federal courthouse covering a trial that could have ripple effects from white house to your house, bob menendez going on trial for corruption, it might sound like a far away headline it could affect you, menendez is a democrat, if we were convicted and expelled, by january 2018, his replace me replacement woule appointed by republican governor chris christie, that would be one more republican seat in senate, this is moot if menendez gets acquitted. and murphy wins elect in the fall. menendez of indictedded more than two year ago his trial got underway tuesday with jury selection, the judge in case locking reporters out of the courtroom for two hours. menendez's spokesman said he was rea-- rearained and pleaded not guilty, menendez is on trial, justice department said that three quarters of a million dollar in campaign contribution given to him were bribes, that money with luxury vacations and trips to private planes were a quid pro quo for menendez allegedly intervened on a medical billing dispute, and got visas for his girlfriend, opening arguments are set september 6 it could last two months.

the risks are too high. >> bret: i want to talk briefly about this trial of senator bob menendez. he's facing a corruption trial. the jury picked this week. the judge is saying he has to the physically and try which means he may miss some of these key votes. there's a real question, as you look at the senate balance of power, 52 republicans, 46 democrats, 2 independence. whether that affects the democrats ability to hold off some of these big boats. >> it could. menendez's lawyer appealed to the judge of can we delay the trial? can we not have the trial in session on days when the senator has to be in washington? the judge said no, no, no. menendez has to make a decision on any given day. legal experts seem to believe that in general it stays benefit to be there for the jury to be able to see him. his presence helps his case. another wild card is senator john mccain. how often is he going to be in washington? with margins this narrow, one or two senators not on the floor can swing things. as if there weren't enough uncertainty already about how these things are going to play out,

jury selection gets underway next tuesday in the bribery trial of new jersey democratic senator bob menendez sets in motion swirl about shift in the balance of senate power less than a month after republicans fell one vote short of repealing obamacare. >> the ayes are 49. the neys are 51. >> menendez is accused of using his senate seat to help the financial froms of a friend who allegedly returned the favor with almost $1 million in gifts and campaign contributions. menendez has said he is innocent. >> these allegations are false. and i am confident they will be proven false and i look forward to doing so in court. >> his high powered attorney abby lowell reminded reporters at the time of the department of justice's track record in winning political bribery convictions. >> from former hud secretary mike espy in 1999, to senator ted stephens in 2007, and two years ago in the case of senator john edwards, prosecutors at the justice department often get it wrong. >> but even if he is found guilty a bribery conviction would not force menendez out of the senate. he would have to voluntarily step

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. >>> today, jury selection began in the federal corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez, he faces bribe reand fraud. of accused of taking campaign donations and gifts from a weather friend in exchange for using political influence. that friend, solomon mel jen is on trial. any wrongdoings, opening statements scheduled september 6th. >>> two bay beachs on long beach island are closed to swimming and another posted advisory because of high fecal bacteria in long beach township are currently closed to swimmers, an advisory was issued for the bay beachth at 16th in surf city. >>> more vacation time or pay raise? if you had your choice? what would it be >> straight ahead at 11, a new study pits money against time off. american workers weigh in. what they consider more important >> a lot of people use uber. some riders say they shouldn't have to pay >> they were hoping to see yesterday's solar eclipse but these parents are celebrating something more memorable. >> what comes after the storm? meteorologist lauren casey tracking big changes when "eyewitness news" continues. . >>>

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. >> the final stage of jury selection is underway in the corruption trial of bob menendez. the panel could be seated by the end of the week. the democrat was charged in 2015 with accepting gifts and campaign donations from a florida eye doctor. in exchange he's accused of using his position to lobby for the businesses interest. everything he did was legal. >> more concerning news about the growing opioid crisis. across the country a new study found that medicaid patients continue to get opioid prescriptions even after an overdose. researchers track more than 6,000 recipients treated for nonfatal overdoses of heroin or prescription pain kkillers. while there was a drop in rates after an overdose, a high percentage of patients continued to get opioids from their doctors. our digital team is committed to covering the epidemic and its impact on our area. you can take a look at their award-winning reports right now on the nbc 10 app. >>> it's philadelphia's soda tax driving customers out of the city. a new study shows that appears to be the case. the marketing from catalina look

