Government. Greater by americas cabletelevision companies as a Public Service and brought you today by your television provider. A number of senators came to the floor to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy created after the death of Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Later this week President Trump is expected to unveil his pick to replace justice ginsburg. Majority leader. I explained yesterday have moving had with a vote on the forthcoming Supreme Court nomination will bens consistent with both history and precedent. When an Election Year nomination to fill an Election Year vacancy occurs in divided government with the senate and a president of different parties, the historical norm is that such nominations are not confirmed. But the times this is happened after the American People have elected a Senate Majority to work alongside a sane Party President , every such a nominee has been confirmed, save one bizarre exception, of a nominee who had corrupt financial dealings. So let me say tha
Commitment to bring you live gavel to gavel coverage of congress. Working on executive nominations with votes this morning at 11 30 eastern. Live to the floor of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. Dr. Bll open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, we continue to trust the powe of your prevailing providence. In times of trouble, you keep us safe from harm. You strengthen us when all seems lost, enabling us to reach your desired destination without stumbling or slipping. Lord, your plans are fulfilled, in spite of our enemies. Surround our senators with the shield of your divine favor. Inspire them to rejoice in your might because of your victorious guidance. Keep them from the paths of disgrace. Look with favor, o lord, upon us all. And may our service ever be acceptable to you. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic
Classroom at a University Hospital campus. A 32 year old man has been arrested at the erasmus medical centre. The erasmus medical centre. The other attack, we understand, took place at a nearby flat. Took place at a nearby flat. Its unclear if the two incidents are linked. Dutch incidents are linked. Dutch police are saying the suspect was a student at the university where the shooting took place. Where the shooting took place. There were fires as the incident progressed. Also in the news progressed. Also in the news today, tributes are pouring for in liliane andam after she was stabbed to death in south london. The 15 year old was attacked while she was on her way to school in croydon yesterday morning. Her family say their hearts are broken by the senseless death of their daughter. She was the light of daughter. She was the light of their lives. They say. A 17 year old boy who police say knew the victim remains in custody after being arrested yesterday. Roads being arrested yesterday
Important as well. But overall i think this is about us as a society. Really ensure that we get across to people that there is no place for possession of a knife and that yes , the knife and that yes, the government will act with tougher sentencing. Weve got extra police , 20,000 plus now, extra police, 20,000 plus now, extra since when . I was elected in 2019. Out on the streets. 2019. Out on the streets. Gb news understands that tunisian people smugglers have now begun preparing small boats to launch into the sea tomorrow, strong winds in the mediterranean have prevented any crossings to the southern med for more than a week. More migrant boats are expected to arrive on the italian island of lampedusa tomorrow , though, as lampedusa tomorrow, though, as weather conditions improve. This morning, a group of human rights lawyers and other officials visited the island to understand the impact of the crisis. There some Michael Gambon has been remembered as a magnificent trickster and the
State an and the state capital. Hea battle for her replacement rages on, President Trump announced he reveal his nominee on saturday evening. We expect that around 5 00 p. M. Listen to this statement. This was written by 11 u. S. Senators. Not since 1932 has a Senate Confirmed president ial Election Year a Supreme Court nominee to a vacancy arising that year. It is necessary to go back even further to 1888 in order to find an electionyear nominee who was nominated and confirmed under divided government as we have now. That letter was not written by todays Senate Democrats but these republican senators in 2016 when president obama nominated George Merrick garland. The key phrase is under divided government. Meaning a democrat was in the white house, president obama, and the Republican Senate at that time. Senator merkley is one of the senators who signed that letter and we will hear from him on his thoughts on the current state and just a moment. Brit hume will join us. Messaging from s