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White House announces Trump will pay his respects to Ginsburg tomorrow, as she lies in repose at the supreme courtWhite House announces Trump will pay his respects to Ginsburg tomorrow, as she lies in repose at the supreme court
The Jefferson county grand jury has indicted one of the officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankinson faces three felony counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. None of the other officers involved in the fatal shooting were indicted. No homicide charges were issued.
Reacting to the announcement on MSNBC, the Revered Al Sharpton, a civil rights leader, condemned the charges as “grossly insufficient.”
The US top public health expert, Anthony Fauci, clashed with right-wing libertarian Rand Paul at the Senate hearing earlier, accusing the Kentucky Senator of deliberately misconstruing data on coronavirus.
Paul derisively challenged Fauci on his praise for New York measures to prevent the spread of the virus (relatively early, strict lockdown, mandatory mask-wearing in public, etc) when New York City early in the first surge of the virus, in March and April, had the most infections in the world.
Fauci indicated that while New York had made some errors (including that it could have locked down earlier) in the early stages of the pandemic that later cost, the way it got a handle on the disease and, at this point, has reached a level of fewer than one percent of coronavirus tests proving positive was by following federal public health guidelines on social distancing, mask-wearing and other measures.
“You misconstrued that, Senator, as you have done in the past,” Fauci shot back.
Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine told a Senate hearing moments ago that not only had he and his wife both had coronavirus but they know four people who have died from the disease during the pandemic that is still out of control in the US.Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine told a Senate hearing moments ago that not only had he and his wife both had coronavirus but they know four people who have died from the disease during the pandemic that is still out of control in the US.
Kaine, who was Hillary Clinton’s running mate in the 2016 presidential election, said the Trump White House’s handling of the pandemic “has been one of the worst failures of domestic governance in the history of this country.”Kaine, who was Hillary Clinton’s running mate in the 2016 presidential election, said the Trump White House’s handling of the pandemic “has been one of the worst failures of domestic governance in the history of this country.”
“We need to pay attention,” he said. He pointed out that the death toll in the US from Covid-19, by far the highest in the world, had occurred despite much expert opinion, most notably from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University, that before the disease reached the US that it was “the best prepared of any nation” to deal with a crisis like this.“We need to pay attention,” he said. He pointed out that the death toll in the US from Covid-19, by far the highest in the world, had occurred despite much expert opinion, most notably from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University, that before the disease reached the US that it was “the best prepared of any nation” to deal with a crisis like this.
And yet in addition to the government’s failure to contain the disease, the Trump administration had also made “a concerted four-year effort to take away health insurance from millions and millions of people,” Kaine said.And yet in addition to the government’s failure to contain the disease, the Trump administration had also made “a concerted four-year effort to take away health insurance from millions and millions of people,” Kaine said.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was honored with a private ceremony at the supreme court. The late justice will lie in repose at the supreme court today and tomorrow, and Trump is expected to pay his respects to Ginsburg tomorrow.Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was honored with a private ceremony at the supreme court. The late justice will lie in repose at the supreme court today and tomorrow, and Trump is expected to pay his respects to Ginsburg tomorrow.
Members of the White House coronavirus task force are testifying before a Senate committee. The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Stephen Hahn, pledged that authorizing a coronavirus vaccine would be “based on science and data, not politics.”Members of the White House coronavirus task force are testifying before a Senate committee. The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Stephen Hahn, pledged that authorizing a coronavirus vaccine would be “based on science and data, not politics.”
The attorney general of Kentucky is expected to soon deliver an update on the case of Breonna Taylor. Attorney General Daniel Cameron will make an announcement in about 30 minutes. Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville police as officers carried out a no-knock warrant in March, sparking months of protests in the city. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has already said the city will observe a curfew for at least the next three nights.The attorney general of Kentucky is expected to soon deliver an update on the case of Breonna Taylor. Attorney General Daniel Cameron will make an announcement in about 30 minutes. Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville police as officers carried out a no-knock warrant in March, sparking months of protests in the city. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has already said the city will observe a curfew for at least the next three nights.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer issued an on-camera statement shortly before the Kentucky attorney general, Daniel Cameron, is expected to deliver an update on the case of Breonna Taylor.Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer issued an on-camera statement shortly before the Kentucky attorney general, Daniel Cameron, is expected to deliver an update on the case of Breonna Taylor.
Fischer said that, regardless of what Cameron announces, he remains committed to uncovering the facts of the night of Taylor’s death.Fischer said that, regardless of what Cameron announces, he remains committed to uncovering the facts of the night of Taylor’s death.
Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville police as officers carried out a no-knock warrant in March, sparking months of protests in the city.Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville police as officers carried out a no-knock warrant in March, sparking months of protests in the city.
Fischer said he hoped Cameron’s announcement would be met with “a peaceful, lawful response like we have seen the majority of the past four months.”Fischer said he hoped Cameron’s announcement would be met with “a peaceful, lawful response like we have seen the majority of the past four months.”