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. >>> today, jury selection began in the federal corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez, he faces bribe reand fraud. of accused of taking campaign donations and gifts from a weather friend in exchange for using political influence. that friend, solomon mel jen is on trial. any wrongdoings, opening statements scheduled september 6th. >>> two bay beachs on long beach island are closed to swimming and another posted advisory because of high fecal bacteria in long beach township are currently closed to swimmers, an advisory was issued for the bay beachth at 16th in surf city. >>> more vacation time or pay raise? if you had your choice? what would it be >> straight ahead at 11, a new study pits money against time off. american workers weigh in. what they consider more important >> a lot of people use uber. some riders say they shouldn't have to pay >> they were hoping to see yesterday's solar eclipse but these parents are celebrating something more memorable. >> what comes after the storm? meteorologist lauren casey tracking big changes when "eyewitness news" continues. . >>>

it takes a little while to get the fact >> new jersey senator bob menendez tweeted the president of the united states just went on tv and defended people attending a white supremacist rally of neo-nazi and klans men. >> paul ryan tweeted we must be clear, white supremacy is repulsive. this bigotry is counter to all this country stands for. there can be no moral ambiguity. we know that president trump will head back to bed minister new jersey tomorrow as the white house west wing continues renovations >> david spunt >> >> hundreds of anti-trump protesters gathered outside trump tower, many held signs and chanted. they called the charlottesville violence a horrific terror on humanity >> the president of the aflcio union resigned. he's the fifth member to quit. tomorrow there will be a memorial service for heather heyer. the woman killed in the charlottesville protest. trouble flared again at the city's i mans patient park when a man dressed in a confederate uniform provoked visitors. they ordered a review to you to police respond to rallies in the wake of the traveled. the violence has re

opening statements are scheduled for september 6th in the corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez. a jury of six men and six women plus four alternates was selected yesterday, menendez is accused of taking campaign donations and gifts from his wealthy friend, florida eye doctor salmon megan in exchange for political influence. both men are on trial. >>> a passenger injured in tuesday's train crash in upper darby is suing septa darryl robson said he was knocked unconscious and suffered a head injury when norristown high speed line slammed in the park train at 69th street station. his suit claims that the train over shot the previous station national transportation safety board is investigating what caused that crash, federal officials say 33 people were injured including the train's operator. >>> well, philadelphia parking authority's parking app called meter up will be back in operation by mid to late fall, meter up app allows drivers to pay for parking with the smart phone and add more time remet ly. the app went dark about four months ago after ppa had problems with the company

it takes a little while to get the fact >> new jersey senator bob menendez tweeted the president of the united states just went on tv and defended people attending a white supremacist rally of neo-nazi and klans men. >> paul ryan tweeted we must be clear, white supremacy is repulsive. this bigotry is counter to all this country stands for. there can be no moral ambiguity. we know that president trump will head back to bed minister new jersey tomorrow as the white house west wing continues renovations >> david spunt >> >> hundreds of anti-trump protesters gathered outside trump tower, many held signs and chanted. they called the charlottesville violence a horrific terror on humanity >> the president of the aflcio union resigned. he's the fifth member to quit. tomorrow there will be a memorial service for heather heyer. the woman killed in the charlottesville protest. trouble flared again at the city's i mans patient park when a man dressed in a confederate uniform provoked visitors. they ordered a review to you to police respond to rallies in the wake of the traveled. the violence has re

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. >>> new jersey senator bob menendez federal corruption trial is now underway, jury selection began yesterday in the new washing courtroom, menendez is facing bribery and fraud charges. you may recall he is accused of taking campaign donations and gifts from his wealthy friend florida eye doctor salmon reagan in exchange for using his political influence. both men are on trial and deny any wrongdoing, opening statements are scheduled for september 6th. >>> fate of the frank rizzo statue remains unclear this morning. statue which sits in front of the municipal services building in center city has been subject of the very controversial debate, some want it torn down citing rizzo 's record on race relations, others want to it stay. group calling itself pro rizzo , pro police anti hate committee released a statement reading in part a group of italian american organizations and others met with the mayor, discussion about this has started and mayor assured us, that nothing will be removed or moved at this time. we call on council woman helen gym to apologize and recall her bigoted remarks

