Donald trump says he has told his team to co operate with the transition to a joe biden presidency, after the agency which oversees the process ruled that it could formally begin. The General Services administration will now release funds to mr biden, and his officials will receive security briefings. This is how mr trumps acceptance came, in a tweet that says its in the best interests of the United States for his team to co operate with protocols. Joe biden has unsurprisingly welcomed the decision, saying todays decision is a needed step to begin tackling the challenges facing our nation, including getting the pandemic under control and our economy back on track. In the days ahead, Transition Officials will begin meeting with federal officials to discuss the pandemic response, have a full account of our National Security interests and gain a complete understanding of the Trump Administrations efforts to hollow out Government Agencies. Ive been speaking to our North America corresponde
Legal experts tonight. Were discussing rico is a powerful charge because it is so broad. It is one of the broadest laws in the nation, the way georgia uses it, as the Washington Post explains, because prosecutors can weave together alleged crimes, violations of state and federal laws, activities in other states, the law as this d. A. Knows well, does not require a defendant to set foot in georgia to be charged. Why . Because rico is that broad, you do need, of course, something to happen in the state, in georgia, but you could be a person who stayed out of state. Maybe youre a busy coconspirator. Maybe youre a coward and send other people to do things for you. Under the Georgia State rico statute, a long as some people have committed these crimes of some kind inside the state, other people can be looped in. Thats one of the ways d. A. Willis came out with this strong, broad set of charges last night rounding up these 19 defendants. Theyre not all Household Names. I want to show you def
Foden s on fire as man city come from behind to punish rivals united in the manchester derby. Frustration for celtic the defending champions miss the chance to regain top spot in scotland, with defeat today. And Arsenal Stay In Touch at the top in the wsl, with victory in the North London Derby at the emirates. Also coming up on sportsday. Jemma reekie looks to put the finishing gloss on gbs world indoors campaign with gold in the 800 metres later. Hello there and welcome along to sportsday. It was always going to be tough for Manchester United against their now dominant rivals, Manchester City, in todays derby. A Marcus Rashford Wonder Strike had them daring to dream going into half time, as city missed a string of chances. But pep guardiolas side were on the money in the second half, with a superb strike from phil foden firing them into gear. Joe wilson reports. A star Centre Forward walked out to play. Well, between the two manchesters, there are other strikers. United took the dire
Jemma reekie looks to put the finishing gloss on gb s world indoors campaign with gold in the 800m later. Hello there and welcome along to sportsday. It was always going to be tough for Manchester United against their now dominant rivals, Manchester City, in todays derby. A Marcus Rashford Wonder Strike had them daring to dream going into half time, as city missed a string of chances. But pep guardiolas side were on the money in the second half, with a superb strike from phil foden firing them into gear. Joe wilson reports. A star Centre Forward walked out to play. Well, between the two manchesters, there are other strikers. United took the direct route towards citys goal. Whatever point he had to prove, Marcus Rashford had channelled into this shot. Rashford has ripped it in do not question my commitment. Eight minute message delivered. One of those perfect finishes the goalkeeper sees, but still cannot reach. For city, Erling Haaland was always looming. Theyjust had to find him. He w