This change of heart coming after swift backlash online from celebrities and lgbtq advocacy groups. Were now getting our first look at some of the video in the patriots latest scandal. The man who shot the video of another team says he never intended to give it to the patriots football staff. He has been suspended by the team. Those are some of our top stories this monday, december 16th. Good morning, everyone. Great to have darla in for janai, coming from wabc, looking good. She sent me the nicest note, thank you, janai. She doesnt do anything nice for me. We all know why. We love you, kenneth. Its great to have darla here again from our flagship station, wabc. Lets begin this half hour with the controversy in the stands of the army navy game. Cadets and midshipmen flashing hand signals on live tv that could be associated with white power. Several students from west point and the Naval Academy are now at the center of an investigation over the gesture recently labeled as a hate symbol
Here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead us in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, your truth endures forever. Make us conscious of our shortcomings, limitations, and liabilities. Lord, guide our lawmakers. Give them the humility to deped on your leading and to receive the gift of your grace for daiy living. Create in them joy in living, courage in danger, and an enthusiasm in glorifying you in our nation and world. Inspire them to be people who will stand for right though the heavens fall. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore will you please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of americ, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley id like to address the senate for one minute in
Bicameral comprehensive agreement to reauthorize the federal aviation administration, our nations aviation safety and infrastructure programs through fiscal year 2028. I want to thank Transportation Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member rick larson, Senate Committee science and transportation chair maria cantwell, and Ranking Member ted cruz for their partnership in crafting a strong final agreement. I would also like to thank the house aviation subCommittee Chairman garrett graves, Ranking Member steve cohen, Senate Aviation subcommittee chair duckworth and Ranking Member moran for their supporting in getting this across the finish line. For over a century, the United States has led the world in aviation safety and administration. Unfortunately, our Gold Standard status is being threatened by competition, changes in technology, and influences at the f. A. A. Due to process failures and inadequate practices. H. R. 3935 is critical to ensuring america remaining the Global Leader in av
I yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Graves i rise today in strong support of passing and concurring with the Senate Amendment to h. R. 3935, the f. A. A. Reauthorization act of 2024. This bill is a bipartisan, bicameral comprehensive agreement to reauthorize the federal aviation administration, our nations aviation safety and infrastructure programs through fiscal year 2028. I want to thank Transportation Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member rick larson, Senate Committee science and transportation chair maria cantwell, and Ranking Member ted cruz for their partnership in crafting a strong final agreement. I would also like to thank the house aviation subCommittee Chairman garrett graves, Ranking Member steve cohen, Senate Aviation subcommittee chair duckworth and Ranking Member moran for their supporting in getting this across the finish line. For over a century, the United States has led the world in aviation safety and administra
I think that powerful to have watch all of our programs on our website, cspan. Org. We are going to leave this here to take you live now to the u. S. House of representatives. Where members will be working on a Senate Approved version of a fiveyear reauthorization of funding for the federal Aviation Administration. The house is also expected to take up a bill to provide transparency on pricing for tickets for events and lodging purchases. And one in support of Law Enforcement during National Police week. Live coverage of the house here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me . Holy god, we seek you first this day. Graced with power and privilege, we humble ourselves to be subjects of your kingdom and agents of your righteousness. God be in our heads and in our understanding that our knowledge and fear of you would be the beginning of all wisdom. God, be in our eyes and in our see