Now, the numbers in those models have led governors and mayors across the country to issue orders for people to stay at home, orders that affect roughly three quarters of all americans. In florida, which has a limited staytoat home order, the Broward County commission is meeting to decide whether two cruise ships with coronavirus cases onboard should be allowed to dock in ft. Lauderdale. Governor ron desantis says hes opposed to the move, despite social distancing and lawsuits, wisconsin says its going to hold its president ial primary on april 7th. Thats a week from today. The state is encouraging voters to use absentee ballots and warns that there could be a delay in counting those votes. And even though its been only four days since President Trump signed the 2 trillion domestic pandemic relief package, House Speaker nancy pelosi said on morning joe that lawmakers are working on yet another bill. This third bill, fourth bill fourth bill but third face will be about recovery. Again,
Department within the last few hours. Nearly 7 million americans applying for Unemployment Benefits last week, that is a oneweek record and more than double what had been expected. Claims from last week and the week before now totalling upwards of 10 mon unemployed claims. Meantime, nearly 5,000 americans have died while confirmed cases climb past 200,000 and still rising. Cities big and small scrambling to respond. The mayor of los angeles urging 4 million residents in that city to wear masks in public. New york city shutting down all playgrounded, doctors in the epicenter sending this message to the rest of the country. The cities around america with 300 cases should vealize the only difference between them and new york is two weeks. And in florida a few miles off the coast, passengers on board the two stranded cruiseships now being told to pack their bags. Officials tell us the deal is done for the vessels to dock, after 27 days at sea. Lets start with nbcs jo ling kent, and Shannon
Tomorrow. Republican congressman Steve Scalise himself a survivor a shooting spoke to some of the students. Had the opportunity to meet with a number of the parkland students. There was some talk about policy. There was talk about breakdowns. Various levels of government that failed those kids. But then we ultimately talked about our shared experience. They are going to be going back to school tomorrow. I know there is a lot of trepidation as they go back. So keep them in your prayers because its going to be difficult times. Im sure as they reopen that school. Harris haste phil keating live from parkland with more. Phil . Harris, Stoneman Douglas High School Teachers are back in their classrooms again today. Their second of two scheduled planning days all in preparation for the more than 3,000 students scheduled to return here back to their classrooms tomorrow morning. That will be the first time in exactly two weeks since that former student. 1yearold nikolas cruz allegedly stormed in
Pair who fended off a armed robber joins us live. Hello and welcome to fox news night. I am Shannon Bream in washington. Lawmakers from both parties including some of the democrats strongest guncontrol advocates planning to meet with President Donald Trump tomorrow about the policy response to the Florida School massacre. It will be the fourth such meeting on topic from daca to guns or the president gathers opposing sides and essentially moderates the discussion. The president is considering his options. The g. O. P. Led senate and house are taking somewhat different tax. Mitch mcconnell trying to increase his razorthin majority by flipping democratic seats in the midterms saying the senate should focus on passing some kind of legislation on guns. But House Speaker paul ryan is sounding less sure about the need of number four, focusing on the steps of missteps on authorities in florida. With new evidence of missed chances to stop the killer before it was too late. Matt finn joins us no
School boards. Local states. As a parent myself and as a citizen, i think its a good idea but as speaker of the house i think we need to respect federalism and local jurisdictions. The House Republican whip a victim of gun violence himself spoke about the failures in florida. I wouldnt be here right now if it wasnt for Law Enforcement confronting the shooter in my case. And its really disappointing that ultimately somebody didnt go into that school that was there and armed to protect those kids. The Senate Democratic leader continued his call for keeping weapons out of hands of those who should not have them. Its outrageous that so many guns are sold with no background check whatsoever. Whether you are a felon, an adjudicated mentally ill, spousal abuser, outrageous. We should close those loopholes. Other democrats say they are hopeful that President Trump will be able to convince members of his own party that action is needed on guns, Mental Health, and protecting our schools. Today a