todd: it is friday september 11th. we honor those lost on this day 19 years ago. carley: one world trade center, families and loved ones preparing for their tributes for memorial surfaces, i am carley shimkus. todd: i am todd piro. donald trump will pay tribute to flight 93 at the memorial in shanksville pennsylvania.

>> a scaled-down ceremony at the 9/11 memorial and museum. mike pence will also be in new york city for the tulsa tower memorial. todd: pete hegseth join us and as always thank you for your service in the years following 9/11. >> we've got an opportunity to do unique assignments in this job, none for me more solemn than the opportunity to be down here near ground 0, as lights turn on in the city as they did that day that changed the lives of an entire generation of americans at the ceremony will continue today though it does look and feel a little different. tunnel for towers is doing a live reading of the names.

the 9/11 museum and memorial held back, they were not reading the names live but a taped version of that and they said we think it is that special and important and meaningful, to read each and every name, speakers will be gathering behind me to read those names, mike pence will be attending the 9/11 museum but only speaking here at a podium behind me for the tunnels for towers event. it was a little different but i tell you, the families affected, no less special or meaningful. the men and women joining the military today were not even

born the day the towers fell. we are already a generation away but men and women stepping up to do their part. the first responders and police officers, firefighters and men and women on the planes and people who thought they were going to work and how it changed the nation. always honored to be part of what "fox and friends" does but certainly on 9/11 we look forward to hearing the reading of the names and listen to the vice president, putting politics aside for one day and just him during. carley: tunnels for sarah stepped up this year after it was said they would have the live name reading. that should you do in life ceremony. why is it so important for these traditions to continue when we're in the middle of a pandemic and people are concerned about social distancing, why is it so important for that to happen live today?

>> reporter: their complete dedication for active participation, a great friend of this program, frank stiller, and made the trip for tunnels for towers losing his wife started the foundation, talking to frank it was a good reaction. they are not going to read them. talking to representatives on the ground they put it together, something they would normally do in months but proud to do it. stepping to the podium and say those names. todd: thanks on this important morning. carley: celebrate the life of daniel prude after he died in police custody.

>> ashley is live with more. >> reporter: the ninth straight day of demonstrations as he celebrates his life. prude was killed in police custody in march but wasn't brought to light until september. rochester police department brief city council for the first time as chief singletary announced his retirement. he declared one of the gatherings and why. >> rocks and bottles start to be thrown at police officers and an assignment going on to do such. >> reporter: he said canines, their presence was triggering.

>> we appreciate the assistance but the dogs were very triggering. >> officers were covering badge numbers during protests. >> officers name have been researched by protesters, putting safety of their families in jeopardy. officers allowed to remove the nametags or cover them up on their vests. jillian: ted wheeler is banning the police use of tear gas to break up demonstrations after more than 100 days of unrest. a new online poll shows voters are not happy about the violent and fiery demonstrations, 42% of voters haven't used enough force, 29% say there's been too much.

congressman kim fox sends a letter to the doj asking them to look at the source of funding for rights and antifa related incidents. todd: democrats catching on to american concerns with nationwide unrest. >> the democrats are worried because joe biden, started talking about it and in new york and chicago and portland, people see violence in big cities but in kenosha, then rochester to the small city, people being assaulted in restaurants, the black power salute and they see their own city on fire and their

own community being harassed in a restaurant and this is affecting suburban voters, swing voters in a very negative way. todd: nationwide unrest started after the death of george floyd in may and the minneapolis police officers involved in that case will appear together in court for the first time. dj alexander king, derek chauvin are charged in his death. a judge ways moving the trial outside minneapolis. a judge will decide whether the former offices should be tried separately or as a group. carley: democrats block a coronavirus relief bill that includes assistance run.schools, farmers and the postal service. in a partyline vote 60 votes needed to advance the bill, continuing month-long gridlike. republican leaders say the proposal supported bipartisan ideas, democrats argue it didn't go far enough.

