Focusing on National Security and Foreign Policy. Making sure we selected a cabinet that looks like america. That reflects the best of our nation. And that is what we have done. The list of sixes headlined by secretary of state nominee antony blinken, a longtime aide, alejandro mayorkas, for Homeland Security, linda thomas greenfield for ambassador to the un, avril haines for director of National Intelligence and former secretary of state john kerry as special president ial envoy for climate and Jake Sullivan as National Security advisor. Fresh perspective and an unrelenting belief in the promise of america. There are a number of first in the group including the first woman to serve as dni. Mr. President elect, you know ive never shied away from speaking truth to power and that will be my charge as the director of National Intelligence. Mayorkas would be the first latino in his decision if confirmed. I will work day and night in the service of our nation to lead the men and women of th
The russian shot. Behind me scene if he is thinking about this particular thing she says. And. Yet another deadline pushed back with less than 3 weeks for the e. U. And u. K. To reach a deal. With the top stories from the past 7 days on right up to the moment of elements as well this is the weekly R T International hello and welcome. Parlous was engulfed in renewed on wrist on saturday over a security bill 142 people in all were detained in mid clashes with police riot officers use water cannon tear gas as the situations are of out of control theres been huge anger over plans to protect Police Officers by handing them extra powers boosting surveillance r t Charlotte Dubin skate was on the rally for us. Where we have seen a number of what i would describe as smashing grabs by the Police Members of the Security Forces going in to the crowds and wrapping out individuals that they think of causing trouble buffaloed tensions where have the tools except for wood being thrown at the Police Of
Hospitalizations are surging out of control in california, 45 counties are now in the states most restrictive tier meaning the spread of covid19 is widespread. Thanks for joining us today at 3 im Sanaz Tahernia hospitalizations have increased 81 over the last 2 weeks in cases here in the bay area have now surpassed 138,000. All of these numbers increasing right ahead of the thanksgiving holiday when many people are hoping to gather with their families our Capitol Bureau reporter Ashley Zavala is live for us in sacramento with more on californias latest covid19 update ashleigh. Yes and as well the states Top Health Official doctor mark galli says that those hospitalizations and covid19 cases are surging in the state thats leading he and other state leaders to request a 7 counties to take a step back in the states tiered reopening system with an even larger majority of counties and the states most restrictive tier. Statewide i dont believe weve ever seen as many hospital admissions. Incr
They were going underground, as the u. K. Arguably escalates the new socalled cold war with 16 and a half 1000000000 pounds plan to fund among other things, a Space Command in a country where one in 3 children live in poverty coming up on the show. What will the expansion into space mean for war and capitalism going underground speaks to the western worlds most famous astrophysicist neil de grasse, tyson about the past and future of humanity. When it comes to conflict, coronavirus and conspiracies. All the more coming up in todays going underground in the week of u. K. Chancellor, eastern expending review, which seeks to balance the books as u. K. Prime minister Boris Johnson touts the Largest Military investment since the cold war allegedly, an attempt to woo incoming u. S. President elect. Joe biden, the 16000000000 pounds of funding will go towards among other things, and you are a, if Space Command. So why are the countries hit hardest by coronavirus instead focusing on preparing f
Theres no room for the public, but this is all streaming and there will be an unedited version that anyone can watch later. Our witnesses are participating by Video Conference today and some senators are as well. I would like to Say Something about mass. The office of attending position that he says since were six feet apart, we dont need to wear masks, although some may. I have one and i wear it outside because as dr. Redfield reminded us yesterday, its extremely important tool for stopping the spread of covid. Im grateful to the rules committee. Sergeant arms, the capitol lice and chun check and Evan Griffith and the people with all their hard work in helping us keep safe and helping us do these conferences by video which everyone has become pretty expert. Senator murray and i will have an opening statement. Well turn to our witness who we thank for being with us today. Each witness if you would summarize your remarks in five minutes, that would leave more time for questions and answ