Transcripts For FOXNEWSW Special Report With Bret Baier 2020

Which was present. Gillian turner leads us off tonight. Good evening, julian. Good evening, so President Trumps former National Security advisor general Michael Flynn has asked an Appeals Court to force a district judge of handling his case to drop criminal charges against him in a brandnew emergency filing, they ask that judge Emmet Sullivan handling the case dropped the charges. They say he is not objective and is creating a political spectacle. In the midst of a National Collection season, drag them into the political hurricane. Now his legal team also insists he would be removed from the case and the court immediately called his unusual move to allow a friend of the court, a. K. A. A specially appointed judge to argue against a Justice Departments request to drop the case. Flynn is not the only former National Security advisor making headlines tonight. Fox news has learned the acting director has declassified a topsecret Inauguration Day email written by susan wise. President obamas top Foreign Policy advisor and send it over to the Justice Department. In this email which fox news has obtained an Oval Office Meeting about the investigation and the 2016 election. She writes, director comey affirmed he is proceeding by the book as it pertains to Law Enforcement but that he does have some concerns that he is speaking frequently with russian ambassador, and he also added he has no indication thus far that flynn has passed classified information. I now about an hour ago, another development in general flynns case, judge sullivan has set oral arguments and on that day he wants to hear arguments as to whether or not this case should be dropped entirely, something that the Justice Department has already recommended. Brett . Bret Gillian Turner on a windy day in washington, thank you. Also breaking tonight, President Trump taking some big steps this evening and what he calls the countrys transition to greatness following the coronavirus lockdown. Making several moves to accelerate efforts to reopen businesses and prop up hardhit industries such as agriculture. The president is also defending his decision to take a controversial antimalarial drug as a preventative. Chief White House Correspondent john roberts has that story tonight. Good evening. With the headwinds facing the American Economy, there is increasing concern over how healthy the American Economy might be in the coming weeks my President Trump taking new steps to grease the skids for an economic recovery. In his first Cabinet Meeting since november 19th, President Trump today signing an executive order directing to cut more regulation in order to spur economic recovery. With millions of americans forced out of work by the virus, it is more important than ever to remove burdens that destroy american jobs. Announcing 16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers. Hit hard by the loss of business from restaurants closing. Forced to euthanize livestock. Caused by china. Will be providing billions of dollars for corn, cotton, soybeans, and specialty crop farmers, cattle ranchers, just about every category, a lot of territory. Dairy producers, pork producers, and more. For distribution to food banks and charities creating a socalled family food box for people in need. There was this unbelievable beautiful american Fresh Produce that was going to waste. Those in need to get access to boxes like these 20 to 25 pounds of milk, all forms of dairy, and of course Fresh Produce is incredibly virtuous. On capitol hill, attending the Senate Republican policy lunch. Topic a, reopening the nation, rebooting the economy without igniting a firestorm of coronavirus infection. We are opening up, numbers are going down, look at georgia and florida and others. We have states that are opening up, and the numbers are going down, but its a transition to greatness. According to data compiled by fox news, deaths continue to decline while there was a slight bump in the total number of cases. In certain areas, infections remain stubbornly high including the National Capital region. Because of two cases in the white house, President Trump began taking hydroxychloroquine as a possible preventive. The president saying despite one study on data from the va that showed a possible negative effect, he wanted to give it a shot. If you look at the one survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape, very old, almost dead. Was a trump enemy statement. Many doctors are in favor of it. Many frontline workers wont go there unless they have hydroxy, so this is an individual decision to make. The va secretary told me today that the veterans who received hydroxychloroquine were seriously ill in their last hours is what he explained to me, many of them in their 80s and had underlying conditions as well. Also said that even now, the Veterans Affairs administration is doling out 42,000 doses of hydroxychloroquine every day. Suffer from conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis and lupus. Brett . Bret john roberts, thank you. Awarding a contract worth up to 812 million to a new u. S. Company to manufacture drugs and drug ingredients in this country to fight covid19. Many people have criticized the u. S. Is reliance on china and india for those types of products. The health and Human Services Department Says it has awarded a four year, 354 Million Contract a privately Held Corporation to make those items. The deal can be extended for up to 812 million over ten years. In a few hours, all 50 states will have taken some steps at least to reopen their economies. There were plenty of Strings Attached in some places. Takes a look tonight from new york. As of tonight, joins all other 49 states and will partially reopen. Under the states plan, restaurants without outdoor seating, limited retail can be required for most activities. Governor Gretchen Whitmer to accelerate reopening but northern parts of the state will begin to restart. Limiting capacity can open their doors. Oregon Supreme Court halted a judges ruling to toss out coronavirus restrictions imposed by kate brown. The lower court judge sided with churches that claimed the state social distancing rules were unconstitutional. A review by all High Court Justices is pending. A judge in minnesota has issued a restraining order preventing the hometown tavern from reopening along with five other eateries operated by the same owner. Disappointed customers were already lining up. I was ready