Reason we are all throwing dinner parties in a parking lot. Right now things are looking pretty dire. There have been over 11 million recorded cases in the u. S. And onethird of all americans know someone who has died of covid19. And with the holidays just around the corner there is both good news and bad news. The bad news, of course, is that you wont be able to spend time with your extended family. The good news is you wont have to spend time with your extended family. And this morning there was also some really good news. This morning another potential breakthrough in the battle against covid. A vaccine developed by moderna showing a 94. 5 percent efficacy rate in a trial with 30,000 participates. One big difference between the Moderna Vaccine and one developed by pfizer that also reported very promising results in early trial, moderna says its vac even doesnt need to be expect at extremely low temperatures to remain stable. That could help with shipping and driksz. Trevor yes, peop
Incoming chairman january, ive been trying to find a solution to the problem that we all acknowledge which is a border out of control, laws being abused, humanitarian crisis, a National Security crisis in the making, and in march, the Committee Held a hearing to learn the scope of the problem. , the numbere of families have doubled, the problem is beginning to be unmanageable, we are all concerned about the humanitarian conditions which is why we supported a 4 billion appropriation to provide better housing, but we have done nothing to stop the flow until today. A bill i introduced after the scope of the hearing that was based on the best advice i could get from those in charge, and the dhs director who testified in june said the bill we had before this committee would stop 70 to 90 of the flow. My colleagues on the other site said what about Central America. You are right, we need to invest in Central America, but there is not enough money to invest until we change the magnet. The pro
On your screen is the chair of the Senate Judiciary committee, senator Lindsey Graham about to gavel in a meeting where they are looking at marking up a law dealing with american asylum rules. It is just getting underway. We expect they might take a break at 11 00 eastern for votes on the senate floor. Sen. Graham the number of families have doubled. The problem is getting to be unmanageable. We are concerned about the humanitarian conditions. A 4 billion appropriation to provide better housing but we have done nothing to stop the flow until today. In may, i introduced a bill that was based on the best advice i could get from those in charge and Kevin Mcelhinney who testified and said the bill would stop 70 to 90 of the flow. Our colleagues on the other sides said what about Central America . You are right, we need to invest in Central America but there is not enough money to invest in less change the magnets. You come to america, you asked for asylum and 80 of the claims are denied. T
Immigration. If i were president today,n i would signecutive order that would get rid of trumps zerotolance policy, the remain in mexico policy, and the metering policy. But will any of this deliver him the votes . The democrats want open borders, they want anybody they want, including ms13, pouring into the country. What does Julian Castro say now . Firing line with Margaret Hoover is made possible by. Additional funding is provided by. Corporate funding is provided by. Secretary castro, welcome to firing line. Thanks for having me. You were the youngest member of president obamas cabinet when you became secretary for housing and urban development. And you were also the mayor of san antonio, and now youre running to be your partys nomineefo the presidency to take on donald trump. And much like donald trump, the key issue that has distinguished you from your peers in that consideration set is immigration. Though i think its safe to say that your stances on immigration are considerabl d
Groups new report and the Perception Gap between partisans. As always, we take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Host good morning. It is monday, july 1. Congress is away from capitol hill for the fourth of july break. We begin with Vice President mike pence from over the weekend on the morality of Border Security. The Vice President told a gathering of conservative activists there is nothing compassionate about open borders. Phone lines as usual. Democrats, 2027488000, is the number. Republicans, 2027488001. Independents, 2027488002. Special line for border state residents. That number, 2027488003. You can catch up with us on social media. On twitter it is cspanwj. On facebook it is facebook. Com cspan. You can start calling in now as we show you the Vice President saturday night speaking at the conservative faith and Freedom Coalitions annual dinner in washington, d. C. Here is what he had to say. [video clip] majors wee