Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Katty im katty kay in washington and this is bbc world news america. How to fight the pandemic china embarks on testing an entire city in just fi days and we will be live in sweden to find out if that countrys controversial approach was the right one. Confirmation hearings begin for u. S. Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett is the controversy surrounding her legal, political, religious or all three . We report from the devastated region of nagornokarabakh as a ceasefire comes under pressure. Welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. As the u. S. And u. K. Struggled to test even a fraction of their populations, china today embarks on the ambitious goal of testing an entire city this week. They launched an Aggressive Campaign after just a hanul of new cases were
Died last week, on the Supreme Court, he and his republican allies plan to cement a conservative majority on that court that will be immune to the shifting tides of political fortunes. The aim, of course, is a justice who seeks not to make laws from the bench, but to interpret the law in the light to have constitution, the guding document that has, after all, formed the foundation of americas rights for almost two and a half centuries. This week well look at how republicans plan to secure the future and the broader implications of the Supreme Court view can city. Later in the show well also take a closer look at the economy. Five weeks out from the election, is the vshaped recovery e weve heard so much about still in place, or as much of the world now braces for a new wave of the virus, are we at risk actually of further lockdowns and, indeed, more economic misery . The white houses chief economic adviser, larry kudlow, will be joining me from washington. As Justice Ginsburg lay in rep
Replace ruth bader ginsburg, who died last week, on the Supreme Court, he and his republican allies plan to cement a conservative majority on that court that will be immune to the shifting tides of political fortunes. The aim, of course, is a justice who seeks not to make laws from the bench, but to interpret the law in the light to have constitution, the guding document that has, after all, formed the foundation of americas rights for almost two and a half centuries. This week well look at how republicans plan to secure the future and the broader implications of the Supreme Court view can city. Later in the show well also take a closer look at the economy. Five weeks out from the election, is the vshaped recovery e weve heard so much about still in place, or as much of the world now braces for a new wave of the virus, are we at risk actually of further lockdowns and, indeed, more economic misery . The white houses chief economic adviser, larry kudlow, will be joining me from washingto
Confident, yet humble, wise, yet dependent on your guidance. Give them the wisdom to cultivate a faith that preserves, keeping them from growing weary in doing what is right. Strengthen their ability to see among their colleagues your divine image. May our senators increase in favor with you and humanity. Fill them with a passion to live for your glory. We praise you for being our helper and we desire to magnify your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is a recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley quite often in our newspapers you can read about a lot of city, state Pension Funds that are in trouble. Theres
Liberal voice and a champion for equality. And on the steps of the Supreme Court, crowds chanted rbg late into the washington night as attention is quickly turning to the battle over just when her seat should be filled. Tonight the condolences are pouring in. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away. The 87yearold died from complications of partnncreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family. She was small in stature but larger than life both on and off the bench. We begin our coverage with nbc bay areas cheryl hurd. Reporter Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg spent more than a quarter century on the u. S. Supreme court and spent much of her career fighting for e quality. Please be seated. How wrong it is to judge people on the basis of what they look like. Born in brooklyn, she tied for first in her class at columbia law. But with no job offers at law firms in the late 50s, she taught at rutgers and columbia, then launched the aclu womens rights project in the 70s. Later