biden became president joe biden officially acknowledge the atrocities of the 19 5th of 1915 as a genocide becoming the first president to do so. it was a major step that armenians hopeful other world leaders will adopt moving forward. >> joseph biden has reclaim the united states is position as a champion of human rights. what happened was wrong. >> and we have to recommit ourselves. to making sure that things like that never happened again. challenges that our people have faced and better get continue to overcome. >> kron four's ella sogomonian served as the memorials mistress of ceremonies. >> well, this morning we have newly released body cam video from a deputy involved shooting of a black man in virginia. it appears to show the deputy mistook a phone held by the man for a gun. >> he's got a gun to his head shot that >> stuff to hear isaiah brown is in critical condition this morning following the shooting. he was on the phone with 911. talking about a family dispute when deputies approached him. when the 911, operator heard the sirens. she told brown to put up his hands both deputies

we'll bring everybody along president joe biden plans to add even more jobs as he promotes his new 2 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan to once in a generation investment. the white house credits the rollout of the covid-19 relief package and the increase in vaccinations for the positive jobs report. the vaccine is safe. and it will save lives. vice president kamala harris encouraged all americans to get the vaccine as the white house introduces a new outreach campaign to create confidence in the shot calling on local faith leaders, sports groups and celebrities to help. so when vaccination becomes available, get vaccinated. white house chief medical advisor doctor anthony fauci is encouraging americans to continue coronavirus precautions asking them to hold out just a bit longer in washington. kelli meyer. still ahead here on the kron 4 morning news 2 old rivals going head to head a closer look at. >> godzilla versus king kong. when we come back. the season's open for possibilities. and this spring the outdoors are in. it's time to see the outside not for what it is, but for all it

meantime, president joe biden meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers today to discuss his american jobs plan the more than 2 trillion dollar infrastructure package would improve america's roads and bridges, airports, broadband, and more. but the president says that while he is open to negotiating with republicans. he expects them to do more than just voiced their opposition. >> he's proposed a way pay for it, which is what he thinks the responsible thing is to do and helps to come to the table with ideas. i think everyone acknowledges we begin. >> creason infrastructure. it's good to get down to what we call infrastructure. >> the president insist on keeping the price tag the same saying that he's confident that republicans will see the importance of getting the bill passed. >> next at 10 o'clock. the deadly shooting in minnesota. this is raising new concerns in the murder trial against the officer accused in the killing of george floyd what the defense is now asking the judge to do also researchers say one bay area county is at even more risk of wildfires than anybody realized wha

biden's election last year. >> and make no mistake about it, the court is broken because leader mitch mcconnell, his senate republican colleagues and donald trump. >> broke it. you make the supreme court. basically a political football. it loses independents is consistency. >> the legislation apparently does not have much chance of succeeding president biden, for example, saying he's not a fan of expanding the court house speaker nancy pelosi essentially agreeing saying she has no plans to bring it to the floor and that it we'll have no chance in the senate. >> today marks 2 years since that fire devastated large part of the notre dame cathedral in paris today. french president emmanuel macron visited the construction site where the world famous churches being restored. mccrone promise the cathedral would be rebuilt by 2024. but authorities acknowledged work won't be fully completed by then. >> still ahead, a population plummeted by as much as 80% local efforts to save a special species of turtle from extinction plus in sports. the warriors go for their season-high 4th straight win wi

president joe biden speaking after the verdict was read. >> nothing can ever bring their brother. their father. this can be a giant step forward in the march toward justice in america. >> we frame this moment for all of not just with r. this is a big tree. $4 to champion humanity over in humanity. >> civil rights attorney ben crump joint civil rights leaders and floyd family celebrating the jury's verdict. i said i have faith. then he will be convicted with this verdict. also comes hope changes to policing in this country. this really happening. >> after all, there's hope all. about a brighter future and i'm excited about that. >> now, while derek chauvin was found guilty today and let out of the courtroom in handcuffs. he won't be sentence for another couple of months. we're live in minneapolis i'm eric runge. wgn news. all right, eric wrong reporting for us live. thank you. eric. >> derek chauvin is facing the possibility of decades in prison when he is sentenced, as you heard that will happenign possibly a couple of months, each charge carries a separate possible sentence, a ma

meanwhile, pressure is mounting for president joe biden to fulfill his campaign promise to formally recognize the atrocities as genocide on tuesday, senate clarence san mateo and san francisco county board members, all passed resolutions designating april 24th as armenian genocide commemoration day vowing to teach the historical facts in their public schools. >> the armenian genocide in the slaughter of one and a half. >> knowing in. yes human beings. >> there's an undeniable fact san francisco board member aaron peskin has made efforts for 14 years to do this and says that recent hate crimes like the attack last year on cave, easy armenian school and the arson at saint gregory the illuminator church in san francisco have inspired the board to finally act on the resolution whoever did that weather. >> it was done by denial us real weather. >> by other parties. and no reason at hand. and that's it. this is a remarkably important time for the government of san francisco and the people of san francisco bay area to understand and acknowledge and celebrate not only the contributions of armenian am

