Demand answers after its reviled the government knew about the explosives. How the u. S. Military is helping the relief effort. Nra under pressure. Two lawsuits allege the powerful gun groups leadership stole millions from its members. The response and why the organizations future existence could be in doubt. But first, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. We call it the china virus. We call it the invisible enemy. We call it many different names. Got many different names, but its bad. The new model predicting u. S. Deaths from this virus will reach nearly 300,000 by december 1st. President trump says he is preparing to sign an executive order if no deal is reached on the Coronavirus Relief bill. It wont be effective. And things will get worse. The new York Attorney general filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle association. I think the nra should move to texas and lead a very good and beautiful life. President trump signs an executive order to ban u. S. C
Chambers testify about their concerns. From february until april of 2020. But the closure rates for minority owned businesses are significantly higher with 41 of blackowned businesses, 32 of latino acts owned businesses and 22 of asian businesses. They closed over the same time frame. Now, in april of this year the federal return bank of new york reported that minority and women owned businesses are significantly more likely to show signs of limited Financial Health and are twice as likely to be classified as at risk for distress then nonminorities Small Businesses. Further, companies are three times likely as healthy businesses to close because of [inaudible]. The pcp program established under the cares act and administered by the Small Business administration and treasury as funding lifeline for distressed businesses responding to the culminating pandemic. What recent analysis by the color of change and the u no space United States found only one in ten African American and late lati
Day of pay. Watch book tv on sunday at 4 45 p. M. And at 11 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan2. The Senate Armed Services committee met to consider the nominations of lieutenant daniel to be chief of the National Guard bureau and army general good morning. The Committee Meets today to consider the nominations of the Lieutenant General hokanson to be chief of the National Guard bureau. And general perna to be chief operating officer of the project warp speed. I think both of you for being here today. What we are facing now we are doing things differently. I know you are down there but i can barely see you but anyway, we enjoyed meeting the families and all of that. We will not be able to do it the same way that when you do your Opening Statement you may want to introduce the families that may be looking on, if that sounds all right. You both were nominated for positions at the forefront of the current challenges and as we consider your nominations we will consider to ensure that you can provide
Security, and Civic Education and empowerment. This conversation is part of a broader and Strategic Dialogue on civics as a National Security imperative. The Broader Program and todays. Rogram are generously funded we are very grateful. Todays amazing lineup of speakers will focus on the ways in which systemic racism, in addition to being a in fundamental violation of our commitment to human rights, is also a National Security issue. From sidelining essential voices and talents in National Security to undermining our influence around the world, to presenting all too tempting target adversaries to dos exploit. Tomorrow afternoon, same place and time at 4 00, we will have part two of the conversation where we will delve into the ways in which revitalizing Civic Education and engagement can help address the inequities and National Security threats. Engaged inust be sustaining our democracy. Civic education can help you click equip us to be better effective and to hold our institutions acc
[inaudible conversations] good morning the Committee Meets today to consider g nominations for the chief of the National Guard bureau and the project warp speed and in those circumstances what we are facing to do things differently we enjoyed meeting theee families and when you do your Opening Statement and you have both been nominated for positions and then to consider the nominations and then to provide the solutions general wilkinson from the National Guard and your expertise of the National Guard bureau north carolinian and those that will be essential across the country on the front lines of the Coronavirus Response leadership from the joint chiefs of staff testing the Health System and the economy and military and every other part of everyday life, President Trump is taking you and others not only to develop a vaccine but also to manufacture and distribute 300 million doses by january the 2021 extensive expertise and that is key to complete the mission. We appreciate your willing