Africanamerican supporters at the white house on this day. He told any plans to monitor heritage when asked about the violence in chicago the president said the city is out of control. Senate republicans are welcoming the president s nominee to the court. Judge neil gorsuch headed to the hill today. Democrats are somewhat skeptical of judge gorsuch, some activists claim hes hostile to womens rights judge gorsuch siding with businesses who argue, their reledgeous convictions would be violated if they had to provide contraceptive insurance under the Affordable Care act. Democrats could filibuster his nomination, which has been the best defense. Org, republicans dont have the filibuster. But they do have a simple majority, a 52 republican senators, they could break with tradition and use the socalled nuclear option. Despite its name, its a legal way to change the rules so that lawmakers cant filibuster a Supreme Court nominee. If it gets to that point, Mitch Mcconnell should just go for i
I think its important that the country know that women are standing together. Women literally are the backbone of this entire country and this entire world. Without women, we wouldnt be here. I need to be here in solidarity. Reporter these protesters say they will continue their efforts heading to congress to make sure their Congress Members understand that womens rights should be a priority. Back to you. All right, thanks, meagan. For thousands of kids in our area the day without a woman means a Day Without School, and some parents are mott happy about it. Prince georges county decided to cancel classes late in the day tuesday after hundreds of teachers and Staff Members asked for the day off. School ceo dr. Kevin maxwell says they couldnt pull off a normal day with so many teachers out of their classroom. We spoke with a single mom who works for the School System and has a daughter who is a student. Well, i mean, its just a day with no school, i guess. Have to take my daughter to sch