Fischer announced the city would observe a curfew for the next three nights, from 9 pm to 6:30 am starting tonight.Fischer announced the city would observe a curfew for the next three nights, from 9 pm to 6:30 am starting tonight.
Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today warned the public that a new government health study across the nation indicates that the vast majority of Americans are still vulnerable to contracting Covid-19.Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today warned the public that a new government health study across the nation indicates that the vast majority of Americans are still vulnerable to contracting Covid-19.
“Across the US, preliminary results show that the majority of our nation, more than 90% of the population, remains susceptible,” Redfield told today’s Senate health committee hearing.“Across the US, preliminary results show that the majority of our nation, more than 90% of the population, remains susceptible,” Redfield told today’s Senate health committee hearing.
Redfield said that the CDC is in the process of “a very large” study across the country and expected to finalize its findings and present the results in “the next week or so”.Redfield said that the CDC is in the process of “a very large” study across the country and expected to finalize its findings and present the results in “the next week or so”.
He told the Senate that there are some US states were less than 1% of the population shows evidence of previous infection by coronavirus, while in other states as much as 15% or 20% of the population has had coronavirus, with one states where 24% of people have had the disease.He told the Senate that there are some US states were less than 1% of the population shows evidence of previous infection by coronavirus, while in other states as much as 15% or 20% of the population has had coronavirus, with one states where 24% of people have had the disease.
Redfield did not list the states he was referring to.Redfield did not list the states he was referring to.
Bill and Hillary Clinton paid their respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the supreme court moments ago.Bill and Hillary Clinton paid their respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the supreme court moments ago.
Clinton was the president who nominated Ginsburg to the court in 1993, and he has spoken of her glowingly since her death on Friday.Clinton was the president who nominated Ginsburg to the court in 1993, and he has spoken of her glowingly since her death on Friday.
Clinton told ABC News on Sunday, “In a time where people are so cynical, Ruth Ginsburg symbolizes everything that is best about America and she was always completely on the level.”Clinton told ABC News on Sunday, “In a time where people are so cynical, Ruth Ginsburg symbolizes everything that is best about America and she was always completely on the level.”
He added, “And she just seemed to be authentic and a person first. And she never disappointed on that.”He added, “And she just seemed to be authentic and a person first. And she never disappointed on that.”
Shortly after Ginsburg’s death, Hillary Clinton wrote in a tweet, “Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG.”Shortly after Ginsburg’s death, Hillary Clinton wrote in a tweet, “Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG.”
Joe Biden briefly spoke to reporters before taking off for Charlotte, North Carolina, where he will be campaigning today.Joe Biden briefly spoke to reporters before taking off for Charlotte, North Carolina, where he will be campaigning today.
Asked whether he has been preparing for next week’s debate, Biden said, “I’ve started to prepare but I haven’t gotten into it really heavily. I will, beginning tomorrow.”Asked whether he has been preparing for next week’s debate, Biden said, “I’ve started to prepare but I haven’t gotten into it really heavily. I will, beginning tomorrow.”
The Democratic nominee also emphasized that his party needs to make it clear to voters what’s on the line as Republicans move to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s supreme court seat before the election.The Democratic nominee also emphasized that his party needs to make it clear to voters what’s on the line as Republicans move to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s supreme court seat before the election.
“What’s going to happen is, women’s rights as it relates to everything from medical healthcare is going to be gone,” Biden said.“What’s going to happen is, women’s rights as it relates to everything from medical healthcare is going to be gone,” Biden said.
“Women will be able to be charged more than men for the same procedures again. Pregnancy will be a preexisting condition again. ... We should go to the American people, make the case why this is a gigantic mistake and abuse of power.”“Women will be able to be charged more than men for the same procedures again. Pregnancy will be a preexisting condition again. ... We should go to the American people, make the case why this is a gigantic mistake and abuse of power.”
Trump announced new sanctions against Cuba today, during a White House speech meant to honor veterans of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion.Trump announced new sanctions against Cuba today, during a White House speech meant to honor veterans of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion.
The president said Americans would now be prohibited from staying in properties owned by the Cuban government, and the import of Cuban tobacco and alcohol products would be further restricted.The president said Americans would now be prohibited from staying in properties owned by the Cuban government, and the import of Cuban tobacco and alcohol products would be further restricted.
The announcement comes as Trump attempts to win over Cuban-American voters in the critical swing state of Florida.The announcement comes as Trump attempts to win over Cuban-American voters in the critical swing state of Florida.
A Washington Post-ABC News poll released today shows Trump and Joe Biden running neck and neck in Florida, as the president’s 4-point lead with likely voters fell within the survey’s margin of error.A Washington Post-ABC News poll released today shows Trump and Joe Biden running neck and neck in Florida, as the president’s 4-point lead with likely voters fell within the survey’s margin of error.
Testifying before the Senate, Dr Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, outlined the steps his agency will take to legitimize any vaccine that applies for emergency use authorization.Testifying before the Senate, Dr Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, outlined the steps his agency will take to legitimize any vaccine that applies for emergency use authorization.
