Month of action, pushing congress to fight back against Voting Rights restrictions. But that is not all. Biden also tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the administrations efforts to restore Voting Rights. The new role for the Vice President comes as the administration condemns efforts by the republicanled State Legislatures to pass dozen of restricting Voting Laws in the wake of the 2020 election. Despite frustrations with gop efforts to make voting more difficult for many americans, the president still has hopes of working across the aisle, specifically on infrastructure, and this Afternoon Biden will host republican senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia keeping, at least, his intention of negotiating in a bipartisan way alive. Lets bring in cnn white House Correspondent john harwood. John, youve heard more and more from democrats who are becoming impatient with the president s efforts, not just on frfl infrastructure, but certainly on Voting Rights. Whats the signifi
And a burned Cargo Ship near th Sri Lankan coast and will cause an environmental disaster. At the site of one of the bloodiest chapters in u. S. History, president Joe Biden has done what none of his predecessors have done before. He is the first sitting u. S. President to pay tribute in person to the victims of the tulsa race massacre. One of the worst acts of racial violence in american history. Tulsas Greenwood District encompassed 35 blocks of entirely black owned businesses. And became known as black Wall Street. On may 31st, 1921, Tension Neighboring white residents boiled over and neighborhood was burned to the ground. President biden said literal hell was unleashed. During the night, into the morning, the mob terrorized greenwood, tortures and guns and shooting at will. A Mob Tieded A Black Man by the waist to the back of their truck with his head banging along the pavement as they drove off. A murdered black family draped over the fence of their home outside. And only couple k
Announcer live from cnn center, this is Cnn Newsroom with Robyn Curnow. Great to have you along. Thanks for joining me this hour. So u. S. Senate republicans have blocked a crucial bill that would establish a commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection on Capitol Hill. Only six republicans sided with democrats in Fridays Vote. But just a few short months ago, many republicans were adamant that a 9 11style Commission into the Capitols Security was needed. Their position now shows just how much of a grip former President Donald Trump still has on much of his party. Last week one republican senator even downplayed the attack as a peaceful protest. Hang Mike Pence rioters there demanding that Thenvice President Mike Pence be hanged. That doesnt sound very peaceful. House democrats now actively considering launching a probe of their own. Ryan nobles has more on where things stand right now. Reporter it may have taken a little bit longer than expected. Threefifths of the senators
Belarus insists its action fully met International Laws. The us secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way to the Middle East to try and consolidate a ceasefire between hamas and israel. And scientists are using dogs to detect a covid. The dogs are able to sniff the Odour Respect people with a virus with 94 accuracy. The fallout continues from belarus hijacking a Passenger Plane and forcing it to land, so they could seize an Opposition Figure on board. This is in brussels, where Eu Leaders are meeting now to decide what action to take. Well be live in brussels shortly with our correspondent nick beake, to find out what sanctions against belarus and its leaders, are being discussed there. But first lets lets recap what happened, and look at the incident, from the start. This the Aircraft Ryanair Plane fr4978. It took off from athens On Sunday to the lithuanian capital, vilnius following this route. And just as it was beginning its descent and was about to leave belarus airspace it
Ah, i melissa chan, thanks for joining us. 20 years after the u. S. Military showed up in f, ganeth dan, its withdrawal will likely be as disruptive as its arrival. And the taliban is still around as both a potent political and military force. Many afghans worried the country will soon spiral into a civil war, and they dont have confidence. Their military will be a match against insurgents. After abdulla mohammed, he lost his 2 legs in a firefight with the tale. Bon, he thought the state would at least offer him good care. But the once loyal commander has lost faith in the army, which has failed to pay his pension for nearly a year. More clear and i dont regret my sacrifices, but im upset with the afghan government. They havent looked after me properly. I dont receive my salary on time, which is the least they can do for me on a far as she said, cases of corruption are rare. But watched our group say thats not the case. They reviewed instances of commanders who use norm existence, pers