recently acknowledged the atrocities of 1959 as a genocide president joseph biden. >> has reclaim. >> the united states is position as a champion of human rights on the planet a major step armenians hope other world leaders will adopt moving forward. >> in san francisco, phillipe djegal all kron 4 news. >> as we take a live look outside here across the golden gate bridge. we're trying to see if the roads look a little slick because some rain is already starting to come down across the bay area. we're tracking the storm and also rodriguez has an update now on that earthquake near morgan hill yeah. was a 3.8 magnitude earthquake. so fortunately no tsunami threat for the bay area just because it is so inland and it was a relatively small quake, but it is along the calaveras fault for those of you near morgan hill. and i know a lot of viewers have been sending us reports on twitter and facebook to myself and just seen. >> so thank you so much for following us on social media and updating us. so far no injuries or no major damage has been reported. just couch is moving a few of the shutter

lots of californians working for joe biden and his administration. then there's a former president who's down in florida and that former president wants to be relevant for the 2022 election cycle. so 2021 in a recall election in california becomes the warm-up for kevin mccarthy where donald trump for republicans for their message because we know historically that the out party of the president of party, the party opposing the president does very well in midterm elections and because of that, that gives republicans an advantage and then there's anything. kevin mccarthy wants is to be speaker of the house. so the recall becomes the set up for next year and no one is going to be on the sidelines and that of that, i'm getting back to what you're talking about. republican star power that could do. and arnold schwarzenegger this time. yeah. does that person exists? because that was such a unique situation was schwarzenegger. >> he was probably one of the few people that could pull that off an action star, a successful businessman tremendous real name recog

president joe biden says america is on the move again, americans always get out. >> today. that's what we're doing. america's rising the president called his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic. a success after i promised we get 100 million covid-19 vaccine shots in the people's arms and a 100 days. we will have provided over 220 million covid shots in game and laid out his priorities for the next 100 days. we have a real chance time root out systemic racism that plagues america american lives in other ways. the chance to live or real equity. good jobs, good schools, affordable housing. but in order to move his agenda forward. the president will need the support of republicans. we need more senate republicans join the overall majority. democrat close loopholes require background check purchases guns. this was the pitch you just heard it again. but our nation is starving. for more than him to play the 2 south carolina senator tim scott deliver the republicans rebuttal criticizing the president for not focusing enough the issues. he says americans care about

. >> meanwhile, santa clara county district attorney jeff rosen is also on board with president joe biden's executive action on ghost guns. he says these types of illegal weapons are becoming more of a problem. the county crime lab has examined 114 ghost guns in 2019 compared to just 25 in 2017 and he suspects. the numbers are far higher today. >> they buy the parts separately over the internet. there are no serial numbers on any of the parts. and so they're very difficult to trace. mhat's why we call them ghost guns. >> rosen also says mass shootings like the one at the gilroy garlic festival might have been prevented if biden's proposed red flag law, which is already in the books in california was expanded to allow courts to make it easier for people to obtain restraining orders against both family members and people who should not be allowed to purchase firearms. this weekend. join us for an exclusive statewide town hall with california senator alex peggy, a he's going to be talking about gun control. covid relief, immigration and much more. you can actually submit your questions to us o

but now the city has 192 billion dollars in federal funds from president joe biden's american rescue act that can be used to bring back those special police units. >> i hope today the city council decides to allocate the funds needed to reallocate resources to the police department. so again, we can begin to address violent crime. address sideshow and be able to make oakland. >> a safe city, right. would you be in favor of using some of those funds to bring back oakland's side show unit. >> i absolutely in favor that and i anticipate that will be voting to bring those dollars back and restore those services oakland city council member laura taylor represents parts of east oakland hit hard by sideshows. he talked about why he will be casting his vote in favor of using some of those federal dollars to bring back the side show you that i cannot ignore the grandmother who was giving me a call because buzz and complaining because she got stuck in a sideshow and was unable to leave for an hour because of the. that just or the reckless driving and other activity. that's around. >> if 5 of t

president joe biden says his goal of vaccinating americans is still on schedule despite a pause on johnson and johnson vaccinations enough back city. >> that basically a 100% on questionable for every single solitary america tuesday, federal health officials temporarily stop the use of the johnson and johnson covid-19 vaccine. >> as they review data involving 6. reported us cases of a rare in severe type of blood clot, individuals. white house covid coordinator. jeff resigns says the move shows the food and drug administration prioritizes safety. >> the fda says the only expect the pause to last a matter of days. announcement will not. have a significant impact on our vaccination program. it really allows both the fda and the cdc to further investigate. >> these cases to try and understand white house chief medical advisor doctor anthony fauci says those who received the change a vaccine more than a month ago should not worry the time frame when this occurs, it's pretty tight from the few days, 6 to 13 days from the time of the vaccination. florida republican senator marco rubio says healt

