You know they were a hugging and kissing. Personally what i wanted is what they wanted, they showed up. Just to show support because i happen to believe the election was rigged at a level like nothing has ever been wrecked before. Its a loving crowd, and now theres been a meltdown over this bipartisan effort to investigate that insurrection, the wand were Capitol Police definitely were not being hugged and kissed, The One that left many Capitol Police officers with permanent injuries. Today the House Speaker Veto two of the five republicans members that Minority Leader Kevin Mccarthy chose for the house select one six committee, Congressman Jim Banks of indiana, Jim Jordan of ohio. They are among some of trumps most vocal acolytes and loyal supplements. In fact, they both voted against counting electoral votes for joe biden. Banks released a statement monday, somehow, claiming the biden administration for the response to the riot, even though it took place, as youll recall, when trump
Good morning, everyone. Im poppy harlow. St. And im jim sciutto. We begin this hour for what could be a significant return to normalcy. This is step in that direction heading into this summer. One day before President Biden set to address congress for the first time, sources tell cnn thAt Tomorrow the president will announce new Cdc Guidance on whether vaccinated people need to wear their masks outdoors. The dr. Fauci over the weekend seeming to hit in a more re. Laed direction. Also this morning, as states across the country resuming Johnson Johnson vaccinations after its brief pause, new polling suggests troubling number of americans are turned off from taking the vaccine at least for now. And as more americans do get vaccinated, they could soon put europe on their list of summer travel. Well explain why ahead. First though, were joined again this Hour Biy our senior medica correspondent. What is to come up tomorrow on updated mask guidance. Right now, every time i walk out the door,
Its good to be with you tonight. The defense rested its case, this week in the Derek Chauvin Murder trial. There was a crowd. And yes, the crowd was becoming more loud and aggressive. I felt that Derek Chauvin was justified, and was acting with Objective Reasonableness. I will invoke my Fifthamendment Privilege today. Closing arguments are on monday. And tonight, our legal experts will break down last Weeks Pivot moments, including extended excerpts from the trial. From nbc News World Headquarters in work york, im Joshua Johnson with a Special Report on the Derek Chauvin Murder trial. Welcome to the week. Week three of the trial was overshadowed by anotherpolice killing in the minneapolis area. Protests, quickly, broke out in the suburb of Brooklyn Center over the death of Daunte Wright. That intensified the twin Citys Anxiety over the chauvin trials outcome. Judge Peter Cahill denied a request from the defense to sequester and reinterview each juror about the Wright Shooting and prote
In new york, im Joshua Johnson with a Special Report on the Derek Chauvin Murder trial. Welcome to the week. Week three of the trial was overshadowed by anotherpolice killing in the minneapolis area. Protests, quickly, broke out in the suburb of Brooklyn Center over the death of Daunte Wright. That intensified the twin Citys Anxiety over the chauvin trials outcome. Judge Peter Cahill denied a request from the defense to sequester and reinterview each juror about the Wright Shooting and protests. Lets break down how the week went in court. Prosecution called its final witnesses on monday. Cardiologist jonathan rich honed in on the states main point that george Floyds Death was, quote, absolutely preventable. I can state with a high degree of medical certainty that George Floyd did not die from a primarycardiac event. And he did not die from a drug overdose. Taken into account all of the evidence that you reviewed, do you have an opinion to a reasonable degree of medical certainty as to
Joshua johnson. Welcome to the week. President biden had a good week. He marked as 100 days in office, delivering his first president ial speech to a joint session of congress. A new poll out today, shows that nearly two thirds of americans express optimism about the direction of the country. The last time we came close to that level of optimism, was in december of 2006. I often think about a quote, from abraham lincoln. Public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail. Against it, nothing can succeed. Perhaps its clear why many americans are upbeat. 100 Million of us are fully vaccinated, just in time for summer. Im a week and a half away from my second shot. But this is just a snapshot of how the country is feeling right now. That can change, depending on how much the president gets done. The major successes of his first 100 days, centered around Covid Relief. Now he is turning to infrastructure plan. The path ahead, for that, seems less clear. Republicans say the Price Tag