atlanta mayor keisha lance bottoms criticized the use of deadly force. the police chief resigned.nd after two officers were charged following brooks' death, more than 150 other officers called out sick. dozens have since resigned. today atlanta's police department is hundreds of officers short. >> i don't really think the police is the answer. >> columbus ward has lived in the south atlanta neighborhood of peoplestown his whole life. this majority-black neighborhood has seen some of the city's worst violence. >> rayshard brooks got killed right in our neighborhood by police, so w do you trust in terms of how many people want to trust the police? >> it's like a war zone. >> ethel floyd has lived here for 57 years. >> it's a well known fact about the police, they only come after the fact. bringing imore police officers is not going to help. you don't need to go to add fuel to the fire. >> resident after resident here tell us they're wary of an increased police presence but some of their neighbors in north atlanta disagree. this northern suburb known as buckhead was annexed by atlant

take, its going to take-- it really will take the entire village. >> nawaz: outgoing mayor keisha lance bottomsently announced plans to hire 250 additional police officers, as well as expand investment in community groups. for the pbs newshour, i'm amna nawaz in atlanta. >> woodruff: one of the more significant stories of these olympic games so far is not only who's winning medals, but why one of the biggest names in sports decided to step back. simone biles said it was concern for her own mental well-being that led her to do so. this news has quickly started a larger conversation around mental health for all, athletics, and race, and yamiche alcindor is here with our own. >> alcindor: judy, shortly after simone biles made her decision, e talked openly about the need to protect her own mental health under intense pressure and a global spotlight. she has also talked about some of her struggles, her conflicting feelings about the games, and signs of depression. here she is yesterday at a press conference discussing the power of prioritizing her well-being. >> i s, put mental health first, because

how cities are addressing climate change with los angeles mayor eric garcetti, atlanta mayor keisha lance bottomsn mayor. this is one hour and 40 minutes. rep. castor: members are responsible for their own microphones. documents must submitted to the repository. finally, witnesses eer

how cities are addressing climate change with los angeles mayor eric garcetti, atlanta mayor keisha lance bottoms, and the madison mayor. this is one hour and 40 minutes. rep. castor: members are responsible for their own microphones. documents must submitted to the repository. finally, witnesses experiencing technical difficulties should inform committee staff immediately. let's get started. good afternoon, welcome. thank you for joining this remote hearing. today we are going to talk about cities and states working to protect their communities and how to increase resilience to climate impacts. i recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statements. members, as congress continues to work on much-needed infrastructure and jobs legislation, the climate crisis keeps proving we need generational investments that will create a stronger and more resilient america. as we speak, the west is facing a record-setting mega drought, increasing risks of dangerous p waves and wildfires, and shrinking water supplies for millions of americans. severe storms, persisting drought, flooding and other climate

here in the atlantic area where i live the atlanta mayor keisha lance bottoms says she is going to createged with reducing crime. guess what madam mayor you have the office prince called the atlanta police department. if you use it properly, if you fund itrl properly inflated due its work guess what crime is going to come down and we don't need to create any new office. elizabeth: phillip halloway it's great to have you on. up next congressman mariait salazar is back with us. administrationst levees sanctios against top cuban officials are that's being talked about as an effective. there's a more powerful way to go though the pananian stray schenn is pursuing. also this can the biden white house afford to miss out on a crucial moment in history to fight communism in cuba? that story is next. >> these people are are going at a great risk to themselves and their families. we are essentially a police state in cuba. there's an america we build and one we explore. one that's been paved and one that's forever wild. 's don't settle for products that give you a sort of white smile. try new crest

the thing is coming full circle, here in atlanta where i live, the mayor, keisha lance bottoms announcedady got that office. it is called the atlanta police department. if you use it properly, if you fund it properly, let it do its work, guess what, crime will come down. we don't need to create any new offices. elizabeth: phillip holloway. great to have you on. come back soon, okay? >> you bet. thank you for having me. elizabeth: okay. up next, congresswoman maria salazar back with us. the administration levies sanctions against top cuban officials. that is talked about as ineffective. communists will do whatever they want. there is a more powerful way to go that the administration is now pursuing. we've got that debate. also this, can the biden administration afford to miss out a crucial moment in history to fight communism in cuba? that is next. >> these people going out spontaneously at great risk to themselves and their families for what is essentially a police state in cuba you see it. you want it. you ten-x it. it's that fast. if i could, i'd ten-x everything. like... uh... these s