>> it is so we may see a did filled with poison pills, so part of me designed it was designed to fail. >> the bill proposed a $300 weekly unemployment subsidy or $100 billion for schools, $20 billion for farmers and $20 billion for others. the nfl is back, reigning super bowl champ picks up where they left off. >> going deep. carley: a perfectly thrown ball. the first nfl game since the pandemic started. patrick maholmes, controversy before the game.

todd: they are locking arms in solidarity before the game during the national anthem, the only player to take a need for that, to stay in their locker room. carley: 19 years ago today he walked to the twin towers as the second plane hit. heather: responded chaotic situations, 9/11, chris shares his story next.

todd: looking at the 9/11 memorial in new york city, the

scene of one of the worst days if not the worst day in american history, september 11th, 2001, changed our country forever but also brought out the best in heroes, first responders who ran into the towers even as they were crumbling. christopher costa was one of the first responders at ground 0 and he joins me to share his experience from that day. thank you for being here. in your own words describe that day. >> thank you very much, thank you for having me on during such an important day in american history. that day started as a normal day. we had word one plane had hit the world trade center, my partner and i started to respond. as we were en route, three blocks away, we assisted in the

evacuation of a childcare center as the second plane hit. i was working in plainclothes capacity. we didn't have any gear that would assist in recovery efforts. as we got closer to the towers we saw the incredible response of firefighters, ems personnel and police officers who without looking back, without hesitation stormed the area surrounding the world trade center complex. as we were walking, as one point my partner and i felt a rumble. was two f-18 fighter jets that came flying down the hudson

river and banked around the lower end of manhattan. by that time i looked at my partner and we knew this was by no means any type of accident. shortly thereafter, the towers actually sell, almost imploded which was kind of shocking as everybody started to run in a different direction thinking the towers would topple over. the first thing we thought is all these first responders inside that building, the world trade center had housed, was completely overwhelming. we found ourselves around what was to be called the bucket brigade. the bucket brigade located 5 gallons homes. first it started with just bare

hands, everybody just rushed with for pile of debris, dust everywhere and pieces of paper flying in a whirlwind. when we located the buckets we stood on top of the rumble, streamed in seeking survivors. load up the buckets to try to find people. todd: it is an unreal story, thank you for sharing it with us on this special day, so important to hear stories like that so we never forget the horrific nature of that day but also the amazing acts from people like you. we will be right back.

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>> donald trump slamming joe biden for allowing the far left to control his campaign as candidates stay busy this week. >> reporter: donald from rallied thousands of supporters in michigan, spoke more than an hour firing off criticism of joe biden. >> if biden wins, china wins. if biden wins the mob wins. if biden wins the rioters, anarchists, arsonists and flag burners win but i wouldn't worry about it because he is not winning.

>> the president appears to be feeding on a comment on the issue of trade. listen to what biden told james tapper about the us-mexico canada trade deal. >> does he deserve credit for that? it is better. >> it is better than nafta. we inherited the greatest recession sort of the depression. >> reporter: the president accused him of making a gas by praising efforts on trade. >> couldn't believe it. he said us mca. he made a mistake. from his perspective he made a mistake because he doesn't know what is going on. even though he is right. >> reporter: in washington the focus remains over the fallout over bob woodward's new book, reporting showed the president knowingly downplayed how serious the virus was during the height

of the pandemic earlier this year. the president denies lying about the virus, it will come up again this weekend, the president is scheduled to campaign out west making multiple stops in nevada. todd: the pandemic and politics continue to collide, kevin mccarthy says democrats are taking advantage to sway the election. >> you believe tomorrow will be better than today, they want to make sure everything is shut down until after the election. somehow science works after that time. democrats despise this president so much they want to inflict pain. they would rather see america suffer than watch the president succeed at something, bring more pain to this country because they despise him. todd: doctors and white house officials expressed optimism we will have a vaccine before the end of the year.

