of covid-19. yet, as i mentioned earlier, there has not been a single hearing in the oversight committee to deal with potential waste, fraud, or abuse of the covid funds. not a single hearing. and we all know, despite what dr. fauci said, american tax dollars were sent through ecohealth alliance to the wuhan lab in china for gain of function research. but yet dr. fauci hasn t come before congress in the house of representatives. the american people deserve answers on covid-19 and speaker kevin mccarthy has given the republican majority the tools necessary to make that possible. the democrats have spent the past six years investigating a president for potential wrongdoing in ukraine and russia. now let me say this loud and clear. the republicans will also investigate a president for potential wrongdoing in ukraine and russia as well as china. the american people have a lot of questions for dr. fauci, christopher wray, merrick garland, secretary mayorkas. we can t have those qu
like so many other local election workers in 2020 he was harassed and threatened as he did his job faithfully. he did not bend. he did not bow. he did not yield to the political threats and pressure. he he s so trusted by both political parties that the new democratic governor of pennsylvania, josh shapiro appointed him as pennsylvania s secretary of state, a republican to ensure that the integrity of the election. that s a high compliment. [ applause ] his character and his commitments speak volumes. we the people. that s what we also see in mr. benson. twice elected secretary of state to save the right to vote and have that vote counted fairly. that s what she did in 2020, when she oversaw a record number of michiganders turn out in that election only to find an armed mob an armed mob outside of her home on christmas eve and she and her son were decorating their christmas tree inside, but she refused to back down. she had done her duty. she had kept her oath full of integ
The horses moved to the back. Reporter Alameda County fire Officials Say two fires started within a mile of each other around 10 00 a. M. The larger fire burned 35 acres and came within feet of a 4 million home currently up for sale. Today the realtor stopped by to see the damage. I am really very relieved. Reporter fire crews were able to save the house and the barn that briefly caught fire. The area that started to catch fire was the shingles. They did have to go back on the roof and peel some shingles back to save the barn. Reporter firefighters braved the intense heat and moderate winds. Both fires were knocked down in less than an hour with help from crews in the sky dropping flame retardant. You could see flames right at the top. Reporter neighbors in the area say todays close call is a frightening reminder that fire season could continue for months. Its been exacerbated by Drought Conditions and the fact that were a little short of water throughout the ranch. Reporter the cause
Henry albert smith guilty on all counts. Prosecutors will be asking for the death penalty. In fairfield, Laura Anthony abc7 news. The man accused of killing a Hayward Police officer is now charged with murder and thee charges. This is the new mug shot of mark estrada. Katie is live with the story. Katie . Reporter good evening, his mother coming to his defense, and she was in the courtroom with a lot of Hayward Police officers, many of them look to be fighting back tears. Neither hayward pd nor the da would comment today. Court documents do detail a lot of evidence including that he allegedly told a doctor he was shot in his truck. I know my son. Reporter Raquel Estrada believes her son will be cleared. Im devastated for the officer that passed away and my son. Reporter estrada faces charges of murder of a peace officer, lying in wait and drive by. Hayward chief and many officers packed the courtroom in solidarity of Sargent Scott lunger and their case. Their eyes heavy with emotion. N
Bullet casings on the floorboard. A. 9 millimeter gun by the crime scene. When police searched estradas house, they found. 9 millimeter ammunition and casings. Were asking for us and the media to reserve judgment until all the facts are in. Reporter police say estrada showed up at the hospital with gunshot wounds above the waist line. During contact with a physician, estrada admitted he was shot in the drivers seat of his vehicle while near a street in hayward. But would not answer who had shot him. Thats how the probable cause statement reads. His family insists hes innocent. We know that hes not capable of this. Reporter estrada did not enter a plea today. Hes in the process of formally hiring his attorney. Hell be back in court on august 25th. Meanwhile, Funeral Plans for the fallen officer are under way. His Memorial Service will take place next thursday. Reporting live in hayward, Jodi Hernandez nbc bay area news. Thank you, jodi. We invite you to stay with us on air and online. Y