president joe biden announced he will withdraw all u.s. troops from afghanistan presence in afghanistan should be focused. and the reason we're in the first place to ensure afghanistan would not be used as a base from which to attack our homeland again. we did that. the president says troops will be removed by the 20th anniversary of 9.11 defense secretary lloyd austin says troops stand ready for any attack during the draw down. we will respond forcefully. >> should the taliban attack any forces or senate majority leader chuck schumer is optimistic about the plan. >> i've been assured by the white house that the september 11th they will stick. and that president biden will not kick the can. >> down the road. however, senate minority leader mitch mcconnell calls the withdrawal a big mistake a democratic administration is going to script the negotiations. and just to rendem an entire country back to the taliban on the very same day in wyoming. republican congresswoman liz cheney says it sends the wrong message to our enemies. the notion that

. >> we'll play some sound from earlier today when president joe biden and vice president kamala harris called the floyd family take a >> sheila better now. nothing. make it all i think john is changed the world going to start to change now here. he said watching every second of >> yes, sure really important makes us see you guys. it hopefully this is the momentum for the george floyd justice in policing that could get passed >> thank you, mister many cases so okay. >> and enjoy his name and memory. this do believe it your leadership and the president that we have in the white house they were going make something good come out of his joy >> yeah, changed the world big change she's coming human yeah. >> all all right. thank you mister president bless you. that was a clip from earlier today where president joe biden and vice president kamala harris have called george floyd's family after the verdict came down basically saying that while the verdict doesn't bring back george floyd. it is a step in the right direction. and vice president kamala harris, that said with the president and the l

. >> president joe biden says the u.s. has now administered 200 million coronavirus vaccine since he took office and now he's urging businesses to help him get more americans vaccinated. washington correspondent kellie meyer has the story. >> today. we did on wednesday the president announced his administration that the goal of 200 million shots in american dollars one week ahead of his first 100 days in office. the time is now to open up a new phase of this. >> historic vaccination effort to reach more americans. president biden is asking all us employers to give paid time off to get vaccinated and businesses should know that they can't provide it without a hit to their bottom line. he says there will be a tax credit available to offset the cost for employers with fewer than 500 employees the president says this move tied with making those 16 and older are eligible for the vaccine. will give a boost to vaccination rates. there's still the uphill battle of getting hesitant. americans comfortable with the vaccine. the white

tonight, president joe biden will deliver his joint address to congress. the president is expected to lay out his vision for the country fighting the pandemic and his accomplishments so far. our washington correspondent rashad hudson brings us a preview. >> in his first address to a joint session of congress. president joe biden will lay out his vision for the country and his accomplishments and his first 100 days. >> you know, he's going to talk about how what we've been through in in this past year as a country and how we've we've come together. >> deputy white house press secretary karine jean pierre says the president will also outline his infrastructure plan police reform immigration. >> and gun safety. it's not about a republican plan. it's not about a democratic plan. it's about what the it with the american people need at this moment. >> for the first time both the vice president and the speaker of the house seated behind the president will be women. >> we've never seen that you know, this is an administration that has broken so many barriers. sena

. >> congress should act president joe biden laid out a lengthy list of policy priorities wednesday night telling congress he wants to see legislation on his desk soon. we have a giant opportunity to bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice. the president proposed a one 0.8 trillion dollar american families plan and called on congress to get to work and pass an infrastructure package. immigration and police reform as well as gun control. now, the congress must act. >> and as majority leader, i intend for the senate to take up legislation to make president biden's vision. >> a reality democrats say they're ready to get to work to help push the president's plan forward. we're optimistic. we'll see some progress in a bipartisan way. but republicans say the president's plan is too ambitious and too expensive. the president talked about unity and togetherness while reading off multi-trillion dollar shopping list. >> that was designed nor intended. and bipartisan by senate minority leader mitch mcconnell criticized democrats for trying to pass their bills without any republican support

president joe biden cheered on americans getting their covid-19 shots tuesday. promising everyone who wants one will soon be eligible. no more confusion rules. no more confusion restrictions. white house press secretary jen psaki says the president is asking states to make all adults eligible for vaccines 2 weeks ahead of schedule that doesn't mean they will get it that day. it means they can join the line. republicans like new york congresswoman claudia tenney praised the effort but says former president trump also deserves credit for laying the groundwork operation warp speed that was put together by the president. the former president is doing is going well. >> and the current president is making sure that we're maintaining those numbers, which is a good thing that any says americans should be able to decide for themselves whether to take the vaccine. >> but she felt it was the right choice for herself. when subject yourself to to the government. you have to do what you can to be safe and illinois congressman rodney davis encourages those hesitant to follow t

