The presiding officer thank you. Mrs. Feinstein i rise to oppose the nomination of mr. Bress. This is a california seat on the ninth circuit, and the fact is that mr. Bress is neither a California Attorney nor a california resident. In fact, hes not been a resident of the state for over a decade. Hes lived and practiced in the washington, d. C. , area for almost his entire adult life. As california senators, senator harris and i know that the kind of experience and connection to california is really necessary for a ninth circuit judge to be effective on the bench. We know our state, we know our constituents, and we know the challenges they face, and thats why the blue slip is so important. Honoring the blue slip ensures that the senators who understand are and are accountable to their constituents have a say in judicial nominations for their home states. Our blue slips, senator harris and mine, were not returned. Ultimately that symbolizes our objections. I was very disappointed that t
That, in fact, donald trump did attempt to hold up a constitutional proceeding. Yeah. He admitted that last week. Yesterday, he admitted that he violated the constitution of the United States. Just a technical violation of the United States constitution. Pretty bizarre. He violated the constitution. I mean, the admissions keep rolling. Yeah. Keep him was this a full ginsberg . He was on a lot of the sunday shows trying to own the narrative. Meanwhile, the former president himself spent the weekend raging on social media, and this could get interesting, with posts that could defy the judges orders. Remember the directions the judge gave him at his arraignment . Well get legal analysis on that new development. Also ahead, one of trumps allies in the senate makes light of the humiliating nature of his relationship with the former president. Plus, republican senator Tommy Tuberville has held up crucial Military Promotions since february over the pentagons abortion policy. His Unprecedented
Theres plenty to choose from here. The folks from Huffington Post have this headline about one of the top stories of the year. International womens day was the most talked about moment on facebook this year. 2017 was quite a year for women. It kicked off with the inauguration of President Trump, who was elected despite being accused of more than a dozen women of sexual assault. Millions of people took to the streets for the womens march in cities worldwide. As the year unfolded large numbers of women indicated interest in running for office. The final months have been marked by dozens of women courageously coming forward to call out sexual abuse by powerful men. As the year unfolded large numbers of women indicated interest in running for office. Earlier this year as we saw live on cspan. Part of the story takes us to capitol hill as well. A series of Sexual Harassment charges on the hill. The household hearing earlier this year. One of the people who testified at this hearing was jack
Direct assess to the Vice President for most lawmakers. Francis says he realizes it was a slap in the face to victims he never intended. He defended a chilean bishop accused by victims of covering up for the countrys most notorious pedophile priest. During an Airborne Press Conference as he returned home from south america, the pontiff said, im convinced he is innocent. Global news 24 hours a day, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in more than 120 countries. This is bloomberg. Vonnie its noon in new york, 5 00 p. M. In london. Shery welcome to bloomberg markets. Vonnie from bloomberg World Headquarters in new york, here are top stories. We are following this hour. Shut down, day three. Mitch mcconnell calling for a temporary spending bill with a promise to deal with daca and immigration later. So far, no democrats willing to budge. We await the senate scheduled vote this hour. Stocks are edging higher to a certain extent as i investors shrug off the dollar continues to
What she could have potentially contracted in the water if theyre concerned about something with the lake. Reporter her older daughter will stay at overnight camp here next week. She hopes if it is bacteria in the water, its resolved by then. Some of its to be expected, being out at a camp. But im not sure i guess i have to figure out what level of bacteria or whatever they found, if they find anything then i guess ill go from there and be concerned. Reporter a mile or two down from the camp swimming is not offlimits at other cedar lakes in the area. The Burlington County Health Department does anticipate the results from their Water Testing samples to be completed by tonight or friday morning. Im cydney long, nbc 10 news. Right now at 5 00 take a look at this. In the past few hours, a water main break forced the deptford mall to close temporarily in gloucester county. This view comes from sky force 10. We are told a water main under the parking lot there burst, creating this muddy mes