Let me just say this. You know, these are the distractions that get you to lose elections.

The last time we were talking about special sessions here in the state of Georgia, just a few weeks later,

the Republican majority lost two U.S. Senate races. And I can tell you that as long as I'm governor,

we are going to stay focused on the issues that help all Georgians. That is can tell you that as long as I'm governor, we are going to stay focused on the

issues that help all Georgians. That is the way you win races. That is the way you move

forward, not focusing on the past or some grifter scam that somebody's doing to help them raise

a few dollars into their campaign account.

That's Georgia Governor Brian Kemp criticizing members of his own party who are calling for a special session to remove the district attorney who is prosecuting Donald Trump.

And that comes as the former president officially pleads not guilty in Fulton County. We'll have much,

much more on all of that straight ahead. Plus, we'll go through the ambitious plan by the Biden

administration to eliminate the so-called gun show loophole.

Thank you. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Friday, September 1st. We've made it to Friday,

and we're already in September. I'm John Famere. Thanks for starting your day with us.

Former President Trump is officially pleading not guilty in the Fulton County election case.

Trump's team entered his plea yesterday for the 13 felony charges he faces, including racketeering and conspiracy. The plea was entered in writing as they filed a waiver to tell the court that he would not

physically appear for next week's scheduled arraignment. This, as the former president's legal team

pushes to separate his case from the other co-defendants. The filing argues that October 23rd is

simply not enough time to prepare a defense. That date was set for

the speedy trial of co-defendant Kenneth Cheesbrough. DA Fawney Willis asked a judge last week to

set that date for the rest of the co-defendants as well. When that trial date is officially set,

there will be cameras in the courtroom. That decision confirmed by the judge

yesterday, hearings and proceedings related to the case will be televised and live streamed on the court's

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