. >> president joe biden has just announced a set of executive actions to curb gun violence and gun control advocates praise the actions. but will any laws change. what east bay county is expanding vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older. but you have to live in certain area codes and health officials are trying to do this so more people can get shots who live in hard-hit communities. the warriors they want you back inside. how soon you can go to a game again and what will be required before you're allowed to enter. she center. now from the bay local news station. >> this is kron. 4 news at 3. today we're. >> taking steps to confront not just the gun crisis but what is actually a public health crisis. >> now it's 3 president joe biden taking executive action on gun control to cut down on gun violence across the country that he called, quote, an epidemic an international embarrassment. thank you so much for joining us here on kron, 4 news at 3 on this thursday. i'm justine waltman at this white house event. the president announced 6 executive actions. one of them would tighten regulatio

thank you so much for and now new at 3 president joe biden says america may be the wealthiest country in the world, but it ranks 13th. >> in overall infrastructure quality. so he's introduced this ambirious infrastructure plan. it's about 2 billion dollars and it would invest in many things, including clean drinking water, updating roads and expanding internet access also improving the energy grids kron four's, also the money and spoke with the u.s. energy secretary about this plan. what did she have to say about it for me. united states. energy secretary jennifer granholm assured that the 2 trillion dollar plan may benefit the bay area in many ways. >> the american jobs plan tackles which she says has been several decades of disinvestment across the country here in california. the funding could replace aging infrastructure that has been blamed for deadly fires in recent years by upgrading power lines and the grid. plus, boost funding for bart, which has lost significant revenue during the pandemic to make it more reliable for commuters. >> and we know that these climate events only b

biden's promise of every american adult being iligible to receive a vaccine at least by the end of may. for your health for you this morning. a development in the battle against covid-19 pfizer says its vaccines are safe and 100% effective for children as young as 12. one infectious disease expert says if all goes well, that means more teens the get their shots before school starts in the fall. >> by immunizing children even though they don't get sick. the savory is over people. we're not only protecting those children who were protecting society as a whole from the transmission of the virus. to people are susceptible to it in the it. but we're also protecting society from. factories. it is the development of new variants that could really throw a monkey wrench into are claims of getting back to normal. >> it's not clear how quickly the fda will move on. approving pfizer's request for emergency authorization. it's taken 3 to 4 weeks for allowing adults to get the vaccines. another issue we've heard a lot about since the vaccines were released. his who's actually getting the shots now.

president joe biden speaking after the verdict was read. >> nothing can ever bring their brother. their father. this can be a giant step forward in the march toward justice in america. >> we frame this moment for all of not just with r. this is a big tree. $4 to champion humanity over in humanity. >> civil rights attorney ben crump joint civil rights leaders in floyd's family in celebrating the jury's verdict. i said i have faith. then he will be convicted with this verdict. also comes hope changes to policing in this country. this really happening. >> after all, there's all. everyone's talking about a brighter future and i'm excited about that. >> the verdict was a big win for prosecutors and it's not always the case when a police officer is accused of killing a civilian so what made it possible for prosecutors in this case where so many others have fallen short in the past. according to solve a legal analyst, stephen clark. it came down to a number of factors like the sheer number of witnesses who not only record video but we're also willing to come forward and testify and the p

. >> president joe biden announced his administration met its goal of administering 200 million covid-19 vaccines before biden's first 100 days in office but work remains to be done. a new report by the kaiser family foundation says it appears we're close to the tipping point or demand for rather than supply of vaccine is the primary challenge. the time is now to open up a new phase of this historic vaccination effort. more than one quarter of americans are fully vaccinated according to the cdc. but us health officials say in order to reach herd immunity, at least 75 to 85% of people need to be vaccinated. the biden administration says all americans older than 16 are now eligible for the shot, the many people who have not yet been vaccinated concerned that can take a day off of work. the administration says it's offering new tax credits for some businesses that give employees paid time off to get a vaccine or recover. the other problem in getting more americans vaccinated is that some people are just hesitant. president joe biden said if people want life to start returning to normal b

biden turning bars and u.s. recently acknowledged the atrocities of 1959 as a genocide president joseph biden. >> has reclaim. >> the united states is position as a champion of human rights on the planet a major step armenians hope other world leaders will adopt moving forward. >> in san francisco, phillipe djegal all kron 4 news. >> we'll be right back after the break. new parents can expect to pay more for diapers than ever before. the price of diapers went up nearly 9% during the pandpmic and now they're about to rise again. >> community banks say they distributed 86% more diapers to families in the past year. >> the cost about $80 a month to provide diapers for one child. neither company say supply chain distributions and surging shipping costs are likely behind that price hike. hospital members. the wait is over the left from court will soon be reopening. costco has started bringing back menu items like ice cream and smoothies. that is now adding churros the companies also bringing back tables and chairs to

