Without freedom or liberty. May they be instruments of justice for all americans. May your spirit live with them and with each of us and may your grace around us and those we love that in all things we may be the people you would have us be in service to this great nation. May all that is done within the peoples house this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. P senator santorum the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from california mr. Mcnerney. Mr. Mcnerney i ask everyone to join me in pledging allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Senator santorum the chair will entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the g
Belittling one close ally and berating another one. Firing his attorney general in the aftermath of the elections and reportedly maneuvering to oust others. The list goes on and on. The other clear message from voters last week, they want change not just from the president but from congressional leadership too. Voters didnt seem too pleased with the collective work of leaders like mcconnell, schumer, nancy pelosi. After a slue of leadership races and major change from the voters, today on capitol hill it looks high lie likely that the leadership of the next congress will be, you guess it had, mcconnell, Schumer Pelosi and mccarthy. They were sort of promotions. Not anybody shaken things up. For instance, heres what the old leadership of the Senate Democrats looks like. Now were going to show you the new leadership that democrats chose today in the senate. Dont adjust your televisions. Its exactly the same. House democrats are holding leadership elections after thanksgiving and at this
History of our country. Americas so true. Oh, boy. The president dismisses the moment saying the line was meant to get a laugh. But is it actually just a selffulfilling prophecy . We begin this morning, we are 25 hours away from what could be the most fascinating, uncomfortable and Awkward Senate hearing, an important one, in recent history. Do not forget, Brett Kavanaughs lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court is likely hanging in the balance. And i have a fantastic team here this morning to break all of it down. But first, heres where we stand. Overnight we learned that the Senate Judiciary committee scheduled a 9 30 a. M. Vote on friday on kavanaughs confirmation. He will have to get through tomorrows hearing first. And while the leadership is projecting confidence, many republicans are waiting to hear from kavanaugh and his accuser, dr. Christine blasey ford before they make their final decision. Well, id say theres actually a large number of republicans that will pay a large nu
By mueller, who, frankly, does not like donald trump. Me, this donald trump. And, frankly, for my son, after being exonerated, to now get a subpoena . To go again and speak again after close to 20 hours of telling everybody that would listen about a nothing meeting . Yeah, im pretty surprised. Harris a member of the House Judiciary Committee joins me now. Republican andy biggs of arizona. So glad to get you on this breaking news. Thank you for being with me. First of all, why subpoena donald trump jr. . Well, harris, i dont really know. It seemed odd to me when i heard about it. There really is no explanation as far as i can see. He testified for a long time. Unless theyre going to conduct an additional investigation, it doesnt make any sense to subpoena donald trump jr. To come testify before the senate until committee. It doesnt make sense. Harris moments ago the president termed it this way. He said, the Mueller Report, the bible. Thats a first time ive heard him call at that. Of th
The protesters demanding resignation of ayatollah and other senior leaders. Shocking defiance against the hardline theocracy. The Trump Administration saying that the president is in the iranian peoples corner. Unlike past administrations where there hasnt been demonstration of support of iranian people, President Trump made it clear with his administration he stands with the people of iran, not the regime. Well continue to do so. Eric Fox Team Coverage with kevin corke with reaction from the white house. First Rick Leventhal is in jerusalem for us live, rick . Reporter eric, iran has been denying involvement in the plane crash for days, accusing u. S. Pouring salt into the victims. Yesterday they admitted it. Started as candlelight vigils for 16 iranian students on board the doomed 737. By morning turned against the hardline government. Chants of death to the dictators, death to the liars, demanding that the ayatollah step down and those responsible be fired and put on trials. Secure