to storm the place. Its just disappointing. In ohio, governor mike devine is cracking down on bars and restaurants in violation of that States Social distancing rules. Beefed up enforcement only days after Outdoor Dining service was allowed to resume. The Belmont Stakes for the First Time Ever would lead off the triple crown. The race will be run june 20th without spectators and will be a shorter distance than usual. The announcement comes as california and new york call for Sports Events to resume without fans. When a team plays, even if there is no one in the stands, it gets broadcast, and that gives people at Home Entertainment value, something to participate in. New york state today continued its gradual reopening. The area of the states surrounding the largest city buffalo has now lifted some restrictions. Tomorrow, the Capital Region including albany is going to restart. As for new york city, that is still weeks away. Brett . Bret David Lee Miller in new york, thank you. The u. S. And canada are extending their agreement to keep their border close to nonessential travel to june 21st. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is a source of vulnerability because of covid19. Those restrictions were announced march 18th and extended into april. The u. S. Has reached a similar deal with mexico to keep border restrictions in place. Stocks were off today about the dow lost 391, s p 500 dropped 31, the nasdaq fell 50. Getting our first look tonight at the effects of the first relief package passed by congress for people taking tremendous hits from the pandemic in the economy. Congressional correspondent chad pergram tells us many of the first reviews not so good. Its the first report card to congress about the 3 trillion response to the pandemic. This is the biggest response ever, and the fastest and the biggest and this is the biggest shock we have seen, the question looms in the air of is it enough . There was worries about the consequences of reopening too fast. How many workers should give their lives to increase the gdp . No one should do that and i think your characterization is unfair. Fed chairman powell has said another jolt from congress could bolster growth but many are skeptical of another expensive bill. I believe if we dont smartly reopen the economy, we cant do enough here to replace what weve shut down. A Bipartisan Coalition of senators say it handcuff Small Businesses. They have to direct three quarters of the federal dollars they receive to employee wages. Senators want to drop that to 50 . Small businesses can use the money instead for utilities and rent, and they were criticisms about lag time getting assistance out the door. A Bipartisan Congressional Commission overseeing the coronavirus responses as the treasury hasnt yet dispersed any of the 46 billion allocated to the airlines. 500 billion which could help cities and states. Lawmakers demand results when coughing up 3 trillion to salvage the economy. Steven mnuchin quoted risk of permanent damage of the u. S. Doesnt reopen the right way. Brett . Chad pergram on capitol hill, thank you. The Senate Intelligence committee has approved the nomination of texas congressman John Ratcliffe to be the director of national intelligence. The next stop, a vote on the senate floor, radcliffe would replace acting director richard grenell. New commitments tonight from the World Health Organization to lead the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as President Trump threatens to withdraw the u. S. From the w. H. O. And take millions of dollars of funding with him. Here is Senior Foreign Affairs correspondent greg palkot. Is the pandemic and for the use of flare around the world, a new death toll in india, and a hot spot in russias, the final day of the World Health Organizations annual meeting players. President trump posting a letter demanding major substantive improvements within the next 30 days. Threatening to make a temporary freeze of United States funding permanent or in his words, the u. S. Would reconsider our membership. They have to clean up their act and do a better job. They have to be much more fair to other countries including the United States, or we are not going to be involved with them. Critics say that he was deflecting from his own administrations handling of covid19. Defended by his boss. As always, the w. H. O. Remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. We want accountability more than anyone. The resolution is therefore adopted. Approved today by unanimous vote of Member States an investigation into the outbreak of the virus in china. The response by the w. H. O. Was a commitment to global efforts to develop vaccines to slow the spread of the disease and head off another outbreak. This is the time for science and solidarity. This is the time for all humanity to rally around the common cause. Saying they remain committed to working with all partners, just may be outside that organization. Greg palkot in london, thank you. There is new video tonight of the black man fatally shot earlier this year in southern georgia by a father and son who are white. Shows Ahmaud Arbery in a dispute with police two and a half years ago. We will get reaction tonight, correspondent Steve Harrigan reports from atlanta. Newly revealed Police Body Cam video shows a confrontation between Ahmaud Arbery and local Glenn County Police in 2017. Be 15 alone in his parked vehicle is approached by a Police Officer who questions him and searches him for a weapon. The discussion gets heated, a second officer is called and fires his taser which fails to operate. Down. Stay on the ground. Arbery was released with no charges. Family attorneys call it harassment. The same reason he was killed is the same reason he was stopped, it was the criminalization of blackness itself. They saw a black man alone in the park and said this appears suspicious. A former Police Officer and his son travis remain in jail on murder charges, but protesters say and more needs to be done. Brunswick is the focus for the change that needs to happen in georgia in the world, so we stand shoulder to shoulder not only with the arbery family but all the other families because we are not going to say this is a one off. This is Standard Practice in georgia. They are calling for the man who filmed the account or to be arrested. His lawyers say he did nothing wrong and took and passed a Lie Detector Test to prove it. A new judge has been appointed to oversee the criminal case this after five