Americans, over 300,000 people. Across the globe. And anno economic crisis that hs cost over 40 million americans their jobs. And in the midst of these two crises, we are now faced with yet another crisis, a crisis of anger, a crisis of racial division, claims thatme a pollig this country apart. This crisis is precipitated by the wrongful death of george floyd in minneapolis, minnesota. At this point most, if not all of us can have seen that horrifying video. Mr. Floyd, in handcuffs, face down on the pavement, incapacitated, not posing a threat to anyone, and a Police Officer with his knee on the neck of mr. Floyd, pressing down hard on the neck of mr. Floyd, and keeping that knee there for eight long minutes. Mr. Floyd bags with the officer, pleads with the officer, says he cant breathe. And rightly, following what happened, the u. S. Department of justice opened a civil rights investigation into the Police Officers conduct and also, rightly, i believe, the local prosecutor opened, be
Ill be supporting President Trump 100 . Got a country to save. Its not about word or rhetoric, its about saving america. President donald j. Trump is our nominee and will be the 47th president of the United States. Expectation the state of california will make its voice heard on november 5th, Denouncing Donald Trump and his presidency. We have to roll up our sleeves and get the vote out. John we wait to hear the first time on camera since donald trump Big Super Tuesday victories. Lots of questions for the white house, including Will Americans finally see President Biden on a debate stage. Sandra we are also expecting to hear from Mitch Mcconnell any moment now, who just today has endorsed donald trump, as republicans are looking to unify the Party Heading into the general election. John and with that, we kick off our second hour here, im john roberts in washington. Here we go again, sandra. Sandra good to be with you, sandra smith in new york. The latest polling shows biden and trump n
Host good morning. Its wednesday, may 15. This is the National Police week, and there are several events happening in washington, d. C. , including a candlelight vigil at the national mall, speeches, and other ceremonies. This morning well get your views of police in your community. How much cooperation is there between your community and local Law Enforcement . How much do you trust your police . Our phone lines are regional. If youre in the eastern or central time zones, call us on 2027488000. If youre in mountain or pacific, its 2027488001. And we have a line set aside for those working in Law Enforcement. That number is 2027488002. You can also send us a text at 2027488003. And were on social media, facebook. Com cspan, and x, cspanwj. Welcome to washington journal. As i said, this is National Police week, and this is their website. Its policeweek. Org. It says National Police week offers honor, remembrance and peer support, while allowing Law Enforcement survivors and citizens to
The suspect is in the hospital in critical condition. The slides caused some serious damage to the area. The largest rock this came down was the size of an suv. Repairs are expected it to cost 2 to 5 million. Full repairs to i70 should take up to two months. We will update at 9news. Com. A lot of money to fix that. We are learning just how strong that windy weather was this week and the figures may blow you awith a. Winds reached 148 Miles Per Hour on monarch pass on thursday. Thats the strongest gusts ever recorded in our state. That record gust was enough to pass the record 147 Miles Per Hour set in boulder in 1971 when gusts that strong are what you during a category 4 hurricane. Unbelievable. Leon. Anything like that this belen . Not at all. Those winds have died down and we are going to see a forecast around the foothills and front range. We are looking at a nice shaping up. Mild. The high today 63 degrees. Not as windy. Afternoon. You will notice the winds from five to ten Miles
Doors, you became an official new yorker. The pope greets the faithful in new york city. Francis addressed the United Nations General Assembly. The big event, the magazines at Madison Square garden. He could be the first spoke to pull off a 360 tomahawk baptism. John boehner is resigning from congress at the end of october. Chinese president xi jinping will be attending a dinner at the white house. I hope he likes leftover pope food. A deadly crash between tour buses in washington. I would like to tell my family that i am well. I hope to be home soon. A saudi prince accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his mansion. An alleged bully went after a visually impaired student at a Southern California high school. And he snags it for the touchdown. A giant victory, first of the season. And all that matters. An emotional tornado, john boehner made it almost a minute before opening the water works. On cbs this morning. What do you admire most about the man . I like the creativity. Its some