Right now, the 2024 president Ial Campaign is entering a dramatic new phase. And we are covering all the unfolding events this evening. Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at a rally near pittsburgh. We are listening in for any hints about who he might pick as a Vice President ial Running Mate as the Republican National Convention kicks off less than 48 hours from now in milwaukee. We have the mayor standing by shortly to talk about the big event. Meantime, on the other end of the critical Battleground State of pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris just wrapped up a Campaign Event in philadelphia. Vice president harris is making the case for president Joe Bidens Reelection as he faces calls from members of his own party to step aside. The president for his part is working the phones, holding conference calls made this afternoon with House Democrats from the caucuses moderate and progressive wings. Trying to convince them he has the Energy And Stamina to remain in the rac
The next new York City mayor. So have, just moments ago, the democratic governors of rhode island, new jersey, pennsylvania and connecticut. So has House Speaker Nancy pelosi. And finally, late today, so did President Biden. A longtime political Ally And Friend of the new York Governor. Back in march you said that if the investigation confirmed the allegations against Governor Cuomo, then he should resign. So will you now call on him to resign given the investigators said the 11 women were credible . I stand by that statement. Are you now calling on him to resign . Yes. More on the white House Reaction shortly. Remember, it wasnt so long ago that Governor Cuomo was being touted as a potential pick for Attorney General. Now he is facing the possibility of criminal charges. Cnns Erica Hill begins our coverage. Reporter Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and in doing so violated federal and State Law. A damning report detailing a pattern of unwelcome, inappropriate beh
Or down vote on whether or not we are going to have the continuation of Voting Rights in this country. Now we have the opportunity to actually do something about it, and Senator Manchin would rather preserve Jim Crow on some outdated theory of bipartisanship. Listen, i know he wants to protect democracy, but there will be no democracy if we dont protect the roeths to vote of all americans. With Mitch Mcconnell and other republicans holding on to their vow of total opposition to bidens agenda, it would seem bipartisanship is a pipe dream, but it wont Stop Chuck Schumer from playing out his plan this week to win over those opposed to Filibuster Reform. This approach goes something like this. Put the Issue Front and center by forcing votes on a series of measures republicans vote, like insuring equal pay, gun safety, and gay Rights Legislation. He also promised Voting Rights by The End of june, which reminder, if like me you feel like time has become a flat circle, we are in june right no
Including in other countries. Uk ministers are due to unveil further measures to help thousands of People Living in buildings deemed unsafe since the Grenfell Tower disaster. Six republican senators join democrats in voting to push ahead with Donald Trumps impeachment trial. And coming up this hour the perils of the zoom call a Forlorn Texas Lawyer tells thejudge i am not a cat, as hes defeated by a kitten filter. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Englands Deputy Chief Medical Officer says its really worrying that theres lower take up of the Coronavirus Vaccine among ethnic minorities in the uk. In the past hour, professorjonathan van tam, has been answering audience questions about about vaccines and Covid Misinformation here on bbc news, and the asian network. It comes amid hesitancy in black and asian communities about vaccine uptake. I have concerns that uptake in the minority ethnic groups is not going to be as rapid or as high as in the indigenous white population of the uk.
4 00 oclock on wall street, nasdaq up 300 and s p higher by 67. Wild fires raging up the west coast this morning, several people now dead, homes destroyed and evacuations underway. Many areas bathe in orange glow of fire. Almost open for business, new York City Restaurants can allow Indoor Dining at the end of the month but there are strict rules to follow. In the next hour a Restaurant Owner and lady gagas father joe is here to talk about the state of the Restaurant Industry and whether his daughter will take a seat inside. Sky high technology, we are introducing you today to what some are calling the smartest and best drone yet, Android Industries Palmer Luckey is here 8 30 eastern with exclusive announcement and back to grid iron this morning. Fox sports is back and bringing nfl along with it. We have a preview of games to expect. Mornings with maria is live right now. European markets trading mix, the dax index is higher by 43, we are waiting the European Central banks decision out