Signs of discontent emerge from iran as demonstrators in the city of homs protest the governments handling of the economy. And sex workers in germany say the coronavirus ban on prostitution is putting their livelihoods and safety at risk by driving the business underground. Welcome to the program the United States has broken yet another coronavirus record 75000. 00 you infections in one day thats almost as many as chinas official 6 month tally florida is the new epicenter now on friday the Sunshine State we call it more than 11000 new cases. The state also recorded a 4th consecutive day with more than 100 deaths floridas republican governor governor Rhonda Saunders who is facing criticism for his handling of the pandemic has blamed the high number on increased testing in the state. Correspondent is in miami outside the Jackson Memorial hospital staff and we are seeing grim new figures whats the situation like on the ground there in miami. Described the situation absolutely accurate it
That because we know Energy Security is essential to National Security. Nord stream 2 threatens european Energy Security, increases russian monopoly over the region. To me this pipeline is a russian trap. Strongly support your recent announcement aimed at stopping this dangerous pipeline. Congress is quickly working to provide the administration with additional tools to prevent nord stream 2 from ever being completed. Both the senate and house passed their own versions of the Defense Authorization act. Could you talk about the administrations commitment to opposing the nord stream 2 pipeline and applying sanctions against those companies aiding in the completion of this russian trap . The ironny is this administration is accused of not being tough on russia. This pipeline created enormous leverage for russia not only against germany and broader europe but ukraine as well. And so we set about in good sport on capitol hill and we got legislation that was appropriate to and now have delay
Test test captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2008 acts in a way consistent with American National security and the security of our nato partners as well, diplomats on the ground are working diligently. I had a pointed question. I know that youre a harvard graduate, west point graduate, you know what my question was. Its not about everything else, its about caatsa. Youve decided not to answer that. The final question, you had the Inspector General of the state department, mr. Linick, ultimately fired, that is that correct . I recommended to the president he be terminated, yes. You recommended it to the president he be terminated why . Because he was conducting investigations that may affect you . Senator, at the time i made the recommendation to the president i was unaware of any of the investigations that he had ongoing at the time with one exception i was aware of an investigation he asked me to provide testimony, i provided that testimony. Other than that i was unaware
Washington journal program. Cspan, created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. Secretary of state mike pompeo appeared today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to testify about his 2021 budget requested. He was asked about President Trumps tweet about delaying the president ial election. From earlier today, this is just shy of three hours. The committee will come to order. Good morning, everyone. Today we have with us secretary of state mike pompeo to discuss the state departments fiscal year 2021 budget request. Though, if history is any judge, secretary pompeo, you will face a wide variety of questions which i know you can handle. The United States and our allies and partners continue to face serious foreign challenges that will test us for decades to come. China is our chief competitor. Russia too remains a key advair. The efforts of these nations to sow discord and undue the free and open Intern
For younger kids, distancing required between adults from each other and students, students from distance from each other as much as possible. Test for every employee at least twice a month. Default is in person but we have to do it in a safeway and we have to do it in a way that can guarantee the health of not just our kids, but also those that are entrusted with their care. There is no question of. This week they called for more direction from the more than 1000 districts and 6000 students. They have already announced the year will start with distance learning, the guidance also details when to shut down in person learning, you close the classroom when there is one for two weeks, you close a school with a 5 Positivity Rate and you close a district of 25 schools reached the code. Governor newsom has exposed millions of kids through untold trauma and loss. Im not looking to score cheap political points with different points of view. One of the big concerns for appearances about the qua