senator bob menendez. six men and six women were selected to hear the case. he's accused of taking gifts and campaign donations from a florida doctor in exchange for political influence. that doctor is on trial with menend menendez. opening sometimes set for september 6th. >>> and people showing support for colin kaepernick. hundreds gathered outside nfl headquarters in new york. they say the nfl is black balling the quarterback because of his national anthem protests. kaepernick made national headlines for refusing to stand up during the national anthem as a protest against police brutality and racial oppression. >>> and jenkins also protested during the national anthem. he began holding his fist in the air as a response to police shooting unarmed black men. long showed his support. >>> 5:39 and clear and cool this morning. the temperature now 67 degrees in philadelphia. we've got clear skies. we will see plenty of sunshine today. 60s to start with once the sun is up at 8:00 and look at the 70s. for most of the day we'll be in the 70s but then it peaks in th

. >> jury selection continues today in the corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez. the democrat was indicted in 2015 on charges that he acceptd the campaign donations and gifts in exchange for his influence to help a doctor's business interests. several jurors have already been seated for the trial in newark, new jersey. opening statements are scheduled for september 6th. >>> a montgomery county judge has delayed the retrial of bill cosby until the spring. cosby's new defense team needs the time to get up to speed on the case. cosby is charged with drugging and molesting former temple university employee andrea constand back in 2004. his first trial ended in a hung jury with the panel from allegany county. the jury in the retrial will coming from montgomery county. >> ♪ >> the historic $700 million powerball jackpot is up for grabs. that is the second largest prize in the game's history. and you'll remember that the record number $1.6 billion payout was split three ways just last year. you can check your tickets to see if your numbers are matched tonight on "action

and jury selection starts today in the federal bribing corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez. the long-time democrat used his political power to help out a florida doctor and friend in exchange for gifts and vacation trips. senator menendez said he's innocent. if he's found guilty when the trial starts next month, governor christie could pick a republican to take his seat giving republicans an added member in washington. >>> new this morning, princeton police need your help finding the man accused of sexually assaulting a young woman. look at this sketch. police say a man in his 30s or 40s grabbed the victim earlier this month and then knocked her to the ground. he ran from the scene. if you know who this is, call princeton police. >>> it's 4:08, 76 degrees outside. five things to know before you head out the door this morning. >> the philadelphia city councilman ken johnson will hold a special meeting on gun violence protection. the meeting is set for city hall later this morning. city officials, law enforcement and others will look at reducing gun violence. >>> and for driv

. >>> federal corruption trial of us senator bob menendez will begin neck month. us district judge williams walls made that decision today. he says, he'll wait to decide on the new jersey democrat's motion to have the charges dismissed until after prosecutors presenter this their case. menendez facing bribery and fraud charges. he maintains he's absolutely innocent. prosecutors say he took gifts from a campaign donor in he can change for using his position to lobby for that donor's business interests. >>> sunoco plans seems to have reached an agreement with state officials in environmental groups which will allow drilling to continue on the mariner pipeline the s comes after residents in middletown township filed a lawsuit against sunoco logistics. residents argued parts of the 350-mile long pipeline are just too close to their homes. in the settlement sunoco agreed to re-evaluate high-risk sites. it's also going summit new drilling plans to the state's department of environmental protect which will need to approve them. sunoco also agreed to send revised plans to

a jury has now been picked in the corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez.interesting quandary, if you will, in this case because his side, menendez' attorney, asked the judge to either delay the trial or allow them occasional days off, if you will, for senator menendez to go down to washington and vote on legislation, because obviously in this climate, every vote is needed on some issues. the judge declined on both those requests. so the trial will go forward. and either senator menendez won't be there a few days for his own trial so he can make these votes or he will be there and miss the votes. the point is, number one, the trial itself -- corruption -- alleges that he took bribes and got favored pay-to-play type treatment. so that's an interesting case in and of itself. but the climate of washington, d.c., needing every vote, no matter if you're on trial or not. what do you make of it? larry? >> i've been concerned. and look, i've railed about corruption in politics. but it does seem to me that lately, there's a trend of criminalizing politics. the -- th

