at least 187an million americs are about to be covered by a blanket of heat lasting through the weekend. as torrential rains and flooding coulalso be a factor >> john stewart blasts one senator for holding up additional health care money for 9/11 first responders as the 200th nyfd firefighter has died the fireathingin toxic >> president trump disavowing chants of send hwa back to ilhan omar >> we have an update on the open as the world's best golfers try to make the cut. >> plus details on the just released 2020 corvette

the engine moved to the back and sleeker than ever, but does it measure up "early today" starts right noway >> good frid morning i'm frances rivera >> and i'm phillip mena. a dangerous heat wave is hovering over much of the country. triple digit temperatures could turn deadly this weekend new york city has declared a heat emergency andth canceled e triathlon. some of the athletes and event staff will distribute water and gatorade around the city instead. and lyft is offering free an rd discountedes to cooling centers in impacted cities including chicago. that's where nbc's blayne alexander is followingsthe y. >> reporter: the relentless heat wave is showing no mercy from new mexico to new hampshire, 200 million people are under a heat alert through the weekend. chicago, a.c. repaicrews are stretched to the max and downtown, steam rising from sky scrapers after a morning rainstorm. here in chicago, it's the tale of two extremes. just six months ago this exact

spot was frozen over now it's on pace to hit ar record highs in south dakota you can actually see the heat rising. one of the hottest spots, kansai , where it feels like 110. >> it feels like i'm sitting in a sauna. >> reporter: and in omaha, the national weather service tweeting these pictures. biscuits bakin ag inside car as the heat continues, it's slow slog east, a warning in new york city run the a.c., but keep it above 78 anything lower could cause another blackout and new york and much of the east coast will feel the h temperatures on saturday, but for now it's the midwest that's getting the correct hit here in chicago it is expectedo feel like 98 degrees today with much of the area under excessive heat warning. phillip? >> all right, blayne, thank you. >> it is insane we're talking about these kind of temperatures h suca huge, huge block of the country, janessa >> right it continues to spapd from

yesterday. we were talking about the plains in portions of the midwest as forecasted, thihas spread into the northeast heat warnings involved around washington, new york we have 37 states, 187 million, and i do expect that to move into the mid-atlantic as well. so dayme highs, air temperatures are really going to sit in the mid 90s here. but when you factor inde the oints, what what does that mean it's the moisture in the atmosphere it's really not that dry sauna heat it feels like you're in the deep end of a swimming pool heat index, . louis 110 degrees, 111 for chicago so this is typical air that we see in summer, but is gointo continue to hover and rise across the northeast so that's the big problem. >> it's going to stay and seems like it'growing in this part thank you, janessa >> new this mop ing, president trum announcing his replacement for alexander accosta. eugene scalia, son of late

annin scalias his labor secretary. gene has led a life of great success in the legal and labor field and is highly respected. his nomination comes aftera s forced to resign amid fallout from the jeffrey up stone sex scandal. >> ilhan omar returned home with a different chant. >> welcome home, ilhan welcome home, ilhan. >> this after growinbacklash from president trump's latest rally after a crowd began shouting send her back now the presidenis trying to distance himself from the controversy. our hallie jackson has details >> reporter: the chants easy to hear, but for some hard to listen to.>> send her back send her back. >> reporter: democrats and a few republicans appalledwo at the s "send her back" erupting at the crowd from the president's north carolina rally referencing congresswoman ilhan omar who escaped war-torn soma

as a child >> i'm worried for our country it's creing a volatile environment in the country >> the chant was just wrong. >> reporter: omar quoting. >> we tell people here in the united states, you defend patriotic. here in the united states,nt disagreemes welcomed debate is welcomed >> reporter: the president trying to distance himself from the chants, but he's the one who initially suggested that omar and three other democrats, all u.s. citizen go back to their home countries >> i was not happy when i heard that chant i didn't like that they did it and i started speaking ver quickly. >> reporter: he did not start speaking quickly instead, waiting 13 seconds before continuing on omar has a history of launching vicious anti-semitic screams. >> send her back send her back. send her back. send herack.

