[ speaking foreign language ] well, they didnt take any questions. We heard from the governor, from the mayor, the Search And Rescue mission, thats what it is now, heard from the mayor of surfside, you heard him, it is one of the smaller communities that our municipalities within the county, they only had so much resources for something like this. This is definitely a County And State situation. What you didnt hear was a lot of updates on the idea of what could have caused this. Thats obviously something in some ways theyll work on that. But looks like Search And Rescue obviously is the number one priority now. They were not able to update us on the records on how many people they believe are missing. We have seen reports of upwards of 50 or so. Sam brock is on the ground for us now there on that island in surfside, florida, shares the same island as miami beach. Sam, what more are we learning about Search And Rescue efforts and how often are they finding folks that are alive . So far,
Activists have been sounding the alarm live in miami ahead. Welcome to tuesday. I am chuck todd. Democrats in the senate will hold what they claim is a key vote on the much hyped voting Rights Bill, known affectionately as s 1. I say it is supposed to be key because i think we are all a little confused how serious democrats are about trying to pass the piece of legislation. Passions are running hot on the left over the Bill And Voting Rights Issue in general. Heres Senate Leader Chuck Schumer speaking on the Senate Floor as he teed up todays vote. Theres a rot, a rot at the center of the modern republican party. Donald trumps big Lie Spread like a cancer and threatens to envelope one of the major political parties. Even worse, it poisoned our democracy, eroded faith in our elections, which is so detrimental to the future faith people need to have in this democracy. And of course, it became the match that lit a wildfire of republican Voter Suppression laws sweeping across the country. B
To mark may the fourth. Well speak with simpsons Executive Producer aljean. Liz cheney is the top ranked republican woman in congress. She comes from a political dynasty. Shes credited for her no nonsense midwestern nature, and her willingness to speak her mind. And its that last bit that could be her biggest problem. Because ms cheneys republican colleagues are calling for her political scalp. Her sin is to stand up to Donald Trump and his claims the election was stolen. Thereve been reports that the republican leadership wants to replace her with a female lawmaker more in line with the partys messaging. Never one to miss a beat, the democratic speaker of the house, nancy pelosi, issued a press release, saying that the gop is seeking a Non Threatening Female to fill the post. But the republican Bench Isnt that deep. They only have 31 female lawmakers in congress, making Upjust14 of the partys representation. On the other side women make up more than 40 of the democratic caucus. But o
hello and welcome. the us state department has told american citizens in ukraine they should consider getting out of the country, and has ordered family members of embassy staff in the capital, kyiv, to leave. that statement warned that moscow is planning for significant military action in ukraine. the state department also tweeted that it continues to advise us citizens to not travel to russia due to ongoing tension along the border with ukraine. adding that it has limited ability to assist us citizens in russia. the us secretary of state, antony blinken, has promised a significant response if moscow does invades its neighbour. here s our diplomatic correspondent, paul adams. in california, fresh supplies of american weapons destined for ukraine. hardly enough to defeat an invading russian army, but the message to moscow is clear if you do this, it ll come at a price. but now the foreign office says it s seen signs of a russian plan to install a puppet government in
very fortunate that the global community has reacted and are sending supplies. and the armadillo twins facing a strict january diet after over doing it in the festive season. hello, and welcome. the us state department has told american citizens in ukraine they should consider getting out of the country, and has ordered family members of embassy staff in the capital, kyiv, to leave. its statement warned that moscow is planning for significant military action in ukraine. the state department also tweeted that it continues to advise us citizens to not travel to russia due to ongoing tension along the border with ukraine, adding that it has limited ability to assist us citizens in russia. the us secretary of state, antony blinken, has promised a significant response if moscow does invades its neighbour. here s our diplomatic correspondent, paul adams. in california, fresh supplies of american weapons destined for ukraine. hardly enough to defeat an invading russian army, but