democratic senator bob menendez of new jersey is asking a federal judge to recess the corruption trialin washington and his attorney attorneys say the senator's absence from the capital could imperil votes to avoid a government shutdown. federal prosecutors oppose the requesting menendez is not entitled to special treatment because of his status. the trial is set to begin september 6 through joining me to talk about all of this founder and ceo of american majority ned ryun and rachel campos. rachel looking just at the numbers there a lot of elements that go into this if menendez hadn't been on that last vote on obamacare the repeal could have won so this could really change him votes. >> it's a huge deal and by the way good for the judge for at least right now saying it's not going to move the trial and good for the doj first sending a memo reminding everyone there are people under the law that the camp behind the very opposite he's accused of corrupting in order to get out of the trial or get over to washington. i really could change health care. there's a ton of things up for legisla

senator bob menendez. 12 jurors were seated this morning. lawyers are working to fill the final four alternate positions. in the meantime, menendez entered a not guilty plea during a hearing that was closed to the public and media. the democrat is accused of taking gifts and campaign donations from a florida doctor in exchange for political influence. opening statements are scheduled for september. >>> in south jersey officials cut the ribbon on a development project near rowan university today. the project features luxury apartments for both students and nonstudents. it's made possible because of a partnership between glassboro and the university. >> it's $350 million economic development project that's brought people to our downtown and created a downtown. >> an emotional day for parents of students for the class of 2021. >> parents and siblings helped move into the newest dorm. 5100 freshmen and transfer students ren rolled this fall. they represent 60 countries and 45 states. the move ins continue all week. classes start monday. >>> toda

do you think bob menendez survives this? >> jason: i don't. k these charges against senator menendez are comprehensive. they are raising they are taking this to trial. they have a strong case. the corruption side of this, the influence. senator menendez is taking an interesting legal position, saying, wielding his influence was not part of his official duties. being in the house, they told me 24/7 pretty much everything you did was unofficial duty. when you are leaning on federal government officials, now, his problem is jury selection ended and his trial starts the day senate goes back into session. he's not going to be in the senate voting. >> eboni: technically has a choice. he can be in the senate or at court. this would never be you, congressman, but which would you pick? would you make those votes? >> jason: he's got to protect his own hide. of if you are in politics, you protect yourself first. that's the political reality of it. this trial is not going to just go for a couple days. let's pretend he does go down the path and he does get

in essex county, new jersey, are where jury selection is under way in corruption trial against bob menendez a full jury is expected to be in place bit end of the week. menendez entered a not guilty play during a hearing that was closed to the public and the media. this only happens in rare cases. the judge did not give an explanation for closing the courtroom. >>> in montgomery county, a judge agreed to delay the start of bill cosby's retile. ned yesterday in norristown a judge ruled the trial will begin in mid-march at the earliest. it was scheduled to begin in november. cosby's first trial ended in mistrial. >>> police in chester county hope a $35,000 reward will help them solve the murder. a relative found 62-year-old denise barger in her home. the citizens crime committee is offering the reward. >>> in new jersey's star tower is one step closer to completion. officials sign the final steel beam before it was put into place. the building will have classrooms, labs and a virtual reality kaf for research. will be visiting that cave. >>> new this morning, technology that keeps cars from dri

rob: senator bob menendez's corruption trial next month, chris christie will have the power to appointment. it could be his ticket to dc. >> reporter: chris christie is not sitting on the beach. he is probably salivating, hoping senator menendez gets convicted because it gives the opportunity for chris christie to appoint maybe himself or a republican senator. >> reporter: the trial will not be put on hold to allow menendez to return to cast votes. connection is convicted would not kick him out of office but he can voluntarily resign or get expelled by two thirds majority vote in the senate. heather: a breakthrough in the search for natalie holloway, human remains discovered in aruba where she vanished 12 years ago of eastern european descent, that matches her family heritage. final tests are expected in coming weeks. the 18-year-old from alabama was last seen leaving a nightclub in aruba in 2005. her father filming a documentary on her disappearance. rob: whole foods could beget a lot cheaper thanks to amazon, amazon prime members will receive and store savings and discounts after ama

