As in los angeles as state and local officials set their own social distancing guidelines and time lines. Were learning President Trump is facing pressure from Industry Leaders right now who want covid19 testing ramped up dramatically before people return to work. But sources tell cnn it may be nearly impossible to steer the president away from his goal of reopening at least some of the economy on may 1st. Lets get some more from our National Correspondent erica hill. Shes in new york for us. Erica, we may not necessarily see any big events, sporting events, concerts in cities like l. A. And new york, the two largest cities in the United States for months to come as this u. S. Battle to contain the coronavirus continues. Yeah, thats right. The mayors in those cities as well as new orleans really doing their best to adjust expectations for their residents. Were also hearing from the governor of colorado who says were not going to go back to the way things were in january or even februar
Is even there has prevented me from using the Constitutional Authority that we are given under the recess provisions. The senate should either fulfill its duty and vote on my nominee is or it should formally adjourn so that i can make recess appointments. We have a tremendous number of people that have to come into government and now more so than ever before because of the virus and the problem. We have to do it, we have to do whatever we have to do. It made it very difficult to run government, i dont think any administration is done anywhere near what weve done in three and a half years but every block, every week they put up roadblocks. Whether its russia, russia, russia, or impeachment hoax, or whatever it may be. Its always roadblocks and a waste of time. If the house will not agree to that adjournment, i will exercise my Constitutional Authority to adjourn both chambers of congress. The Current Practice of leaving town while conducting phony pro forma sessions is a dereliction of
Good evening, we begin with two breaking stories tonight. First, the monster of a storm, 800 miles wide, which will bring a polar plunge all the way to the gulf. Just take a look at the wall tonight. Formidable. Forecasters say this system is stronger than superstorm sandy. Hurricaneforce winds already. Waves over 50 feet already being felt in alaska. And just listen to its fury. Tonight, much of this country preparing, from the midwest to texas. Bracing for arctic air. And the map says it all. Temperatures 30 degrees below normal in some areas. Rob marciano starts us off. Reporter the super storm bearing down tonight. The effects already being felt in alaska. Roughly 800 miles across and growing. Winds clocked at 96 miles an hour. Hurricane Wind Warnings now posted. Seas expected to build giant waves at least 50 feet high. But like superstorm sandy, its more than just a hurricane. And this one could be even stronger. And right in the crosshairs, the crews on the fishing boats from dis