If people are held to what they are said prior to being in this house, if Majority Party gets to decide who sits on what committees, i hope you keep that standard because we have a long list to work within your own. Paul thursdays near partyline vote came a day after House Republicans overwhelmingly chose cheney in her leadership post after she came on fire from some numbers for voting to impeach president trump. Lets bring in our panel. Deputy editorial page editor, dan henninger, Colonists Can Strassel and kyle peterson. Why did liz cheney her leadership post even after members were saying her fate was sealed. The boat wasnt even close in the end. Kim i think its because were hogans came to understand this was a symbolic vote in a way, it would send a terrible message if they were to vote her out because it would suggest they were purging her from the party were disagreeing with donald trump. The reality is, theres a lot more going on here, a lot of frustration among the ranks over t
Statistics. Trust me, i got a lecture this morning on my way into work about these risks of age and weight, and the number one message i have worldwide is not what you or i think or what all the good people of journalism it is what the medical people think, and they are one week out. They are one week out, and then they are in search of pneumonia. The linkage of bacterial illness with this virus is what the pros are worried about. Wish everyone a speedy recovery, but that is a timely reminder. We will have plenty more on that. Lets get to bloomberg first word news with three to ritika more on the stunning news from the white house. President trump has tweeted that he and his wife milani a he and his wife, bonnie a trump, have tested positive for coronavirus. They plan to remain at the white house. President trump will continue to carry out his duties without disruption. In london, a warning that the city is at a Tipping Point when it comes to the coronavirus. Residents are taking immed
Absolutely extraordinary. Thank you for joining us on Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg Television worldwide. What have we got . Mcdonalds just out with a dividend increase. Ibm with a seismic restructuring. Morgan stanley to take out the venerable eaton vance of boston. On and on we go. Guess what . None of it matters. Someone speaking to maria in two minutes. Jonathan the present will be on fox news. I imagine he will have a reaction to the next debate being virtual. That news out from the commission on president ial debates. Tom i really want to bring up this story, below the fold on the internet sites, but our Jennifer Jacobs reporting that the head of security for the white house is gravely ill with this horrific virus. Really a difficult illness as well. It is amazing how this virus story in the debate last night, commenting ondent this debate. Jonathan the president tweeting, saying that this is not a separable. He is looking forward to doing rallies. He is feeling goods. Those comm
Day. We ask your blessing upon those throughout our country who are suffering so much more each day. Keep safe the firefighters out west. Keep safe those who are responding to the destruction of Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast. Listen to the cries of those who have lost so much as a result of these natural covid rs even as the pandemic weeks its havoc in our communities. Here in the capitol impel with your spirit the members of congress who, more than any others, have the opportunity to address our nations needs. Give them the wisdom and ourage to do so working as a united force for good in these times. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker thank you, father. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Slotkin. Ms. Slotkin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
[roll call]. Directors, thats seven ayes and item 14 is approved. At this time you are scheduled to go into closed session. We have not yet received any indication that a member of the public wishes to address you on the items listed. However, they have an opportunity to do so now by pressing star 3 if they have already dialed in. Since there is a slight delay between our speaking and sf gov tvs live streaming, we will go ahead about wait about ten seconds or so, giving folks an opportunity to indicate whether they would like to speak on the items for discussion in closed session. All right, it does not appear that any member ts of the public wish to address you on any of the items in closed session. There are a couple of members from staff and the team, so whats going to happen now is the i. T. Function is going to take effect to change your viewing ability, basically exiting the room, if you will, so that the board can get into closed session. I will as well be doing so. So well get