Get up off of us and we can be and do whatever we can be. Floyds brother was among those speakers today. He says his brother has touched peoples hearts. You know, you come to third ward where we are from. People are crying right now. That is how much they love him. I am staying strong as i can because i need to get it out. Everybody wants justice. We want justice for george. He is going to get it. He is going to get it. Over the coming days, there will also be a private service in North Carolina where floyd was born. And floyd grew up in houston texas. Three of the four former officers involved in floyds arrest made their first Court Appearances today. Derek on the left is the officer seen yelling on floyds neck. He has already been charged with seconddegree murder. Thomas lane and Jay Alexander along with another officer are charged with aiding and abetting floyds death. The attorney for lane says his client and king are both rookies. He says elaine asked shopping twice to let floyd r
Eventually it is scheduled to dock at port of oakland around noontime today. 3500 people on board, some people have tested positive for the corona virus. There was some debate, ali, whether or not the port of oakland was the spot for the ship to dock. It was determine that had where itll come is indeed the port of oakland, not San Francisco. Thats because of the size of the ship and the size of the port of oakland, what it can handle. Oakland mayor raised her hand and said, yes, we rise to the duty. It also has a good proximity to Oakland International airport, which is where some of the passengers on board will depart oakland and Travis Air Force base here in the east bay and its important as we hear the oakland mayor and governor trying to assure oaklanders no one on the ship will come into daily contact with people on the ship. The port of oakland was selected because of the area that the ship can dock there and remain isolated from a lot of people. A good setup area and medical wor
Senator and former president ial candidate cory booker Just Announced hes backing the former Vice President in the democratic race. Well talk to him live. And harry and meghans finale. The duke and duchess of sussex are making their final official opeerns this morning before leaving britain this morning and their royal duties. Its monday, march 9th, 2020. Well have the latest updates on the coronavirus right after todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. I think we have no concept of the scope of this epidemic yet. We hope this just goes away. Burns itself out. More cases of coronavirus emerge across the u. S. Italy enacted a travel ban for nearly one quarter of its population. The grand princess cruise ship is expected to dock in california today. North korea conducting its second weapons test in one week. Japans Prime Minister called this a threat to peace. Prominent figures declare their picks for the white house. Kamala harris endorsing joe biden. And reverend Jesse Jackson com
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. May 23, 2024. I hereby appoint the honorable Celeste Malloy to act as speaker pro tempore on this day, signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the player will be loved by offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Eternal god, we pray to you as wepter this memorial day weekend. That you would bless our efforts to honor our fallen heroes. In the fanfare of parades and picnics, barbecues and summers beginning, may we take time to recall the countless sacrifices that were made to defend our freedoms and uphold our liberty. These noble men and women have stood firm. In the face of wars, alarms, and up against the anguish of adversity they would not be moved. May they rest knowing that they gave themselves fully to the work you, o lord, set before them to a
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order, the prayer will be offered by guest chaplain head Granthi Giani Jaswinder Singh from pine hill new jersey. The chaplain good morning. Let us pray. Al mighty god we call you by many names but you are one. Keep your hand over the members of this house as they help steer the future of our great nation. Keep love in our hearts and sound judgment and in our minds. Remind us of our purpose to love and serve another and create a more peaceful world. We ask blessings on to us as they work for the common good. Give all this land humility, integrity and compassion. Lead us from evil so we may selflessly help us remember that we belong to one family. Recognize the entire human race as one. We ask of theal mighty almighty, keep watch over our nations protect us who work tirelessly day and night to ensure our safety and our freedom. You are whatever is seen, my lord, you are one in the name everlasting, almighty god grace for the entire humanity.