Just left a stayathome order to keep the celebration on. Shopping surprise for thousands of seniors braving the Grocery Store. The celebrity benefactor behind the heartwarming gesture. Fox and friends first starts right now. And good morning to you. You are watching fox and friends first on thursday morning. Rob we start the fox news alert. Isis wanting a rocket attack on us troops overnight. 5 rockets were fired at Bagram Airbase in afghanistan pajamas ares largest base in the country. We will bring you more details as we get them. To other breaking news, the federal stockpile of protective equipment is nearly depleted in the fight against covid19. 90 of supplies into areas most in need including new york, the state reporting its deadliest day yet, 779 does. Todd pyro joins us live with you is taking its first step in reopening the government. That 90 number is a critical item like masks, face shield and protective clothing. The other 10 save for federal healthcare workers. Supplies a
Brian yeah, i dont know what the drama was about. The president is targeting may 1st. Dr. Fauci says thats in bold letters too optimistic and the u. S. Isnt there yet. Steve just hours after those comments Vice President pence revealed the fda is expected to approve a new immunity test in the coming days. Over 600,000 cases have been reported with over 26,000 deaths. Nearly 50,000 people, however, have recovered. And, good morning, everybody, it is wednesday, april 15th, thats right, april 15th. Tax day, right . Not this year. Because of the coronavirus pandemic across the country, the federal government has extended it to july the 15th. So thats when you have got to file your taxes. Speaking of the irs, they are helping to district the stimulus checks, 80 million americans should have them by wednesday, today. And whats different about the paper checks is first time in irs history a sitting president , donald j. Trumps name is actually going to be on the check, ainsley. Ainsley yeah,
On russia, hacking and leaks. Bill team fox coverage for you today. Catherine herridge inside the hearing room on the hill. Christ stirewalt standing by and we begin with doug mcelway. What can we report about the president s new nominee . Announcement came by twitter at 7 45 this morning saying i will be nominating Christopher Wray to be the new director of f. B. I. , details to follow. He is a partner in the law firm of king and spalding where he specializes in white collar crime. He graduated from Yale University in 1989 and yale law in 1992. 1997 joined the u. S. Attorneys office in the Northern District of georgia. In 2001 he was appointed by president george w. Bush to associate attorney general under john ashcroft. He spearheaded the prosecution of the first ceo to be tried under the oxley. They lied, they cooked the books and filed false Financial Statements with the sec. He has brought experience in private practice and department of justice but no experience in the f. B. I. ,
Better relations with russia. But recent diplomatic action taken by moscow will not deter the commitment of the United States of america to our security, the security of our allies, and the security of freedomloving nations around the world. Bill that from a bit earlier. The new chapter begins in the west wing. General john kelly will be sworn in later this hour as the new chief of staff. Chief White House Correspondent john roberts to kick it all off now. Welcome back there and good morning. Good morning to you. Another hohum nothing much to talk about week here at the white house. The Vice President with some sharp words for russia today. Tempering the tough talk with the possibility that things can get better but only if russia lives up to the demands of the World Community to reverse its actions, aggressive actions in crimea and ukraine. In a speech today in estonia to nato troops. He said the president will soon sign the new russia sanctions bill. He also said that the russian act
Today. If you are going shopping on the internet. You are likely getting Free Shipping wherever you go. Steve if you are like me you are still shopping. Ainsley a lot of websites will say we can get it to you by christmas. Steve if you do it today. Ainsley today and the next few days. Steve we will do that as soon as we get done with next three hours. Pete we can multitank. Steve pete is in today brian is thought california. Ainsley selling some books . Steve doing his books. Fox news has received some documents that show that months before they even talked to Hillary Clinton they were doing their best to, essentially it looks to an outside observer that they were editing the evidence to essentially exonerate Hillary Clinton. Youve heard in the past about how initially the first round it was extremely or grossly negligent. Ainsley which is a criminal standard which could result in criminal charges. That was softened. Also, whether she was hacked. It looks a little suspicious. Pete a lo