Honest about allegations, the post office is simaticly crippled with the president s approval by a Major Campaign don donor. Youve probably seen video being taken offline or being taken apart. Just last week the Postal Service warned 46 states it cant guarantee that all mail in ballots will arrive in time to be counted. And its hard not to connect that potential effect, disinfran changing tens of millions of people with the video above and those are just some of the things postmaster general dejoy has been overseeing in his first months on the job. The changes slowed the delivery of prescription drugs and live chicks s ts to farmers. Governmental affairs committee, the postmaster general pledged the same would not happen to mail in ballots. As we head into the election season, i want to assure this committee and the American Public that the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nations election mail securely and on time. This duty is my priority between now an
Well, this may be a sign of just how polarized american politics has become. In the face of a Supreme Court vacancy, lawmakers are divided not over the nominee, not yet anyway, but over when to start the confirmation process. The battle over replacing the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg begins in earnest in the coming hours when senators return to capitol hill. President trump says hell name his nominee this week, but democrats dont want to move forward until after the election. President ial nominee joe biden had a message for senators on sunday. Dont vote to confirm anyone nominated under the circumstances President Trump and senator mcconnell have created. Dont go there. Uphold your constitutional duty. Your conscience. Let the people speak. Cool the flames that have been engulfing our country. We cant keep rewriting history. Now, if youre feeling a bit of deja vu, youre not alone. Four years ago, the senate refused to confirm Barack Obamas nominee during an election year, but then it was
Historic moment is defined by what we dont know. Trump is said to be experiencing mild symptoms. And has not transferred power to Vice President mike pence. Who is thus far tested negative. But reverberations are being felt videos the white house. The busy week highlights not only the risks of the various but why we need a full accounting of his activities. We are now left as the media to Contract Trace on our own. Even as it was announced a short time ago, three journalists have tested positive for the virus. In the days leading up to his diagnosis, the president and his staff, often without masks have been crisscrossing the country. Last friday, he was in new port virginia for a Campaign Rally and on saturday, he held two private events and a rose garden ceremony welcoming his Supreme Court pick. Amy coney barrett. That event is already drawing scrutiny. Senator mike lee and a representative of notre dame have tested positive. He a rally in pennsylvania and he had private meetings an
President s health from his had doctor and those details were troubling. His physician dr. Sean conley was up beat about the president s condition, but what he said led our own doctor sanjay gupta to say, that the president could be sicker than they are leading on. Now the president is taking a steroid, one that is recommended only for people suffering the most severe cases of covid and need supplemental oxygen. And he is being treated with two other powerful drugs. An experimental cocktail and remdesivir, that has been then to show potential for very ill Covid Patients but with side affects. Jeremy, you were standing there when the president made the unannounced surprise photo op appearance. How did it go down and how did the people outside the hospital react . Whats the latest . Reporter it was a surreal scene. Theres dozens of the president s supporters here out here all day to show support for the president. It was a surprise to them as much as us to see the president ial motorcade
Firefighters, we are with the st. Paul Fire Department right now. Weve seen the fire truck as well as one of the ambulances already head out on a call this morning. The department is averaging 15 to 20 calls a day for covid and flulike symptoms. Every time paramedics and firefighters head out on a call, they are at risk. Even if they arent told of covid19 symptoms, there is the potential there someone could be asymptomatic. With me here is the fire chief, chief bruce ings. Walk me through what youre seeing right now. You look at the numbers in minnesota, hospitalizations, the death rate, its not good. What has it been like for you and your team here . Thank you. Its been extremely challenging for us. Were seeing call volumes at an alltime high, with call volumes averaging 150 calls a day most days. Averages, numbers going up to 180 calls per day. Mentioned that the positive or covid runs were going on are 15 to 20. Of the 150 to 180 calls every single day, theres a chance for exposure.