Say about how gop leaders are reacting to the election outco outcome. The president does not like to lose and never admits loss. I more troubled by the fact that other republican officials, who clearly know better, are going along with this and humoring them in this fashion. It is one more step into delegitimizing, not just the incoming biden administration, but democracy in general. That is a dangerous path we. We would never accept that out of our own kids behaving that way if they lost. Right . I mean, if my daughters in any kind of competition pouted and then accused the other side of cheating when they lost when there was no evidence of it, we would scold them. I think that there has been this sense over the last several years that literally anything goes and is justified in order to get power and that is not unique to the united states. There are strong men and dictators on the world to think that i can do anything to stay in power. I can kill people. I can throw them in jail. I
Narrow vote to advance the nomination this afternoon. Live coverage when centers return on cspan2. House Democratic Caucus leaders talked to reporters about their goals during the current lameduck session in preparation for the next congress in january. Good morning everyone, thank you for your patience. Good to be back here in the United States capital. Weve had our first caucus meeting this morning, we did it virtually. Subsequent to the november elections, everyone was in good spirits. We welcomed our new members. Were excited about them and the opportunity to serve with people from throughout the north, south, east and west and other incredibly diverse plans that we have to the most Diverse Congress in the history of the republic. More women serving in congress than ever before, more africanamericans, more latinos, or asian americans, more members of the lgbt q community, to muslim americans. Women, two native american women serving in congress for the first time in history and our
Weeks. Tracking eta. The newest Tropical Storm strengths as it marches toward the United States. See the damage already left behind by this storm thats already killed over 100 people. And getting off the ground. Flying cars have been promised for nearly 100 years. Well take you inside the race to create a real viable option to drive into the sky. But first, we begin with a look at todays eye opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Its pretty apparent to everybody who is watching right now and counting the numbers and looking at the universe of outstanding votes that joe biden is on the brink. The time for tallying votes is winding down. The nation awaiting who will be in the white house for the next four years. If it takes a long time, thats good. It means were being methodical. Were checking the facts. Its like in carpentry. You measure twice and cut once. Comes down to five key states. For now, joe biden, like the rest of us is left to watch and wait. As slow as it goes, it can be numbing.
To the United States Supreme Court on january 28th 1916. In june of that year, he became the first jewish person to sit on the nations highest court. The third until 1939. Up next on American History tv, and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his nation a Panel Including u. S. Supreme court Ruth Bader Ginsburg discusses his contribution to american democracy. This program in massachusetts, is about two hours. applause ladies and gentlemen please welcome, lisa m. Lynch interim president of Brandeis University. Good evening, it gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone, students, faculty, alums, trustees staff, and distinguished panelist and friend to this remarkable gathering here at brandeis the university. I want to welcome in particular some of our special guests. Massachusetts attorney general, congressman catherine clark, applause they senator michael baron, james elbridge, and karen silica applause , they representative david and jake offman, applause our very own mayor j
Congressman clark held a News Conference about this weeks legislative agenda in congress. Hes the chair of the Democratic Caucus and she is the vice chair. Good morning everyone. We had a very emotional caucus call today. It was dedicated, largely, to remembrance is and reflections on the life and legacy of john robert lewis. Our dearly to parted colleague and civil rights hero and icon. He was a friend to everyone. A friend to truth and justice here in america and throughout the world. We had to special presentations. Professor meacham as well as don porter. Professor meacham of course is working on a biography of the life journey of john lewis. Don porter is the documentarian who produced the recently released documentary, john lewis, good trouble. John lewis always would council us, Council Young people, Council Others to never give up, never give in, never get out, keep the faith, keep our eyes on the price and continue the countrys long necessary and majestic march towards a more