Time to your news i q. And it states is ramping up the targeting of its political foes and going to Great Lengths to push for suspects to be extradited from the u. K. Canada and now even cape verde but is it worth the hassle for rivals who dont pose a direct threat to the u. S. Markets Rachel Blevins is joining us from the news room with more to the story rachel well no washington is now calling on a small west african country to extradite a suspect who they say helped to both iran and venezuela undermine u. S. Sanctions the island nation of very day has confirmed it will hold suspect alex dog for the next 40 days after he was taken into custody on friday they say they are still waiting for a formal extradition request to be submitted by the u. S. The colombian businessman was indicted by the u. S. Law. Last year on federal Money Laundering charges he stands accused of funneling 350000000. 00 that was meant for the poor and hungry in venezuela to overseas accounts he has also been accu
Racial injustice that infects our society. The death of george floyd in Police Custody was a searing reminder of a long list of unarmed African Americans whose lives have been taken in similar circumstances. As well as a well of grief and loss and pain too deep to express. It was a searing reminder of the bigotry and discrimination to African Americans encounter as part of their daily reality. Thats why so Many Americans of all ages and colors and faiths are out in the streets protesting right now. They are fed up with Racial Injustice in this country and want to see some change. Here in the Senate Member after member has come to the floor to share support for the same cause. Yesterday our caucus held a somber, emotional, and very personal meeting during which our members shared their own lived experiences of racism, spoke about what we need to do next. Because the truth is while speeches and protests are vital, they will never be enough. We need greater accountability and transparency
Reporter floyd joined self owitnesss to deliver powerful testimony to the house judiciary committee, one day after he and his family buried his brother, george floyd. My family, they just cry, cry every day and just ask why, why. He pleaded for his life. Reporter mass demonstrations erupted around the world calling for police changes. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle vowed to work towards solution, but the Republican Committee members also bashed calls to Defund Police departments. If you believe that we should defund the police, will you please raise your hand . This is really not about Defunding Police. It is about funding other thicks. Reporter the hearing comes days after the democrats introduce stair massive reform bill djustice in policing act. The Senate Republicans are also working on their proposals. The white house chief of staff mark meadows and Jared Kushner met with tim scott on capitol hill to discuss police reform. Well have an opportunity to compare notes in the n
Uncomfortable, but they say they understand why people want to get out its a little more crowded. Maybe then i would like it to be but. I will just have to see. Police have warned and signs remind beachgoers to not lounge know setting up chairs umbrellas blankets or tense, youre advised to keep moving. Tony mendez drove his family down from oakley he says they needed the relief. You this covid be locked up in the house all this time. Finally we thought ok you know, and thats enough lets get out lets go to the beach was this something that something drew the ire of surfers and others who are abiding by the countys schools to be active at the beach like overcrowding actually the first time i see so many people at they should just go home and wait a little bit longer. I mean if theyre within 10 miles is fine. But i i think this is way too crowded to be at the beach. Mendez says the easing of restrictions convinced his family it was safe to go out this is phase 2 right so theyre slowly ope
It verified by the Alameda County health care professionals. And now at night as we speak Alameda County Health Officials are reviewing a site plan tesla submitted they would allow it to officially reopen its production plant in fremont thanks for joining us tonight at 9 oclock everybody im grant lotus and im Vicki Liviakis Tesla Ceo Elon musk. Already restarted production at the facility on monday against county orders. Today production continued and now the president is chiming in to allow tesla to stay open kron fours Taylor Bisacky reports. Production at teslas plant in fremont continued tuesday after the Alameda County Health Department ordered the car giant to shut down its operations President Trump got involved on tuesday tweeting quote california should let tesla and elon musk open the plant now it can be done fast and safely. Soon after Tesla Ceo Elon musk responded thanking the president i guess it was from doctor fauci i would probably Pay Attention a little bit more than.