Nasdaq up 151 points and looking to open about 31 points higher it has been a wild ride for investors all week the dow and s p are down over 2 the last three trading sessions the s p on pace for its worst twoweek performance the nasdaq has been a big mover. A lot to chew on after a tough week true, andrew. Tough in that it had been up so much we sort of glossed over september 11 19 years when you say it, dont you say, oh, my god, september 11 for you, it is about half your life for me, about a third of my life it went really quickly 19 years i remember so well mark hanes and Everything Else that happened. Year after year, constantly on september 11, it is amazing how quickly time goes. Since last year, weve seen our share of tragedy as well up until this pandemic, well see how history looks at all of this i would argue that 9 11 was the most consequential thing that happened in the past 50 years, maybe 100 years with security and how we live. You can define the world in many ways by th
This weekend, but again, these are fast moving pieces. Were looking at uber and lyft that might be exiting california because of some new requirements that they treat their freelance workers like employees. That could be a costly issue for them, so much so even though it accounts for about 60 of their combined business, the state of california alone they would still leave rather than put up with that. In new york city, forget about the virus, forget about eventually opening up gyms next week, the fact of the matter is, new york city is a safety concern right now with residents in once red hot real estate markets saying enough. It has gotten so bad theyre bolting. The visitors upon hearing this, theyre just not coming. So were following that. Right now were also following the drama in washington as at least the house considers coming back to deal with this postal issue. Chad pergram on that. What are we talking about here, chad . Reporter the house of representatives is going to meet on
Ump our economic recovery is going very well, as you have been hearing. Nearly 85 of jurisdictions across our country are reporting a ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States, donald j. Trump. Pres. Trump thank you, thank you very much, i appreciate it. And thank you for being here. Let me provide a brief update on the china virus as well as our economic recovery, which is going really very well, as you probably have been hearing. Weed by 6 nationwide. The positively rate has fallen to six point 5 did 6. 5 . A big reduction. The hospitalization rate for the virus has been reduced by half ands april half since april. I urge everyone to apply commonsense mitigation and we are all doing that. I want to thank the American People for doing a great job. The United States has administered over 70 million than all of the European Union combined, if you combine all of europe, it is less than what we do. Tests aref of care processed and under 24 hours and many in 15 minutes. Test
We can report tonight, and The Great One, mark levin, he will be here and have a reaction. I want to first turn to a developing story on capitol hill. Tomorrows house democrats, they will force a vote to strip all Committee Assignments from a georgia congresswoman. Her name is Marjorie Taylor greene. Now, taylor green is a freshman lawmaker. I am sure probably, just maybe last week, many of you had never heard her name, as she has been on the job a whopping one month. She was elected from a district in North Georgia with an impressive 74 of the vote. Despite widespread reports about Taylor Greenes support of q and qanon and other Conspiracy Theories, the voters went out ad voted. In other words, it appears the voters in her district, they knew about some of her beliefs, and they still decided to put her in office. Very high percentage. Now, democrats, they are trying to block her representation in committees and the will of her voters because of these beliefs. Now, we have done our own
No deal has been reached on the next cove in 19 relief bill despite talks on capitol hill last week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell says lawmakers will get 24 hours notice to return to vote if a deal is reached. You are watching coverage of the senate on cspan2. Dr. Barry bla, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, who rules the raging of the sea, we seek your face in these turbulent times. Lord, help us to so live that the generations to come will know of your mighty acts. Today, give our lawmakers the hearts to seek, find, and follow your will so that their legacy will be exemplary. Guide them in the path you have created, inspiring them with the potency of your powerful presence. May they trust your laws of sowing and reaping, knowing that they will receive a bountiful harvest if they persevere. Keep them from underestimating the power of your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I