President trump says he plans to ban the app amid concerns over chinese spying what will it mean for the video platform in the end the u. S. And chinese relations. Sirens blare and polands capital marking one of the countrys most solemn occasions 76 years ago the warsaw uprising against nazi occupation began. Use of welcome to the show here in germany theres been a sharp spike in the number of new corona virus infections countries pub leading Public Health institute is warning that people are letting down their guard and not observing social distancing measures now despite these developments in central berlin today thousands of people were out on the street protesting against Restrictions Police broke up the event after many protests and participants ignored hygiene and distancing rules. We are free people chance this crowd during the coronavirus pandemic they say wearing a mask and hearing to restrictions is violating that freedom and it seems thousands agree the mixture of conspiracy
Later today. They are slated to have their first inperson party if you well to introduce themselves to the world. They will say they represent the change america needs. Were following that. Also going to follow the senators journey from washington to wilmington, delaware to, meet up with the top of the ticket right now. This as polls show that ticket is doing well. As stuart told you, raising a good deal of dough. That is normally immediate aftereffect much when either party sees the ticket completed or running mate ultimately chosen. Were also looking at schools planning reopenings across the country but theyre off to a bumpy start. In texas, one superintendent saying he is very, very concerned about the pressure for those who want school opened in person and those who are concerned. Well be talking to the dallas superintendent momentarily. Also getting latest read on the Hard Rock International doing everything he can to make sure he complies not only in florida but other states keep
Billion on amazon during the lockdown. The stock is up 169 per share. Facebook, another pandemic winner. 2. 4 billion people used facebook or one of its apps every day. That is global clout. The stock is up 16. Now, google, that is the exception to the stock price rally. They reported a firstever decline in quarterly revenue with the economy lockdown, advertisers slowed their spending. That stock is down 16 bucks. Overall, stocks are going up this morning. I see green for the dow, green for the s p and especially a lot of green for the nasdaq, up 111 points. No deal on stimulus. Democrats and republicans negotiated last night. Neither side emerged optimistic. Politico reports that offers were exchanged. The white house wants a fourmonth extension of jobless benefits. The democrats want much longer. Perhaps a deal is still possible. Here comes the hurricane. Look at that cone. Probably not going to be a good beach weather up and down the eastern seaboard this weekend. What does that do
Have learned during the crisis to better prepare for pandemic or other biological events of this scale in the future. Folks of todays hearing is the Strategic National stockpile. First established with a 51,000 appropriation in 1958, the sns was codified in 2002 and obtained its current name with an expanded mission in 2003. Over the years, management responsibility for the sns has changed between different agencies within hhs and dhs. In developing a plan for this committees oversight for the federal governments response to the coronavirus, the role of the Strategic National stockpile was an obvious area of interest, as is the vulnerability of our supply chain and theyre very interrelated. I assume that staff would be able to quickly obtain the list of items that should be held together with required and actual inventory levels of each item. Once again, i learned it is dangerous to assume. We quickly found out that those lists do not exist or certainly are not made available to congre
Procedural vote will take place this morning on the nominee. The confirmation vote later this afternoon. And the negotiations are continuing on a coronavirus aid package. Live coverage now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god our shield, we rejoice in the gift of your salvation. Look with favor upon our senators today, delivering them from fear and guiding them around the obstacles that hinder their progress. Lord, unite them for the common good of this great land. Lord, manifest your purposes to them, making clear your plans and guiding them with your love. Give them the wisdom to have confidence in your power, as you inspire them to use their talents as instruments of liberation and healing. Almighty god, have compassion upon our nation and world. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge a