Demand a ransom for systems to be allowed to go running again. That pipeline, the largest in the u. S. , 5,500 miles, providing the main fuel supply to the east coast of this country. So the white house is preparing for various scenarios and various responses, including whether more steps need to be taken to avoid more severe fuel disruption. This as experts are Warning Gas Prices could spike if the pipeline is not back online in the next few days. We have a team of correspondents and analysts standing by. Lets begin with our kylie atwood at the state department. Explain more about this because this is different than a state actor, right . Yes, operating within russia but different than a state actor. Can you explain . Yeah, thats right. This is a Russian Criminal Group. Its originating in russia. Its called dark side as you guys mentioned. That is the group thats believed to be behind this attack. And we should note this is an incredibly Massive Attack on u. S. Infrastructure. As you
Sweeping agenda for the next four years. That includes both the american jobs plan and the American Families plan which will be unveiled tonight. It commits nearly 2 trillion to everything from universal preschool to Free Community college. Joining me now to break it down, abcs Shannon Pettypiece near the white house, and Vaughn Hilliard just outside. Shannon, lets start with President Biden. What are we going to hear tonight . A Big Focus This Address will be laying out what the white house is calling the American Families plan. This is a very ambitious, 1. 8 trillion plan that would include things like universal prek for everyone regardless of income, Free Community college tuition. So access to Community College for everyone. It would also include some level of paid leave for parents. Now all of this, the president said, is going to be paid for in large part by increasing taxes on the wealthiest americans and increasing the Capital Gains tax and of course, this new plan comes as the
Community. Amy one of Bernie Sanders top allies, nina turner, has announced she is running for congress in ohio to fill the seat of marcia fudge, who is nominated to become housing secretary. Turner has a message for the new administration, there will be no honeymoon. She is part of a new effort to pressure the bidenharris team to truly enact progressive agenda. Then we look at how immigrant rights activists are pushing biden to enact a moratorium on deportations. Coming down from seven different states, the east coast to his home making sure he doesnt forget our cmunities, does not forget the promises that he was going to deliver on during his campaign trail. Were just weeks away from inauguration. Amy this comes as more than half of ices immigration jails report coronavirus outbreaks and ice is punishing immigrants who protest for their release by putting them in solitary confinement. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the quarantine repo. Im
Amy one of Bernie Sanders top allies, nina turner, has announced she is running for congress in ohio to fill the seat of marcia fudge, who is nominated to become housing secretary. Turner has a message for the new administration, there will be no honeymoon. She is part of a new effort to pressure the bidenharris team to truly enact progressive agenda. Then we look at how immigrant rights activists are pushing biden to enact a moratorium on deportations. Coming down from seven different states, the east coast to his home making sure he doesnt forget our communities, does not forget the promises that he was going to deliver on during his campaign trail. Were just weeks away from inauguration. Amy this comes as more than half of ices immigration jails report coronavirus outbreaks and ice is punishing immigrants who protest for their release by putting them in solitary confinement. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the quarantine repo. Im amy goodm
Election from him. Today President Trumps request was answered by none other than senator ted cruz, cruz announcing if the u. S. Supreme Court Decides to take up the pennsylvania mailin ballot case, he stands ready to make the oral arguments on behalf of the petitioners congressman mike kellyanne republican congressional candidate sean parnell. And by extension the president rhimself. Senator cruz is considered no te not only one of the smartest from Harvard Law School but also era brilliant debater and litigator. Hes offered to champion the president fight for free and Fair Election in court could not come at a more propitious moment, it comes as several key deadlines are rapidly approaching and the certification of the president ial race. Every state is expected to certify the Election Results byo tomorrow. Next monday the Electoral College is expected to meet their vote for either President Trump or joe biden. President trump says he expects big things to come this week from his leg