And the Afghan Government Israeli Army Says 2 soldiers have been injured when an explosive device was thrown at them during an arrest raid incident happened at a camp in the west bank 9 palestinians have been arrested. President trumps u. S. Supreme Court Nominee says shes made no commitment to the white house and how she ruled on major cases including election disputes amy county testified before a Senate Committee on the 2nd day of her confirmation hearing alan fischer reports for. The 2 on capitol hill it was time for judge to face questions from senators the chairman of the committee was a no doubt the president picked the right person to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and i would say youre one of the greatest picks president trapped in may and from the conservative side of the aisle youre one of the most qualified people of your generation if you could be more specific in any way several democrats wanted the judge to make a position clear on controvers
Nationwide protests demanding the abolition of the special anti robbery squad we did receive reports now from the capital of. Up to 5 days of demonstrations some of them violent protest is our sebring victory. They went to the march on tuesday after a man was allegedly shot and killed by members of the special untrue bruce court or so. Its the Controversial Police unit which has been implicated in torture disappearances and killings for years. Yes brother was last seen in Police Detention 8 years ago his familys petition to the police for access to him dead or alive was ignored i never heard an apology. You know what i mean what you did wrong and why. And i think that. Not just me but a lot of young men in jail for this story then. She insisted that Police Commanders couldnt reform sars and nigerias police chief agreed dissolving the unit whose members are accused of father tarnishing the image of a police force already in need of serious reform then spoke to general announce that soon
The presiding officer is there anyone in the chamber wishing to vote or wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 29. The nays are 64. The amendment is not agreed to. A senator madam president . The presiding officer the senator from alabama. Mr. Jones madam president , under the previous order i call up amendment the presiding officer order in the chamber. Please take your conversations out of the well. Lets have order in the chamber. Order in the chamber. The senator from alabama. Mr. Jones thank you, madam president. Under the previous order, i call up amendment number 1141 as modified. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk the senator from alabama mr. Jones for himself and miss mccaly proposes amendment 1141 to amendment number 948. Mr. Jones i ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Jones madam president , madam president , i rise in support of the amendment offered by myself and my friend from ari
Automatic sequester cuts. Kentucky senator rand paul will offer an amendment to lower spending caps over the next decade. We expect final votes later this morning and we may also see more work on President Trumps judicial nominations. Now live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, who has created humanity in your image, look upon us and hear our prayers. Today, give our lawmakers the desire to do your will and the energy to complete the tasks that will glorify your name. That which they dont know, reveal it. That which they lack, supply it and that which they doubt, confirm it. Keep them blameless in your service, so that their lives will be living letters causing people to exalt your name. Lord, strengthen their minds for your service, so that your wisdom will permeate their endeavors. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in re
Years. The u. S. Has been without a defense secretary all year since the departure of former defense chief jim mattis in december. This is live coverage on cspan 3. Our meeting will come to order consistent with our policy to start on time. We will be doing that. Good morning. Today were considering the nomination of dr. Mark espy to be secretary of defense. We thank you all for being here today. We anticipate during your opening remarks, dr. Espy, that you will introduce any members of your family who are here and other support groups. It is standard we do have the eight required questions you will have to respond to audibly so we can get that in the record. Have you adhered to ethical regarding conflicts of interest. Yes, sir. Have you taken any actions which would prepare to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No, sir. Exercising legislative and oversight responsibility makes it important that this committee, its subcommittees and other appropriate committees of congre