local judges all recuse themselves. Brett . Bret Steve Harrigan in atlanta, thank you. Up next, 100,000 people stranded at sea by the coronavirus. We will bring that story. First fox ten in phoenix where Officials Say firefighters have managed to contain much of a big wild fire across two square miles and prompted the evacuation of more than 100 homes. Evacuation orders remained in place i place amid predictions of dusty winds that could fan the flames. Fox 4 in dallas as a texas man is charged with filing Fraudulent Bank loan application seeking more than 5 million in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business administration under the care of zach for coronavirus belief the department of justice alleged 32yearold samuel late del matt gaetz claimed to have more than 400 employees earning wages and the government says no employees work for his purported business. Fox five in new york as a National Football league modifies its rule requiring teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching positions, teams must talk with at least two minority candidates not associated with their own team for a potential headcoaching vacancy. And this is a live look at chicago from fox 32, our affiliate there. The big story there today, says showers and thunderstorms have knocked out power to the 110 story willis tower and also produce two possible tornadoes. Forecasters say no damage reported from either storm. Thats tonights live look outside the beltway from special report, we will be right back. Fifty years ago, humpback whales were nearly extinct. They rebounded because a decision was made to protect them. Making the right decisions today for your longterm financial future can protect you and your family, and preserve your legacy. Ask a Financial Advisor how retirement and Life Insurance solutions from pacific life can help you plan for your future. Will it be familiar streets . Or perhaps unknown roads . Wherever you may go, lexus will welcome you back with exceptional offers. Find a lexus for every road at lexus. Com. No payments for up to 90 days on all 2020 lexus models. Experience amazing at your lexus dealer. announcer reliability is everything. So, if your networks down, youre down. Verizon knows your customers need to reach you seamlessly. Your team needs to work from different places across many devices. Plus, you want the security trusted by some of the Largest Companies in the world. And thats why you trust us. The most President Trump<\/a>s former National Security<\/a> advisor general Michael Flynn<\/a> has asked an Appeals Court<\/a> to force a district judge of handling his case to drop criminal charges against him in a brandnew emergency filing, they ask that judge Emmet Sullivan<\/a> handling the case dropped the charges. They say he is not objective and is creating a political spectacle. In the midst of a National Collection<\/a> season, drag them into the political hurricane. Now his legal team also insists he would be removed from the case and the court immediately called his unusual move to allow a friend of the court, a. K. A. A specially appointed judge to argue against a Justice Department<\/a>s request to drop the case. Flynn is not the only former National Security<\/a> advisor making headlines tonight. Fox news has learned the acting director has declassified a topsecret Inauguration Day<\/a> email written by susan wise. President obamas top Foreign Policy<\/a> advisor and send it over to the Justice Department<\/a>. In this email which fox news has obtained an Oval Office Meeting<\/a> about the investigation and the 2016 election. She writes, director comey affirmed he is proceeding by the book as it pertains to Law Enforcement<\/a> but that he does have some concerns that he is speaking frequently with russian ambassador, and he also added he has no indication thus far that flynn has passed classified information. I now about an hour ago, another development in general flynns case, judge sullivan has set oral arguments and on that day he wants to hear arguments as to whether or not this case should be dropped entirely, something that the Justice Department<\/a> has already recommended. Brett . Bret Gillian Turner<\/a> on a windy day in washington, thank you. Also breaking tonight, President Trump<\/a> taking some big steps this evening and what he calls the countrys transition to greatness following the coronavirus lockdown. Making several moves to accelerate efforts to reopen businesses and prop up hardhit industries such as agriculture. The president is also defending his decision to take a controversial antimalarial drug as a preventative. Chief White House Correspondent<\/a> john roberts has that story tonight. Good evening. With the headwinds facing the American Economy<\/a>, there is increasing concern over how healthy the American Economy<\/a> might be in the coming weeks my President Trump<\/a> taking new steps to grease the skids for an economic recovery. In his first Cabinet Meeting<\/a> since november 19th, President Trump<\/a> today signing an executive order directing to cut more regulation in order to spur economic recovery. With millions of americans forced out of work by the virus, it is more important than ever to remove burdens that destroy american jobs. Announcing 16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers. Hit hard by the loss of business from restaurants closing. Forced to euthanize livestock. Caused by china. Will be providing billions of dollars for corn, cotton, soybeans, and specialty crop farmers, cattle ranchers, just about every category, a lot of territory. Dairy producers, pork producers, and more. For distribution to food banks and charities creating a socalled family food box for people in need. There was this unbelievable beautiful american Fresh Produce<\/a> that was going to waste. Those in need to get access to boxes like these 20 to 25 pounds of milk, all forms of dairy, and of course Fresh Produce<\/a> is incredibly virtuous. On capitol hill, attending the Senate Republican<\/a> policy lunch. Topic a, reopening the nation, rebooting the economy without igniting a firestorm of coronavirus infection. We are opening up, numbers are going down, look at georgia and florida and others. We have states that are opening up, and the numbers are going down, but its a transition to greatness. According to data compiled by fox news, deaths continue to decline while there was a slight bump in the total number of cases. In certain areas, infections remain stubbornly