The first woman, and the first black american, and the first person of south asian descent to become Vice President. As for President Trump, hed already left washington hours earlier, telling supporters that hed be back. Well have details of the days ceremony, the new president s message, and the work hes already started in the oval office in the past hour. Also tonight. As the number of covid deaths reaches another record, we visit a hospital in derby to talk to staff about the battle theyre waging. And severe flood warnings in Greater Manchester, as storm christoph brings chaos and homes are evacuated. And in half an hour on the bbc news channel, join me, kasia madera, for Global Reaction to todays events and a look at tomorrows International Front pages. Good evening. Joe biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States in a ceremony on capitol hill in washington dc the very place stormed by supporters of Donald Trumpjust a fortnight ago. With that violence still f
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. President donald trump is to be moved to hospital for treatment after being diagnosed with coronavirus. A helicopter is standing by at the white house. President trump has already been treated with an antibody cocktail and vitamins. His doctors earlier said he was fatigued but in good spirits. His rival in next months election, joe biden, is on the campaign trail, where he reminded americans that they all have their part to play in getting the virus under control. So be patriotic. Its not about being a tough guy, its about doing your part. Wearing a mask is not only going to protect you, but it also protects those around you. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The white house says President Trump will spend a few days in hospital after contracting the coronavirus as a precautionary measure
Knee on floyds neck while he went limp and eventually lifeless. And the breaking headline as we come on the air tonight. The new video from new mexico now. The officer with his knee on the neck of a man detained after a traffic stop. That officer tonight now charged with manslaughter. What weve just learned. The Minneapolis City Council voting to ol department. The mayor there shouted down for refusing to support calls to defend the police. Growing calls across the country to do the same. Joe biden tonight saying he does not support that idea, nor does President Trump, who called members of Law Enforcement to the white house today. The disturbing case in virginia tonight. The charges. The alleged member of the kkk who drove right into a protest. And in seattl demonstrators the and then allegedly shot someone as he got out of the car. On capitol hill tonight, democratic members of Congress Taking a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Tonight, what they have now unveiled to try to ref
You ruined my life good evening on this wednesday night. And we have a lot to get to. But we begin with that seismic win for republicans. They had control of the house, they now have control of the senate. With help from millions of american voters. Late today, president obama appearing before the cameras, so many wondering, would he signal a fight or would he signal hope for compromise . President bush faced a similar picture in his second term, coming out and calling it a thumping. Now, its president obama. And late today, it was a question from our own jon karl and an answer about kentucky bourbon that was most telling. Lets get right to jon at the white house. Jon, bourbon . Reporter yes, david. Bourbon. The president offered to drink some bourbon with the new man in charge of the senate. But he offered no sign that he has a mea culpa or a desire to change course. No apologies from the president today. In fact, he suggested democrats lost primarily because most people didnt bother
Plus, art to u. S. Adversaries sharing intelligence to expand their Nuclear Weapons program . What fox news is learning about ties between north korea and iran. And body cameras now at the center of a major court case. Should Police Officers get to review their own footage before stating their side of a story . It is all happening now. Jon but we begin with a big victory for the g. O. P. In its fight to repeal and replace obamacare. The American Healthcare act passes the house. Now it moves onto the senate. Welcome to the second hour of happening now, i am jon scott. L1melissal0 im Melissa Francis in today for jenna lee. 213, the bill is passed it without objection, it is moved to the next table. L1melissal0 passing with zero democrats support yesterday. President trump and House Republicans celebrating their first major legislative win, but the battle is far from over. Jon chief Congressional Correspondent mike emanuel is live on capitol hill. Is it safe to assume the senate is going