Results his supporters take to the streets demanding a recount. After a long wait america seems to have finally chosen its next leader joe biden is on course to become the 46. 00 president of the United States off the Media Projections show that he secured 298 Electoral College votes well over the magic 270 votes needed. Well its been a slow week of counting since tuesdays election day with a decisive vote coming down 200 full of states also mostly it was bidens home state of pennsylvania the 100 the former Vice President the keys to the white house giving him the much needed votes to put him above the threshold of 270. 00 he could also be a historic win for harris who would be the 1st black woman and Asian American Vice President in his 1st speech since he appeared to have secured victory by. When called on america to heal divisions. I will govern as an american president. All workers hard for those who didnt vote for me as those who did. Not discourage. David ization. In america bega
Speaker pelosi good morning. Good morning, everyone. Another happy day. Joe biden, president elect. This week our nation paused for the sacred observance of veterans day. Every day, we honor our veterans, but one day especially set aside, just as the military leaves no soldier on the field, in battle, when they come home, our commitment is to leave no veteran behind. This morning, it was my honor to be joined by the chairman of the Veterans Affairs committee as we enrolled, signed the veterans compact act, critical legislation to prevent veteran suicide. As our nation confronts the accelerated coronavirus crisis, it is important to note that this has affected tens of thousands of veterans and va workers. It is imperative that we secure even more funding to support the v. A. And care for veterans and their families. I also had the privilege of participating in the work of Elizabeth Dole, the observances she had on veterans day this year. It was in cars, at the kennedy center, and some o
Saturday morning. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a News Conference with reporters at the capitol. She spoke about legislative priorities, including her goals of passing a covid19 relief package during the upcoming lameduck session of congress. This is 25 minutes. S of passing a covid19 relief package during the upcoming lameduck session of congress. This is 25 minutes. Speaker pelosi good morning. Good morning, everyone. Another happy day. Joe biden, president elect. This week our nation paused for the sacred observance of veterans day. Every day, we honor our veterans, but one day especially set aside, just as the military leaves no soldier on the field, in battle, when they come home, our commitment is to leave no veteran behind. This morning, it was my honor to be joined by the chairman of the Veterans Affairs committee as we enrolled, signed the veterans compact act, critical legislation to prevent veteran suicide. As our nation confronts the accelerated coronavirus crisis, it is
As leader schumer and i discussed yesterday, this is an emergency of the highest magnitude, and yet our republican colleagues want to focus elsewhere instead of recognizing as the Health Emergency which science has given us a path to crush. Again, we have worse numbers than even yesterday. The numbers speak very eloquently. 160,000 infections were reported a horrifying number following more than a week of over 100,000 infections a day. These levels are two times higher than the summer peak. More than 67,000 americans are hospitalized with covid, a new record threatening to overwhelm our hospitals. Our hospitals in rural areas, too. Over 10 Million People have been infected over 10 Million People. 240,000 americans have died because of this pandemic. According to news reports, it was reported that more than 130 secret Service Agents are infected or quarantining. In the wake of Trumps Campaign schedule. 130 secret service. Agents. Meanwhile, on the economic front, over 20 million america
Shortly. Increase security in vienna after 4 people were killed in a shooting the government is calling a terrorist attack ugandan politician bobby wine is arrested and then released after being nominated for next years president ial election. And in sports the argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been admitted to hospital although his doctor says its not related to covert 19. Voting is underway across the United States in whats expected to be a record turnout in the elections its already the most controversial and highly anticipated poll in recent years and it comes in the midst of a deadly pandemic which continues to get worse donald trump and joe biden have campaigned for months now its up to the American Public that hasnt stopped the men battling for every. Vote with biden out in pennsylvania and trump expected soon in virginia well lets begin our coverage by speaking to alan fischer in washington d. C. So were getting ever closer to that deadline and the message is still b