send her back. send her back. send her back. send her back. >> and she talked about the evil israel >> reporter: well, publicly some top republicans defended president trump. privately it was a different message. nbc news has learned some sources familiar with the conversations, the gop leaders splapd to the vice-president that they thought the chant was scouraged.l and should be frances, back to you >> all right, our hallie jackson for us hallthanks >> new unsealed court documents released on thursday tied then candidate donald trump to the 2016 hush money scheme to keep adult film star stormy daniels quiet about their alleged affair e documents reveal an fbi agent investigating the matter wrotthat in the days following the release of the "access hollywood" video, michael cohen exchanged a series of calls, text messages and emails with stormy daniels's attorney, david pecker and dylan howard of ami, ho hicks and candidate donald trump. an agent testifying under oath

said that he believed at least some of these messages concerned the need to prevent clifford from going public. clifford, referring to the real name of stormy daniels, stephanie clifford we should note the fbi says phone records were completely derived from cohen's phone records and not because they had any recording oropies of trump's calls. >> tensions with iran re-ignited after a confrontation on the high seas. president trump says the u.s. navy destroyed an iranian drone that flew too close to an american war ship. threatening thsafety of the ship and its crew. the u.s. said the drone ignored calls to stand down. nbc's courtney kube has the latest >> reporter: the announcement from president trump, the war ship uss boxer took down an iranian drone in the strait of hormuz >> the boxer took defensive tion against an iranian drone which had closed into a very, very near distance, approximately 1,000 yards, and was threatening the safety of

the ship and the ship's crew the drone was mediately destroyed. >> repter: this, one month after iran shot down a u.s. drone in the same area and iranian media reports iran seized a tanker they claim was carrying smuggled l frmall boats. the ship and its crew towed into iranian waters and detained. in an interview monday with lester, iranian foreign minister said iran is the biggest power in the persian gulf. >> nobody can maintain security in those waters without iran >> reporter: with tensions high in che region,ommercial satellite imagery shows.s u. troops began deploying to prince sultan air base in saudi arabia in june. en there in more than 15 have years. photos show what appear to be a u.s. military construction unit expanding a runway and buildg temporary housing. >> there is another site at the south end of the air base where there is a lot of ground clearing going on.

we think it might be for patriots or other missile defenses >> reporter: so far no comment from the ptagon on the deployment courtney kube, nbc news. >> now to the fight over funding for the 9/11 first responders, many sick and hencerned that t money for their health care is set to run out unless congress acts john stekirt is speang out again as one senator is holding up the money here's nbc's peter alexanderrt >> reporter: jon ste unleashing a stinging rebuke on fox news >> it is an abomination. >> reporter: after republican senator rand paul helped delay a bipartisan bill to extend compensation funding for 9/11 first responders and victims >> so jon stewart could read, maybe he'd say, my god, who would vote for a bill that doesn't hant a dollar amou in it >> reporter: paul argues he's not blocking the legislation, but was simply asking for a vote on an amendment to offset the cost >> there are somhae things they no trouble putting on the credit card, but somehow when it comes to the 9/11 first

responder community, the cops, the firefighters, the construction workers, the vowel lunteers, the survivors, all of a sudden we have to go through -- >> reporter: the bitter comes back and forth after stewart speakefor 9/11 blasted lawmakers. >> you cost men and women the most valuable commodity, time. >> reporter: days lar, retired n.y.p.d. detective louis alvarez who testified alongside stewart died and news i firefighter richard driscoll became the 100th to die from a 9/11 illness. los angeleses only reemphasizing the urgency. >> at some point we have to stand up for the people who have always stood up for us >> reporter: despite the temporary roadblock, the bill is expected to pass overwhelmingly with a vote scheduled for tuesday. peter alexander, nbc news, washington >> breaking overnight, a man took matters into his own hands after fire broke out in a

philadelphia high he made a ath-defying escape, scaling th stories down e side of the building to make his wa to safety. it took him less than three minutes to safely ndach the grou where he was greeted police officers. the fire is now out and homes.nts are back in their six people went to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation >> shocking vio shows a close call for a commuter in nework. this guy here is nearly threat into a subway train as a temporary wall collapses and the platform is flooded by rushing the mta said it wacaused by a contractor working on a residential area they are taking steps to hold the contractor accountable >> it it was ama major, r rainstorm the other day, now here we are with extreme heat. let's check back in with janessa. >> you have the cold front coming through we have scattered showers in the northeast. air and many people trying to get some sleep tonight look at this, dallas sitting at