Hahn emphasized that the FDA would make vaccine authorization decisions “based on science and data, not politics.”Hahn emphasized that the FDA would make vaccine authorization decisions “based on science and data, not politics.”
“In the end, FDA will not authorize or approve a vaccine that we would not feel comfortable giving to our families,” Hahn told senators.“In the end, FDA will not authorize or approve a vaccine that we would not feel comfortable giving to our families,” Hahn told senators.
Hahn laid out the following commitments to the American people: “FDA will not authorize or approve any Covid-19 vaccine before it has met the agency’s rigorous expectations for safety and effectiveness, decisions to authorize or approve any such vaccine or therapeutic will be made by the dedicated career staff at FDA through our thorough review processes, and science will guide our decisions. FDA will not permit any pressure from anyone to change that.”Hahn laid out the following commitments to the American people: “FDA will not authorize or approve any Covid-19 vaccine before it has met the agency’s rigorous expectations for safety and effectiveness, decisions to authorize or approve any such vaccine or therapeutic will be made by the dedicated career staff at FDA through our thorough review processes, and science will guide our decisions. FDA will not permit any pressure from anyone to change that.”
Hahn’s comments come as polling has indicated declining confidence among Americans of both parties about the safety of a vaccine, which Democrats have blamed on Trump politicizing the approval process.Hahn’s comments come as polling has indicated declining confidence among Americans of both parties about the safety of a vaccine, which Democrats have blamed on Trump politicizing the approval process.
In case you missed it: Trump will hold a press conference at 6 pm ET today, on the “economy, job gains and vaccine development,” the president announced in a tweet this morning.In case you missed it: Trump will hold a press conference at 6 pm ET today, on the “economy, job gains and vaccine development,” the president announced in a tweet this morning.
The presser comes one day after reports emerged that the Food and Drug Administration is planning to release strict guidelines on an emergency use authorization of a coronavirus vaccine, which would make it very unlikely a vaccine would be approved before election day.The presser comes one day after reports emerged that the Food and Drug Administration is planning to release strict guidelines on an emergency use authorization of a coronavirus vaccine, which would make it very unlikely a vaccine would be approved before election day.
Trump has previously said a vaccine will be available in “weeks,” but the CDC director, Robert Redfield, told the Senate last week that a vaccine would not be widely available to the American public until mid to late 2021.Trump has previously said a vaccine will be available in “weeks,” but the CDC director, Robert Redfield, told the Senate last week that a vaccine would not be widely available to the American public until mid to late 2021.
Four top health officials are testifying in front of a Senate committee on the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.Four top health officials are testifying in front of a Senate committee on the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are among the experts that are testifying today.Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are among the experts that are testifying today.
Perhaps alluding to comments Redfield made last week where he said a mask may be more effective than a vaccine, Fauci said: “We feel strongly that if we have a combination of adherence to public health measures, together with the vaccine that will be distributed, we may be able to turn the pandemic around.” He said that a prediction of a vaccine is “of course no guarantee”.Perhaps alluding to comments Redfield made last week where he said a mask may be more effective than a vaccine, Fauci said: “We feel strongly that if we have a combination of adherence to public health measures, together with the vaccine that will be distributed, we may be able to turn the pandemic around.” He said that a prediction of a vaccine is “of course no guarantee”.
In his opening statement, Redfield highlighted the shifting nature of infection in the country, saying that 26% of infections are in young adults ages 18 to 25. “It’s important that these young adults understand they are major contributors to the spread of covid-19 in our country at this time,” he said, emphasizing the importance of following public health guidelines.In his opening statement, Redfield highlighted the shifting nature of infection in the country, saying that 26% of infections are in young adults ages 18 to 25. “It’s important that these young adults understand they are major contributors to the spread of covid-19 in our country at this time,” he said, emphasizing the importance of following public health guidelines.
Director of the Food and Drug Administration Stephen Hahn and assistant health secretary Brett Giroir are also testifying today.Director of the Food and Drug Administration Stephen Hahn and assistant health secretary Brett Giroir are also testifying today.
Dr Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, reiterated that he is “cautiously optimistic” that the country will be able to get a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine.Dr Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, reiterated that he is “cautiously optimistic” that the country will be able to get a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine.
“As these trials go on, we predict that sometime by the end of this year—let’s say November or December—we will know whether or not these are safe and effective,” Fauci said of the current vaccine candidates.“As these trials go on, we predict that sometime by the end of this year—let’s say November or December—we will know whether or not these are safe and effective,” Fauci said of the current vaccine candidates.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to soon release strict guidelines on the emergency authorization of a coronavirus vaccine that would make it very unlikely for a vaccine to be approved before election day, on November 3.The Food and Drug Administration is expected to soon release strict guidelines on the emergency authorization of a coronavirus vaccine that would make it very unlikely for a vaccine to be approved before election day, on November 3.