ten dead in a massive wildfire in california making it the state's deadliest wildfire this year. 16 people still missing. >> in oregon people returning to their homes to see them destroyed, donald trump approving the state's emergency disaster declaration, half 1 million people forced to flee their homes. >> janice dean tracks at all, any relief on tap for the west coast? >> for the short term yes. in terms of cooler temperatures and the winds not as gusty, the dry conditions continue so that is just going to make conditions ongoing for wildfire danger. at least 100 fires extending on the west coast towards the

rockies and the 4 corners region, the fires are burning, the smoke is going to move into the central us, the highest concentration over the northwest and the coast of california, your highs very warm, not dangerous heat here, and ongoing situation for the next 5 to 7 days, the drought monitor shows without getting moisture in the area, the next 5 to 7 days not going to be any difference, we will see the potential for more wildfire danger, dry conditions and warm temperatures, not great news at our prayers to all the firefighters out there. the rest of the forecast, potential for showers and thunderstorms on the gulf coast as well as the east coast and southeast and if i could show you what we have here, paulette and renée, bermuda will have to watch and a wave off the coast of africa we think will become sally, the us has to watch that

next week, lots to cover in the weather department. we will see you soon. todd: the time is 25 minutes after the hour, terrorists hit the 20 hours, thousands ran out of harm's way. todd: one man saved others, his brother shares the story of heroism next. jillian: a live look at the freedom tower in lower manhattan. tide pods child-guard pack helps keep your laundry pacs in a safe place and your child safer. to close, twist until it clicks. tide pods child-guard packaging. unlike ordinary memory wansupplements...ter? neuriva has clinically proven ingredients that fuel 5 indicators of brain performance. memory... focus... accuracy...

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todd: it is friday september 11th. we remember and honor those lost on this day 19 years ago. todd: one world trade center

stand in the place of the twin towers, beautiful shot in new york city. families and loved ones preparing for their tribute during services later today. carley: adam areas managed to escape from the 80 fourth floor, 19 years ago but then he ran back to the building sacrificing his own life to save others. here to remember him is his brother, lieutenant colonel donald areas. thank you for coming on, tell us your brother's story and what he did 19 years ago today. >> i would be remiss if i didn't mention his great sense of humor, love for life and music. he was a wonderful guy and we miss him every day particularly this time of year but on 9/11 we all remember where we were that day. i was in active duty air force

officer, working in air defense exercise that day. i saw the plane hit the north tower, my thoughts with my younger brother, i called him come our final conversation, he told me the tragic drama that unfolded before his eyes of men and women on windows making a terrible decision whether to jump or die. told him to go home. i won't believe what i am seeing. i found out that he evacuated his office on the 80 fourth floor tower and got out,

remained to help the injured, firefighters and police were there. tower 2 was the second to be hit, first to collapse. todd: looking at pictures of him, it is clear he loves life, a great smile. were you surprised to hear about his heroism, that he stayed, where you surprised to hear that? >> i wasn't. i would much rather he had gotten home but knowing the type of guy he is he opted to stay behind. when you look at what life is about it is about helping others. there is no better way to go. jillian: usurping our great nation are a hero as well. thank you so much for your service and your brother's

sacrifice. >> thank you for helping me remember him. todd: our honor, our pleasure. todd: i get chills during that. in a few hours donald trump will pay tribute to those aboard flight 93 at the memorial in shanksville, pennsylvania, biden will be in new york city with a scaled-down ceremony with the 9/11 memorial, in new york city for the title for towers memorial. in russia, china and iran, and after the democratic party in 2016, now trying to attack us political parties and consultants. it comes as the trump administration announces sanctions against the ukrainian politician for trying to

influence the 2020 election. lindsey graham into the release of more bombshell information related to the russia probe, sharing revelations after newly released doj records same members of the russia probe accidentally wiped 15 phones of information when the inspector general asked them to be handed over. >> we cannot live in a country where this is tolerated. trump, look how much money involved in investigating all things trump and russia, how many subpoenas issued, how many lives turned upside down. the question for me was there a double standard? pretty obvious there was but stay tuned, you think you are mad about the phones being wiped, stay tuned, we will see if there is something else to get mad about, just stay tuned. >> the durham probe is expected to wrap up by summer. >> the firebombing of the california republican women's club.

surveillance video captures the suspect smashing windows before tossing molotov cocktails causing the buildings catch fire, police charging the man with attempters and, in federal prison. the us issues the first covid-19 find to a meatpacking plant in south dakota, slamming smithfield foods with a 13,$000 fine for attending of the coronavirus, it was once considered a coronavirus hotspot with 1200 cases and four deaths. osha says they did not adequately protect workers. todd: 9/11 families outraged by the names called off. remake the towers for tunnels foundation stepped in. ahead of the ceremony at an altered site. >> you can hear the sound test

