Its getting dark at this point. Reporter county residents say being on the watch list first to be able to have a mental release, we work from home, we have a work space, but this is an extra space to get away. Reporter some political leaders say they disagree with the states decision. We need to find a better way when it comes to metrics. Reporter as for shopping malls like the only shopping youll be able to do as of saturday will be outdoors or via pickup and delivery. Scott budman, nbc bay area news. Contra costa county says its experiencing the worst of the pandemic. Health leaders were urging, almost begging people, to wear masks and social distance. This week the county reported a Record Number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Leaders say its not just elderly dying in Nursing Homes but younger adults. One doctor responded to the idea that herd immunity would be a good way and letting that large portion of our population to get infected could have dire consequences. We dont w
Less than a week away, many president ial candidate are accusing all you know Michael Bloomberg of buying his way into the election and spreading his wealth to keep critics silent. The New York Times has some are calling bloomberg a wallett too big to happen. We will speak with a lawyer who would you work for the bloomberg bundy, said she was told remove or revise a chapter on antimuslim bias and surveillance of muslim communities in new york that mentioned bloomberg by name a times. Then to yemen, where 31 people were killed in u. S. Backed saudi airstrikes, including women and children. The United Nations called the atta shockinin here. We are this is one of the cars that were targeted by the saudi americanan air force l last n nt and ththey also tarted vilges in residential areas, causing tens of thousands of martyrsnd ininjuries. This is s a civilians cacar. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The
We begin with attorney general William Barrs rare public criticism of his boss President Trump. In surprise comments yesterday barr blasted mr. Trump for tweets attacking the j Justice Departments sentencing recommendation for his friend roger stone. Barr said the tweets are making it impossible for him to do his job, adding hes not going to be bullied or influenced by anyone. Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Lindsey Graham stood by barr saying he has my complete confidence. The comments come after the Justice Department intervened and lowered stones sentencing recommendation. All four prosecutors on the case then stepped down. Naomi ruchim is in new york. Whats the reaction from the white house . Reporter white house officials i pear to be caught offguard by barrs remarks. But the press secretary said the president wasnt bothered by the comments at all and that the president like any american has the right to publicly offer his opinions. Attorney general william barr has a message
At home product people are using to straighten their teeth. Plus, on this valentines day, romance at the office. Why its not so rare anymore. And from this wild crash to the shoplifter stopped in his tracks to the very special shot made by tiger woods, all the trending video for your friday morning. Good friday morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. We begin with our exclusive interview with attorney general william barr. He says President Trumps tweets are making it impossible for him to do his job but denied the president interfered in the case of roger stone, a longtime trump adviser. In a highly unusual move a top judge in washington is now speaking out addressing President Trumps criticism of Law Enforcement officials. Abcs Andrew Dymburt has the latest from washington. Andrew, good morning. Reporter hey, good morning. So, barr didnt back down after pushing for that lighter sentence for roger stone but did say that President Trumps tweets are making his job harder especially
Less than a week away, many president ial candidate are accusing all you know Michael Bloomberg of buying his way into the election and spreading his wealth to keep critics silent. The New York Times has some are calling bloomberg a wallett too big to happen. We will speak with a lawyer who would you work for the bloomberg bundy, said she was told remove or revise a chapter on antimuslim bias and surveillance of muslim communities in new york that mentioned bloomberg by name a times. Then to yemen, where 31 people were killed in u. S. Backed saudi airstrikes, including women and children. The United Nations called the atta shockinin here. We are this is one of the cars that were targeted by the saudi americanan air force l last nigt and d they alsoo tgeted vlages in residential areas, causing tens of thousands of marty and injuries. This i is a civilians s car. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The