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illegal arms dealer and lied to authorities about all of those things and now is actually on the run after being indicted? that's who james comer and the republican party is defending? >> that is. this so-called whistle-blower is now facing charges on all of that. >> that's interesting. >> we'll have more on that. >> interesting tact for any party. >> republican senator tommy tubberville of alabama is backing up on comments about white nationalists serving in the military -- >> wait. i'm confused here. you have the republicans in the house who are supporting a guy who like funnels il...

donald trump in a defamation lawsuit. we'll explain why the doj is backing off its previous position. plus two months worth of rain in two days. vermont is just starting the recovery process from that disaster. we'll get an update from one of the state's top lawmakers. all right, good morning, and welcome to "way too early" on this wednesday, july 12th. i'm sam stein in for jonathan lemire. we begin with the major developments out of the nato summit in lithuania. the alliance says it will invite ukraine to join but only when allies agree and conditions are met. the group did not gi...

coronavirus emergency. the number of cases in the u.s. climbing as they soar overseas topping 17,000 in china. experts now fearing it could become a pandemic. winter storm warnings. 16 states now on alert for flooding, heavy snow and ice as a major new system barrels across the country. super bowl ads. the fun, surprises and that big reveal from tom brady. >> so it's time to say good-bye to tv as you know it. me? i'm not going anywhere. and the sizzling super bowl halftime show. shakira -- ♪ i'm still jenny from the block ♪ -- and jennifer lopez owning the stage. the meanin...

barack obama, would that be a risky choice >> is that how you see it? a third term for barack obama? why the vice president says hee is the man to beat coronavirus crisis, cases skyrocket around the world including new ones in the united states u.s. borders now closed to almost all foreigners who have recently been to china just ahead, the move to contain the outbreak and why china is accusing the u.s. of spreading fear coming to an end final arguments at the impeachment trial today with all signs pointing to the president's acquittal this week. welcome relief a major medical b...

>> the senate will convene as a court of impeachment, the chaplain will lead us in prayer . >> let us pray. arise old lord, as we enter the final argument phase of this impeachment trial. mighty god, we continue to keep our eyes on you. on whom our faith depends. from start to finish. may our senators embrace your promise to do for them immeasurably, abundantly above all that they can ask or imagine, lord, help our lawmakers to store your promises in their hearts and permit you to keep them from stumbling. grant that they will lead a legacy of honor as they seek your will in all they...