On this mornings washington journal the duties of the office on which im about to enter, so help me god. At the white house last night, Amy Coney Barrett becomes a 115th justice to the Supreme Court and the fifth woman to the court in its 231 year history. This happened hours after the senate voted 5248 to confirm the 48yearold justice, President Trumps third nominee to the Supreme Court. Your reaction this morning, republicans democrats and us on twitter as well remember you can text us with your first name, city and state. Lets begin with Amy Coney Barrett at the white house yesterday. She delivered rare remarks for a justice just sworn into the high court, he or she is. The confirmation process has made ever clear to me one of the fundamental differences between the federal judiciary and the United States senate. Acute isps the most the role of policy preferences. Of a senator to pursue her policy preferences. In fact, it would be a dereliction of duty for her to put policy goals as
Them and enjoy them. Later Norah Odonnell sits down with garth brooks. Why he said adversity makes us stronger. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Good evening, everyone. Im doug dunbar reporting from cbs 11 news in dallasfort worth. Soaring new numbers in the coronavirus pandemic. Today marks one month since the recorded death in the united states. Since then the death toll has now surged to more than 2300. Confirmed cases top 135,000 and counting. Cbs news correspondents are covering all aspects of our national emergency. Well begin tonight with nikole reporter monday marks the end of the white houses coronavirus guidelines, but some officials, including within the administration, believe more time is needed. As President Trump convened his Coronavirus Task force, stark new projections from some of its key members about the toll the pandemic could take on the united states. I would say between 100,000 and 200,000 cases. But i dont want to be held to that because its excuse me,
Donald trump impeached. Only the third president in u. S. History and the first from queens. [laughter] that put into perspective on what people are interested in. Pedro with that in mind when i say close to home i am thinking the planet. This is the first to the planet has gotten the attention it deserves with the rise of the young climate activist, greta thunberg. New years eve tonight in new york city the climate is the theme. I dont know how they mixandmatch that with the revelry. But i think we are finally beginning to get serious about the dangers facing the planet from climate change. Pedro demonstration take on foot climate agreement. As far as the future, do you think the administration is done with climate . Will it continue on criticizing this administration is requesting value time. There will be one after this one. President trump will not be president for life. I think whoever succeeds him will have more realistic views on that topic. Pedro the story about the queens news
Houseur reaction to the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Laying out the next steps in the investigation. Washington journal is next. Is next. Host good morning. It is thursday, october 31, 2019. One of the most consequential dates in the impeachment inquiry yet. Procedures for future closeddoor and public hearings. With the house set to gavel in at 9 00 a. M. , we will spend two hours getting your thoughts ahead of todays vote. Give us a call on phone lines as usual split by political affiliation. For republicans, it is 2027488001. Democrats, 2027488000. Independents, 2027488002. You can also send us a text message. That number, 2027488003. If you do, please include your name and where you are from. Otherwise, catch up with us on social media. On twitter it is cspanwj. On facebook it is facebook. Com cspan. A very good thursday morning to you room you can start calling now. It is a wet washington, d. C. This morning. We are on the house side of capitol hill overlooking the
Go out to every family that lost a loved one here and everyone thats fighting for their lives. The commissioner added its too early to determine what sparked the fire. The investigation is ongoing. Here in maryland fire crews responded to the scene of a two alarm fire in aspen hill that started in the lower floor of an Apartment Building. Were told dozens of people have been evacuated from that building along georgia avenue. About six to eight units in all were affected. Right now no word on any injuries. In fredericksburg, virginia, this morning, charges are pending against a man accused of shooting and killing his wife. He then led authorities on a high speed chase even shooting at police as they attempted to pull him over. Now, police say his bullets narrowly missed two officers. The chase ended on i95 when the suspects vehicle crashed into a guardrail and flipped. Authorities are still investigating a motive behind the violent day but say they are thankful that things didnt turn ou