. >> president joe biden is bill is a massive 2 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan and it's already facing pushback from washington over the price tag and also what's inside washington correspondent kellie meyer joins us this morning with the details. good morning, kelly. good morning. president biden says the 2 trillion in spending would come over the next 8 years. >> he calls it. once in a lifetime investment in america. >> in a nearly 30 minute speech. president joe biden shared his vision is a vision. >> not seen through the eyes of wall street or washington through the eyes of hardworking people. the plan would invest 621 billion into roads, bridges and public transit more than 300 billion into improving drinking water, infrastructure and expanding broadband and 580 billion into american manufacturing and jobs bills a fair economy to give everybody a chance to succeed to pay for it. president biden would roll back former president donald trump's cut in the corporate tax rate. senate minority leader mitch mcconnell says the plan is a trojan horse for the largest set of tax hikes

president joe biden is expected to announce his plans to withdraw all u.s. troops from afghanistan by september 11th. now it comes on the 20th rnniversary of the 9/11/2000, one terrorist attacks and washington correspondent hudson joins us live this morning with more on the president's announcement could morning >> good morning. president biden's decision to withdraw troops from afghanistan is facing bipartisan backlash here on capitol hill. and later today he'll have a chance explain his plan and full detail. america's longest war could soon be coming to an end. we have been there for far too long. president biden is expected to announce wednesday that he will order the withdrawal of all u.s. troops from afghanistan by september. >> pushing back a may deadline agreed to by the taliban and the trump administration. the president has been consistent. >> in his view that there's not a military to afghanistan. oklahoma senator james inhofe, the top republican on the senate armed services committee. >> called the president's decision premature. it's ludicrous. f

national news president joe biden is defending his decision to withdraw u.s. troops from afghanistan by september 11. it's a move that will bring an end to america's longest war by the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. washington, dc correspondent rashad hudson joins us with how lawmakers on capitol hill are reacting to that news. good morning. were shot. >> good morning in president biden's announcement. he said it's time to end the forever. war and lawmakers here on capitol hill are expressing their concerns for safe exit. >> speaking from the treaty room at the white house. president joe biden announced an end to america's longest war in his plan to bring troops back home by september 11th. well, not conduct a hasty rush to the action. we'll do it. we'll do it responsibly deliberately and safely. the president said the u.s. achieved its objectives a decade ago with tha killing of osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda. >> to ensure afghanistan would not be used as a base from which to attack our homeland again. >> following his speech. the preside

president joe biden had set today as the date that states should make all adults eligible for the covid-19 vaccine saying that vaccinations will be the key to beating the pandemic. >> reporting in washington. alexandra limon. >> coming up next on the kron 4 morning news. if you regularly start today with a cup of coffee may soon taste a little different. explain that details of a new study after the break. ucl a researchers say the golden state is in the middle of a 22 year drought. >> climate change is the main force behind the issue that according to researchers 2000 to 2018 was the second driest period in california history. the first so-called mega drought happened in the late 1500 some skeptics say the colorado basin may be facing a mega drought conditions, but they say seasonal drought are typical and that the new in california. it can take up to 10 years from ground water supplies to rebound from dry spells. climate change may be making it harder to get a good cup of coffee. a new study shows rising temperatures could result in bland. tasting varieties. researchers from the post

we'll bring everybody along president joe biden plans to add even more jobs as he promotes his new 2 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan to once in a generation investment. the white house credits the rollout of the covid-19 relief package and the increase in vaccinations for the positive jobs report. the vaccine is safe. and it will save lives vice president kamala harris encouraged all americans to get the vaccine as the white house introduces a new outreach campaign to create confidence in the shot calling on local faith leaders, sports groups and celebrities to help. so when vaccination becomes available. >> get vaccinated. white house chief medical advisor doctor anthony fauci is encouraging americans to continue coronavirus precautions asking them to hold out just a bit longer. >> and as always, the president says more can be done. he is still encouraging states to keep those mask mandates in place and asking some businesses to hold off on reopening. we expect to hear more from the president during the 11:00am eastern hour reporting here in washington. i'm kelly meyer. >> thank

president joe biden addressed the nation and said this can be a significant turning point. he and the vice president want this moment to propel passage of national police reforms. outside of the white house. protesters were visibly relieved when former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin was found guilty on all counts. >> in the murder of george floyd who was murdered in full light of day. >> and a group the blinders off the whole world to see. the systemic racism. president joe biden addressed the nation and talked about what this case meant to many knee on the neck of justice for black americans. >> found fear interim. the pay the exhaust. and black and brown americans experience every single day. the case is historic as police officers are rarely charged and even more rarely convicted for killing someone while on duty a measure of justice isn't the same as equal justice. this verdict brings us a step closer. the fact is we still have work to do vice president kamala harris says police reform still need to happen and urge the senate to pass the police reform bill nam

