Mr. Inhofe for the next week, the senate is going to be debating what i consider to be and i think most people consider to be the most important bill of the year, the National Defense authorization act. Its an act that we passed and have passed every year for 60 years. In just a few days, the American Families across the country will be celebrating the 4th of july, independence day, the day that honors our blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Not all countries share these values. In fact, they reject them. China and russia would rather have an authoritarian world, one where democracy doesnt exist, where the rest of the world yields to them. According to the National Defense strategy, this is the document that i refer to all the time because this was put together a few years ago. Actually 12 really expert democrats and 12 expert republicans came into an agreement on what our defense should look like in the future. And so they said at that time, they said that china
Covid19 to fasttrack vaccine. Soledad pump soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. Its the fourth of july holiday, a time to reflect on the nations beginnings its ideals, its dreams, its failures, and its flaws. And a time to consider what it means to be an american. For immigrants and refugees, the journey to becoming an american citizen can take years. First, learning a new language, then studying the countrys history, passing the citizenship test, and finally, taking the oath of citizenship. While covid19 put the traditional naturalization ceremonies on hold, this week the nation once again welcomed new citizens as federal magistrates across the country got creative and held ceremonies on sidewalks, in small groups, and one on one. Judge nancy joseph, a federal magistrate in milwaukee, invited our cameras to witness that special moment last fall at the marquette law schools Constitution Day event. There are people from almost every part of the globe. And we tell them w
Lawmakers are expected to work on the 2021 policy bill, a vote to advance the measure scheduled for 1 30 p. M. Eastern. Now, live to the senate floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father in heaven, we sing of your steadfast love and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Make us one nation, truly wise, with righteousness exalting us in due season. Today, inspire our lawmakers to walk in the light of your countenance. Abide with them so that your wisdom will influence each decision they make. Keep them from evil so that they will not be brought to grief, enabling them to avoid the pitfalls that lead to ruin. Empower them to glorify you in all they think, say, and do. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the repu
Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. How will the covid 19 pandemic end . The most certain way would be the development of a safe and effective vaccine. Private companies and governments worldwide are racing to produce a vaccine by the end of the year. But doctor anthony fauci, the countrys top Infectious Disease expert said it could take 12 to 18 months. And even that timeline would be ambitious by historical standards. There are roughly 100 candidates for a vaccine in the works, with a handful fasttracked for human trials. The Clinical Development of a Vaccine Development has three phases. First, its given to a small group of people, then a bigger group, then an even bigger group, in order to test if its safe and effective. And these series of tests can take years, which has led to calls for a different type of testing. Our special contributor joie chen looks at the push for human challenge trials. Josh my names Josh Morrison. Im a volunteer for human challenge trial
Country dont stop. And then in an unprecedented move donald trump takes the streets to survey the damage in the church during the protests. Broke in and were disgusted and cannot normalize this pain and the Entertainment Industry calls for a blackout to honor george florey. Well its been an unprecedented night in the United States as protests continue for a 7th day over the killing of an unarmed black man there were chaotic scenes outside the white house as police cleared protesters using tear gas and flash bang stun grenades at that exact moment in the white house garden as President Trump threatened to deploy the military nationwide unless state governors get these sometimes demonstrations under control. We cannot allow the righteous cries of Peaceful Protesters to be drowned out by an angry mob the biggest victims of the rioting are peace loving citizens in our poorest communities and as their president i will fight to keep them safe i will fight to protect you i am youre president