Jeopardy. Israel bombs gaza days after a new government takes shape. What led to this latest flareup of violence. Welcome to the lead. Im pamela brown in for jake tapper, and we begin today with our world lead, and this historic highstakes summit president President Joe Biden and russian president vladimir putin. The summit lasted roughly three hours with both leaders describing it as constructive and positive. They said there were no threats or ultimatums, and putin called biden balanced, professional and experienced. I did what i came to do. The tone of the entire meetings, i guess it was a total of four hours, was what was was good, positive. There wasnt any any strident action taken. Where we disagreed, disagreed, stated where it was and where he disagreed it was stated but it was not done in a hyperbolic atmosphere. Translator the meeting was actually very efficient. It was substantive. It was specific. And it was aimed at achieving results. One of those results, axes from the u.
Acknowledging the American Association for their additional support. Im here now for the next 30 minutes with Brandon Wales sampras charity Infrastructure Security Agency for what i hope its going to be a fascinating conversation about the election, about the covid pandemic, about the state of cybersecurity and infrastructures charity and Critical Infrastructure across the country. Brandon thanks so much for joining us today. Thank you so much for the presentation but im very happy to be here to talk about important the important work that our agency is doing. Today is december 3. It is hard to believe exactly a month ago on november 3 we were sitting down as the country to watch the first Election Results roll in. It feels like we as a country with about 25 years in the last month and i would imagine for you this is felt somehow even longer than that. I want to start off today by taking you back three weeks ago on ers day after the election. You put out a statement that i want to quot
Formally unveiled some of his top team while pennsylvania and nevada have become the latest states to certify him as the winner. Its a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. Not retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. The Ethiopian Government says to graham Regional Forces have started to surrender. The government gave the rebels until wednesday to lay down their arms or risk. A final assault on the main city became a 20 people to leave the area because they, the ship denies surrendering claims. An Ethiopian Military division has been destroyed. It 14 people have been killed by 2 explosions at a market in central afghanistan. It happened in the historic city of bomi on home to the mainly shia has are a minority. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack happened
I want to thank gary for his to improve rts Economic Development and wish im nothing but the best in a elldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i rise to bring attention to kentuckys avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately covid19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 states. However, harmful policies from democratrun states have only made the problem worse. At a time when we should be encouraging the safe reopening of our economy, kentuckys governor recently issued an order shutting down schools and indoor dining. Kentuckys restaurants were already suffering from the last round of shutdowns. And this shortsighted order will only cause more pain and suffering. To make matters worse, our governor is producing no data to justify the need to shut down businesses which have dramatically adjusted to the challenges presented by covid19. And in the end of inperson learning will only create more challenges for students and teachers. Furthermore, it
There will be the money to fund it. And we do know there has been a confirmation already from the department of defense that that transition has already begun in order to ensure that u. S. National security remains on track something. That was a grave concern to many of the top Security Officials in the United States. Given the fact that donald trump was dragging his heels and essentially blocking this transition from taking place, they argued putting u. S. National security at risk. The International Air transport association is predicting the industry is on track to lose more than 150000000000. 00. Thats after the number of passengers plummeted from 4 and a half 1000000000 in 2019 to fewer than 2000000000 this year. The theo paean government says to gray and Regional Forces have started to surrender. But to grays leadership says theyre fighting back and have destroyed an Ethiopian Military division, including a helicopter, and 2 tanks. At least 7 people have died in 2 separate car bo