For three weeks since the killing of george floyd, millions of people around the country have been calling for police to be reined in. And after weeks of local leaders responding to the protests, today, the president carefull carefully shuffled down the ramp into the fray. Called for some modest changes, like a database to track police misconduct. There was a new thing that would challenger Police Departments not to use choke holds, saying the choke holds should not be used unless an officer felt like his life was in danger, which means the thing can be used, but it cant be used. But it can be used. When trump came out to make these remarks, it just felt like his heart wasnt in it. Americans believe we must summit the brave men and women in blue who police our streets and keep them safe. Americans know the truth. Without police there is chaos. Without law there is anarchy, and without safety there is catastrophe. Americans want law and order. They demand law and order. They may not say
Trevor lets begin with the police. If youre black, you know them as the guys pulling you over. If youre white, you know them as the guys that give lap dances at bachelorette parties. For three weeks since the killing of george floyd, millions of people around the country have been calling for police to be reined in. And after weeks of local leaders responding to the protests, today, the president carefull carefully shuffled down the ramp into the fray. Called for some modest changes, like a database to track police misconduct. There was a new thing that would challenger Police Departments not to use choke holds, saying the choke holds should not be used unless an officer felt like his life was in danger, which means the thing can be used, but it cant be used. But it can be used. When trump came out to make these remarks, it just felt like his heart wasnt in it. Americans believe we must summit the brave men and women in blue who police our streets and keep them safe. Americans know the
Mr. Isakson madam president. The presiding officer the senator from georgia. Mr. Isakson madam president , i ask unanimous consent to be able to address the senate. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Isakson thank you, madam president. Its an honor to be here today on whats not my last day but everybody is acting like it. A few months ago i had to an announce that after much consideration to be able to serve the people of georgia, when i knew i couldnt do the job i was going to quit and let somebody do it who wouldnt be hampered. Im not hampered yet. Im pretty tough. But its getting close. In august i decided to tell my wife about it, and we decided to go ahead and retire at the end of december, which ive announced and said i was going to do. The governor of georgia is making an appointment to take my place and you might look in the history books, current history and it might have an isakson in the glossary, but i doubt it. I have been here for 15 years. This is the most enjo
Lyndon johnson developed a reputation as a dmen straightive public speaker with a pension for telling tall tales. His six consecutive terms in the house of representatives and two term as a senator from texas could not erase his down home image. Many democrats in 1960 frowned upon kennedys choice for a man they believed belched allowed, cussed, violated personal space, and never apologized. Once president , he claimed that he did not, want to be the president who built empires or sought grandeur. But johnson liked to be in charge. In private his wife said he was a warm and mellow man. In general, however, his voicterous and complex personality can fused many. Including johnson himself. Sometimes i dont even know whats going on up there, he once said. Tapping his head. Johnson was raised some smam town, america. At birth, he weighed 10 pounds and for the first three months of his life was simply called baby. A childhood friend once remarked if johnson conned lead, then he didnt care muc
To 500 people were injured by flying glass. Another astronomical event happens later today. An astroid is due to make a close fly by of planet earth. But nasa says theres no chance the 150foot astroid will hit us. At the closest point it will be 17,000 miles from earth, and thats closer than weather and tv satellites that are in orbit. Were giving you mixed messages there. Were saying its not far, but its closer than weather and tv satellites. Okay. Greg was in here, and i was happy to hear his explanation of things. He says we dont have to worry about it. In the meantime, do we have to worry about the weather . Heres Tucker Barnes with the answer. Potentially so. Thank you very much. Not this morning. Lots of sunshine. Cool start to the day. Later this afternoon, rain showers move in for the evening commute and might transition to snow later tonight. A lot going on weatherwise. 37 now at Reagan National. 34 this morning dulles. Bwi marshall 33 degrees. Make sure the kids are bundled u