Members of the little rock nine recall their experience, joined by robert paul walker, author of remember little rock, the times, the people, the stories. 2009 at recorded in Little Rock Central High School. Now a National Historic site. I have to tell you it is such an honor to be sitting here signing my book at the table. When i started my journey as a professional writer in 1984, i could never imagined that id be signing books with two recipients of the congressional gold medal, the highest civilian honor in the united states, and i am humbled to be here. But im also proud to be here, to be with them. This book, its an interesting book because National Geographic has a series called remember, and the whole idea is to tell stories as much as possible through eyewitness accounts and through contemporary photographs. Now, the first two books that i wrote in this series were called remember little big horn, and remember the alamo. Now, how i became the expert on eyewitness accounts of b
Face impeachment proceedings. Impeachment of the president will be cosmetic. In fact, probably exacerbate e e very antagonisms and divisions that are running apart the country. Amy we will speak with journalist chris hedges. His latest article the problem with impeachment and john , one of the organizations calling for trumps impeachment. Then we turned to the water crisis in newark with mayor ras baraka. The plan is never altered. Restlan now and we wont until every lead service line in the city is completely replaced. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. House democrats have subpoenaed president Donald Trumps personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani seeking documents related to his work in the ukraine. Last week, giuliani admitted on television that he had urged the Ukrainian Government to investigate trumps political rival joe biden. This comes as House Democrats continue to build their case for impeaching the
Their counterparts. Both of those motions are later this afternoon. And now live to the senate floor here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, thank you for your sanctifying truth. Use our lawmakers to live your truth for the glory of your name. May your truth keep us from the things that can pollute our lives and dishonor you. Forgive us when we are reluctant to submit to you with our bodies, minds, and spirits. Make us all vessels of honor, prepared for every good work. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, 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 t
But inland into the mid 90s by about 4 00. It looks like we will hold this forecast for much of the holiday. We have a cooling trend to talk about for september coming up, kumasi. Thanks, lisa. Developing news this morning, Hurricane Dorian a category 4 storm, packing winds up to 145 miles per hour. It continues to threaten floridas east coast. Officials are not taking chances and ordered the first round of mandatory evacuations. Abc News Reporter Elizabeth Hurr is live in Daytona Beach with the latest. Good morning. Good morning to you, kumasi. Yes, everyone here across florida are still waiting and watching with the track of the storm seemingly changing every day, but what remains unchanged is the message from officials warning residents do not let your guard down. Overnight Hurricane Dorian growing stronger, prompting officials in florida to announce mandatory evacuations beginning tomorrow morning for residents in lowlying communities including brevard and martin counties. This mor
Id like to thank all of our president Society Members for joining us this evening. If youre a member you please stand up and be recognized. Come on. Theres a couple here. There we go. Thank you. The president society is an exclusive group of members that supports the ongoing works of president nixons foundation, which applies the legacy and the vision that he had the opportunities facing our nation in the world today. If youre interested in joining leasing any member of the staff, track me down or one of the front desk associates, anybody can get you signed up this evening. I would like to tell you about a few special events that are on the horizon. August 20 we will host Mollie Hemingway and Kerry Severino for the new amazon number one s celica justice on trial about the Cavanaugh Supreme Court hearings. September 11, we will host two programs, the first is an annual commemoration of patriots day and then will host Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch that evening. At 7 p. M. For a disc