An unfiltered view of politics. On capitol hill, there is debate going on if there is going to be another round of stimulus relief approved by congress and signed by the president. Topic ofc also a distinction and last nights debate between the candidates. [video clip] are out ofon people work an 8 million more americans have fallen into poverty and more families are going hungry every day. Those hit hardest are women and people of color. They see washington fighting over a belief failed. Why havent you been able to get them that help they need . Nancy pelosi does not want to approve it. Youre the president. That is one of the reasons i think we are going to take over the house. Nancy pelosi does not want to prove anything because she would love to have victories on a day called november 3. Nancy pelosi does not want to approve it. We are able to do something. Dont forget, we have approved three plans and it has gone through, including the democrats. This one, she doesnt want. She thin
A connector between 880 and 101. Youll have to take local roadways. Meanwhile, a look at the bay bridge toll plaza. That is looking clear for the morning commute and no major problems. A smooth drive for the other freeways outside of that. Well talk about the delays for the north bay coming up. Back over to you. This morning a rocky start for the biden transition team. A look at the white house as the president elect focuses on covid19 and health care. The Trump Administration is refusing to take the turnover heat. Attorney general william barr sent a memo to federal prosecutors around the country about investigating allegations of voting irregularities. Today in the bays tracie potts live with more details including the immediate fallout from that announcement. Tracie . Reporter and the defense secretary getting fired on twitter. There is a lot happening here in washington, but lets start with the transition thats not really transitioning right now because of some delays from the Trum
They can make a package that would be acceptable, that is to the treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin and nancy pelosi. There is just one problem, whatever they come up would presumably not be acceptable to the Republican Senate or Mitch Mcconnell has said, whatever theyre contemplate something way too expensive no matter what the president says. Chad pergram with the very latest hey, chad. Reporter hey there. This is a monumental challenge. Keep in mind that House Speaker nancy pelosi and secretary of treasury Steve Mnuchin have been talking more than 90 days trying to get the next round of Coronavirus Relief done. The problem they cannot come up with the right cocktail to get something across the finish line, the right vote cocktail that has the proper number of votes in both the house and the United States senate. This is why Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell has cobbled together a slim 500 bill dollar bill. It will probably be filibustered by democrats tomorrow. Keep in mind the p
For about 15 minutes now and we see the backup packing in on the toll plaza and the approach and the span itself. It is slowing because of the volume so they may slow the metering lights down a bit. We look at the map, the rest of the bay shows a smooth expected commute except for here northbound 680 coming through fremont. We have that construction crew clearing a little bit late so theyre slowing north in to sunol and the south bay incidents coming up. Back to you, laura. Thanks so much, mike. We begin with a transition of power in washington. Overnight attorney general bill barr making headlines after saying improper voting allegations should be examined. The Trump Administration not making it easy for team biden to get started. Today in the bays tracie potts is following the post election drama. I know the president firing the defense secretary with possibly more firings to come. Reporter exactly. Some people being moved around within the administration as well on Climate Change no
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