He says one of his concerns has been the physical threats to him and his family. He calls the former president a cancer for the country and now hes bowing out. This shows in many ways how at every turn since January 6th those who have stood up to trump in the republican party have been marginalized, left behind, pushed down. This isnt just about gonzalez. As Maggie Haberman noted this is how trump wins. No sitting member of congress is expected to attend Tomorrows Rally on Capitol Hill, but that hardly means that many of them dont support the cause. Despite more than 600 people currently facing federal charges related to January 6th, here is texas republican congressman louie gohmert. The overwhelming number of people caught up in this, quote, unprecedented investigation, theyre actually nonviolent, peaceful americans. Their only crime was supporting Donald Trump. North Carolina Congressman madison pushing the Rioters Defense Narrative further, labeling them political hostages. We have
And right now an Fda Committee is debating covid booster shots. The biden White House wants a green light. But is that guided by science or by politics . First this hour a Capitol On High alert. The department of Homeland Security issuing an alert warning of possible violence in washington as early as today. Members of congress and their staff on notice. Stay away from the capitol this weekend. A big Security Fence is backed up. Theres a secondary perimeter, a smaller Fencing And Concrete barriers beyond that. A planned Saturday Rally by supporters of Donald Trump and those who stormed the capitol on January 6th. That latest bulletin says authorities have identified no specific or credible threat of violence, but online chatter. Other intelligence and, of course, the lessons of January 6th have Law Enforcement on edge and on duty in big numbers. Whitney wild is on the scene for us on Capitol Hill. Whats the latest . Weve just learned that the Department Of Defense has approved 100 memb
Plan to get all fully vaccinated americans a third shot. That rollout was supposed to start next week. Here was dr. Fauci this morning. Are you expecting Pfizer Booster shots to be approved . You know, i dont Want To get ahead of the fda deliberations. The data that ive seen i believe strongly suggests that will be the case. Our position about at least planning for the eventuation we might have to give boosters. We have planned and are ready to go pending the decision thats made from a regulatory standPoint By the fda and their advisers. So here is what happens now. All of that is up to the full fda and the cdc who, throughout the coronavirus pandemic, have typically agreed with this committees nods of approval with the use of existing vaccines. Those vaccines, the fda said, are still effective, though, against severe disease and death. A third shot can increase immunity against the milder Breakthrough Infections and it all adds some uncertainty in terms of whAt The full Fda Committee
Today he briefly responded to questions about revelations in the book. According to the authors General Milly twice called his counterpart in china. Both times prompted by u. S. Intelligence suggesting china believe the u. S. Was preparing an attack, their fears according to the authors of the book based in part on the rhetoric toward china coming from the former president. Asked by general Milly Today heres how the president responded. Did General Milley Do The Right Thing by according to a Defense Official who spoke with cnn these calls were not done in secret without anyone else knowing. They were according to this official attended by 15 people including a representative from the State Department. General Mark Milley is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill later this month. The Woodward And Costa book goes into further details about millys concerns personally launching the attack. Apparently telling his subordinates he must be directly involved in any discussions regarding Military
After the Capitol Riot. Both times, suggesting china believed the u. S. Was preparing a an attack. Their fears, according to the authors of the book, based in part on the rhetoric toward china coming from the former president. Here is how the president responded. Sir, in your opinion thank you. Thank you. I have great confidence in General Milley. Now, according to a Defense Official who spoke with cnn, these calls were not done in secret without anyone else knowing. They were, according to this official, attended by 15 people including a representative from the State Department. General Mark Milley is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill Laterthis month. The Woodward And Costa book goes into further details about milleys concerns about the president possibly launching an attack. Reportedly, telling his subordinates that he must directly be involved in any discussion involving Military Action or nuclear strike. As the book describes them, quote, if you get calls, no matter who theyre f