Ways. We just seem to have lost the ability to dialogue and to reason, and to do it in a way thats respectful and thoughtful, inside of politics. On monday, the democrats plan to pay for the 3. 5 trillion Infrastructure Bill that came into focus. The House Ways And Means Committee announced Tax Hikes that would amount to nearly 2. 1 Trillion in increased revenues. But left unscathed, the vast fortunes of the megarich, like Mark Zuckerberg and elon musk. Perhaps thats why Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasiocortez struck such a chord with the Fashion Statement heard round the world at one of the most opulent events of the year. And to aocs credit, just a few days later, President Biden seemed to echo her sentiments. People with tens of millions of dollars. They play by a different set of rules. Where is it written with all the Tax Breaks in The American Tax Code go to corporations at the very top. I think its enough. Im tired of it. Meanwhile, as democrats plow full steam ahead on their econ
There could be cases where commanders on the Ground Coordinating with Check Points were saying here is individuals we need to get through. In any case that were aware of, those individuals got through. Again, these are this is coordination thats happening on the ground. I think we can all agree theres a big difference between providing a list of people who want to depart proactively and working at the moment, on the ground, in a coordinated way to get people out and save their lives. Thats Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the final hours of the u. S. In afghanistan. Also the Administration Response to what was Hurricane Ida. The personnel, the millions of meals and liters of water thats been deployed to the southeast u. S. And into the gulf coast. Lets bring in katelyn collins. We heard theres a small number of americans In Afghanistan who still want to get out. Of course, well see if that will reconcile their ability to get them out with the president s promise that all americans who want
President. I mean on January 6th. I talk to the president countless times. I dont think it is appropriate. I talk to the president numerous times and i continue to talk to the president. I mean on January 6th. Yes. I have talked to the president so many times, i cant remember but i certainly have talked to the president. Which raised questions whether this was during the violence caught on tape. Did trump reveal his action during realtime. It could make congressman Jim Jordan a witness. As for yesterdays hearing, jordan is one of several republicans trying this out saying we missed it while working. The top house republican Kevin Mccarthy paint a similar theme and same for Mitch Mcconnell. Then there is the newest member who was at it at a more loyal Trump Alternative to Liz Cheney famously over these issues. I am talking about congresswoman stefanik. These answers are not profileencouraged but they matter tonight. Republican leaders have not figured out a coordinated plan dealing with
Hearing closing arguments in the derek chauvin murder trial. While the timing of deliberations and a verdict is still unknown, it is all but guaranteed americans will react in streets across this country. As we come on the air this evening, cities are getting ready, planning for the potential of unrest. Especially minneapolis, where the trial is being held, where the horrific death of george floyd was caught on camera last year. Authorities in new york city also preparing for the verdict. No days off for officers of the nation s largest police force until further notice. The nation has spent weeks reliving george floyd s death. Have gotten daily reminders what happened to floyd is all but isolated, including in brooklyn center, minnesota, where police shot and killed 20yearold daunte wright, and in chicago, where police shot and killed a 13yearold. Those are two of 64 police involved killings that happened since testimony began in the derek chauvin trial. The new york times found more
about jenner s message and whether she is so far winning over republican voters. if john: but we begin with police in utah investigating potential criminal charges after school board meeting erupted in protest over mask mandates for students. hello and welcome to the friday edition of america reports. i m john roberts. only two more working days until monday. john: i got a face full of backlash. backlash. for some of us anyways. great to be with you. i m gillian turner in for sandra smith today. if so earlier this week, school officials pleading for their kids to be allowed in schools without masks. fox news has got new video showing that contentious exchange that has now gone viral. john: state law requires students in utah to continue wearing masks until june 15th because that s the day that school gets out but according to scientists, the science does not support the public health mandate. if you let a senator come up here and speak in the name of my children