president joe biden marks 100 days in office this week with more than half of americans saying they approve of his job performance. polls show the president gets his highest marks handling the covid-19 pandemic and his lowest marks on the situation at the border. washington correspondent jessi tenure joins us live this morning how he fares in congress. good morning, jesse. >> good morning. president biden's first months in office have really been a rejection of the previous administration which republicans were quick to criticize. >> i give president for rhetoric in the first 100 days in an in results for republicans like north carolina congressman richard hudson. the president's first days in office were a test. he failed. >> ohio congressman mike turner points to the slew of executive orders that overturned trump era policies, many of which were problematic and had bipartisan support when they were undertaken by the trump administration. arkansas congressman rick crawford says president biden should reverse his actions to address the surge of migrants at the southern border. the border wa

that injured in washington, alexandra le mon. >> president joe biden will give his first address to a joint session of congress tonight. what he plans to outline his next major legislative priority. a trillion dollar package focused on child care and education. washington correspondent jessi tenure gives us a preview. >> president biden has sat through many of the speeches during his 36 years in the senate and 8 years as vice president. now that it's his turn. democrats and republicans have different expectations. >> we have begun in a very good way. democrats make the case that americans are better off now that their party controls the white house and congress delivery shots in arms, money in pockets. >> people in jobs children in schools and so much more michigan congresswoman debbie dingell celebrates the accomplishments of president biden's first major legislative win. >> and senate majority leader chuck schumer looks ahead to possibly the next one. an infrastructure package or a second plan the president will unveil tonight that includes paid family leave and free preschool and c

national news president joe biden told a joint session of congress. his administration has turned crisis into opportunity during these first 100 days in office. but to build on that work for americans. the president called on lawmakers both democrats and republicans to help washington correspondent jessi tenure has a recap. >> good morning. the main crisis president biden inherited the covid-19 pandemic loomed large over his speech with a limited audience and masks. but the president made it clear the country is making a comeback. >> america. >> is on the move again. >> on the eve of his 100th day in office. president joe biden applauded how far the nation has come since inauguration day. the worst pandemic in a century. the worst economic crisis since the great depression. the worst attack on our democracy since the civil war. >> to keep the momentum going. the president made the case for big government. he officially unveiled his nearly 2 trillion dollar plan to fund a national family and medical leave program along with free preschool in community

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president joe biden announced on tuesday that he is bumping up his deadline for states to make all american adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by april 19th. well, this comes as the administration hit another milestone, a 150 million shots in arms since inauguration day. washington correspondent anna wiernicki is in washington with more. good morning, anna. >> good morning. president biden says that his administration is well on its way of meeting its school of administering 200 million vaccines in arms by his first 100 days in office. and while he says that is ahead of schedule. he does warn that americans are not out of the woods just yet. >> get all your friell get a shot when they can president joe biden and vice president kamala harris continued their campaign across the country on tuesday telling americans in person to get vaccinated. the white house says all americans will now be eligible to get the covid-19 vaccine by april 19th. that doesn't mean they will get it that day. it means they can join the line and white house press secretary jen psaki says more than 28 million dos

president joe biden says it's time to take action. i don't need to wait another minute. >> let alone an hour. >> to take common sense steps on thursday, the president is expected to detail a total of 6 new actions that aim to increase federal community violence intervention and federal gun loopholes including stopping the spread and manufacture of ghost guns. a rule to ban handguns that are modified with arm or shoulder straps expanding red flag laws and investing in community-based intervention programs. this is not should not be a partisan issue. senior administration officials say thursday's announcement is just the initial steps that would be followed by additional actions later on, including applying pressure on lawmakers to act but passing any gun reform in an evenly split. senate will be difficult south carolina republican senator lindsey graham says he opposes democrats push to ban assault weapons. i'm willing to have a conversation. >> with my democratic colleagues about how we make sure that people who are a danger to themse

president joe biden lead out 6 executive actions to address gun violence. they've offered plenty of thoughts and prayers, members of congress, but they passed not a single new federal law to reduce gun violence biden is directing the justice department to tighten regulations on pistol braces and ghost guns. they're being made and sold without serial numbers and sold without background checks. within 30 days 80 apple issue a proposed rule to plug that gap. the president's measures would also ban handguns that are modified with arm or shoulder straps. expand red flag laws and invest in community-based intervention programs. everything that's being proposed today is totally consistent with the second amendment democrats applauded the president's actions steps said the president was announcing today will save lives. but republicans, including pennsylvania congressman fred keller say the president is taking guns away from people who are legally allowed to have them. he's holding innocent people accountable for the actions of people who are violent. the president

president joe biden says his goal of vaccinating americans is still on schedule despite a pause on johnson and johnson vaccinations enough facts city. >> that is basically a 100% on questionable for every single solitary america tuesday, federal health officials temporarily stop the use of the johnson and johnson covid-19 vaccine. >> as they review data involving 6. reported us cases of a rare in severe type of blood clot, individuals. white house covid coordinator. jeff resigns says the move shows the food and drug administration prioritizes safety. >> the fda says the only expect the pause to last a matter of days. announcement will not. have a significant impact on our vaccination program. it really allows both the fda and the cdc to further investigate. >> these cases to try and understand white house chief medical advisor doctor anthony fauci says those who received the change a vaccine more than a month ago should not worry the time frame. >> when this occurs, it's pretty tight from the few days, 6 to 13 days from the time of the vaccination. florida republican senator marco rubio sa