high including the National Capital<\/a> region. Because of two cases in the white house, President Trump<\/a> began taking hydroxychloroquine as a possible preventive. The president saying despite one study on data from the va that showed a possible negative effect, he wanted to give it a shot. If you look at the one survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape, very old, almost dead. Was a trump enemy statement. Many doctors are in favor of it. Many frontline workers wont go there unless they have hydroxy, so this is an individual decision to make. The va secretary told me today that the veterans who received hydroxychloroquine were seriously ill in their last hours is what he explained to me, many of them in their 80s and had underlying conditions as well. Also said that even now, the Veterans Affairs<\/a> administration is doling out 42,000 doses of hydroxychloroquine every day. Suffer from conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/a> and lupus. Brett . Bret john roberts, thank you. Awarding a contract worth up to 812 million to a new u. S. Company to manufacture drugs and drug ingredients in this country to fight covid19. Many people have criticized the u. S. Is reliance on china and india for those types of products. The health and Human Services<\/a> Department Says<\/a> it has awarded a four year, 354 Million Contract<\/a> a privately Held Corporation<\/a> to make those items. The deal can be extended for up to 812 million over ten years. In a few hours, all 50 states will have taken some steps at least to reopen their economies. There were plenty of Strings Attached<\/a> in some places. Takes a look tonight from new york. As of tonight, joins all other 49 states and will partially reopen. Under the states plan, restaurants without outdoor seating, limited retail can be required for most activities. Governor Gretchen Whitmer<\/a> to accelerate reopening but northern parts of the state will begin to restart. Limiting capacity can open their doors. Oregon Supreme Court<\/a> halted a judges ruling to toss out coronavirus restrictions imposed by kate brown. The lower court judge sided with churches that claimed the state social distancing rules were unconstitutional. A review by all High Court Justices<\/a> is pending. A judge in minnesota has issued a restraining order preventing the hometown tavern from reopening along with five other eateries operated by the same owner. Disappointed customers were already lining up. I was ready to storm the place. Its just disappointing. In ohio, governor mike devine is cracking down on bars and restaurants in violation of that States Social<\/a> distancing rules. Beefed up enforcement only days after Outdoor Dining<\/a> service was allowed to resume. The Belmont Stakes<\/a> for the First Time Ever<\/a> would lead off the triple crown. The race will be run june 20th without spectators and will be a shorter distance than usual. The announcement comes as california and new york call for Sports Events<\/a> to resume without fans. When a team plays, even if there is no one in the stands, it gets broadcast, and that gives people at Home Entertainment<\/a> value, something to participate in. New york state today continued its gradual reopening. The area of the states surrounding the largest city buffalo has now lifted some restrictions. Tomorrow, the Capital Region<\/a> including albany is going to restart. As for new york city, that is still weeks away. Brett . Bret David Lee Miller<\/a> in new york, thank you. The u. S. And canada are extending their agreement to keep their border close to nonessential travel to june 21st. Canadian Prime Minister<\/a> Justin Trudeau<\/a> says it is a source of vulnerability because of covid19. Those restrictions were announced march 18th and extended into april. The u. S. Has reached a similar deal with mexico to keep border restrictions in place. Stocks were off today about the dow lost 391, s p 500 dropped 31, the nasdaq fell 50. Getting our first look tonight at the effects of the first relief package passed by congress for people taking tremendous hits from the pandemic in the economy. Congressional correspondent chad pergram tells us many of the first reviews not so good. Its the first report card to congress about the 3 trillion response to the pandemic. This is the biggest response ever, and the fastest and the biggest and this is the biggest shock we have seen, the question looms in the air of is it enough . There was worries about the consequences of reopening too fast. How many workers should give their lives to increase the gdp . No one should do that and i think your characterization is unfair. Fed chairman powell has said another jolt from congress could bolster growth but many are skeptical of another expensive bill. I believe if we dont smartly reopen the economy, we cant do enough here to replace what weve shut down. A Bipartisan Coalition<\/a> of senators say it handcuff Small Business<\/a>es. They have to direct three quarters of the federal dollars they receive to employee wages. Senators want to drop that to 50 . Small businesses can use the money instead for utilities and rent, and they were criticisms about lag time getting assistance out the door. A Bipartisan Congressional Commission<\/a> overseeing the coronavirus responses as the treasury hasnt yet dispersed any of the 46 billion allocated to the airlines. 500 billion which could help cities and states. Lawmakers demand results when coughing up 3 trillion to salvage the economy. Steven mnuchin quoted risk of permanent damage of the u. S. Doesnt reopen the right way. Brett . Chad pergram on capitol hill, thank you. The Senate Intelligence<\/a> committee has approved the nomination of texas congressman John Ratcliffe<\/a> to be the director of national intelligence. The next stop, a vote on the senate floor, radcliffe would replace acting director richard grenell. New commitments tonight from the World Health Organization<\/a> to lead the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as President Trump<\/a> threatens to withdraw the u. S. From the w. H. O. And take millions of dollars of funding with him. Here is Senior Foreign Affairs<\/a> correspondent greg palkot. Is the pandemic and for the use of flare around the world, a new death toll in india, and a hot spot in russias, the final day of the World Health Organization<\/a>s annual meeting players. President trump posting a letter demanding major substantive improvements within the next 30 days. Threatening