A final assault on the city of mccarrick. To graham forces refused to step aside late, u. S. President donald trump has accepted that a formal transition can begin for joe biden to take office. The head of the General Services administration told biden that the process can begin acknowledging him. As the president elect trump said in a tweet that hes directing his team to cooperate, but is promising to keep up the fight. Joe bidens Transition Team has welcomed the freeze up millions of dollars for the president elects new administration. And bidens team can now work with federal officials on the Pandemic Response and on National Security. We have political hay who is standing by for us live in washington, d. C. Patty. So this is not an official determination of the winner, but obviously a very significant development, especially when we consider Donald Trumps response. I think that is by far, one of the more significant parts of the story. Donald trump. Lets keep in mind since the elec
Blastoff. China launches an unmanned spacecraft to the moon. Aiming to bring back rocks from the lunar surface must not have, although he continues on tuesday, captain has been left out of the cattle, get ready to face at camp we start this news. I have us where president elect joe biden. After weeks of delay and uncertainty is formally beginning, his transition to the white house, the head of the General Services administration has designated biden as the apparent winner of this months president ial election that clears the way for the transition to get underway. Donald trump has refused to concede defeat, or the rawest his administration to start the process, but hes promised to keep up the legal fight, insisting without evidence that the election was quote, corrupt bidens team has welcomed the move, which frees up millions of dollars for his new administration, it can now work with federal officials on a coronavirus response, as well as a National Security strategy. Now, serious par
Intelligence Committee Heard from former ambassadors and diplomatic officials. House committee on intelligence, first remote hearing. Before we proceed to where were topic today, the impact of the covid19 pandemic in Subsaharan Africa, i want to address some housekeeping matters. Todays session will be conducted on an unclassified basis. Urged tonts are inrain from presenting compliance with House Resolution 965 and resolutions for remote proceedings. Like many of you, i would have preferred to hold this in person in washington, d. C. , but because of the threat of covid19 we remain serious and widespread and are proceeding remotely to ensure the safety of our witnesses, members, staff, and the public. I was hoping that todays hearing would be bipartisan. Unfortunately, our republican colleagues have decided not to dissipate. I hope they will not to participate. I hope they will join us in the future and im committed to continuing our work notwithstanding the pandemic, and both sides o
Eastern on cspan three are free mobile video app or online at cspan. Org. Discussion on conflict and foster peace in countries of congo, haiti, syria, and cain knew the winner and finalist of the women building peace award the honorees talked about countries. Hosted by u. S. Institute of peace this is an hour and 20 minutes. [inaudible conversations] all of our friends and colleagues in the room. And online. I am marsha and for the inception of that Women Building Peace Council ive been honored to serve asha along with our moderator. Today in march a month in which the u. S. Celebrates womenss history. The world acknowledges and observed International Womens day. We are for extraordinary women whose invaluable contributions to peace is an inspiration to us we celebrate their courage, their vision and unwaveringun commitment. These four women are from the democratic republic of the congo, kenya, syria, andti. These women continue to advance peace by mediating conflicts with armed actors
To abortion until fetal viability, which is about 2k weeks into a pregnancy. Tuesdays ballot proposal called issue one asked voters if changes to The State Constitution By Public Vote should pass with 60 of the vote instead of the current 50 Majority Threshold needed. That measure failed. Celebrations by opponents of the measure followed with Voting Rights groups calling it a win. And a statement, President Biden said democracy won since the Us Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections with roe v wade last year, states have raced to either protect or restrict abortion. If you look at the polling, nationwide, about 62 of americans say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Thats compared with just 36 who say it should be illegal in all or most cases. Earlier, i spoke to karen kasler, the bureau chief at the Ohio Statehouse News bureau, for more on what these ohio results mean. Were you surprised by the result . How are people reacting to it . I actually wasnt su