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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
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.”
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Members of the White House coronavirus task force are now testifying before the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee.Members of the White House coronavirus task force are now testifying before the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee.
Among those testifying are Dr Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Dr Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Among those testifying are Dr Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Dr Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fauci opened his remarks by noting his concerns about so-called “long haulers,” those who have experienced long-term effects after contracting coronavirus, such as fatigue and muscle aches.Fauci opened his remarks by noting his concerns about so-called “long haulers,” those who have experienced long-term effects after contracting coronavirus, such as fatigue and muscle aches.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s casket is now in place at the top of the supreme court steps, where it will be on public viewing for the next two days.Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s casket is now in place at the top of the supreme court steps, where it will be on public viewing for the next two days.
Hundreds of people came out to greet Ginsburg’s casket as it arrived at the supreme court this morning, and thousands will likely visit today and tomorrow to pay their respects to the late justice.Hundreds of people came out to greet Ginsburg’s casket as it arrived at the supreme court this morning, and thousands will likely visit today and tomorrow to pay their respects to the late justice.
Trump will be among the mourners. According to a White House statement released this morning, the president plans to pay his respects tomorrow.Trump will be among the mourners. According to a White House statement released this morning, the president plans to pay his respects tomorrow.
One longtime supreme court reporter, Pete Williams of NBC News, became choked up on air as he watched Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s coffin arrive at the supreme court this morning.One longtime supreme court reporter, Pete Williams of NBC News, became choked up on air as he watched Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s coffin arrive at the supreme court this morning.
Williams noted Ginsburg sat on the bench for 27 years, but her career with the supreme court truly started 49 years ago, when she argued her first case before the court. In the case, Ginsburg argued gender discrimination was unconstitutional.Williams noted Ginsburg sat on the bench for 27 years, but her career with the supreme court truly started 49 years ago, when she argued her first case before the court. In the case, Ginsburg argued gender discrimination was unconstitutional.
Supreme court Chief Justice John Roberts is now speaking at the memorial service for his late colleague, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Supreme court Chief Justice John Roberts is now speaking at the memorial service for his late colleague, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Roberts expressed his condolences to Ginsburg’s family and said the late justice’s life represented “one of the many versions of the American dream.”Roberts expressed his condolences to Ginsburg’s family and said the late justice’s life represented “one of the many versions of the American dream.”
Roberts noted that Ginsburg grew up in Brooklyn with her mother, who was a bookkeeper. Roberts said Ginsburg often told this joke: “What’s the difference between a bookkeeper in Brooklyn and a supreme court justice? One generation.”Roberts noted that Ginsburg grew up in Brooklyn with her mother, who was a bookkeeper. Roberts said Ginsburg often told this joke: “What’s the difference between a bookkeeper in Brooklyn and a supreme court justice? One generation.”
Roberts added, “It has been said that Ruth wanted to be an opera virtuoso, but became a rock star instead.”Roberts added, “It has been said that Ruth wanted to be an opera virtuoso, but became a rock star instead.”
Roberts said Ginsburg brought the country “closer to equal justice under law” and became “a star on the bench.”Roberts said Ginsburg brought the country “closer to equal justice under law” and became “a star on the bench.”
The casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has arrived at the supreme court, where she will lie in repose today and tomorrow.The casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has arrived at the supreme court, where she will lie in repose today and tomorrow.
Some of Ginsburg’s former clerks served as pall bearers, and more than 100 others stood on the supreme court steps to greet her casket.Some of Ginsburg’s former clerks served as pall bearers, and more than 100 others stood on the supreme court steps to greet her casket.
A private ceremony will be held for Ginsburg’s family, close friends and colleagues at the court before the casket will be on display for public viewing to allow people to pay their respects to the late justice.A private ceremony will be held for Ginsburg’s family, close friends and colleagues at the court before the casket will be on display for public viewing to allow people to pay their respects to the late justice.
Dozens of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s former law clerks showed up at the supreme court to greet her casket, which will lie in repose there today and tomorrow.Dozens of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s former law clerks showed up at the supreme court to greet her casket, which will lie in repose there today and tomorrow.
