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January 6th Primetime Hearing Details Trump's Silence and Inaction During Capitol Riot; Talks to Resume in Turkey on Ukrainian Grain Exports; European Travelers Experience Delays and Disruption. Aired 4:30-5a ET
Aired July 22, 2022 - 04:30 ET
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CHRISTINA MACFARLANE, CNN ANCHOR: And ease the global food shortage.
Plus we'll have more on the Thursday night January 6th hearing and hear details about Trump's lack of action as the U.S. Capitol came under attack.
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MACFARLANE: Welcome back. The U.S. House investigation into the January 6th insurrection has painted a dark and disturbing portrait of Donald Trump's final weeks in office. But Thursday's primetime hearing revealed startling new details about what Trump was doing as the riot unfolded. Testimony from former Trump White House attorney Pat Cipollone says Trump ignored pleas from everyone to call off the rioters.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Your advice was to tell people to leave the Capitol. It took over to hours when there were subsequent statements made, tweets put forth, that in your view were insufficient, did you continue, Mr. Cipollone, throughout the period of time up until 4:17, continue, you and others, to push for a stronger statement?
PAT CIPOLLONE, FORMER WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL: Yes.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Were you joined in that effort by Ivanka Trump.
CIPOLLONE: Yes.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: And Eric Herschmann.
CIPOLLONE: Yes.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: And Mark meadows.
CIPOLLONE: Yes.
(END VIDEO CLIP) MACFARLANE: Well, former White House staffers testified they knew the rioters at the Capitol would only listen to Trump. When he did finally tell them to go home, the news spread instantly among the insurrectionists.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I'm here delivering the president's message. Donald Trump has asked everybody to go home.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: That's the order.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: He says go home. He says go home.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We're here.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: He says to go home.
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MACFARLANE: During his rally on January 6th, Trump had told his supporters he would join them at the Capitol and witnesses testified he became irate when the Secret Service refused to let him go. The committee explained what happened next.
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REP. ELAINE LURIA (D-VA): At 1:25, President Trump went to the private dining room off the Oval Office. From 1:25 until 4:00, the president stayed in his dining room. Just to give you a sense of where the dining room is situated in the West Wing, let's take a look at this floor plan. The dining room is connected to the Oval Office by a short hallway. Witnesses told us that on January 6th, President Trump sat in his usual spot at the head of the table facing a television hanging on the wall.
We know from the employee that the TV was tuned to FOX News all afternoon. Here you can see FOX News on the TV showing coverage of the Joint Session that was airing that day at 1:25. Other witnesses confirm that President Trump was in the dining room with the TV on for more than 2 1/2 hours. There was no official record of what President Trump did while in the dining room.
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MACFARLANE: Closing arguments are expected to start today in the contempt of Congress trial of Steve Bannon. Defense attorneys for the former Trump aide say that the charges are politically motivated. His attorney did not call any witnesses and Bannon did not testify at his trial. He's accused of not complying with subpoenas for documents and testimony for January 6th investigation. If convicted Bannon faces mandatory minimum of 30 days in jail.
U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would guarantee birth control access by protecting the right to buy and use contraceptives without government restrictions. The measure still must pass the Senate. It's among several bills House Democrat have been working on since the Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade which legalized abortion in the U.S.
Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in that decision that other precedents should be reconsidered including access to birth control. Eight Republicans joined Democrats to vote yes for the bill. The final vote was 228 to 195.
Now the U.S. has identified its first case of polio in nearly a decade. The unvaccinated young adult was diagnosed in New York's Rockland County. He had not traveled outside the country. Polio is a viral infection which can in some cases lead to irreversible paralysis and death. There is no cure but is largely eradicated in the U.S. thanks to widespread vaccinations. Health officials say the vaccinated population should not be at risk.
Britain's top spy is predicting Russia's offensive in Ukraine will run out of steam. He says Russia will face supply problems in the coming weeks which will create an opening for Ukraine to strike back. This as Ukraine says the defense lines are holding steady despite Russian ground attacks across the country. Ukraine says Russian artillery keeps on pounding the Donbas region including the city of Bakhmut which is also hit by an airstrike.
But as Russia keeps on attacking, it's reportedly running through its stockpile of high precision weapons. Ukrainian intelligence officials say Moscow has already used up to 60 percent of them. Meantime Ukraine's weapon supply is getting a boost. The U.K. says it will send hundreds more drones and anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.
And as the war drags on negotiators in Turkey are trying to finalize a deal on opening Ukrainian ports for grain exports.
