We now of course have that to the republican and Democratic National convention n and right now they are telling a story that Vice President harris is doing significant the better than President Biden has been doing and that is comparatively good news for the democrats. They are, apparently better off now with harris as their candidate than they were before the switch. That said, in absolute terms, the National Polls and the swing state polls, broadly speaking dont really give either Party Something to celebrate and Vice President harris may be doing better than biden was against trump but it doesnt mean she is clearly winning and it is a tie between the two category candidates. It produces all sorts of interesting dynamics but when it is as close and a little difference can make a very interesting not only contrast but can make a big difference for the ultimate results and Trump Campaign is maneuvering to try to get them out of the one debate and he agreed to it with Kamala Harris and
And mounts a Record Number of new coronavirus cases the un secretary general says the Global Pandemic response lacks corporation and unity and theyve survived for nearly 3000 years but now unprecedented rain is threatening some of sudans most iconic structures. We begin in the u. S. And the raging controversy over Donald Trumps refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the november election while the democrats have her out of the president s Senior Republicans have been distancing themselves from trumps remarks and promised an orderly transition of power but trump is doubling down and is once again questioning the fairness of postal voting our White House Correspondent kimberly hocket reports. The peaceful transfer of power between president s is a time honored. Addition dating back to americas founding but its one donald trump refuses to endorse should he lose the november election we have to see what happens. On thursday citing fears of widespread ballot fraud and
Announce a Record Number of new coronavirus cases the un secretary general says the Global Pandemic response lacks corporation and unity and we visit an exhibition that looks into the constant help understand the risks ahead for refugees and migrants. We begin in the u. S. And the raging controversy over Donald Trumps refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the november election while democrats have hit out of the president Senior Republicans in the u. S. Have also been distancing themselves from his remarks that promise an orderly transition of power but trump is refusing to back off his once again questioned the fantasy of postal voting before leaving for Campaign Rallies in North Carolina and florida. We want to make sure the election is honest and im not sure that it cant be i dont i dont know that it can be with this whole situation until is it valid or unsolicited they think said that everybody else will say but if you remember Hillary Clinton just a week ag
And the fact officials have been charged with blake with no crimes yet, one of Many Development of the story today. A peaceful night of demonstrations on the streets of kenosha, wisconsin following three nights of unrest under the shooting of jacob like. Identified as the officer who shot the 29yearold father of six seven times in the back too Jesse Jackson says from kenosha thursday there is a reason for the deep anger. On the roof killing in south carolina, police took him to get a hamburger before taking him to jail. The chief announced the arrest of Kyle Rittenhouse now charged with two counts of homicide for the shooting deaths of two protesters. Talking about the arrest, the Kenosha Police chief landed in hot water with comments the American Civil Liberties union says blames the victims of the shooting. This is not a Police Action or the action of those protesting. Its the persons involved, involved in illegal activity in the community. The aclu calling for the resignation of the
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. August 22, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable brenda l. Lawrence to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of us all, thank you for giving us another day. Bless the members of the peoples house gathered here at the capitol for an extraordinary session in extraordinary times. Inspire them with wisdom as they hope to address the needs of our nation in such a difficult period of our shared history. Continue to bless those who labor to attend to the sick among our citizens and those also who strive to find effective treatments and vaccines. Keep us all safe in your divine mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Ame