to make a temporary freeze of United States<\/a> funding permanent or in his words, the u. S. Would reconsider our membership. They have to clean up their act and do a better job. They have to be much more fair to other countries including the United States<\/a>, or we are not going to be involved with them. Critics say that he was deflecting from his own administrations handling of covid19. Defended by his boss. As always, the w. H. O. Remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. We want accountability more than anyone. The resolution is therefore adopted. Approved today by unanimous vote of Member States<\/a> an investigation into the outbreak of the virus in china. The response by the w. H. O. Was a commitment to global efforts to develop vaccines to slow the spread of the disease and head off another outbreak. This is the time for science and solidarity. This is the time for all humanity to rally around the common cause. Saying they remain committed to working with all partners, just may be outside that organization. Greg palkot in london, thank you. There is new video tonight of the black man fatally shot earlier this year in southern georgia by a father and son who are white. Shows Ahmaud Arbery<\/a> in a dispute with police two and a half years ago. We will get reaction tonight, correspondent Steve Harrigan<\/a> reports from atlanta. Newly revealed Police Body Cam<\/a> video shows a confrontation between Ahmaud Arbery<\/a> and local Glenn County Police<\/a> in 2017. Be 15 alone in his parked vehicle is approached by a Police Officer<\/a> who questions him and searches him for a weapon. The discussion gets heated, a second officer is called and fires his taser which fails to operate. Down. Stay on the ground. Arbery was released with no charges. Family attorneys call it harassment. The same reason he was killed is the same reason he was stopped, it was the criminalization of blackness itself. They saw a black man alone in the park and said this appears suspicious. A former Police Officer<\/a> and his son travis remain in jail on murder charges, but protesters say and more needs to be done. Brunswick is the focus for the change that needs to happen in georgia in the world, so we stand shoulder to shoulder not only with the arbery family but all the other families because we are not going to say this is a one off. This is Standard Practice<\/a> in georgia. They are calling for the man who filmed the account or to be arrested. His lawyers say he did nothing wrong and took and passed a Lie Detector Test<\/a> to prove it. A new judge has been appointed to oversee the criminal case this after five local judges all recuse themselves. Brett . Bret Steve Harrigan<\/a> in atlanta, thank you. Up next, 100,000 people stranded at sea by the coronavirus. We will bring that story. First fox ten in phoenix where Officials Say<\/a> firefighters have managed to contain much of a big wild fire across two square miles and prompted the evacuation of more than 100 homes. Evacuation orders remained in place i place amid predictions of dusty winds that could fan the flames. Fox 4 in dallas as a texas man is charged with filing Fraudulent Bank<\/a> loan application seeking more than 5 million in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business<\/a> administration under the care of zach for coronavirus belief the department of justice alleged 32yearold samuel late del matt gaetz claimed to have more than 400 employees earning wages and the government says no employees work for his purported business. Fox five in new york as a National Football<\/a> league modifies its rule requiring teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching positions, teams must talk with at least two minority candidates not associated with their own team for a potential headcoaching vacancy. And this is a live look at chicago from fox 32, our affiliate there. The big story there today, says showers and thunderstorms have knocked out power to the 110 story willis tower and also produce two possible tornadoes. Forecasters say no damage reported from either storm. Thats tonights live look outside the beltway from special report, we will be right back. Fifty years ago, humpback whales were nearly extinct. They rebounded because a decision was made to protect them. Making the right decisions today for your longterm financial future can protect you and your family, and preserve your legacy. Ask a Financial Advisor<\/a> how retirement and Life Insurance<\/a> solutions from pacific life can help you plan for your future. Will it be familiar streets . Or perhaps unknown roads . Wherever you may go, lexus will welcome you back with exceptional offers. Find a lexus for every road at lexus. Com. No payments for up to 90 days on all 2020 lexus models. Experience amazing at your lexus dealer. announcer reliability is everything. So, if your networks down, youre down. Verizon knows your customers need to reach you seamlessly. Your team needs to work from different places across many devices. Plus, you want the security trusted by some of the Largest Companies<\/a> in the world. And thats why you trust us. The most Reliable Network<\/a> in america. The spread of covid19. To help, were offering free prescription delivery, by simply going to cvs. Com or calling your local cvs. So, stay safe. Because the more we stay apart, the sooner we can all get back together. Thats it. 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Bret breaking tonight, nasas head of agency has shocked the whole industry by resigning just eight days before the launch of nasa astronauts from u. S. Soil in nearly a decade. Had only been on the job since october, nasa is not announcing a reason for his departure. Media reports that he sent a communication to colleagues referencing what he called a mistake from which he must bear the consequences. No word on what that mistake is. We will have an interview about the Space Program<\/a> tomorrow and Kristin Fisher<\/a> talks with Vice President<\/a> mike pence. Sounds like something from a novel, 100,000 people sailing aimlessly upon the sea is unable to return to land amid a global pandemic. In but its actually happening right now. Correspondent phil keating shows us from miami. What is so hard with that . We are trinidadians. What is the problem . Cruise line workers still stranded at sea are glowingly desperate to get home more than two months i in the industry froze. According to a miami herald investigation, 100,000 cruise line workers are stuck