And there is billions of dollars communities will be able to use for policing. And the frustrations of being the negotiator in chief, Infrastructure Talks between that Bipartisan Group of senators and the white house havent just hit a pothole, they are at the edge of a chasm over some big Sticking Points. The latest on that this just moments. Were following Breaking News as well out of the Supreme Court. A big decision on students free speech. It is an 81 ruling that former cheerleaders online profanity about her school is protected under the first amendment. Pete williams has read over the decision. What stands out to you . What stands out to me is who things. What the Supreme Court is saying here is that it is wiping out a Lower Court Ruling that said that schools can never punish students for what they say off campus. The court doesnt go that far. But it is the next best thing to that far as far as free speech advocates are concerned. Because the Court Suggests that the circumstance
I would also like to recognize and thank one of our trustees who has joined us today, david blight. One of our panelists. Opportunity tois say how proud we are to count david among our trustees at New York Historical. I want to recognize laura washington and mercedes franklin, who are cochairs of our Frederick Douglass counsel. Of course, welcome all members who have joined up today. Who have joined up today. [applause] and i want to recognize a if not, my colleagues are going up and down the aisles with notecards and pencils. The notecards will be collected later on in the program. There will be a book signing following the program this morning. The book signing will take place right outside these central doors in the smith gallery. Copies of the books are available for purchase at our ny History Museum store, which is located to my left on the 77th street side. We are really, truly delighted to welcome our guest speakers. David blight, professor of American History and director of th
Exactly mean for your money. What does it mean for your money . We have that coming up. Brickandmortar retailers are finding a way to beat back amazon so should you give them a look. President trump is saying he is battling for election inan integritity as his team battles. We are ric grenell coming up on making money. Another. Charles another intriguing session with major indices belying what is going on. Major indices slightly in the red. I got to tell you the session began with sort of two groups sitting it out and that was communications and Technology Stocks. That signaled of course this continued rotation into what im calling the normalcy trade. Then in the last hour or so the tenor of the session sort of took another turn where you started to see those sectors that signaled classic defense as lower. Utilities, real estate, consumer staples, all sort of drifting. Both scenarios have a clear message that investors are a lot more optimistic about the economy which means a broader r
We begin with the latest from the United States at this hour where joe biden is on the cusp of winning the presidency. Battleground states are too close to call. The results coming in for joe biden put him on top. If he wins the state hes sure to secure over 270 Electoral College votes and become the 46th president of the United States. Now, the traditionally republican state of georgia is too close to call. A recount has been ordered with bidens lead razor thin. The a. P. Has called the state of arizona for joe biden. For more on the latest vote count under way in key battleground states which have put joe biden on top heres more. As poll workers continue processing ballots in pennsylvania, georgia, arizona, and nevada, joe bidens lead over donald trump is holding, as the count nears its end in pennsylvania. If he wins the state he wins the white house. In philadelphia county, where biden has an overwhelming lead there are still tens of thousands of ballots left to count which could t
For the democratic party. So what do you expect him to say . Id be surprised if hes going to get out in front of the networks. That hasnt been his pattern to date. Given how close the edges are, i think it would be wise to wait for others to declare victory. He has publicly, what is true, which is everything is trending in the right direction. Unless they have really solid information about the remaining ballots, its probably to just stick with that line. All right. Do you have any insight into why the call hasnt come yet . Help our viewers understand where the uncertainty is, right . Is this just extra, extra precaution or is this something that pennsylvania might be still in doubt. Theres always a question. Until you lock at the ballots, you cant know for certain what those ballots say. The official count isnt in yet and yes, once you know that there are a certain number of ballots that come from an area that up to this point has voted overwhelmingly democratic. Until youve actually