CNN. 11am eastern.
"All he has to do is ask somebody. He's the president of the United States. He has people to do research for him if he doesn't want to put it into Google." @sarasidnerCNN & @rashadrobinson reacting to the Pres's 'don't know them' claim about the Proud Boys and white supremacy.
Is Ron Johnson trying to argue now that the insurrection wasn’t so bad because there were good people in the crowd?! Is this actually happening? This was a pro-police crowd he argues. This is worthy of the committee’s time? Seriously?
The Fed chair says real unemployment is closer to 10%. Some imp perspective on that from @DianeSwonk . Also her gut check on the current debate over $15 min wage. "Right now the debate is not even that nuanced and that is the hard part. " Thx Diane
Brutal opening line of questioning from @SenGaryPeters with the head of DC Nat’l Guard. Were you able to get immediate approval from Sec of Army to deploy in June when there was violence? “I was, yes sir.” Were you able to get that same immediate approval in Jan? “No sir”
@NIHDirector is "astounded" that we haven't gotten further in overcoming vax hesitancy. "The political part makes the least sense at all. How could it be that what political party you're in allows you to decide... whether this vaccine is good for you or not?"
Derek Chauvin just said in court that he will not testify. "I will invoke my fifth amendment privilege today."
. @PoppyHarlowCNN has a new book out just in time for Christmas. Happy gifting, friends!
As we all prepare to celebrate our nation's independence, the families of Americans wrongfully detained overseas continue their fight for freedom. "We are asking to meet with President Biden...My brother is losing days of his life behind bars." @NedaSharghi @jillrussia
State Rep Dustin Burrows, who's leading the committee investigation into the Uvalde School Shooting, and the Q's that he has now after releasing the first report: "I think the biggest question is trying to figure out which officer knew what when."
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Statement just now from DNI Dan Coates regarding intell assessment of Russia interference.....
Just 7 miles off the coast of PR, the scene is heart-crushing in Vieques. @BillWeirCNN takes us there. Please watch.
Gen James Mattis responds to Trump calling him an overrated general. At the Al Smith Memorial Foundation dinner: “Trump called me an overrated general....But I don’t mind. He called Meryl Streep an overrated actress. So I guess I’m the Meryl Streep of generals.”
“Focusing on the word takes away from the larger point” @CharlesMBlow & @marclamonthill on @POTUS use of the n-word.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and I #GoPurple for a world without Alzheimer’s. Join me and the @alzassociation in the fight to #EndAlzheimers .
“It’s part of my heart and I love it very much.” says the has been th #SpecialOlympics biggest thing in his life for 18 yrs. Great news for him tonight that fed funding won’t be cut. Here’s our convo before that announcement.
Debra Katz, Attorney for Christine Blasey Ford, says her client is willing to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee. But that no one on committee has asked her to do so and no one from committee has reached out to even set up a call. "We've heard from no one."
Does the Lt. Gov of Puerto Rico agree with the president when he calls the federal response to Hurricane Maria an "unsung success"? I asked 6 times. Here's some of the interview.
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