on dozens of ships around the world including americans. At this point, all of the passengers who had been caught on cruises when the coronavirus shutdown happened have been able to return home, but getting the crew home has been an enormous logistical challenge. The cdc also required cruise lines to pay for charter flights. Filed two class actions lawsuits against Royal Caribbean<\/a> and on behalf of thousands of crewmembers, many of whom are no longer getting paid. There has already been a hunger strikes and suicides and even crewmembers that got off a month ago told their story about how difficult it was even for a month. According to a state department spokesperson, they are monitoring covid19 cases around the world including u. S. Citizens still stuck on cruise ships and are working with the relevant authorities and stand ready to provide assistance. Brett . Phil keating in miami, thank you. Up next, joe biden copies one of President Trump<\/a>s favorite methods to get under an opponents skin. , a strong cyclone is moving towards india and bangladesh has authorities try to evacuate millions of people while maintaining social distancing, a tough combo. Forecasters are warning of extensive damage from high winds, heavy rainfall, title waves, and some flooding in crowded cities. Mourners gather in thailands capital to remember demonstrators killed soldiers violently ended a monthlong antigovernment protest ten years ago. Around 50 people died when troops fired live rounds and stormed the barricades to drive out thousands of protesters known as the red shirts. At t says it will immediately abandon venezuelas paytv market because u. S. Sanctions prohibit its directv platform from broadcasting channels that it required to carry by the venezuelan government. At t is the largest player in venezuelas paytv market and was one of the last Major American Company<\/a> still operating there. A Budget Airline<\/a> based in the United Kingdom<\/a> says highly sophisticated hackers access the email addresses and travel details of approximately 9 million customers. Easyjet says there is no evidence personal information has been misused, at least not yet. Some of the other stories beyond our borders tonight, we will be rightan back. There is no expiration date. Milk. Love whats real. Is just an unfortunate ironing for a candidate who just started calling his opponent tweety. Brett . Bret peter, thank you. Theres plenty of frustration in this country tonight over the coronavirus, the response to it, how people are going to get back to work. Much of it is being felt by people who intend to express it as the polls this november. What does that mean in the big picture . This evening, mike emanuel examines how that might play o out. Senate candidates can expect covid19 to be on the ballot this year. Republican Senator Cory Gardner<\/a> was up for reelection in purple colorado. There are three things i focus on throughout this entire emergency addressing the Health Epidemic<\/a> and providing real assistance in realtime to real people and making sure our economy can snap back, and that is our focus. We met republicans hold a 5347 Senate Majority<\/a>, but 35 seats are up this year and in georgia is trying to defeat incumbent senator david perdue by taking aim at those in charge. They will be judging the whole of government response. Was the white houses denial of this threat in january and february while it festered that but the country on the back foot both in terms of the Public Health<\/a> response, the testing, and the economic response. The equipment has made in the usa. One advantages constituency politicians in action responding to arguably the biggest crisis in their lifetime on their behalf. Touts his work across the aisle with the democratic governor jared polis. One g. O. P. Strategist who helped senator joni ernst get elected in 2014 suggested the key for senators on the ballot is to understand the big problems back home and then fight to fix them in washington. I want to make this all about my home state, so for every senator, that might be different but you look at what do iowans need right now and that might be support for the add community or for meatpackers. You are looking at what does colorado need right now . Everything is more complicated from speaking directly to voters to raising Campaign Cash<\/a> and uncertainty over the economy has led to g. O. P. Concerns the Senate Majority<\/a> could be in serious jeopardy. Bret . Thank you. The house has two republican members tonight, former navy pilot mike garcia and former state legislator won special elections receipts in california and wisconsin respectively, both will face the same opponents they just defeated in this upcoming november election. Up next, the panel on a mysterious email about the russia probe just declassified, and general Michael Flynn<\/a> trying to force the issue to the federal judge. Metastatic Breast Cancer<\/a> is relentless, but i was relentless first. Relentless about learning the first song we ever danced to. About teaching him to put others first. About helping her raise her first child. And when i was first diagnosed, my choice was everyday verzenio. Its the only one of its kind that can be taken every day. It gives us more time without cancer progressing. Verzenio is the only cdk4 6 inhibitor approved with hormonal therapy that can be taken every day for postmenopausal women with hr , her2 mbc. 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General flynn was treated horribly. They broke the law. They broke the law. In what theyve done to general flynn should never happen. What theyve done to the presidency and what theyve done to this country can never be allowed to happen again to our country. Bret the president talking about his former National Security<\/a> advisor who has legal team is now filing an appeal with the court of appeals to stop judge Emmet Sullivan<\/a> from his actions from not moving forward with prosecution against Michael Flynn<\/a>. In the meantime, a new email just declassified that is from susan rice, the previous administrations National Security<\/a> advisor where she sends it on Inauguration Day<\/a> in 2017 and deals with the january 5th Oval Office Meeting<\/a>. If there is any reason that we cannot share information fully as it relates to russia, does have some concerns that incoming National Security<\/a> advisor is speaking with him, saying that could be an issue as it relates to sharing Sensitive Information<\/a>. Asked if he