90-dree heat index definitely overnight lowes the next few days are going to be hovering in the 80s, 90s so make sure you havthat a.c. cranking now, daytime highs are going to continue to shift to the east saturday afternoon, possibly going after some records from new york city to washington, d.c., 100 degrees. that's a look at the big weather story of the day now here's a closer look at your day ahead. >>ol> also fwing some storms for the upper midwest through the great lakes. potential for severe weather this afternoon and then that rainma wil its way into the northeast by sunday so if you have to choose mid-atlantic northeast, tomorrow is the day you need to be out. >> sounds good thank you, janessa in today's quick hits, a florida man attempted carjacking with a fail when he was unableve to dri the stick shift vehicle he was trying to steal woops. he couldn't figure out how to drive it so he stole another car which led to a chase with

deputies and eventually his arrest >> the famous chicago alligator chance the snapper i s now where he belongs, in flora he was flown to his new ho thursday at the alligator farm >> and it's official, toys r us stores will be back this holiday season it will open two permanent stores one at the galleria mall in houston, the oerth the garden state plaza mall in new jersey we'll be right back. try new clean freak! it has hree times the cleaningwer of ty to dissolve kitchen grea on contact. ajust keep pumping the power! nozzle to release a continuous burst of mist and make quick worof big jobs. it even works on stainless steel. it cuts through 100% of dirt, grease a grime. available with easy-to-swap refills. to get three times the cleaning power, try new cleafreak from mr. clean. s for a restless night'sleep. pain settle there's a better choice. aleve pm. o the only to combine a safe sleep aid and the 12-hour pain-relieving strength of aleve that dares to last into the morning.

so you feel refreshed. aleve pm. there's a better choice. esyou can't fake the goodn the crunch of real almonds. how chocolatey chunks taste in cold milk. we keep it real. because you can't fake... delicious. special k. real. savnew sheets... vebissell an vacuum... and n nikes forpick up the family. plus - save even more on your home purchase! plut - everyone gkohl's cash! plus - free amazon returns now at all kohl's stores! this weekend. at kohl's. brushing only reachescash! plus - free amazon returns now 25% of your mouth. listerine® cleans virtually 100%. helping to prevent gum disease and bad breath. never settle for 25%. always go for 100. bring out the bold™

na blend of quality probiotics. and fermented whole food botanicals, expertly curated to naturally support your gut health every day. go with align whole food blend. from the pros in digestive health. leading the news, a federal judge in new york has denied bail for wealthy financier jeffrey epstein accused of sexually abusing a series of young girls. the judge flled him aght risk and a dangeto his accusers and prospective victims. nbc's stephanie gosk joins us with the latest. >> reporter: federal prosecutors argue jeffrey epstein was both a flight risk ana risk to the community. a federal judge has agreed with them jeffrey epstein is not going back to his $77 million mansion. at least for now citing his great wealth and vast

resources, a federal judge ruled epstein musty sta jail before trial. the 66-year-old pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges. ifed convict, he could be sentenced to up to 45 years in prison only >> only by takg away the freedom of jeffrey epstein can we restore the freedom of these victims. >> reporter: in his dgdecision, the jue said there was clear and convincing evidence that epstein was still dangerous. specifically pointing out the testimony of two accusers. one of them courtney wild, who says epstein abused her when she was 14 yrs old >> as long as the victims speak up, he isn't going to get away this time. >> reporter: prosecutors argued epstein was an extreme flight risk worth more than $500 million. cash, diamonds and an expired austrian passport with a false name found in a safe in his mansion. the the financier who once par tid at mar-a-lago offered to be placed under house arrest and ground his private jet

in the end, the judge said, i doubt that any bail package can overcome danger to the community. epstein's lawyers say they are considering an appeal. it could be months and perhaps years before this case goes to trial. the next date set by the judge when both sides will be eting will be july 31st to discuss scheduling frances? >> all right, stephanie gosk, thank you. >> iyou like doughnuts, listen up we've got a deal for you today revealed just hours ago, the new 2020 chevy corvee esttdon't measure up to the legendary muscle car's legacy. ♪ ♪ ♪ walgreen save your skin today now, all walgreens brand sun care products are buy one get one 50% off.

