Floor, despite new Cdc Guidance. Republican critics say democrats are engaging in political theater. Well, former white House Chief of Staff Mark meadows joins us on that straight ahead. This hour, media and Politics Columnist Joe Concha, brian mast, and legal analyst mercedes colvin. John we begin with horrific attack caught on camera in Los Angeles. Propalestinian group assaulting two jewish men outside of a restaurant. The Citys Mayor calling it an organized antisemitic attack. Welcome to the first hour of America Reports. Im john roberts. Good to be back. Thanks for having me on this beautiful afternoon. Im jillian. Shouting antisemitic slurs at the diners before they attacked. Take a listen. So far, no one was seriously hurt. The Police Department is investigating it as possible Hate Crime. John fighting continues for 11th day, pressure on President Biden to deescalate the violence. Senator Tom Cotton will weigh in on that in just moments. First, Trey Hicks joins from israelgaza b
Arthel these warnings about the rise in Cyber Attacks is one of three big stories we are following this hour. The increasing reports of unruly Airline Passengers taking to a terrifying new level as a Flight Attendant and passengers try to stop the man or if they do stop him, thank goodness, trying to force his way into the cockpit midflight. Fox news exclusive captures migrants trying to cross into the u. S. During a violent thunderstorm as the search at the southern border continues. Texas government declares disaster in his state that first, Fbi Director chris is comparing the current state of Cyber Attacks on the u. S. To the challenge of trying to prevent 9 11. This is after a ransom with half the targeted major Meatpacking Company and crucial gas pipelines. Pressure is building on the biden administration to take action. Live with more on all of this. Charles. Reporter the biden administration sent out an open memo to u. S. Companies warning them to step up cyber security followin
A nation. I mean it literally. We cannot let the very foundation of this country continue to be eaten away. Will attacks on Asian Americans do seem to be more prevalent than ever and the videos are graphic. According to a study by uc San Bernardino Hate Crimes in the u. S. Are up 164 in the first quarter of this year compared to last year. And thats a startling number for sure. Because when you consider 2020 numbers according to Uc San Bern teen know those were up 149 over the previous year. But, Look, i wanted to get a fuller picture. So unlike most media members, i read the actual study. And i found something very interesting. The study cited tweets and statements from republican Senator Tom Cotton and former president donald trump. And it tied those statements to the upticks in attacks on Asian Americans. The underlying Theme Attacks on Asian Americans are tied to calling covid19 the Wuhan Virus or the China Virus and more broadly they are a result of white supremacy, even Joe Biden
it s a big change from our former president. ultimately, this is about who we are as a nation. this is about how we treat people. the cdc updating guidelines for schools just three feet of space between students down from six. these recommendations are specific to students in classrooms with universal mask wearing. this is the first time we re hearing from a woman who has allegations against the governor who is still working in the cuomo administration. the governor has lost the confidence of his governing partners and many new yorkers. he should step down. and a light on in atlanta, after the visit, of course, of the president and vice president yesterday. 6:01 is the time. we re so grateful to have your company as always. it s saturday, march 20th. i m christi paul. and i m boris sanchez in for victor blackwell. i m here in d.c. always great to join you early, christi. just wait, he s going to be joining us on a regular basis. thank you, boris. let s get int
we begin into the investigation of the deadly shootings at the three spas in the atlanta area. cnn obtained new surveillance video of the moment just before the first attack. it appears the to show the shooting suspect, robert aaron long, park in front of young s asian massage. and moments later, four people were dead. in total eight people were killed at three different locations. long faces multiple charges related to the murder but many are calling on prosecutors to add hate crimes to those criminal complaints. cnn s natasha chen is in atlanta for us at one of the scenes where shootings took place. natasha, do we have any more information about what may have led up to these attacks? yes, fred, the investigation continues into his possible motive on the day after the shootings occurred. law enforcement in a joint press conference told everyone in an interview with the suspect he told everyone it was an act believed to related to his sexual addiction, he said it was not ra