was saying it should not pass Sensitive Information<\/a> related to russia today and said he has no indication thus far that he has passed classified information but noted the level of communication is unusual. This whole thing is unusual. Lets try to get some answers about it and bring in our panel. Editor in chief of the dispatch, julie pace as the Washington Bureau<\/a> chief for the Associated Press<\/a> and brian kilmeade, cohost of fox and friends and author of the book sam houston and the alamo avengers now available in paperback. Congratulations, brian. Let me start with you, what do you think of this email . Getting the rest of it declassified today. Essentially part of it says everything is being done by the books sent on Inauguration Day<\/a> about this Oval Office Meeting<\/a> in which former Vice President<\/a> is present. Say im going to that, but what is significant that stands out is the part that was labeled topsecret for day one. There is not an interview, trump won. Including the ufo news which still hasnt gotten out yet. Potentially, i dont think we should be sharing russian information with the National Security<\/a> advisor. Just makes me think of one thing. They really believe that Michael Flynn<\/a>, threestar general who has done more to fight al qaeda sat down with the worst of the worst and gave 33 years of his life would sellout our country to russia or are they just trying to circumvent and hamstring and administration trying to get its sea legs as they try to stand up in a couple of weeks . I also find it bizarre that susan rice is writing this note to herself as if one day this is going to make all sentences if she knew that one day would be on special report discussing this and wanted that covered. If shes going to buy the book, i would throw out the book. Obviously democrats are saying this is barking up a tree that doesnt have to be barked up, not a lot there, but we dont know whats there with that investigation still pending out there and mentioned Lindsey Graham<\/a> starting what appears to be a number of hearings on this. We also dont know what this underlying conduct of my claims was. Susan rice put out a statement just a few minutes ago basically calling on the dni to declassify the transcripts of the conversations that are at the root of this, conversation that appeared to have sparked some concern in the Obama Administration<\/a> and clearly democrats think that if that information is released then people will see there was a real concern about what mike flynn was doing and until that happens, we are left in this murky area where youve got democrats pointing to some unclear misdeed by mike flynn, and youve got republicans saying this was all part of an effort to try to hamstring in Incoming Administration<\/a> and National Security<\/a> advisor that would be getting robust information from intelligence officials within a matter of days. Bret the unmasking itself is not illegal. The leaking to the Washington Post<\/a> he was talking about the topsecret conversations is. I think the unmasking sounds so comic book nefarious has been a bit of a distraction. The real crime here if there is any crime that we know of is the leaking. And as brit hume was saying here last night, i think the exaggerated Conspiracy Theory<\/a> thing is not going to fly. Theres enough here to be embarrassing, certainly this memo further tarnishes jim comey is already messed up reputation, but the theory here that somehow this was surely about destroying the Incoming Trump<\/a> administration does leave out and a lot of the versions of this the fact that we did know that russia had tampered with the election, it had hacked the dnc, it did get involved in social media, there were these reasons to be hyper concerned, and it sounds like they went way overboard towards Michael Flynn<\/a> in ways that i dont think can be defended. Bret when the attorney general says that he doesnt see the criminal investigation going to former president obama or biden but then finishes that paragraph saying we are looking at others for criminal prosecution, that was also kind of left out. Someone is in the target of john durham. Yes, and theres one person. I did not know that susan rice was asking to declassify all the phone calls and the way i see it, there were six of them from december 22nd until december 31st. I would love to see that. And the other person that could solve this is Michael Flynn<\/a>. Can we hear from him . Its only his future at stake, and it is four years of his life that have been wasted and his financial situation couldnt be more devastated, so can we hear Michael Flynn<\/a> explain this and can i see all the calls, may be calling the ambassador of peru a lot, may be bolivia, i dont know, but i can imagine you had a lot of calls and a lot of messages. Show me how extraordinary this contact is and im very curious to see how this goes and if anyone else is going to be paying attention to all these other people that are going to be called out and be asked to defend themselves in front of senator Lindsey Graham<\/a>s committee for some other committee. Bret very quickly, this judge is now setting up hearing for july to push back on the notion that the doj wants to not move forward with prosecutions, quite unusual. He is not accepting what the Justice Department<\/a>, the Trump Administration<\/a> wants to do here to just move on from the flynn matter and certainly, that has flynn himself quite angry, they feel like if the prosecution says that they are not going to move forward, that should be the end of the story. The judge is not ready to take that step. He may ultimately take that step and agree with the Justice Department<\/a>s push here, but certainly not going to try to make it easy. We will follow all of this next step, pushes hard for what he calls the countrys transition to greatness and defends taking a drug again. Hes right there. Its him safe drivers do save 40 . Click or call for a quote today. Show me what youre made of. So we showed it our people, sourcing and distributing more fresh food than anyone. Our drivers helping grocers restock their shelves. How were helping restaurants open popup markets. And encouraging all americans to take out to give back. Adversity came to town. So we looked it in the eye. And it wont be us. That blinks first. The returdraftinging the return of the slide job ripping the wall gasngo bumpnrun the return of loud nascar is back, and xfinity is bringing you the best seat in the house. No worker