A sharp rise in unemployment. Also in the programme. More angry protests across america follwing a decision not to purse a murder charge in the case of Breonna Taylor. The fbi says it is still investigating and federal charges are still possible. And the legacy lives on. As they gather to honour Ruth Bader Ginsburg in washington we will hear from 3 women whose lives were changed by the life of the late Supreme Courtjustice. Hello, i amjane obrien in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. The peaceful transition of power is the hallmark of this countrys democracy. Americas very first president , George Washintgon said its what will separate us from every other nation in the world. So, Donald Trumps refusal last night to commit to the most basic tenet of the constitution, has enraged democrats. And again it has put his own party on the defensive. Many republicans have stayed silent today about mr. Trumps comments. But prominent figures in the party have rushed to say that the party w
Taylor case, state of emergency, the National Guard is ready ahead of the decision. Todd the nfl season just started but contingency plans taking shape for the super bowl. The league declaring anything can happen. Fox and friends first continues right now. Jillian we say good morning as we look outside the Supreme Court. Thank you for starting your day with us. Todd you are watching fox and friends first on wednesday, very busy and somber day in washington. Jillian late Justice Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court. Todd donald trump will announce who will fulfill the longterm justices seat. Jillian Griff Jenkins outside the Supreme Court as senators have the votes for a nomination. Reporter it was looking like it would be a gop standoff, real tight vote. Because of an unlikely hero, mitt romney, the president got that important key gop vote in the confirmation process and the president was grateful in pittsburgh. Very good for that, now i am happy. Thank you. Very good. Ver
Is not being observed by a lot of folks taking to the streets, some look very peaceful but other situations tonight are not. Weve seen fires set, word the two Police Officers in louisville have been shot, we are working to find out if that in connection with these protests, we will take you there, two metro Police Officers have been shot, they are in the hospital. This and plenty of unrest in response to the Breanna Taylor grand jury decision. We will take you live to multiple spots on the ground to catch up on all the things happening. Along with louisville protesters taking to the streets in cities in new york and washington following the decision to charge one of the officers who was on the scene of Breanna Taylors to for three counts of wanton endangerment, critics call that decision outrageous, they are demanding more. Daniel cameron says the other two offices including one who shot and killed taylor were justified in their use of force because they were returning fire after taylo
Shannon we have Team Coverage of the protests sweeping the country but first lets get straight to Mark Meredith live on the ground in louisville on a busy night. What is the latest. Things of called down significantly, you still see the roadblocks behind me that have louisville shutdown, the people are no longer here. Police are asking to piece together how two officers were shot last night at 8 30, Louisville Police say there officers were responding to reports of gunfire at an intersection, half a mile from city hall, police are trying to piece together the chain of eventss but louisvilles police chief says hes worried for the safety of louisville fire. As they were deploying to investigate what was going on shots rang out in two of our officers were shot, both are undergoing treatment at university hospital. One is alert and stable, the other officer is undergoing surgery and stable. Im concerned about the safety of our officers. More protests are expected today as some residents re
An update with promising news i one of those officers who was shot is now recovering at home from the hospital. The other listed in stable condition and expected to make full recovery were told about both of them. Protesters took to the streets after a grand jury announced that only one of the three Police Officers involved in the death would face charges. But those charges actually are not directly related to her killing, please say theyve mad 127 arrests last night after declaring an unlawful assembly. The mayor now is calling for an end to all of the unrest. What we saw last night with the two Police Officers being shocked. Is completely unacceptable. Violence will only be a source of pain, not a cure of pain and we know violence is never the answer. Safety must coexist. Jeff all his life for us in louisville. The city preparing for another night of possible fiery protest prayed they still have the dump trucks in place to prevent people from coming down. We just sought more National