another deadline in the case over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 u. S. President ial election. Prosecutors have requested limitations on evidence provided to trumps team. Specif
Hello and welcome to our viewers joining us here in the United States and all around the world. Youre watching cnn newsroom. And im rosemary church. Just ahead, Donald Trumps legal battles picking up steam. As his lawyers push back on a request to limit what the former u. S. President can say about the election interference case against him. Severe storms roll across the eastern u. S. , tearing down trees and toppling power lines, leaving hundreds of thousands in the dark. And police in montgomery, alabama, are promising to make arrests after a massive brawl broke out along the citys riverfront. Good to have you with us. The drug in dumps election subversion case is moving quickly. She wants to have a hearing on how to handle evidence and what trump can say about the case. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys are facing a 3 00 p. M. Eastern deadline today to come up with options. The Justice Department wants restrictions on trump, fearing he could disclose Sensitive Information or intimid