This morning, well break it all down the president s response, the economic fallout and the latest efforts to control the pandemic. Our guests, the nations top expert on infectious diseases, dr. Anthony fauci and treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin. The pointman on the economic response. Plus, the powerhouse roundtable on the political fallout. Announcer from abc news, its this week. Here now, chief white house correspondent, jonathan karl. Good morning and welcome to this week. We want to get right to the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic. There are now over 156,000 cases confirmed across the globe. And more than 5800 deaths. Spain is now in lockdown. France and israel are closing restaurants and other nonessential businesses. And here at home, the numbers continue to climb. Take a look at this map from last week, and now there are more than 2900 known cases in 49 states and washington, d. C. Thats every state except west virginia. At least 59 deaths have been reported. Our
Oliver in new york. Reporter america is shutting down as cancelations multiply across a wide swath of life. Professional hockey, soccer, and baseball stopped operations, joining the nba which suspended its season after a player was confirmed to have the virus. Cruise lines, princess and viking, are canceling upcoming sailings. Broadway is going dark through midapril, and disneyland parks in california will close for the month. Hundreds of thousands of students are out of school, and more soon will be. All Public Schools in the state of maryland and ohio will shut down next week. Its even a new world getting groceries. This is the line outside a costco near los angeles. Dr. Anthony fauci of the nih says were even failing to get people properly tested. The idea of anybody getting it easily the way people in other countries are doing it, were not set up for that. Do i think we should be . Yes. But were not. Reporter so far only 11,000 tests have been done in this country, while south kore
Achievements saying the administration and his accomplishments achieved deals despite being under siege. He said he restored a government of, for, and by the people. Jana has more as he tries to build support. The president spoke for more than an hour in his first 2020 campaign speech. He refashioned his Campaign Slogan to keep America Great and had several pointed comments aimed at california. President trump kicked off his Reelection Campaign in orlando tuesday with the same song from his 2016 and with thousands of supporters sporting signs and red hats bearing the same slogan. President trump called his presidency a turning point in history. Its a Movement Made up of hardworking patriots who love their country, love their flag, love their children, and who believe that a nation must care for its own citizens first. Reporter campaigning in 2020 will be different. As president , be running on a record. Our economy is the envy of the world. Perhaps the greatest economy we have had in t
We are confirming that were investigating this incident now as a freeway shooting. As you said, the information that we have came from the reporting party. The victim in this case they were travelling southbound on 680. And a shot came from outside of that vehicle. Headed through the left rear window and came out the right front window. We dont currently have a suspect vehicle information. There have been conflicting reports about a possible suspect vehicle. But nothing that weve been able to confirm as those are conflicting reports. Were asking the public with any information anybody who may have been in the area, seen some information healthcare can help nus determining that suspect vehicle to contact the chp office. What can you tell us about the shooting and the second shooting tonight . This is the third in the last couple of nights. Yeah, so we are confirming that the one that happened on 680, were investigating that currently as a shooting. The second one that you referenced, th
president biden makes a promise on abortion rights, as well as another widely supported issue, if democrats can keep control of congress after the midterms. plus, we ll have the big moments from a fiery senate debate down in florida. as marco rubio and val demings go after each other s legislative records. also ahead, the latest from ukraine. the russian forces are now more focused on civilians than soldiers on the battlefield. good morning, and welcome to way too early. on this wednesday, october 19th. i m jonathan lemire. thanks for starting your day with us. it was a fiery debate for the u.s. senate in florida last night. between republican incumbent marco rubio and democratic congresswoman val demings. they clashed over inflation, abortion rights, immigration and guns. demings who has consistently trailed in the polls was on the attack for much of the night. so a senator who has never run anything at all but his mouth. the senator has obviously resorted to ly