President trump thank you very much. I would like to begin by saying that we just closed out another month of stock market, we have the best stock market dow in 36 years. It is very impressive. People are very happy with their 401 k s and the stocks they have. That is a tremendous achievement. The best in 36 years. Let me begin with a brief update on the china virus. The new cases in the United States have declined by 38 . Last week, we announced a breakthrough in testing that will allow us to have over 150 rapid pointofcare tests. 150 million rapid pointofcare tests. These tests were returned in less than 15 minutes. Many will be deployed to nursing homes. We are focusing very strongly on nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other locations that serve highrisk populations. We will have the 15 minute and less test. We will have 150 million rapid pointofcare tests. That is something. This evening, im pleased to announce that astrazeneca vaccine has reached phase three clinical
Watch quote washington journal 7 00 eastern tuesday morning. Join the discussion with your phone calls, facebook comments, Text Messages and tweets. Continues. Host we are joined next by former federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator craig fugate. Thank you for being with us on washington journal this morning. Guest thanks for having me. Host a number of items on our plate including the covid19 response. First, to the response to hurricane laura. The hurricane coming effectively the same week marking 15 years since hurricane katrina. What lessons do think fema and the federal government learned in terms of response to hurricanes in particular . Guest i think the biggest lesson was that we dont wait until we are asked to start getting ready. To be ana, there seem lot of confusion about the governor having to make requests and what femas role was going to be. Congress, after katrina launched substantial legislation. Governors are going to be is he dealing with this. The federal
Theres been some people on instagram pretending to be me. Asking for money. Pure evil. We go to maui where now a top emergency official is stemming down. And a hurricane on the way to california . You heard that right. Were following the track of hurricane hilary. Of course you know, every input has one output. Lessons learned. We go to this math rap teachers classroom where arithmetic has rhythm. And pucker up. The flaming lips are coming to stern grove. We are almost to the weekend. Im nicole zaloumis. Yes. Happy friday. Reed. Im gianna franco. I was just thinking out loud you just put some chapstick on if you have flaming lips. Thats all you need right . You are going to be there at stern grove. Im wanting to know what the weather is going to be like. Dress light or heavy and i have an expert here, we have had the buddy jessica. Good morning, jess. In the low 60s on a sunday i always say two bring two blankets but a nice weekend you might just need one. Just there two weeks ago and
Communities along californias coast, as they brace for record rainfall and damaging winds ahead of the category 4 hurricane. Heavy rain coming into these zones here, l. A. , san diego, palm springs. The official who opted not to activate sirens as wildfires spread on maui last week, hes resigned as the islands head of emergency management. He had been under intense scrutiny after survivors said there was absolutely no warning. James back in court, the man accused of murdering four College Students in idaho presents his alibi for the first time. President biden is hosting a major summit with leaders from South Korea And Japan today. This is actually the firstever standalone trilateral meeting between these three nations. James a summer spike in covid cases. What you need to know to protect yourself. The important thing for those who are at high risk for complications or death, to pay attention. Weve never, ever seen a wildfire season like this. Wildfires in canadas Northwest Territories
We have a mug shot ready for you. Reporter trump claims to have evidence. The Georgia Election was not stolen and i had no right to overturn the election on january 6th. Reporter trumps exchief of staff mark meadows is trying t move it the trial. I think he will try to follow suit as part of his delaying strategy. Reporter a new poll finds 74 of republicans would back trump but 53 of americans would not. They targeted him all the way and hasnt been fair but its time for something new. Reporter tonight a Nonpartisan Group called advanced democracy warns that violent threats are being directed at grand jurors after the latest indictment. It found docs with their Photos Leaked online. That is concerning. Thank you. The legal battle over a widely used Abortion Pill appears to be headed to the Supreme Court. A federal Appeals Court in new orleans said it would limit access saying the fda overstepped its authority making it easier for women to get the drug. The ruling likely sets up a Suprem