president joe biden announced he will withdraw all u.s. troops from afghanistan presence in afghanistan should be focused. and the reason we went the first place to ensure afghanistan would not be used as a base from which to attack our homeland again. we did that. the president says troops will be removed by the 20th anniversary of 9.11 defense secretary lloyd austin says troops stand ready for any attack during the draw down. we will respond forcefully. >> should the taliban attack any forces or senate majority leader chuck schumer is optimistic about the plan. >> i've been assured by the white house that the september 11th they will stick. and that president biden will not kick the can. >> down the road. however, senate minority leader mitch mcconnell calls the withdrawal a big mistake a democratic administration is going to script the negotiations. and just to render an entire country back to the taliban on the very same day in wyoming. republican congresswoman liz cheney says it sends the wrong message to our enemies. the notion that

i will president joe biden says he's eager to enact bold new climate policies. >> to stop their earth from reaching a climate tipping point. united states is away. we are resolving to take action thursday at the first virtual world climate summit biden and leaders from 40 different countries bal to take action. leaders from the u.s. japan brazil and canada announced new targets to slash greenhouse emissions by 2030. it's the only way to overcome the challenges people face in every part of our work. and while democrats celebrate renewed promises, america is ready to ramp up our climate ambition. climate activist greta thunberg slammed what she called hypothetical goals. if we are to live up to our promises and commitments in the past agreements. >> we have to end fossil fuel subsidies at a hearing on fossil fuels bird demanded congress take more aggressive action to keep temperatures from rising to get booked between what we are doing and what action needs to be done in order to stay below the 1.5 degree celsius targets is widening but republicans call her and the administration's goal

. >> president joe biden says america may be the wealthiest country in the world, but it ranks 13th and overall infrastructure quality. so he has introduced very ambitious plan. the hefty bill would invest in many things, including clean drin water, updating roads expanding internet access and improving energy grids kron four's ella sogomonian spoke with the u.s. energy secretary about this plan. >> united states energy secretary jennifer granholm assured that the 2 trillion dollar plan may benefit the bay area in many ways the american jobs plan tackles which she says has been several decades of disinvestment across the country here in california. the funding could replace aging infrastructure that has been blamed for deadly fires in recent years by upgrading power lines and the grid. plus, boost funding for bart, which has lost significant revenue during the pandemic to make it more reliable for commuters. >> and we know that these climate events are only becoming more and more frequent in california is drier this year. you know, again, so, you know, we don't want to see this continue

space a little backlash, though, in a live report from washington. >> 5.24 president joe biden unveiled his massive 2 trillion dollars infrastructure plan and it's already facing pushback in washington over the price. our washington correspondent kelli meyer is live with the details. good morning, kelly. >> good morning, daria. president biden says those 2 trillion in spending would come over the next 8 months. he calls it a once in a generation investment in america. >> in a nearly 30 minute speech. president joe biden shared his vision is a vision. >> not seen through the eyes of wall street or washington through the eyes of hardworking people. the plan would invest 621 billion into roads, bridges and public transit more than 300 billion into improving drinking water, infrastructure and expanding broadband and 580 billion into american manufacturing and jobs bills of fare economy to give everybody a chance to succeed to pay for it. president biden would roll back former president donald trump's cut in the corporate tax rate. senate minority leader mitch mcconnell says the plan is a tr

thanks to president joe biden's american rescue plan is about one 0.4 million californians right now getting financial help through covered california, on average. they're going to see. premiums drop automatically on may one about $200 per household peter lee executive director of covered california. the state's private health insurer says there's already more than a billion people enrolled. they're launching a new enrollment period in advertising campaign to get even more people insured there's another 1.0, 1 million californians eligible to come on in. we can take all you know, the longer you will be covered by quality health. >> offering peace of mind knowing you have health insurance when you really need it. according to covered california, the cost of premiums will drop an average of $200 a month. >> some people will be able to lock in a plan for as little as one dollar a month for a high deductible plan. you pick. >> the brand-name plan that you want to be in. you just get a financial lake up to pick that plan and save money while doing this evening's will kick in the first and

president joe biden is expected to announce his plans to withdraw all u.s. troops from afghanistan by september 11th that comes the dawn, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/2000, one terrorist attacks. washington dc correspondent shot hudson joins us live with more on the president's announcement. i was shot. good morning. the president announce minus parking bipartisan bash last here on capitol hill by both democrats and republicans. and now later today he'll have a chance to provide full details of this plan. >> america's longest war could soon be coming to an end. we have been there for far too long. president biden is expected to announce wednesday that he will order the withdrawal of all u.s. troops from afghanistan by september. >> pushing back a may deadline agreed to by the taliban and the trump administration. the president has been consistent. >> in his view that there's not a military to afghanistan. oklahoma senator james inhofe, the top republican on the senate armed services committee. >> called the president's decision premature. it's ludicrous.