Jomana Karadsheh is live in Istanbul with more. And Jomana, this has been a long time coming. What are the chances of this deal getting done today?
JOMANA KARADSHEH, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Christina, all indications are that in about five hours' time, at 4:30 p.m. local time, we are going to see representatives of Ukraine and Russia sign an agreement in the attendance of the United Nations secretary-general and the Turkish president, President Erdogan.
This agreement that would pave the way for establishing a grain corridor for the export of Ukrainian grain out of its Black Sea ports as well as we've heard from the U.N. yesterday saying it would facilitate also the export of Russian food and fertilizer as well.
Now last night it didn't seem like a deal had been finalized, although Turkish officials came out with this announcement saying the signing is happening. We heard the United Nations announcing that the secretary-general was on his way last night to Istanbul. It did seem that they were in the final stages with the secretary-general arriving really to try and push it to the finish line.
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We heard less optimistic rhetoric coming from the Ukrainians and Ukrainian officials saying that negotiations were continuing in Turkey, and that they could sign an agreement.
Their issue, Christina, all along has been security guarantees for Ukraine. They have been really concerned that once they open up their ports to this agreement, to this grain corridor, that Russia could exploit that to attack Odessa and other Ukrainian ports. So now we're going to have to wait and see because it does seem this is going ahead in about a few hours' time that they will be signing.
We'll have to see what this grain corridor is going to look like and how this is all going to work. What we've heard from officials in the past couple of weeks, you know, this has been a process that's been going on for weeks, intense negotiations that have been involved the United Nations and Turkey working really hard to try and get this agreement together. What we do know is that they wanted to establish a coordination center here in Istanbul, and that there would be some sort of an inspection mechanism to ensure that these ships moving through this grain corridor are only carrying what they are supposed to be carrying, that there will be no weapons moved.
We're going to have to wait for the details and see how that's all going to on work out. What is not clear at this point, whether there's going to be any sort of operation to clear the mines in Ukrainian territorial waters. As we mentioned, of course, a lot of concerns from the Ukrainians about opening themselves up to any sort of attack.
Biggest issue, Christina, going forward is going to be implementation, how to ensure that the parties to this agreement will abide by the agreement especially when you consider the lack of trust between all sides.
MACFARLANE: Yes, we will watch and hope this happens, Jomana, because, as you know, there are millions relying on this Ukrainian grain getting moving. Thanks very much for now.
OK, Germany says it can't rely on Russia to stay true to its word when it comes to future natural gas deliveries to Europe. Russia resumed gas exports through the key Nord Stream 1 pipeline Thursday after a 10-day break for maintenance. The E.U. was concerned Moscow could use the shut off to dramatically cut gas supply as retributions for sanctions on Russia. But Germany says it still can't depend on Russia even though Russia says it will honor its exports commitments.
So Berlin is announcing new energy security measures including a reactivation of some of its coal powered plants.
OK, it's peak travel season in Europe, but good luck getting there.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) ANNA STEWART, CNN CORRESPONDENT: We are going to go through one of the worst constructed airports in the world and to one of the busiest holiday destinations. We're going to Ibiza, Spain.
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MACFARLANE: Airline cutbacks are making it harder to fly. We'll take you along for the ride when we come back.
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MACFARLANE: Airlines in the U.K. are being warned put passengers first or face action. A joint letter from the Competition and Markets Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority says airlines need to stick to the rules. They include not selling more seats than they can supply, giving customers plenty of notice for cancellations and meeting legal obligations when it comes to rerouting. All of this as long lines are frustrating passengers across Europe.
CNN's Anna Stewart is live at one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. Ibiza, Spain.
And Anna, all of this is causing significant amount of chaos and misery for holiday makers right now.
STEWART: Yes. I want to get an idea of just how disruptive it all is, so I went through Heathrow Airport. And you know what, I really wasn't disappointed. I haven't seen disruption like that I think ever. And this is what awaits people who want to go away, who doesn't want to go on a simmer holiday after two years of various lockdowns. Demand is absolutely huge for aviation right now. But of course airports, airlines, they're really struggling to keep up. Here's my trip to Ibiza, Spain.
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STEWART (voice-over): Long lines, delays and cancellations. Travel in Europe has never felt so chaotic.
(On-camera): One of the best ways to really show you issues is to take you for a trip. We are going to go through one of the worst disruptive airports in the world and to one of the busiest holiday destinations, we're going to be Ibiza, Spain.
(Voice-over): And we were quickly confronted with challenge number one. We're too early. And we're not the only ones.
(On-camera): What's the problem?
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: We can't check in.