bob menendez is going to be on trial on 14 felony counts for corruption charges. is going to be trying him. if something happens and menendez is forced out, guess who gets to appoint the next senator? a republican governor named chris christie and that's how number 53 could come in. >> eboni: "house of cards." we have these devices, all three of us with our phones all day. there are restaurants offering 20% discount if you agree while you're eating in the restaurant to put your phone and a basket and engage with the person at the table. >> brian: i love this. i would do that. i would put it towards the tip for the waiter or waitress. >> eboni: kat. >> kat: no. basket of phones? wouldn't germs spread? we are talking about statues. there's a petition "replace confederate statues in new orleans with louisiana hero britney spears." 4500 signatures to replace the statues in louisiana with britney spears who, you know, say what you will, but britney spears is great. she's a star. she cry, cry, cries and her lonely heart. >> brian: sorry, andrew jackson. you are out of l

from rollcall, the government outlines its corruption case against new jersey democratic senator bob menendezsome arguments are about the senate ethics rules. this report comes from a reporter following the case out of florida, saying that the federal law enforcement is putting a case against the senator alleging a pattern of corruption that includes a $20,000 flight to the local airport in fort otter tail. -- four otter tail. -- fort lauderdale. caller: i have discovered myself to be enslaved by taxes. over $7,000 inid taxes, and i am self-employed. for the working poor, our homes have also enslaved us. the amount of money that we estimate for property taxes keep going up but our incomes, due to immigration keep going down. we are fighting for jobs with immigrants. taxes after and me into a slave, because all i do is work to pay my taxes. enough for retirement, not for my family, just to pay insurance companies their money and taxes. stay with us, coming up, we will be joined by the hill's newspapers white house columnist nage to discuss the trump administration's hurricane harvey response.

several jurors seated in the corruption trial of us senator bob menendez after the first day every questioningutors say menendez accepted campaign donations and gift from a florida doctor in he can change for using his position in congress to lobby for the the doctors business interests. >> denies any wrong-doing, the trial expected to begin next month. now, if menendez is convicted or forced out of the senate before january 16, governor christie would pick his successor. >> bill cosby's second trial on sexual assault charges have been pushed back to next year, talking march, april, cosby arrived at the montd gum are you county courthouse with the new high profile defense team, his lawyers requested the delay from november so they could have more time to prepare because he changed legal teams. so the new members are tom mesereau, who bonn acquittal in mike and jackson's molest take case, other high profile cases, the zero eight year old comedian being retried on charges he drugged and molested andrea constand. >> time 4:37. good morning, $700 million up for grabs in tonight's near record power

bob menendez is on trial in early september from new jersey. he's against changing obamacare.t with the math here because the judge in his case in new jersey has indicated that he wants the senator there. most defendants want to be there for their trials. make a good impression on the jury. so they're not giving him any excuse to appear al his trial. obviously if there's votes called on the debt ceiling or keeping the government open or the government shut down, he wants to be here in washington d.c. so senator mendez may have to make key decisions. think about how they were one vote away on healthcare back in july. you can see a scenario that you get down to 50-49. it's easier to change the votes of two senators rather than three senators. you can also see a scenario where it gets down to 49-49 depending on the health of john mccain, the republican senator from arizona who has been out for a brain tumor here. that is why the mathematics is so interesting. a 49-49 vote would potentially mean a tie vote and bring in vice president persons and get healthcare back on track. they'

. >>> in newark, new jersey jury selection is underway for new jersey senator bob menendez's federalruption trial. the democrat faces bribery and fraud charges. he is accused of taking campaign donations and gifts, for a wealthy friend in exchange for using his political influence. that friend, florida eye doctor, salmon meljoin is on trial, opening statement are set for september 6th. >>> philadelphia police hope surveillance cameras help them find people who vandalized a northeast philadelphia cemetery. damage was discovered yesterday morning at memorial church of saint luke in the bustleton section of the city. you can see dozens of tomb stones toppled. one member of the church arrived to find his family's tomb stone knocked over. >> i'm still angry. that is why would i like to find out who did this, why they dit, and would they be man enough to come do it in the day light and meet me here , where they could be seen >> fifty-six year-old cemetery is also resting place for civil war figures such as union colonel panknock hughy. >>> smile you are caught on cameras a burglar in new c

