judge to expedite the cases of all 19 defendants, all this as mark meadows continues his push to move his own case to federal court. a federal judge tonight asking meadows' attorneys and the d.a. to file additional legal arguments no later than thursday, which could set the stage then for ruling as early as friday. we will be sure to keep you posted on any of those developments. i'm erica hill in for erin burnett tonight. thank you for joining us. our coverage of this breaking news continues on "ac 360." tonight, a special "360" from the gulf coast. we are just getting a brand-new forecast and track for hurricane idalia. it has strengthened. officials are warning that in some low-lying areas, this storm will be unsurvivable. good evening. i'm john berman in steinhatchee in florida. this is right on the big bend, and that is right