For talking about the eclipse with us. Thank you all for for joining us tonight. Seen a news night with abby phillip starts right now why donald trump is nothing like Nelson Mandela. Thats tonight on these lines good evening. Im abby phillip in new york tonight donald trump comparison that crumbles when confronted with common sense the former president believes he is being persecuted by prosecutors. And for that reason, hes claiming that there are similarities between Nelson Mandelas plight and his own. Trump wrote this on truth, social if this partisan hack wants to put me in the clink for speaking, the open and obvious truth. I will gladly become a modernday Nelson Mandela. Well, for starters, im really not sure anyone has asked that of him, but you might also recall that this is not the first time that trump has made this very comparison. They hound them and they scare them and theyve, but we dont get scared. We dont get scared. Ill tell you what i dont mind being. Nelson mandela, b
defense s first witness. meanwhile, we ll tell you why the former president is asking for his federal 2020 election trial to be televised live. new this morning, republican senator tim scott abruptly drops out of the presidential race, even shocking his staffers. what he told them on a call right after. overseas, the world health organization says gaza s main hospital is no longer functioning with several babies dying and more still at risk. also, the u.s. military launches air strikes for the third time on locations in syria used by iran in retaliation for attacks on u.s. troops in the region. and back at home, there are only five days left for congress to come to a deal to avert a government shutdown. the new house speaker has a plan, but does he have the votes? and we begin this very busy hour inside a new york city courtroom where former president trump s eldest son, donald trump jr. has taken the stand again. this time he s the first witness for the defense in
the trial tonight that could crush donald trump s new york business empire and end with the former president paying a $250 million fine. why the judge at one point asked trump s attorney to control the former president. the israeli military surrounds gaza city as its soldiers battle hamas militants in the streets. plus, shuttle diplomacy. what secretary of state blinken is hoping to accomplish as he visits the middle east. there is growing anger against the united states here in ramallah in the west bank with crowds chanting blinken, you ve got blood on your hands. norah: our new reporting about the type of weapons israel is using, plus the american submarine now in the middle east. why it s rare we know it s there. the earth shot prize off with prince william honoring innovators trying to battle climate change. we ll introduce you to one of them. only 1% of the clothing in the world ever gets recycled but now a u.s. company has found a remarkable way to turn old
here are tonight s headlines. the child s mind they could crush donald trump s new york business empire and end with the former president paying a $250 n fine. why the judge at one point asked trump s attorney to control the former president. the israeli military surrounds gaza city as its soldiers battled hamas militants in the streets. plus, shuttle diplomacy. what secretary of state blinken is hoping to accomplish as he visits the middle east. there is growing anger against the united states here in ramallah in the west bank with crowds chanting blinken, you ve got blood on your hands. norah: our new reporting about the type of weapons israel is using, plus the american submarine now in the middle east. by its rear we know it s there. last best and final offer, what s holding up a deal between major hollywood studios and the actors? as the strike had stayed 116. and your favorite shows to stay off the air. the earth shop prize off with prince william and innovato
encircle hamas forces. the latest bombardment comes as the heads of 18 aid organizations, including agencies at the u.n. issued a rare joint statement, calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in both israel and gaza. president biden falling behind former president trump in key battleground states that he carried in 2020. this is a new poll from the new york times and siena college, and biden s campaign is downplaying the survey, but some democratic lawmakers are calling it all, quote, concerning. this hour of cnn this morning starts now. this is a minor case that could end up being a big deal if he mis-testifies. if he says something in court that is under oath, that is false, it s going to be a lot of trouble for him, particularly with a judge that is already given him two gag orders. so, you know, i know the guy pretty well. he ll be very subdued. he ll be polite and respectful in that court. that s my prediction. interesting. is that the donald trump we