. >> new jersey state senator bob menendez is asking to change his trial schedule but prosecutors sayto go as plan. senator menendez wants the judge to alter the schedule around days when important senate votes are expected. menendez was indicted back in 2015 after prosecutors say he accepted nearly a million dollars in campaign donations and gifts. today prosecutors opposed his quest saying menendez should not get special treatment just because he's a senator. opening statements are setter for september 6th. >>> he's one of the most famous scientists in the world. bill nye the science guy. why he's suing a major company for tens of millions of dollars. >>> and pot and beer. one brewery is hoping it will be a winning combination. so they've made a cannabis flavored brew. but will it make people high? >> and ahead at 6:00 former nfl players making back to school season extra special for some local kids. these student will be heading back to. >> class well prepared. ♪ ♪ pro-tip for making ribs: don't go it alone. get these great smoked ribs. thanks. sure. twenty minutes on the grill. an

attorneys questioning jurors next month's corruption trial of new jersey democratic senator bob menendezd with accepting campaign donations and gifts from a florida eye doctor in exchange for lobbying for his business interests. menendez says the gifts and donations were innocent and there was no bribery. the trial is set to start september 6. the dow gained 196 today for its best day since last april. experts say that markets may be baking in some news of improved tax reform efforts. s&p 500 up 24. nasdaq surged 84. they had of the federal trade commission says the agency wants to take a closer look at artificial intelligence. moreno house and says ai has a consumer protection element as well as a competition element. there's a lot of talk these days about ai and the real possibility that robots could eventually take a lot of jobs from humans. maybe sooner than people think. of course there is another side to the automation issue and that may present a real opportunity. correspondent jonathan serrie reports on a high-tech future. >> as president trump seeks to reinvigorate u.s. manufact

the proceedings against new jersey democrat bob menendez could have lasting effects on the u.s.d therefore on the president's agenda. correspondent doug mckelway sets the stage. >> emails, flight and hotel reservation, credit card statements and federal election commission filings. the justice department detailing its case against new jersey democratic senator robert menendez and now a vicious war of words has erupted between the prosecutors and senators defense team. in an unsolicited letter, justice department prosecutors wrote the presiding judge suggesting he "prohibit the defendants from distracting and using the jury with their claims that the investigation and indictment are political retribution." a reference to widespread speculation in 2015 that the obama justice department indicted menendez because he opposed to key obama initiatives. >> do you believe because he of your opposition to iran, cuba policy, that this administration was trying to silence you? >> i am innocent of the charges. i am going to prove that the government overreached. >> i think what the justice d

and jury selection gets under way in the bribery trial of senator bob menendez. in exchange for gifts. he's argued his gifts were protected legislate of actions and that there was never a quid pro quo arrangement. >> that does it for us. "morning joe" starts right now. >> on my orders, the united states military has begun strikes against al qaeda terrorist training camps and military installations of the taliban regime in afghanistan. >> this modest expansion can make a real difference. >> hasty withdrawal would create a vacuum that terrorists, including isis and al qaeda would instantly fill just as it happened on september 11th. and now 16 years into that conflict. welcome to "morning joe." mika has the morning off. with us, we have david ti

that's bob menendez. >> i can't imagine a republican. >> didn't he use to get excited about the ideaf chris christie? wasn't there a time and by the way you know the president. what the hell happened there? back i went from being one of biggest stars of politics to a close adviser to present to seeming like he can't get an invite to a tea party on the white house lawn. >> if you go all the way back he was well-regarded as the next republican president. he had a shot but he turned it down and within a year or so he's patting president obama on the back. he ruined his political career that day. there was a chance to revive with trump but the bridgegate was so bad. when you run for president they dissect your whole life and people realize there are a lot of things that he's. lucky to be where he is right now. >> this is what i imagine, he said chris i love you but you are an albatross. i've got enough problems. i don't need you. >> by the way doesn't help that chris christie persecuted jared kushner's father. it makes for some awkward dinner conversation. hey dad can i talk to you? pass