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will speak at this event. the reading of the names was only going to be recorded, tunnels for towers stepped up and said that needs to happen. a board member of tunnels for towers, retired chief john barber, thanks for being here. on a special morning for all americans, someone who was off-duty, the recovery almost immediately, lost friends and family members. >> can't believe it is 19 years ago. the second plane coming to the towers, made my way in, got here at 11 am, complete and utter devastation. i can't believe what i thought to this day. we had to act and get into rescue mode and rescue as many as we could.

>> reporter: you were one of the heroes the responded on that day but what tunnels for towers has done since, you got a cousin you remember on this day as well. >> four months on the new york city fire department working in midtown, 40 engine, responding to a second fire, both companies never came home. nancy and his sister christina, a chef, painter, poet, wonderful human being. >> you say that name, say it twice, residents at this location on this day, when they said they weren't reading the names how immediate was it for tunnels for towers to say we will step up and fill that again. >> soon after from frank scylla, i knew frank would be on it.

we would never go with a prerecorded message. that is not what we are here to do. we have to honor them. and make sure - >> the families reading the name, and to have a part in what is going on over the last 19 years and once families heard that wasn't happening, the reading of the names live they were compelled, off the hook, and important to get their names out there. >> reporter: 19 years from that day. as we get further away, properly remembering the way we should? >> the tunnels for towers foundation will make sure that never happens it is very important school children are

taught what happened on that fateful day. the rest of the first responders and the military sacrificing, for what was never forgotten. the tunnels for towers foundation. >> reporter: thank you for your story, your heroism, your reflection of this day, the reading of those names, thank you. never forget, we will cover this all morning long on "fox and friends," talking to folks will be part of that ceremony, previewing the vice president making remarks. carley: so emotional, hearing the bells signifying what would go down in the planes, so important to remember and so glad tunnels for towers stepping up to honor the victims and

their families. todd: let's check in with steve doocy to see what is coming up on "fox and friends," one of the most troubling aspects of being part of this "fox and friends" team is this morning every single year. >> a tough morning, pete will be live all morning in the world trade center area, rudy giuliani is the mayor, 19 years ago today, was briefly trapped in the building, and general jack keane served as vice chief of staff of the army at the pentagon on 9/11. we will also hear from those who fearlessly respond on the scene of the attack 19 years ago and goldstar father jim regan lost his son fighting in iraq for the freedom that was attacks on september 11th. he will join us with his mission

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jillian: joe biden's campaign secretary refuses to answer bret baer on biden's use of a teleprompter. >> answer a q and a with supporters. >> the we are not going to -- this is straight from the trump campaign and what it does is it is trying to distract the american people.

>> they talk about it every day, say yes or no. >> because they don't have a coherent -- >> you have an answer? yes or no? >> they talk about it every day because they don't have a coherent answer. we know he lied to the american people, he has not shown leadership during this crisis and they are desperate to throw everything they can. >> video surfaced as the democratic nominee appears to ask his staff during a q and a with union members. >> iraq war veteran urging people to start using his picture in anti-trump propaganda online. >> it is unnecessary, it is wrong in so many ways. they do not know who that person was they use in that image, what

if i was out isolated because of covid-19, depressed about life and on social media and i see the president called me a loser, how am i going to take that? they don't know what situation that is and they threw the picture out that, when you throw it out there as a prop. todd: the lift used him to try to hurt the president by pushing the disputed story that trump made disparaging remarks about our war heroes. todd: donald trump doubling down on why he downplayed the severity of covid-19 to journalist bob woodward. >> to be honest with you i wanted to always play it down. i still like playing it down because i don't want to create a panic.

todd: the president defend himself the press briefing. >> why did you lie to the american people and why should we trust what you have to say now? >> such a disgrace. i want to show a level of confidence, strength as a leader. todd: taking jeff that joe biden saying he is using the pandemic for political gain. todd: we will be right back as we honor the heroes on september 11th, '19 years ago. lr dishwasher doesn't get everything clean. i tell them, it may be your detergent... that's why more dishwasher brands recommend cascade platinum... ...with the soaking, scrubbing and rinsing built right in. for sparkling-clean dishes, the first time. cascade platinum.

