News. And now, in a change of programming, Stephen Sackur speaks to the former Prime Minister of pakistan, imran khan, in an interview recorded in lahore, on wednesday. Welcome to hardtalk. Im Stephen Sackur. How grave is the risk of pakistan spiralling into political and Security Chaos . Terror attacks continue to impose a heavy toll whilst the nation braces for a potentially destabilising election season. And at the heart of the political turbulence, my guest today, former Prime Minister imran khan, currently facing close to 200 charges which threaten his pti partys ability to mount an electoral challenge. Has pakistans populist political star been outmanoeuvred by the generals who once backed him . Imran khan, in lahore, pakistan, welcome to hardtalk. From the outside, mr khan, it looks as though a legal noose is tightening around your neck. Does it feel that way to you . Yes, stephen. Its been like that for a while, ever since i was out of power 1a months, 15 months ago. What was h
This is a very dangerous scenario that, its a dangerous game that they are playing. And i was at the d. C. Courthouse thursday for trumps appearance, and i was not the only one. We are here at the Trump Indictment talking to everyone here about whats going on here. Sir, excuse me, what are you doing here . Our friends at the good liars join me next hour to share what they heard from the trump faithful. Also this hour, dramatic new video of a drone attack on a russian oil tanker. The latest on the impact it might have on russian troops. And we are following that extreme heat still going on continuing to make millions in this country. Plus, a giveaway. New york city, look at those crowds. Leading to absolute chaos. Dozens injured, many more put in danger, at a famous twitch streamers under arrest. A live report on that is ahead as well. We begin, though, with that Breaking News of the judge in the Election Interference Case ordering trumps team to respond by monday to prosecutors request
Im jim acosta. Welcome. Donald trump and the Special Counsel and the third indictment. Trump lawyers are now hitting back at a Monday Deadline Set by the judge overseeing his Election Interference Case arguing they should have until thursday to respond to the Special Counsels request for a protective court order. Jack smith is firing back telling the judge the delay is unnecessary. Whats all this about . The Special Counsel seeking to stop Defense Lawyers from sharing with trump copies of sensitive evidence pointing to this social media saying if you go after me, im coming after you. He is slamming the Special Counsel and Alayna Treene is there. He was really going after Special Counsel jack smith and engaging in more of this volatile rhetoric that is obviously now going to be a matter in his case here in washington. What more can you tell us . Reporter well, jim, i think that despite that court filing from the Special Counsel, jack smith and other prosecutor, i think you can anticipat
Donald trump is back at the end of another sad day for the country that he once served as president. He was arraigned for a third time this afternoon. That courthouse is steps away from the u. S. Capitol which was stormed by the violent mob of supporters of donald trump 2 1 2 years ago. It was protected by members of Law Enforcement including from the Dc Metro Police department. It happened also that the former president who is now charged in connection with this attack could safely enter a plea. Inside the courthouse behind me he was taken into custody. He was processed and pled not guilty to the charges against him. A federal judge then set the next court date for the 28th. That is when it is expected a trial date will be set. I am learning that he left here in a sour and dejected mood. He was really angry according to those who spoke to him. He had that processing happening here then he went to the tarmac where he was expected to take questions from reporters who were here. He did n
Road conditions remain extremely hazardous with reports of at least one avalanche. Firefighters in texas struggle with the biggest wildfire in the states history. Red flag warnings are up in a dozen states. 14 million under fire weather alerts. Our weather team is following it all, including that new storm in the west and the warmup in the east. Also tonight, the final push to super tuesday. Donald trump hopes to build on recent wins. The Supreme Court poised to rule on whether he can be removed from a states ballot, and if trump wins the nomination, would nikki haley support him . What shes now saying about the gop pledge. Maryalice parks with the new developments. Pressure is mounting on israel with the u. N. Reporting that children are starving in gaza, saying air drops from the u. S. And other nations simply are not enough. Israel is defending its military operation. One official insists its allowed Tens Of Thousands of aid trucks into gaza. Tom soufi burridge reports from israel.