jury selection continues today in the corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez.was indicted in 2015 on charges that he accepted campaign donations and gifts in exchange for his influence to help a doctor's business interests. several jurors have already been seated for the trial in newark, new jersey. opening statements are scheduled for september 6th. >> ♪ >> the historic $700 million powerball jackpot is up for grabs tonight. that is the second largest prize in the game's history. you'll remember the record number $1.6 billion payout that was split three ways just last year. we'll see what happens when this one finally cashes out. you can check your tickets to see if your numbers are matched tonight on "action news" at 11:00. >> also today, the air show takes flight over the skies in atlantic city. this year's show the 15th annual features the return of the u.s. air force thunderbirds and the u.s. army golden knights elite parachute team and for the first time a soviet super sonic mig 17 fighter jet will take flight. thunder over the boardwalk is set to start a

i have a bill i put together with elizabeth warren and marco rubio and bob menendez and others to try to do that. we have to have flood insurance but our main concern right now is first, let's get the situation stabilized in texas and get people out of harm's way and then let's help them get whack on their feet. new orleans did recover from katrina. but we had a lot of help from the american taxpayer. i can tell you will right up front i'm going to vote to give texas whatever they need to get back. >> we didn't see that with sandy. i know a lot of lawmakers don't like this part of the conversation. they think i'm being negative. that's too damn bad, senator. people play politics with that bill. a lot of people in the republican party said it was two thirds pork. it wasn't. that's why governor chris christie was so angry calling out ted kroocruz. how do we avoid this. >> you just don't do it. the folks in texas, just like new york and sandy, bayed a lot of money in taxes for the federal government. they worked hard for in a money. in a catastrophe like this, they're entitled to get som

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. >> here at home a jury has been selected in new jersey senator bob menendez's upcoming trial. wer of his office to lobby on a doctor's behalf along with other favors. menendez's lawyers says the gifts were based on a long friendship and were not bribes. yesterday the judge overseeing the trial denied a request to postpone the trial on day when is key votes take place and to explain why the jury is not in the court if he is voting in washington. coming up next on "morning joe", the jekyll and hyde presidency. >> now more and more people are asking is the president well? senator richard blumenthal. plus a democrat who tried to take nance owe ply plelosi's sp ryan. so i liked when my doctor told me that i may reach my blood sugar and a1c goals by activating what's within me with once-weekly trulicity. trulicity is not insulin. it helps activate my body to do what it's suppose to do, release its own insulin. i take it once a week, and it works 24/7. it comes in an easy-to-use pen and i may even lose a little weight. trulicity is a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine to imp

i supported ronald reagan, i support supported every single -- >> so have -- yeah, i supported bob menendezshner. so did donald trump. >> right. >> that doesn't bother you? >> no it doesn't bother me. >> you don't know how to spell hi po kri si? >> i'm telling you, what all this racism -- >> donald trump supported nancy pelosi. he had hillary clinton at his wedding. he had bill clinton at his wedding. you are going to accuse me? >> you don't represent the republican view. >> i proudly do not represent the trump view. donald trump is not a republican. >> let me ask another question about this. >> he is a republican president. >> let me ask this question about the arpaio pardon. because people are looking at it, democrats and republicans and saying there's more to this than an arpaio pardon. there's a guy on the internet and has a blog, a big trump supporter. he said that he sees this as a clear signal president trump will pardon people who might be prosecuted in the mueller probe. he wrote, quote, the message of his pardon is donald trump has your back. no one will roll over on trump to avoi

senator bob menendez filed the petition so he can be present for potential voting next month in washingtoned menendez's request to delay the start of the trial until congress recess in october. opening statements are set for september 6. menendez maintains his innocence. >> freshmen settling into their dorms at west chester university. some new college kids came with clothes backpack bedding and laptops. family and friends were there to help carry it in. upperclassmen will be moving in tomorrow. 17,000 undergraduates attend school here. classes start on monday and good luck to everybody. >>> well, the nfl alumni dropped off a number of school supplies to children at andrew jackson school in south philadelphia today. the group was led by former player hollis thomas. the donations include back packs pence sills and notebooks everything a young student will need for a successful school year. terrific. >> still ahead here today, hoagies waffles and yoga all things you can get for free if you stay tuned. >> if you want to look like a million bucks but you don't want to pay that we have just the