Between former President Trump and special counsel jack smith. A short time ago, the federal judge overseeing trumps election case responded to a court filing from smith theres night. Smith is seek a protective order after trump posted this yesterday evening, saying, quote, if you go after me, im coming after you. Smith is pointing to that message and asking the judge in the case to set limits on trump and his legal team when it comes to publicly discussing sensitive evidence and the judge has given the trump team until 5 00 p. M. This sunday to respond. Just this afternoon, lawyers asked a judge for more time to weigh in on what restrictions should be imposed. Joining us now to discuss, democratic congresswoman Veronica Escobar of texas. Thanks for joining. When you saw these words that trump wrote in that threatening post, what did you think of that . What was your concern there . Well, good afternoon, jim. It was as predicted. I mean, i knew he would not be able to help himself. He
Trace Trace Gallagher in los angeles. Sandra and john have the day off. We all remember the chinese spycraft that flew over the u. S. For a week, and chinese citizens suspected of being spies who posed as tourists to infiltrate Military Bases in alaska and the heart of the city, doj busted communist part for running secret police stations to spy on Chinese Nationals on u. S. Soil. Lawmakers warn the ag scheme is one of the worst troubling yet. Put china in control of the global food supply. A aishah former cia Station Chief dan hoffman, but first bryan is in iowa and that is where lawmakers met to talk about the theft by the ccp. So, bryan, what did farmers say about this threat . Yeah, hi, aishah. Farmers are particularly concerned about the secret patented genetically engineered seeds that are the target of chinas theft. In 2016, there was a Chinese National here in iowa who dug up genetically modified corn seeds and was convicted in 2016, and sent to three years in prison. U. S. Agr
Facing 78 Felony Counts across three separate Criminal Cases with a four potential indictment from Fulton County, georgia coming any day now. This d. C. Case and the charges now facing the former president are as serious as it gets. Here is trumps own former Attorney General bill barr. I think this case is the most serious of the cases because the conduct here involved trying to subvert and prevent the progress, the execution, probably the most important process and proceeding we have in our country, which is the peaceful transfer of power after an election. Putting aside whether its criminal or not, you know, it i dont see how the Republican Party can nominate someone who is capable of doing Something Like that. So were going to have more of that interview in just a moment with the man who was asking those questions. We also have the latest on what lawyers who practice frequently in washington, d. C. Are calling an unusual warning the former president received from the judge yesterday
United states has been arraigned on fell analyst charges. This time for alleged crimes against democracy itself. After pleading not guilty, im told he was in a sour and dejected mood. This is a very sad day for america. This is the biden plolitical law fair. This is election interference at its finest. It feels like a great vindication of the rule of law. They turn. Very concerned about the charges and privately hes been really frustrated. What it means for his legacy. This is going to be a threat to public trust in the Justice System going forward. Theres no question that donald trump. Absolutely laughable. Whats the fraud . Tell me what the fraud is. Youre entitled to raise a question. Thats the uniqueness of the first amendment. Thats the uniqueness of america. Were going to have to lose another psych toll figure you we have to pick somebody else other than donald trump. This could be an inflection point. Demonstrating our commitment to the rule of law. This is a huge case. They are
Going to make a return. Is it certain shes going to compete . Yes. She is slated to compete. A lot of people will be watching. Andy, thank you. The next hour of cnn this morning starts right now. 7 a. M. It went by quickly. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to cnn this morning. Im amarer walker. Im victor blackwell. The fight between the Special Prosecutor and donald trump heating up now after the former president posted this threat jerng, they say, message on his social media. Now the special counsel is calling on the judge in the january 6th case to take action. Authorities have identified another victim in the gilgo beach murders. It comes just a week after Rex Heuermann was identified. Could the killing be tied to the same suspect. Chaos in new york city. Thousands of people flood the streets after a social Media Influencer posts online about a give away. Shes back. Gymnast simone biles makes the return for the First Time Since the Tokyo Olympics. Well have the latest on tonights com