should give their lives to do that, and i think your characterization is unfair. We have provided enormous amounts of equipment, we have worked with the governors and done a terrific job. Im not going to let you make a political speech about what a great job, we here for that from the president when in fact this country, the president is still not scaling up testing. Bret Senate Banking<\/a> hearing even though we are a teleconference got little testy today between the secretary of treasury, we are back with the panel. The economy, a lot of things are happening, the question that came up again and again is how to create demand in this economy and whether another phase is coming down the pike. I fully predict phase four, five, six, and seven. Congress is on auto pilot in terms of spending money and theres no check on it, just arguments about what to prioritize in terms of spending but more spending is coming. This is one of the things i found so frustrating about this stuff, all these people trying to turn it into a symbol of tyranny. And he were simply not going to be able to ope open the country sufficiently and create demand for people to shop, for people to go to restaurants, for people to be out doing commerce or working if they dont feel somewhat confident that theyre going to be safe from getting infected, so this health or economic stuff is this weird either or when its got to be have both ends, and thats one of the reasons why i think masks are important part of minimal confidence to get the economy back up again. The president today announcing in the Cabinet Meeting<\/a> that he is going to push an executive order, just signed it today to reduce regulations any place they can in every agency to help the economy, and then an event about 19 billion were farmers. Do you sense the white house is on all cylinders trying to really do everything it can inside the bounds without congress . They certainly are. I think the white house is in this process of coming to grips with what jonah is talking about witches they are going to be more spending by congress. Is inevitable even if you have these reopening is happening across the country, not going to happen fast enough and there isnt going to be enough demand for Consumer Confidence<\/a> to get back to the level that we were at before the pandemic where something is going to have to fill the gap and you can rollback regulations, do things their executive order but ultimately you need congress to authorize a really large sum of money and where that goes is going to be crucial to how quickly that gap is closed. They are starting to build their budget for next year, and they need to know how much money the federal government is going to step in and give them right now. You have Small Business<\/a>es that are blowing through loans that theyve already gotten them a more Small Business<\/a>es that werent able to get loans so far, so there is a recognition that there is going to need to be another big package and possibly one more after that, but i think a lot of negotiating still needs to happen between the white house and congress to figure out exactly what that looks like. Bret early stages definitely. Meantime yesterday, the big news was the motor and a vaccine success, but yet the big news became what the president is taking, this hydroxychloroquine and their reaction to it. Here is the House Speaker<\/a> with the president today. I would rather he not be taking a something that has not been approved by the scientists, especially in his age group and his shall we say weight group, morbidly obese, they say. I dont respond to her. I think she is a waste of time. She has a lot of mental problems. We are dealing with people that have to get their act together for the good of the country. Bret after the show last night, the white house doctor put out a letter saying that he did prescribe that, what about all of this fallout today . I did not know there was bitterness until just now, give me a second to compose myself. Okay, im better now. The personal attacks are unbelievable and im sure she said that and immediately prayed for him but we couldnt catch it on camera. Hydroxychloroquine in france, they are pretty optimistic about it. In china, a small study were people thought it was reputable and there was a reason for it. I interviewed three or four people who said their lives were saved and we all know there was an nyu study that came out on friday that said it showed some promise. In those are all about treatments. Bret obviously, dr. Manning and others have said they wouldnt prescribe it, but youre right, there have been other studies. What were you going to say real quick . The coverage of this has been so weird. And we can have arguments about what studies show what progress or not. There is no evidence whatsoever that this works as a prophylactic to prevent you from getting covid19. Bret as a prophylactic. All right. Ive got to run. Thank you, congrats on the new book. The same book, but in paperback. And when we come back, some good news. And now, theres boost mobility. With key nutrients to help support. Joints, muscles, and bones. Try boost mobility, with added collagen. Why accept it frompt an incompyour allergy pills . E else. Flonase sensimist. Nothing stronger. Nothing gentler. Nothing lasts longer. Flonase sensimist. 24 hour nondrowsy allergy relief ibut that doesnt mean ayoure in this alone. Were automatically refunding our customers a portion of their personal auto premiums. Were also offering flexible Payment Options<\/a> for those whove been financially affected by the crisis. 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The tempurpedic summer of sleep starts now, with all tempurpedic mattresses on sale, and savings up to 500 on adjustable sets. Bret wish we had more time for the brighter side of things. Thanks for inviting us into your home tonight. Thats it for this special report, fair, balanced, and unafraid. The story hosted by Martha Maccallum<\/a> starts right now. Martha good to see you tonight. And good evening to you, i am Martha Maccallum<\/a> and tonight, this is the story. The release of an email that was written by susan rice on her last day of the Obama Administration<\/a> from her White House Office<\/a> shows the right houses role in the appropriation of the russia probe to the point of abandoning president ial transition practices and the customary expected sharing with the Incoming Administration<\/a>. 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