president joe biden announced an end to america's longest war in his plan to bring troops back home by september 11th. well, not conduct a hasty rush to the action. we'll do it. we'll do it responsibly deliberately and safely. the president said the u.s. achieved its objectives a decade ago with the killing of osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda. >> to ensure afghanistan would not be used as a base from which to attack our homeland again. >> following his speech. the president visited section 60 at arlington national cemetery where service members who died in america's most recent wars are buried. senate majority leader chuck schumer supports the move to bring us forces home from afghanistan. i've been assured by the white house that the september 11th they will stick. >> and that president biden will not kick the can down the road. south carolina senator lindsey graham says withdrawing from afghanistan could put the u.s. at risk for another attack. >> that a few 1000 americans watching over there, make it hard for al qaida or isis to reorganize the over here. those eyes and ears w

. >> and joe biden set today as the date that states should make all adults eligible for the covid-19 vaccine saying that vaccines are the key to beating the pandemic reporting live in washington. alexandra le mon thanks, alex. here in california nearly 26 million covid vaccines have been administered. >> across the state, which is nearly 10 million more than any other state. this coming from governor gavin newsome so far, half of all eligible californians have had at least one shot 30% of our population in california is now fully vaccinated. >> still ahead on the kron 4 morning news today marks the beginning of earth week. we're going to take a look at the concerns about pollution in our oceans and for 20 celebrations in golden gate park canceled this year. we're going hear from officials know about the plans to keep people from gathering at park. nonetheless. we'll be right back. ♪ ♪ this is my body of proof. proof of less joint pain and clearer skin. proof that i can fight psoriatic arthritis... ...with humira. humira targets and blocks a specific source of inflammation that co

we'll bring everybody along president joe biden plans to add even more jobs as he promotes his new 2 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan to once in a generation investment. the white house credits the rollout of the covid-19 relief package and the increase in vaccinations for the positive jobs report. the vaccine is safe. and it will save lives vice president kamala harris encouraged all americans to get the vaccine as the white house introduces a new outreach campaign to create confidence in the shot calling on local faith leaders, sports groups and celebrities to help. so when vaccination becomes available. >> get vaccinated. white house chief medical advisor doctor anthony fauci is encouraging americans to continue coronavirus precautions asking them to hold out just a bit longer. >> as always, the president says more can be done. he is still encouraging states to keep those mask mandates in place and asking some businesses to hold off on reopening. we're expecting to hear more from the president coming up in the 11:00am eastern hour. >> reporting here in washington. i'm kellie me

and after that verdict, president joe biden said this could be a significant turning point. he and the vice president are hoping the moment will propel the passage of national police reforms. outside of the white house. protesters were visibly relieved when former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin was found guilty on all counts. >> in the murder of george floyd who was murdered in the full light day. >> and a group the blinders off the whole world to see. the systemic racism. president joe biden addressed the nation and talked about what this case meant to many knee on the neck of justice for black americans. >> found fear interim. the pain, the exhaust. and black and brown americans experience every single day. the case is historic as police officers are rarely charged and even more rarely convicted for killing someone while on duty a measure of justice isn't the same as equal justice. this verdict brings us a step closer. the fact is we still have work to do vice president kamala harris says police reform still need to happen and urge the senate to pass the police r

. >> president joe biden announced his administration met its goal of administering 200 million covid-19 vaccines before biden's first 100 days in office but work remains to be done. a new report by the kaiser family foundation says it appears we're close to the tipping point or demand for rather than supply of vaccine is the primary challenge. the time is now to open up a new phase of this. >> historic vaccination effort. more than one quarter of americans are fully vaccinated according to the cdc. but us health officials say in order to reach herd immunity, at least 75 to 85% of people need to be vaccinated. the biden administration says all americans older than 16 are now eligible for the shot, the many people who have not yet been vaccinated concerned that can take a day off of work. the administration says it's offering new tax credits for some businesses that give employees paid time off to get a vaccine or recover. >> the other problem in getting more americans vaccinated is that some people are just hesitant. president joe biden said if people want life to start returning to n

president joe biden applauded how far the nation has come since inauguration day. the worst pandemic in a century. the worst economic crisis since the great depression. the worst attack on our democracy since the civil war. >> to keep the momentum going. the president made the case for big government. he officially unveiled his nearly 2 trillion dollar plan to fund a national family and medical leave program along with free preschool in community college prove democracy still works in our government still works and we can deliver for our people. president biden proposed tax hikes on the wealthiest households to pay for it this time to grow the economy from the bottom in the middle out. the president also called on congress to act on other policy priorities like police reform. we've all seen and even justice in the black americans. >> now is our opportunity to make some real progress. but south carolina's tim scott, the lone black gop senator who delivered the republican rebuttal push back on president biden's expansion of government in a partisan way. he's done it.