Fighting fight now erupting in washington. In his pointed remarks biden now going after Senate Republicans by name calling them out for their hypocrisy as they rush to name a replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg before the election. Jam this nomination through the senate is just an exercise in raw political power. I dont believe the people of this nation will stand for it. Even if President Trump wants to put forward a name now the senate should not act until after the American People select their next president. Their next congress, their next senate. Bidens speech coming as the country nears a devastating milestone nearing 200,000 people who have died from coronavirus. Our correspondents are standing by with the very latest on all of these developments. Lets begin with jessica dean in philadelphia where joe biden just wrapped up the remarks. We heard biden mentioning the pandemic as another reason why he believes a justice shouldnt be rushed before the election. Repor
Before pushing ahead to fill her seat. But in less than 24 hours since we learned of her death, cnn has been told President Trump wants to announce a pick before the first president ial debate. Thats just ten days from now. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell appears to be on the same page. Vowing that trumps nominee will get a vote. But this just in. Vulnerable gop senator, Susan Collins, now saying, wait a minute. The vacancy should be filled by whoever wins the president ial election. As Senate Democrats send an open letter to judiciary chairman, Lindsey Graham, making that same argument. Lets go, right now, to capitol hill. Our senior congressional correspondent, manu raju, is there. Manu, tell us more about senator collins statement and what it could mean for the path forward. Well, i could tell you this had been expected from the republican leadership. Collins had signalled, first, for a couple of weeks that she was unlikely to get behind any effort to fill a Supreme Court vac
Rest on whether two more republicans agree with is that rights collins and murkowski. But weve also learned tonight that one potential possibility, tennessee senator, lamar alexander, will now push to delay the vote. Next hour, well hear from Chuck Schumer about the democratic strategy. Were told hell also be joined by alexandria o case area cortez. At the same time, our nation is inching close tore a terrible number. 200,000 lives lost to the coronavirus over the past seven months. Thats more than any other country in the world. And its truly a milestone that suggests just how poorly our country has done in the fight against the virus. Lets get to the white house. John harwood is standing by. President trump at a Campaign Rally last night in north korea told his supporters hell likely announce his choice for the Supreme Court this week and one step further, he promised the choice will be a woman. What more can you tell us about the timeline for the announcement, maybe some of the poss
President trump says he will nominate a woman within the next week as his choice to replace the Supreme Courtjudge, ruth bader ginsburg. Anti government protesters in thailand call for reform of the political system and the monarchy. 80 years after the battle of britain, a Memorial Service takes place to remember the pilots and aircrew who paid the ultimate sacrifice. This is the scene at Westminster Abbey where guests are arriving for a Memorial Service. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The uks Health Secretary, matt hancock has warned that the country faces a Tipping Point in the fight against the coronavirus, and that if people do not follow the rules, more serious measures will have to be imposed. Fines of up to £10,000 are already planned to come into force in a weeks time for people in england who fail to self isolate if they test positive for coronavirus or when to
Mcconnell has lost his faith in the judgment of the American People and wants to hurry up and put somebody on the court. This president and the republican leader have decided to jam a lifetime appointment. Thats the last thing we need at this moment. We welcome a list from joe biden that would show the American People if hes elected, here is who i would appoint to the Supreme Court. Some mentioned the possibility if they try to push through a nominee in a lameduck session that you and the house could move to impeach as a way of installing. When we weigh the equities of protecting our democracy requires us to use every arrow in our quiver. Today joe biden spoke at the National Constitution center in philadelphia. He called on the senate to consider ginsburgs successor after the president ial election. Thats a job he hopes to fill instead of the incumbent. Speaking of whom, President Trump spent the day golfing. He held rallies the last two nights in north carolina. Yesterday he said he