STEWART (voice-over): Once bag check-in opens, this is the queue.
(On-camera): Now my advice would normally be don't check in a bag this summer unless you really have to. But out of curiosity, we're going to check one in anyway. And actually, I'm going to put a GPS tracker in it so you can see where it gets to.
(Voice-over): Tracking the bag is a good idea, particularly through Heathrow. A shortage of baggage handlers has resulted in scenes like this. Mountains of lost luggage. Bye-bye suitcase. Hope to see you in Ibiza. If the queue for check in looks bad, look at this.
(On-camera): I have never seen a queue like this, the security. I'm honestly worried now that I'm going to miss my flight, despite the fact I arrived three hours early. I wasn't allowed to check in a bag until two hours before the flight. But this queue is going all the way from security. It's sneaking all the way around and then it's going all the way back down the airport's entranceway to the far corner.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Any flights cancelled within one hour.
STEWART (on-camera): That's us.
(Voice-over): I'm fast tracked through is getting too close to departure. So no time for a shop. A rush to the gate, only to find it's delayed. But a couple of gates down, there's a flight delayed by a lot more. 14 hours. These girls and many others slept here at the airport.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: My children is sleeping on the floor. He's feel cold. My children, yes. It's really bad. Me --
STEWART (on-camera): I'm so sorry.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Yes, I'm tired as well.
STEWART (voice-over): This couple's flight was started even earlier.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: My flight started in Dublin two days ago and my first flight got canceled. And then I started my flight yesterday to London, the second one, and now this one got canceled also. And now I'm here and I hope today, I will leave the country.
STEWART (on-camera): Are you ever traveling again?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Not to the U.K.
STEWART (voice-over): I made it on to the plane. It was now delayed. But that seems small fry compared to others. And amazingly, even my bag made it.
(On-camera): OK.
(Voice-over): Of course it could all go wrong when I go back home. Maybe I should just stay here.
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STEWART: Unfortunately, it appears my flight isn't delayed at this stage so I will be heading back to the airport soon. [04:50:02]
But honestly, Christina, I felt so sorry for so many of the passengers that I met. People were being bounced around between different airports that have three days of various flight cancellations. As you saw, lots of people sleeping on the airport floor. But as well as feeling sorry for them, I also felt so sorry for the airline staff because of all the staff shortages which is really at the heart of this issue. They are overstretched. They are at breaking point.
I just spoke to one cabin crew member from Ryanair Spain when I landed because they're on strike here and there were strikes right across the continent which is doing nothing of course to help all the destruction we are seeing -- Christina.
MACFARLANE: Yes. It's a tough situation for all. And Anna, when you told me last week you're off to Ibiza for work, I was quite jealous but I'm feeling a bit better about it now, I have to say.
Anna Stewart, there live in Ibiza, thank you very much.
And stay with us, we will be right back after this quick break.
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MACFARLANE: OK, tennis fans, listen up. The entry list for this year's U.S. Open is out and star players Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are on it. But that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be playing. 21- time grand slam winner Djokovic refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 which the U.S. requires for admission.
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And Williams is pursuing a record equaling 24th grand slam title. She returned to the courts earlier this month after an extended break.
And talking about a nail-biting victory, England's women's soccer team pulled off a jaw-dropping win against Spain in the Euro 2022 Tournament on Thursday, trailing 1-nil, six minutes to go, they scored the equalizer and then they scored the winner in extra time. England's Lioness has now moved on to the semifinal where they'll face either Belgium or Sweden.
Now "Game of Throne" fans, check this out.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I heard the sound of thundering hooves. Splintering shields of ringing swords. And I placed my head of a million throne.
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MACFARLANE: That's the latest look at the highly anticipated prequel series "House of the Dragon." It takes place 200 years before the original show and will feature plenty of drama, family dynasties and of course dragons. The story will be told in 10 episodes starting next month on HBO Max which is owned by the same parent company as CNN. I cannot wait for that.
And before we go, Martinis are traditionally shaken or stirred but never made with cheese until now. This Martini is made with a Velveeta-infused vodka mixed with vermouth and olive brine. The glass as you can see is garnished with a dripping Velveeta cheese, Velveeta stuffed olives and jumbo pasta shelves with Velveeta cheese.
It was created surprisingly enough in collaboration with Velveeta and with BLT Restaurants and is available in select cities for a limited time.
I love cheese, but really, that is not for me. OK.
That does it for this edition of CNN NEWSROOM. I'm Christina MacFarlane in London. "EARLY START" with Kristin Fisher is next. You're watching CNN.
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