The news flow in the United States and the pandemic i dont believe i have ever used this word before, it is just grim. Abi did in april. But the headline this morning maybe i did in april. The headline this morning is that we have a president. Just as importantly, as you mentioned, the Chinese Government has commented on this. It will be fascinating to see what President Trump does today and into the sunday talk programs. Francine and absolutely, we will see the executive order. I was looking at security briefings, which is something i know you want to talk about and is very significant at the moment. A security briefing for the president elect. Lets get to first word news in new york city. State and federal Election Officials are rejecting President Trumps claim for widespread voter fraud. They say that the election was the most secure in american history, that there is no evidence that any state lost votes, changed votes, or was, must. China has congratulated joe biden and Kamala Har
A look at the u. S. Election map we certainly see that so far neither president on a trump nor his democratic challenger joe biden have clinched the necessary 270. 00 Electoral College votes which are needed to win trump has defied pollsters expectations by hanging on to several battleground states the sheer number of postal votes in states like pennsylvania means that. While we may not know the full outcome for days of course both candidates trying to reach 270 Electoral College delegates for now it appears biden is ahead but that could all change as key states begin to announce their results so that is the state of the race right now not surprisingly the share markets were on edge as results from the u. S. President ial election proved closer than polls had predicted the main european bourses in frankfurt paris and london were slightly lower. On investors fact it in a drawer out and to be to fight ahead safe havens like bones roses donald trump called foul play and the dollar also ga
Here. Is really a celebration of a brilliant, timely new book and a time for us to have a really important discussion about what is going on in the critical region of the world. And of course the start of todays performance is the author of that great new book, scholar of contemporary asia he is distinguished fellow here at hoover pretties also a great friend, mishas really wonderful for us to be with you and sold by this tremendously book. The book is asias new geopolitics. The book is an important book at an important time about the reshaping that is going on across the indo pacific region. Michael is also the author of another tremendous book right behind here, called the end of the age of the century. Michael is one of the most prolific analysts on what is going on the region. If youve not already done it, set up a google alert for whenever michaels essays are published, you get them right away. So also the hopes of a wonderful podcast he does with sean view on the pacific century.
Happens early into next week when this more that and check out your 4 zone forecast as well robin. Thank you dave were also following the latest on the s c you lightning complex fire check out the map here. Thats made up of 20 different fires that are burning across 5 counties inland. A 102,000 acres have burned so far as what is quite large the flames are about 5 contained so they are making a little bit of progress but keep in mind that to First Responders have been injured. Now the warnings have been upgraded to mandatory for east of San Jose City limits check out the list here. South of Mount Hamilton road north of metcalf road and san felipe bay road east of the county line east of antonio valley road to del porto canyon road. All the way over to the county line. Those areas under evacuation evacuation orders also remain in place for Santa Clara County. North of one 30 all the way over to the county line west of San Antonio Valley road west of mines road to the county line east of
Of the National Conversation through cspans daily Washington Journal Program or through our social media feeds. Cspan created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. The National Constitution center in philadelphia hosted a session on political progress and polarization from the civil war through today. Andkers included historians a political scientist. The event took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the National Constitution center provided the video. Great honor to introduce our guests. What an amazing panel. Americas most established historians and scholars of congress to help us understand our current vexations. Is resident emeritus at the university of richmond. Of many booksor on the civil war and reconstruction, including, i highlightite that i will highlight one, a forthcoming book, southern journey. Welcome, it is an honor to have you. Edward thank you. Jeffrey Joanne Freeman is a profess