Americans than ever before file for unemployment benefits. And it seems that putting aside the president s mixed message, the public is cooperating. A New Washington post abc news poll shows nine in ten americans are maintaining distance from others and also staying home as much as possible. Eight in ten say theyre washing their hands more often. So on todays show we ask what will the next phase of response be . How long will it last . And how bad will it get . And our unique question, will black america be left behind as the country plans its economic recovery for after the pandemic is over . We start in the state that some call the new ground zero, new york. Joining me now is the junior senator from new york, democrat kirsten gillibrand. Let me start right there. New york is ground zero. Are you pleased with how new york is handling the crisis thus far . Yes, i think our governors and mayors have been doing an outstanding job around the state. They are trying to help our hospitals be
Harder than he ever expected. I know hes taking grief for that. It is day 99 of the Trump Administration, 4 00 a. M. In the east. And we have breaking news. Overnight an urging warb warning from President Trump on north Korea Nuclear and missile programs. A faceoff with pyongyang, the president warns it is a possibility. There is a chance we could end up having a major major conflict with north korea, absolutely. The president telling reuters the u. S. Would achieve nonnuclear dopolicemenacy. Quote, trying very hard to resolve the crisis. You might recall previously he criticized xi for not doing enough. In fact he said china wasnt doing enough. Tillserson is sent to chair a u. S. Security Council Meeting this weekend. Good morning. Again another new cycle full of twists and turns on the north korea story. How is it playing there . Yeah, twists and turning exactly. Because just as it seemed the tone was shifting almost from washington, d. C. , given the right agenda. You had heard not
Donald trump jr. Says he wished he wouldve done something differently. I can vouch for the information. At some he sent me an email. I cant help what somebody sends me. I read it and responded accordingly. In retrospect, i wouldve done things differently. Bill this starts our hour. President trump talks to the french leader tonight. Also the confirmation hearing, begins in 28 minutes. Theres a lot of anticipation outside of the hearing room. Im going to step aside. You can see the line extends down the hallway and back into a hallway that occurs around the corner. People have been lined up here for over an hour. But we anticipate are several lines of questioning is a get through the Opening Statements from the committee chairman. As well as the Ranking Member d democrat. How will they respond to new allegations against donald trump jr. How will they explain contact with russian officials . And in order to secure his nomination to be fbi director, does Christopher Ray have to give a ple
Steve minutes from our studio at the bars and restaurants of the hollywood elite and pretty much the only thing they are talking about right now is the growing Harvey Weinstein sex abuse scandal engulfing the entire world. Here is an interesting thing about the rampant Sexual Exploitation in hollywood is the same sexual expedition thats been revealed in Silicon Valley. You saw a rush of historic stories after uber. Why are the most sexist places in america the most liberal places in america is it just a quick didnt attract many on the right are saying its an example of liberal hypocrisy. They say one thing into another. That is right. There are so many examples. They say the working people but want borders which hurt working people the most. They make you pay Higher Energy bills so they feel like bringing goodie goodies but by around the world in personal jets. They go on and on about russia but they are the ones who encouraged Vladimir Putins aggression by giving him the green light t
Steve minutes from our studio at the bars and restaurants of the hollywood elite and pretty much the only thing they are talking about right now is the growing Harvey Weinstein sex abuse scandal engulfing the entire world. Here is an interesting thing about the rampant Sexual Exploitation in hollywood is the same sexual expedition thats been revealed in Silicon Valley. You saw a rush of historic stories after uber. Why are the most sexist places in america the most liberal places in america is it just a quick didnt attract many on the right are saying its an example of liberal hypocrisy. They say one thing into another. That is right. There are so many examples. They say the working people but want borders which hurt working people the most. They make you pay Higher Energy bills so they feel like bringing goodie goodies but by around the world in personal jets. They go on and on about russia but they are the ones who encouraged Vladimir Putins aggression by giving him the green light t