♪ ♪ ♪ beautiful, heroes proved. >> double beams of light right there reflect the fallen twin towers on 19 years after the september 11th terror attacks, september 11th, 2001. a day that none of us in our nation, none of us, anybody that lived through it and still today will ever forget what happened that day. todd: the sights and sounds that you see on your screen right now so beautiful and so touching. and then as we look live at the 9/11 memorial grounds, contrast that with the abject horror that so many experienced on that fateful day 19 years ago. it's why we remember every year here at fox and friends.

carley: appropriately so. president trump and joe biden will take a break from the campaign derail today to remember the lives lost on 9/11 visiting shanksville, pennsylvania to honor the heroes of flight 93. todd: joining us now retired marine corps bomb technician joey jones. always a pleasure to have you. how vital are visits bike the vice president biden and president trump are doing on d.a.s like today? how important are they in this divisive i'm in our country? >> well, good morning. yeah, you are absolutely right. you know, it's not so much that our country is divided is that we are playing this game of team politics. you are either on this team or that team. perhaps 9/11, 2001, was the last time we were on the same team in our haters and minds. i don't think that two candidates coming together, even for this solemn reason is going to bring the country together but maybe it will remind us that we are on the same team. we have the same shared history and same shared goals. we may have differences on how we want to get there you know, the unfortunate part is politics is an industry.

there is money to be made by dividing people and everyone from politicians to consultants to everyone in the game contribute to that and the so hopefully today is the day we hit the pause button on that remember we are people and trying to get through this together. carley: tell us a little bit about your story. i know have you told us about it on air before it. is important to say it again. i know 9/11 greatly affected you and your life's path. >> 2001 i was in a weight room my sophomore year of high school. i was way too scooney for the position in football i wanted to play. i was in the weight room every morning. by the time i made it to my first class it was evident we were at war. i don't think i truly understood the gravity of it as a 16-year-old at the time. until later 2004 when i graduated high school i realized there was no way my country was going to go to war to defend itself and i wouldn't be a part of it. that's what americans do. we rise to the occasion. we sit around and whine and wish

things were better. do our west to make things better. to say for me as a 17-year-old join the marine corps and keep our country safe. that's what that flag the standards for. everything today stands for no matter what could divide us it won't. we will get together and make this country a better place. for mere it was going to war and making a safer place. i feel connected this day certainly as not as much as those who had family members in new york. even as a 16-year-old it changes the that je'kel tri of of my life now. i'm glad our country game together again and hope it doesn't take something like that to bring us back together. todd: similar heros like yourself had a similar reaction on the days and weeks that followed 9/11. you often hear people say if we could go back to 9/12 how unified our nation was on that day joey, that begs the question in light of what is going on in our society will we ever be that one nation under god indivisible

going forward? >> you know, rather than going back to 9/12. acknowledge we are 9/102001. we are the day before anything could happen. shouldn't need a 9/11 to bring us together. that's where our minds should be. we shouldn't look at the day after strategy strikes but the day before. have the motivation to be together and care for one another and love this country without needing something like that to happen. that's what i'm fighting for every day. i think that's what a lot of people are fighting for. hopefully, that's where we will find ourselves where anything like that ever happens again. carley: absolutely. i think it's sort of a natural reaction though to see what's going on today where people are burning american flags in the streets and there are part-time who, you know, have a significant issue with law enforcement and think about how far we have come from a horrible moment and a horrible tragedy but a moment that united us. weave thank you so much for your

service and sacrifice and for coming on and telling your story and reflecting on how important today is to our nation. >> joe: thank you very much and god whether he is america. todd: god bless you. and with that, fox and friends starts right now. ♪ ♪ ♪ steve: it is 6:00 in new york city. you are looking at the 1776-foot freedom tower built in the last couple of years after you know what happened down there, 19 years ago.