Harsh reality. Elections have consequences. Both president ial candidates head to battleground state s today. President trump wants to move quickly on filling the open seat, despite the fact that republicans blocked president obamas pick in march of 2016, about six months earlier than where we are in this cycle. Joe biden accusing the president and republicans of trying to engage in, quote, constitutional abuse. Right now though, what happens next ultimately in republican hands. They have control of the white house. They have control of the senate. But democrats say nothing is off the table when it comes to delaying a vote. Lets go right to our reporters who are following the latest developments in this fight. Shannon pettypiece is covering the white house. Garrett haake is on capitol hill. Ms. Pettypiece, well start with you. Lets talk timeline for an announcement, and lets talk about the top names on that short list to fill the seat. Reporter yeah, a lot of political jockeying going
The department will testify about the progress that has been made. Well also hear from the cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency which plays an instrument and dispensable role in securing our election. Well hear from Public Officials who have heard received Death Threats because of their efforts to protect voting. I want to play a video to put this in perspective. Donald trump launching an assault on the integrity of the election, policing a barrage of false claims of fraud and corruption without evidence. We were winning and then our numbers started miraculously getting whittled away. In secret, we have so much evidence and proof. Donald trump, jr. And other allies threatened to turn against allies who do not rust to the president s rate the president s defense. Is also having a detrimental effect on poll workers and everyday citizens. We have confirmed these are not suitcases but standard ballot containers. He ruined these womens lives. Described in a lawsuit how she left
The department will testify about the progress that has been made. Well also hear from the cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency which plays an instrument and dispensable role in securing our election. Well hear from Public Officials who have heard received Death Threats because of their efforts to protect voting. I want to play a video to put this in perspective. Donald trump launching an assault on the integrity of the election, policing a barrage of false claims of fraud and corruption without evidence. We were winning and then our numbers started miraculously getting whittled away. In secret, we have so much evidence and proof. Donald trump, jr. And other allies threatened to turn against allies who do not rust to the president s rate the president s defense. Is also having a detrimental effect on poll workers and everyday citizens. We have confirmed these are not suitcases but standard ballot containers. He ruined these womens lives. Described in a lawsuit how she left
The department will testify about the progress that has been made. We will hear from Public Officials who have received Death Threats because of their efforts to protect voting. Before we begin, i want to play video to put this in perspective. [video clip] donald trump releasing a barrage without evidence. Numbers started miraculously getting whittled away. In secret, we have so much evidence and proof. Donald trump, jr. And other allies threatened to turn against allies who do not rust to the president s rate the president s defense. Is also having a detrimental effect on poll workers and everyday citizens. We have confirmed these are not suitcases but standard ballot containers. He ruined these womens lives. Described in a lawsuit how she left her home of 20 years hours before a mob of angry trump supporter surrounded her home. Do you know how it feels to have the president of the United States target you . I felt like it was all my fault. Like if i would have never decided to be an
The department will testify about the progress that has been made. Well also hear from the cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency which plays an instrument and dispensable role in securing our election. Well hear from Public Officials who have heard received Death Threats because of their efforts to protect voting. I want to play a video to put this in perspective. Donald trump launching an assault on the integrity of the election, policing a barrage of false claims of fraud and corruption without evidence. We were winning and then our numbers started miraculously getting whittled away. In secret, we have so much evidence and proof. Donald trump, jr. And other allies threatened to turn against allies who do not rust to the president s rate the president s defense. Is also having a detrimental effect on poll workers and everyday citizens. We have confirmed these are not suitcases but standard ballot containers. He ruined these womens lives. Described in a lawsuit how she left