From House Democrats. Its such a body blow to our democracy. Just how far reaching was this effort by the Justice Department . Hello, im dana bash in washington where the state of our union is trying to mend fences and build bridges. As President Biden is welcomed back to the club at the g7 summit in europe, he is also preparing for a closelywatched summit with russian president Vladimir Putin as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. The president will take questions from reporters this hour. We will bring that Press Conference to you live when it happens. In the meantime, the president s priorities here at home from infrastructure to Voting Rights have run smack into the reality of a 50 50 senate. And late this week, a stunning new revelation prompted an uproar on capitol hill and beyond. We learned the trump Justice Department seized Cell Phone Data from the former president s political enemies including members of congress. And joining me now exclusively is the House
A final assault on the city of mechanic. To grant forces refused to step aside. Joe bidens transition to the white house can now begin in earnest until now hes been doing it without the support of the federal office, which is tasked with overseeing the transfer of paul. But more than 2 weeks after his victory speech, the head of the General Services administration has finally told the president elect that the transition can formally begin means bidens new administration can meet with federal officials to work on the Pandemic Response. The National Security front tweeted that he is ready for the transition. He thanks the g. S. A. Administrator and liberty for her dedication and loyalty to the country. He also went on to say that shes been harassed and abused. He didnt want the same thing to happen to her family. He says that his case will continue. Hes going to keep up the good fight, as he says, and believes that he will prevail. But that he has recommended that emily and her team do w
Rape, and sexual slavery in north kivu province. Not let out. They said, dont call me eastern to your city has never experienced a trial on this level. Its a historic moment, has been found guilty of war crimes. He is someone that no one thought they would ever see in the dark. So just for that, its a huge step forward for justice. So yes, there are certain aspects of the verdict which we are not so happy with. For example, the recognition of the crimes against humanity for rape in a long time. But the fact remains that in general, it is a very positive verdict and a great message for the victims that justice is being served. The Ethiopian Government says to cry in Regional Forces of started to surrender, follows a deadline from prime minister. Ive read for them to lay down arms by wednesday or face an attack on their main city of mckillip. However, that leadership says they are fighting back and actually destroyed an Ethiopian Military division, including a helicopter and 2 tanks, opp
It seems investors once again looking past the difficult months that may be ahead. Pricing forwards month statements are nine months ahead hoping we get past the virus. There could be difficult time ahead but this week you will not know it. David i should say. Thank you to Abigail Doolittle for that report on the markets. Overnight we were reminded of the complexities of the u. S. China relationship as a Foreign Ministry spokesman congratulated Vice President biden even as the trumpet ministration was bidding u. S. Investments in unspecified Chinese Company they say is tied to the chinese army. Richard haass published a Foreign Affairs piece called repairing the world in which he lays out the issues that will be in President Bidens inbox the day he walks into the oval office. Welcome. Great to have you with us. China is in the inbox but is not the first thing. The first thing is covid19. Richard i agree. China is in the inbox and will be for president as for the eye can see your the br
Sensible precautions, we would risk the virus escalating into a we all knew years be incidence of the disease is around us still white bread in many areas. So weve got to be replaced National Measures with a free for all the status quo ante. Were going to go back instead to a regional cheered approach apply the Toughest Missions where good is most the leader of forces in ethiopia is no than tigra. Region is denying that Government Troops are in the process of surrounding the regional capital. Mccalla a, the government though insists its soldiers are within 50 kilometers of the city on sunday, it gave it to great Peoples Liberation front, a 72 hour surrender ultimatum. The c. P. L. Of is refusing. U. S. President elect joe biden has picked a number of people for top cabinet. Some white house posts, hes nominated longtime adviser, Anthony Blinken to be secretary of state. While Jake Sullivan is being lined up as National Security advisor, both served in the obama administration. The corr