Welcome to our viewers in the United States and around the world. This is a special edition of the situation room. At this hour, 80 million under virtual lockdown, ordered to stay inside their homes, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to fundamentally alter every aspect of american life. The number surging to more than 23,000. The virus has killed nearly 300 people in this country globally. Cases have topped 300,000. Nearly 13,000 people have died and those are the confirmed numbers. But in a potentially positive development, the fda authorizing a test that can detect the presence of the virus in just 45 minutes. That test expected to be available as early as next week. Meantime medical workers across the United States are warning theyre running dangerously low on critical supplies. And the white house once again announcing private companies are stepping up to assist. And the Vice President , mike pence and his wife have decided to get tested for the virus after one of his aids beca
Doing, sometimes they pressure you about it. Especially when its something that evil. All right. That does it for us tonight. Well see you again tomorrow. Now its time for the last word with lawrence odonnell. Good evening. Rachel, day 89. Whats some Veterans Benefits . Veterans benefits have changed peoples lives. It couldnt be more important. Congressman max rose did deploy with the National Guard during this pandemic service. Hes going to join us later in this hour because hes one of the people putting pressure on this administration and as you just reported, it looks like the Trump Administration is going to have to, against their will, end up doing the right thing here. Yes. Pressure i mean, listen, when you cant defend what youre doing and youre not doing it for shock and awe effect, whether you cant answer why youre doing something that evil to people that have done that much good ultimately push back works and they have to cave on Something Like this. Well see what happens. Im