The court will soon hold a private memorial service for Ginsburg’s family, close friends and colleagues. The public will then be able to view her casket and pay their respects for the next two days.The court will soon hold a private memorial service for Ginsburg’s family, close friends and colleagues. The public will then be able to view her casket and pay their respects for the next two days.
This is Joan Greve in Washington, taking over for Martin Belam.This is Joan Greve in Washington, taking over for Martin Belam.
The White House has just announced that Trump will pay his respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg tomorrow, as she lies in repose at the supreme court.The White House has just announced that Trump will pay his respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg tomorrow, as she lies in repose at the supreme court.
White House spokesperson Judd Deere told the press pool, “The president will pay his respects to the late justice on Thursday at the U.S. supreme court where she will be lying in repose.”White House spokesperson Judd Deere told the press pool, “The president will pay his respects to the late justice on Thursday at the U.S. supreme court where she will be lying in repose.”
Ginsburg will lie in repose at the supreme court today and tomorrow, before moving to the US Capitol to lie in state on Friday.Ginsburg will lie in repose at the supreme court today and tomorrow, before moving to the US Capitol to lie in state on Friday.
Politico had an interesting little story earlier today about how the CIA has clamped down on the flow of Russia intelligence to White House. Natasha Bertran and Daniel Lippman report that:Politico had an interesting little story earlier today about how the CIA has clamped down on the flow of Russia intelligence to White House. Natasha Bertran and Daniel Lippman report that:
Read it here: Politico – CIA clamps down on flow of Russia intelligence to White HouseRead it here: Politico – CIA clamps down on flow of Russia intelligence to White House
Police in Iowa have charged four people in the strangulation death of a man whose body was found burning last week in rural central Iowa ditch – but concluded that the victim knew the suspect, and it was not motivated by race.Police in Iowa have charged four people in the strangulation death of a man whose body was found burning last week in rural central Iowa ditch – but concluded that the victim knew the suspect, and it was not motivated by race.
Steven Vogel, 31, of Grinnell, was arrested Tuesday in the death of 44-year-old Michael Williams, of Grinnell, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said. He’s charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse.Steven Vogel, 31, of Grinnell, was arrested Tuesday in the death of 44-year-old Michael Williams, of Grinnell, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said. He’s charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse.
Police acknowledged that the killing of Williams, who is Black, had led to fears that he may have been targeted because of his race. Grinnell College canceled classes Monday based on that fear. But police said Williams and Vogel, who is white, were well acquainted.Police acknowledged that the killing of Williams, who is Black, had led to fears that he may have been targeted because of his race. Grinnell College canceled classes Monday based on that fear. But police said Williams and Vogel, who is white, were well acquainted.
“The investigation has revealed no evidence to show the acts against Michael Williams were motivated by his race nor that his death was the result of a hate crime,” police said in a release.Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP, said during a news conference with police that based on the evidence, she also believes there is no indication that Williams was targeted because of his race.“The investigation has revealed no evidence to show the acts against Michael Williams were motivated by his race nor that his death was the result of a hate crime,” police said in a release.Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP, said during a news conference with police that based on the evidence, she also believes there is no indication that Williams was targeted because of his race.
However, she said she will evaluate additional evidence as it becomes available. “Given that the current climate where racial justice is on the front burner for so many ... we understand the fear this kind of incident evokes,” Andrews said.However, she said she will evaluate additional evidence as it becomes available. “Given that the current climate where racial justice is on the front burner for so many ... we understand the fear this kind of incident evokes,” Andrews said.
The others arrested, who also are white, are Julia Cox, 55, Roy Lee Garner, 57, and Cody Johnson, 29, all of Grinnell. They’re each charged with abuse of a corpse, destruction of evidence and accessory after the fact.The others arrested, who also are white, are Julia Cox, 55, Roy Lee Garner, 57, and Cody Johnson, 29, all of Grinnell. They’re each charged with abuse of a corpse, destruction of evidence and accessory after the fact.
People are already queuing up outside the supreme court in Washington DC ready to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.People are already queuing up outside the supreme court in Washington DC ready to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.