There is not one rule for friends and another for foes. One rule for the powerful and another for the powerless. One rule for the rich and another for the poor. One rule for democrats and another for republicans. Or different rules depending on Ones Race or ethnicity. To the contrary, we have only one rule. We follow the facts and apply the law in a way that respects the constitution and protect civil liberties. John Attorney General Merrick Garland earlier today sounding off on what he says are attacks on the justice department, valuing It Will not be used as a political weapon. So begins a thursday afternoon. Im John Roberts in washington. Hello, sandra. Sandra we will see where the next two hours to excess, john. Good to be with you. Im Sandra Smith in New York and this is speed 27. Garland calling attacks on the Department Dangerous and outrageous, but his address comes as allegations continue to pile up that the doj is being used to target conservatives, like former president Dona
I would do fox, too. Id do fox, too. But right now we have to determine whether we want to do it. We had a Great Night Last night. Thats Donald Trump on a possible Debate Rematch with Vice President Kamala Harris. It comes as hes facing criticism from his own party for his performance tuesday night. Well bring you the latest fallout from that consequential showdown. Meanwhile, one of trumps most egregious lies from the debate is now forcing the city of springfield, ohio, to reassure americans that migrants there are not eating pets. Well show you the response from city officials. And then from Capitol Hill, speaker Mike Johnson pulled a Spending Bill off the House Floor hours before lawmakers were supposed to vote on it. Well explain why and what could happen next. Good Morning And Welcome to Way Too Early on this thursday, september 12th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. We have a lot to get to this morning, and well begin with Donald Trumps Debate Performance
Through southern california. Dozens of homes, even a Ski Resort destroyed as the flames forced thousands to evacuate. And francines fury, the storm swamping the gulf coast, flooding roads, forcing rescues, and the threat is not over for 14 Million people in its path. Our Nbc News reporters are following the latest developments. We begin with nbcs Mike Memoli in charlotte, north carolina, where the Vice President will kick off this new phase of her campaign. What are we expecting there, mike . Reporter well, chris, charlotte is a nascar town. And the way the campaign describes it she has been Revving Up for the past weeks, now she has to shift into gear. She had to choose a running mate, introduce themselves before the convention, and we know how much she prepared for the debate on tuesday. Now, because they view the debate as a huge success, they want to double down on the message she brought to the debate stage, talking about the need to change the pace, not look back to the trump adm
That moment, 9 59 a. M. , is the moment that the South Tower fell. This behind me is the South Tower memorial where we have seen families since early this morning coming to lay roses, flowers, flags and place them on the names of their Loved Ones. Lives lost 23 years ago today. 23,000 people here. Nearly 3000 victims. We saw Jd Vance standing next to Mike Bloomberg, the chairman of the 9 11 memorial. Still in attendance here , moments ago, standing next to Kamala Harris and President Biden to attend a brief moment of unity we can say, to mark this moment in our nations history. I know you are just a few feet away from the 9 11 Memorial Site and the waterfalls that go into the earth where the towers at one time stood. I remember being there covering the aftermath of 9 11 when the towers had collapsed. You would see the Pile And Everything going on at Ground Zero during the recovery process. To be there today, and every time i go, it takes my breath away to be there on site. It absolutel
[bell ringing] dad, we only got six years together, but have nothing but the happiest memories. If i come here and speak his name out loud, and you hear his name, he will never, never disappear. [bell ringing] my grandfather, Fdny Cap Captain james corrigan. We wish we got to meet you. Melissa rose barnes, United States navy. We have repaired the damage to this building, but we cannot repair the damage to your he hearts. John never forget. We begin with a day of reflection as the nation marks 23 years now since the septembe. A live look from shanks of Pennsylvania where President Biden and Vice President harris honoring the heroes killed on Flight 93. Former President Trump has just landed in johnstown, as well. With that, so begins wednesday. Im John Roberts in washington. It seems like it happened just yesterday, doesnt it, sandra . Sandra never forget, john. Im Sandra Smith in new york. This is speed 27. Unity on full display today. President biden, Vice President harris, and former