This morning. She talked about foreign interference in u. S. Elections, the progress of the ongoing covid19 relief tax, with treasury secretary steven mnuchin, and the nomination of judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Speaker pelosi good morning, everyone. As we gather here this morning once again, the toll rises. 822,000 americans have died from the coronavirus. Over 8 million have been infected by it. Over 20 Million People are out of work because of the coronavirus. It is urgent that we come to an agreement to crush the virus, put money in the pockets of the American People, and to honor our heroes, our state and local workers, our healthcare workers, our police fire, First Responders and our transportation, sanitation, food workers, and teachers, teachers, teachers, all of whom who make our society run. Many of whom risk their lives to save lives, and now they may lose their jobs. And over 1 million already have because we have not honored them. Use all authority to thank
Before the u. S. Election. Cyprus scraps its controversial citizenship for Investment Program after an undercover investigation by aljazeera. And the netherlands becomes the latest european country to ramp up its coronavirus restrictions as infections keep rising. Abortion abomb acad guns and gay marriage some of the topics featuring on day 2 of the confirmation hearings of President Trumps u. S. Supreme Court Nominee Amy Kearney Barret republican and Democratic Senators each have 30 minutes to ask her about subjects that a touch points to Many Americans the full senate could vote by the end of the month on whether to appoint her just ahead of the u. S. Poll on the vendor the 3rd that barack declined to say whether she would recuse herself from any cases related to next months president ial election. She also sidestepped questions on abortion by Dianne Feinstein the most senior democrat on the Senate Judiciary committee its a contentious issue which is a no one reason why it would be c
For tough a c. C. And among the tea resigns. Slogans like this say its outloud dont be scared of sisi has to go on were heard in cairos one neighborhood. In the giza governorates which has been the epicenter since protests began last sunday police and other security personnel were deployed in force. This latest wave of antigovernment an anti military rule protests were triggered by ccs decision to demolish entire neighborhoods across egypt under the pretext that the homes were built illegally. These neighborhoods how some of the countrys poorest communities who have already been suffering the brunt of a faltering economy unable to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic according to the world bank 70 percent of all egyptians 70 percent live under either under poverty or on the brink of poverty thats a situation thats understandable that the social and political constraints just yesterday 150. 00 appeared for the state Security Court im charges of terrorism because they were pr
Courts liberal block through the decades, also a pop culture icon, the subject of books, documentaries, and movies. 65 years ago, it would have been unimaginable that my daughter would aspire to a career. And while americans mourn her passing, this morning, the fight has already begun over filling her seat on the nations highest court. Ginsburg saying on her deathbed, the decision should be left to the next president , but Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell says hes ready to move ahead, as a battle brews in washington, well look back at Ruth Bader Ginsburgs life and the legacy she leaves behind. Today, saturday, september 19th, 2020. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with peter alexander, kristen welker, and dylan dreyer. And welcome to today and thank you so much for joining us on this saturday morning. It is a somber day. Flags are here in the nations capital, from the white house to the Supreme Court, all in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she was small in stature, peter, but
Senator cory booker of new jersey. Plus transfer of power. The president is complaining about his poll numbers. What would our popularity be if every day for almost four years you didnt hear any of this [ bleep ]. And refusing to commit to a peaceful transition if he loses. We do want a very friendly transition, but we dont want to be cheated. Facing pushback from democrats. The last thing we need is the equivalent of a coup. From republicans. It does matter what the president says. And raising alarms at pentagon. Ill talk to President Trumps normer retired security adviser h. R. Mcmaster. President trump is gearing up to launch personal attacks at tuesday nights debate. Hes always different when he comes out because hes on a different medication, i guess. Can biden stay focussed . . Im prepared to go out and make my case. Joining me for insight and analysis are peter baker, yamiche alsindor, clara mccaskel, and welcome to sunday. Its meet the press. From nbc news in washington, the lo