In public, its a big change with big implications, and we will follow it. Meantime, foxs Rick Leventhal joins us with that and a look the latest numbers across new york in the country. Hey, rick. Hey, tucker. We just learned about those new guidelines at the cdc White House Briefing this afternoon where they urged americans to wear nonmedical cloth Face Coverings. The president added this. We know that the transmission from individuals without symptoms is playing a more significant role in the spread of the virus than previously understood, so you dont seem to have symptoms and it still gets transferred. In light of these studies, the cdc is advising the use of nonmedical, coiffed Face Covering as an additional, voluntary Public Health measure. New york remains the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, with 562 deaths in just 24 hours, and authorities fear whats happening here could start happening across the country with michigan, louisiana, and georgia the next predicted hot spots b
Lot of death. It is hard fathom since the numbers are already so overwhelming and so bleak. Over a million cases worldwide, and the virus has killed more than 8,500 in the United States alone. Last sunday, the u. S. Death toll was around 2,000. The week before, just over 300. As the crisis worsens, the president is also taking advantage of a distracted nation, choosing this moment to fire the Inspector General of the Intelligence Committee who notified congress about the whistleblower complaint that led to the president s impeachment. Saturday, the president announced that the military is, quote, going to war to help the states, sending a thousand u. S. Air force and u. S. Navy medical providers to new york over the next three days. Joining us now, defense secretary mark esper. Secretary esper, thank you so much for joining us. I appreciate it. Youre sending more personnel to new york city over the next few days. Mayor bill de blasio called for a national enlistment effort for medical
Crisis back in march. Lets hope its not simply due to being a lagging indicator. Maybe this is a positive trend. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his state will be pausing its reopening plan due to a recent spike in cases. He also asked texas residents to wear masks and practice social distancing. Its important not to lose track of the economic crisis unfolding alongside the pandemic. Frankly due to the pandemic. The Labor Department says an additional 1. 5 million americans filed for unemployment last week. Feels like the Third Straight week when thats the number. Joining me is my coanchor katy tur. What else are we going to be looking at this hour . Well, chuck, right now the house is debating its Police Reform bill. The George Floyd Justice in policing act. The house will vote on the bill this evening. Exactly one month after floyd was killed by Minneapolis Police. The proposal would likely be a nonstarter in the Republicancontrolled Senate but could offer a road map for democra
Of investigation has said that brooks fired one of the officers tasers at them, then turned presumably to flee after which he was shot and killed. The mayor of atlanta has said this was not a justified use of force by police. Within 24 hours, atlantas police chief has stepped down, and the officer who killed brooks has been fired. But, the swift action has not been enough to quell the anger, the fear, and the frustration reverberating across the country and throughout atlanta, one protester overnight telling cnn, quote, i thought the message was clear, but obviously were still not heard, unquote. This news comes as President Trump beats a rare retreat rescheduling his return to the campaign trail in tulsa, oklahoma, originally scheduled for juneteenth, emancipation day. Still not clear what role the white house would play in policing reforms that are sweeping the nation and gaining momentum on capitol hill. As lawmakers on both sides of the aisle work on legislation could address a dem
Which he was shot and killed. The mayor of atlanta has said this was not a justified use of force by police. Within 24 hours, atlantas police chief has stepped down, and the officer who killed brooks has been fired. But, the swift action has not been enough to quell the anger, the fear, and the frustration reverberating across the country and throughout atlanta, one protester overnight telling cnn, quote, i thought the message was clear, but obviously were still not heard, unquote. This news comes as President Trump beats a rare retreat rescheduling his return to the campaign trail in tulsa, oklahoma, originally scheduled for juneteenth, emancipation day. Still not clear what role the white house would play in policing reforms that are sweeping the nation and gaining momentum on capitol hill. As lawmakers on both sides of the aisle work on legislation could address a demand for change that only appears to be growing, joining me now to discuss this, the House Democratic congressman jim