Flu to describe the virus. This afternoon Kayleigh Mcenany tried to defend the president s use of the term by first denying that he had used it. Hello, everyone. Why is he using racist phrases like kung flu . He points to the fact that the origin of the virus is china. Its a fair thing to point out as china tries to ridiculously rewrite history. Its not a discussion about asianamericans who the president values and prizes as citizens of this great country. It is an indictment of china for letting this virus get here. Kayleigh mcenanys claim that the president doesnt use the term is of course a lie. We all heard it for ourselves. Back in march, we should note, when a cbs they wills correspondent, pointed out, Kayleigh Mcenany was both skeptical and also furious. Conway called the use of the term among. And she noted her familys racial heritage because, of course, such a term could especially offend asianamericans. Thats highly offensive to americanasianamericans. My kids are 25 filipino
Tragedy in charleston. Today a horsedrawn carriage brought the body of state senator and reverend Clementa Pinckney to the South Carolina state house, where he lay in state for four hours, giving mourners a chance to pay their respects. He was very strong in his faith. He loved his fellow man. He cared about his family, and he loved his children. He fought long and hard for righteousness. He fought in the lords honor. I knew the type of life that senator Clementa Pinckney lived, so im joyful even though im sad. Rchl as senator pinckney lay in state, the Confederate Flag still flew on the state house grounds. And a black drape blocked the sight of that flag from the mourners. But as South Carolinas debate over the flag continues, were seeing action all across the country. Alabamas governor ordered Confederate Flags be taken down today from state house grounds. Mississippis republican senators have joined the push to remove confederate imagery if their state flag. More and more governors
Being taken into custody before 11 00 this morning. This is also where the Shelby Police chief said the tip that got him arrested came from a business. We now know that business was a florist or a flower shop and the tip goes back to one of employees, debbie dils who was driving to work late. She spotted that 2000 Hyundai Elantra that shed seen all over the news. She drove up close and saw that bowl hair cut. She made a call not to the police but to her boss at work. She pulled back and felt she should stay close. She stayed until she saw lights flashing. She said he never drove fast never drove erratically, he just kept on driving. Debbie said she prayed a lot and she believes that god put her in position to make that call. Its been a very emotional day in South Carolina. Watch this. We woke up today and the heart and soul of South Carolina was broken. And so we have some grieving to do and weve got some pain we have to go through. Parents are having to explain to their kids how they
21yearold dylann roof was arrested earlier today some 240 miles away in shelby north carolina. He has now been flown back to charleston to face charges. Now police are still trying to determine a motive but it appears to be racially charged. Joining us now live at the scene of the arrest is our own mike tobin. Mike . Reporter sean, this really is a remarkable example of the authorities, the media and the public working together. Thats why you arrived at that rapid arrest with dylann roof being taken into custody before 11 00 this morning. This is where he made his initial appearance. This is also where the Shelby Police chief said the tip that got him arrested came from a business. We now know that business was a florist or a flower shop and the tip really goes back to one of the employee debbie dills, who was driving to work late. She spotted that 2000 Hyundai Elantra on the road. Shed seen it all over the airwaves, all over the news. She drove up close and got a look at that bowl hai
Our daughters over the years. I know thats the case for many of your families too. This National Tradition may seem perfectly ordinary to Many Americans, especially those who have grown up during this period, but in fact, it reflects tremendous progress. Today we can say that our country is a better and a stronger force for good in the world because more and more we are people that serve. For that, we have to thank president bush and his better half barbara, who is just as committed as her husband to service and has dedicated her life to it as well. [ applause ] the president s who followed president bush have had the good sense to continue this work and not just because one of them calls him dad. Even after leaving office, president clinton and both president bushes have come together to help people affected by natural disasters here at home and around the world. A reminder that service is not a democratic or a republican value but its a core part of being an american. At the white ho