Midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Shortage of supplies. The growing worry for medical workers putting into stark terms. Where we can see something coming and we cant get the resources to avert it is ridiculous. It should not happen. Veterntilators are to this w what missiles were to world war ii. How close washington is to make a deal to help americans. To give you perspective, that is now onethird of all the coronavirus cases in the United States of america. It is about twothirds of the cases in the state of new york. I hate to say this but its true. We are now the epicenter of the crisis in the nations largest city. And the white house confirming last night a staffer working in the Vice President s office tested positive for coronavirus. The white house saying neither President Trump nor Vice President pence had close contact with that person. We have a team of analysts and correspondents. We begin with mara barrett in union scare. Good morning to you, mara. What are all those tents
Else. We know that happens. Ultimately you will infect someone whos vulnerable. Covid testing sticker shock, how a few tests cost some patients thousands. Plus 2020 forecast, the candidate who may have to worry the most about taking a certain voting block for granted. A very good morning to all of you, welcome, it is saturday, june 27th. Im alex witt. Were beginning the hour with the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, a troubling new surge of new cases. More than half of states in this country are now seeing increases, at least five states, florida, georgia, tennessee, idaho and utah reported record numbers of new infections on friday. In florida, the sudden rise in the new cases is prompting major changes ahead of the july 4th weekend next weekend. Miamidade countys mayor announcing all beaches are closed. The mayor bans gathering of more than 50 people. Were going to bring you a live report. A new warning from dr. Anthony fauci in yesterdays briefing. Fauci urging for more caution s
After the deaths of two children while in the custody of cpb. Plus, ready to rally. The roller coaster ride on wall street rolls on after one of the worst decembers on record. Stocks are looking up again this morning. Weve got a full check when the markets open later this hour. Coming up. Our team is all over it here in washington and beyond. Day seven of the partial Government Shutdown. The final seconds of 2018. This clock is going to keep counting up. The stalemate continues right now. No plan to get some of these agencies back up and running as hundreds of thousands of federal workers are stuck at home. White house officials this morning are becaming democrats while the president s saying he is going to take some major action on the border. If he does not get the wall money he wants. Hans, let me start with you. Were now seeing after a couple of days of relative silence of white house officials a full court push from the press secretary. As the president says, hes going to shut the
West Craven High School's head football coach Michael Twichell joined HighSchoolOT to preview the 2023 season for the Eagles. Last season, West Craven finished with an 8-4 overall record and a perfect 6-0 record in the Eastern Plains 2A Conference.