( ♪ ) only tylenol® rapid release gels have laser drilled holes. stthey release medicine fa for fast pain relief. tylenol®. for fast pain relief. fiftjimmy dean sausage first elanded on our plates.. houston we have a better breakfast. hard work leaves a mark. it shows on your clothes. b they'reranded by sweat, pride, and every stain the job rows at you. for the hardest workers, we've designed the hardest working tide. so you can leave your mark on the world, without the world leaving its ma on your clothes. new tide heavy duty. designed for impossible stains.

america's sports car is getting a make over. chevy revealed details about the 2020 corvette sting ray. it has 495 horsepower. it hits 60 miles per hour in under 3.0 seconds. and it will reportedly start at $60,000. steering wheel andak a major bre from all past models, its engine will be placed behind the driver's seat. >> i have to say that looks -- >> that's it, right? >> every bit of it i know they tweaked a few futuristict all of it look looks really good. >> hyped for somebody who is going to be sitting behind the wheel. >> that's right. a few police officers are embracing the longer held st phi kappa for a good cause this stereotype, vacaville

police department were chowing down on doughnhes with t arms behind their back they are practicing for a donut onting competit a police-organized community event that imos ow if the cops need to get in some more reps today, krispy kreme ie brating its 82nd birthday, but there is a catch to qualify, you have to buy a full-priced dozen deal so 24 doughnuts you have to buy. so y hopefullyou're sharing. >> i would like think they'd share. nothing wrong with that. >> theonny 24. >> 100% when it comes to krispy kreme. still to come, some entertaining ways to beat the heat.us rtrne'll go live to nohe irelanthd for a look at year's british open. but we're also a company that controls hiv, fights cancer, repairs shattered bones, relieves depression, restores heart rhythms,

helps you back from strokes, and keeps you healthy your whole life. from the day you're born ever stop taking care of you. from the day you're born so the thing no one tells you about tampons? you gotta change sizes to match your flow. only tampax pearl makes five. so if it hurts to remove? go down a size. leaking? go up one. and every size has our leakguard braid for back-up protection. find your flow combo with tampax. go bedding sets... smallh an exelectrics... and other dorm on essentials. plus - save even more on your home purchase! plus - everyone gets kohl's cash! plus free amazon returns now at all kohl's stores! this weekend... at kohl's. you can't fake the goodness the crunch of real almonds. how chocolatey chunks taste in cold milk. we keep it real. because you can't fake... delicious. special k.

dealing with psoriatic arthritis pain was so frustrating. ♪ ramy skin... it was embing. my joints... they hurt. pa and swelling. the tenderness. the psoriasis. i had to find something thatorked on all of this. d i fo cosentyx. now, watch me. real people with active psoriatic arthritis are getting real relie with cosentyx. it's a different kind of targeted biologic. cosentyx treats more than just the joint pain ofsoriatic arthritis. it even helps stop further joint damage. don't use if you're allergic to cosentyx. before starting, get checked for tuberculosis. an increased risk of infections and lowered ability to fight them may occur. ut tell your doctor a an inf. if your inflammatory bowel disease symptoms or develop orsen, or if you've had a vaccine or plan to. serious allergic reactions may occur. i got real relief. i got cleareskin and feel better. now,atch me. get real relief with cosentyx. are confusing quilterthern

are confusing quilted northernf. for a bouncy castle. they're both durable, flexible and nice to have at parties. but quilted northern is not a bouncy castle. it's just really nice toilet paper. no, this is not name your skyline. i'm going to give you the first two here chicago, d.c., whewas the last time we saw triple digit heat? >> d.c. this week? >> thiweek yeah, this week shall, two weeks ago. wrong. >> three years agoor d.c new york and philly, when was the last time? >> two years ago >> t years ago >> got it right. going to be hot. i love that game thank you, janessa justhe aad, tom cruise surprises fans at comic-con. now you can make any morning of the week

feel like the weekend. with jimmy dean simple scrambles. made fresh with two real eggss e 'n cheese. and ready in seconds. why don't you put a sunday morning shine tomorrow morning's eakfast. my mom washes the dishes... ...before she puts them in the dishwasher. so what does the dishwasher do? cascade platinum does the work for you, prewashing ads removing stuck-on foo the first time. wow, that's clean! cascade platinum.

a child is dead after a shoot outin the street. police are searching for a killer and several others who opened fire in southeast washington. ts the lae on the vegs. chuck is tracking another dave dangerous hea >> absolutely. the heat wave is cresting as we go into the weekend and drouls high temperatur and even higher heat dex in

police working through the night to find whoan killed 11-year-old child.

see how people in the heat were able to get off a six flags rolle corvettaster after stuck hours. >> this mtheris turning this story into a springboard in northern virginia. breaking news. an 11-year-old boy was shot in northeast washington and died a shortime later. police released a picture of a possible suspect late last night but far no arrests. good morning. i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm eun yang. we will have the latest on that breaking news in a moment. another day o dangerous heat in our region. it is already 80 degrees this morni morning. >> our melissa mollet has a eye on the roads for you in your first 4 traffic but storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell is here with another srcher of a da.