The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, give our lawmakers the wisdom to remember and be grateful for all the things you have already done. Lord, you have sustained our nation during seasons of war and peace. You have helped us to find creative ways to strive for a more perfect union. You have provided us with solutions to difficult problems, just when we needed you most. Let this day be a time when senators find time to thank you for your bountiful blessings and faithfulness. As our lawmakers strive to live one day at a time, may they keep their focus on your power and love. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding
Struggle to cope with one of the worlds highest infection rates. To nasa astronauts weather permitting set to launch into orbit in the 1st ever manned space flight by private companies. We begin in the u. S. State of minnesota where the death of a black man in Police Custody has sparked anger not only there but across the country for the 1st time in its history minnesotas governor has announced that hes fully mobilizing the National Guard. Im authorizing and talking to general jensen to fully mobilize the Minnesota National guard an action that has never been taken in 164 year history of the Minnesota National guard we will pull in assets as we have been doing and for those minnesotans who are wondering where are the fire trucks where are the police that are out there the situation was so broad and the tactics were so bent on causing destruction that every Single Person we had mobilized again the largest in state history last evening was engaged in that. Well the Police Officer at the
Prepared for most schools across the state to remain closed for the rest of the year. And newsom saying hes putting the National Guard on alert to help communities if needed. The governor emphasizing it is not a mobilization order. Now for the latest numbers on infections. In the bay area alone 358 cases reported along with six deaths. The highest numbers are coming out of Santa Clara County. And across the u. S. Now nearly 6,000 cases and 100 deaths, more Live Team Coverage coming for you this morning. A check on the forecast. Meteorologist kari hall tracking that for us. Kari, still rain in our sight . We are seeing that rain moving through parts of the bay area starting out with light showers from the north bay into San Francisco and parts of the peninsula, also moving into Contra Costa County as day star. As we go into late morning we could see a break but just like yesterday well start to see that redeveloping for the afternoon and we may have some brief heavy downpours, a wintry
Sharp selloff by friday. Look at the week that was with dow industrials down 4,000 points on the session. Thats 17 on the week. The nasdaq was down 995 points, 12 and a half percent lower and s p down 406 points, 15 lower on the week. President trump deploying the National Guard to new york, california and Washington State to fight what he calls the invisible enemy as more people are told they must stay home in the heavilyhit states. More companies stepping in the fight the war against coronavirus, meanwhile, they are working with the white house to manufacture mustneeded supplies and medical equipment. Plus more businesses forced to shut down as tighter rules go into place. St. Louis Federal Reserve president warning that Unemployment Rate could soar to 30 . Mornings with maria is live right now. Maria lets check Global Markets with ftse 100 in london 236 points, european indices red across the board. Cac quarante down 150 points and dax index down 243 down. In germany Angela Merkel i
Hour until noon to keep you updated. Im laura garcia. Im marcus washington. President trump made some big announcements this morning. The News Conference wrapped launched project baseline. Up a short time ago. One site is now open at the Santa Clara County fairgrounds. We brought it to you live with a no walkups allowed, people can special report. Only qualify through an online the president speaking to people screening. So far verily has done 400 who are home from work in recent tests. With more tsa officers days from the pandemic. Testing positive for coronavirus and more now quarantined, the the president is marshaling the union is calling for more protections. The agency says its already private sector when it comes to following federal osha and cdc Coronavirus Response and announced plans for two Navy Hospital ships to Service Guidance for protective gear. You may remember three tsa infected patients. Thats right big white ships officers at San Jose International airport were the