The forecast was 48. We are seeing a little bit of a gain, practically unchanged, but up by 0. 05 . A lot of stock markets are looking at Decisive Action from Central Banks around the world, signaling more dovishness and putting to one side concerns for iran. Crude oil jumping and stabilizing 57. 48. We are just getting the june the manufacturing forecast coming in at 47. 8, a touch below estimates. Anything below 50 indicates a contraction. Speak shortly with the International Rescue Committee Executive and former foreign secretary of the u. K. Later in surveillance, two days after the fed got rid of patients language, we speak to the vicechairman. The day, we are joined exclusively by the former fbi director james comey. Hong kong headquarters are closed again today after demonstrators gathered to show opposition. Despite a public apology from executive carrie lam, protest leaders are calling for her to resign. They also want the controversial proposal to be completely withdrawn. , a
Report and other materials related to ongoing investigation. Next is the 90minute floor debate starting with rules Committee Chair jim mcgovern. Cgovern mr. Speaker, this is a dark time. This congress is being tested, in this case, not by a foreign adversary, but by our own president , a president who is undertaking a Relentless Campaign to obstruction and stonewalling. We have never seen anything like this, never before, mr. Speaker, has a president of either party so flagrantly ignored Congress Constitutional Oversight Authority and our nations separation of powers. You dont have to take my own word for it. Donald trump has declared, quote, we are fighting all subpoenas, and i dont want people testifying, end quote. These words make Richard Nixon look like an eagle scout. His attorney general, william barr, is apparently more than willing to follow the president s command. Hes refused to release the full unredacted Mueller Report and the underlying evidence until a compromise was fin
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by rencheds jacob issac pack, beckley united pentacostal church, beckley, West Virginia. The chaplain lord, god, we want to say thank you lord for being a part of something bigger than ourselves, thank you god for trusting us with this awesome responsibility of continuing the great traditions. We thank you lord for the heritage of sacrifice that has been passed down by those who came before us. As we endeavor to continue in that noble heritage, we ask you for your wisdom and guidance and grant unity to your people. We ask that your presence reside among the men and women here today who rise to the tasks of both leadership and service. We ask that the results of our work bring peace, prosperity and safety to all who are entrusted in our care. In the name of jesus, we pray. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause
Authority and our nations separation of powers. You dont have to take my own word for it. Donald trump has declared, quote, we are fighting all subpoenas, and i dont want people testifying, end quote. These words make Richard Nixon look like an eagle scout. His attorney general, william barr, is apparently more than willing to follow the president s command. Hes refused to release the full unredacted Mueller Report and the underlying evidence until a compromise was finally reached yesterday. Thats after the Judiciary Committee had already voted to hold him in contempt of congress. Apparently, the attorney general went from being americas lawyer to being the defense counsel for the president of the United States. I hope the Justice Department acts in good faith on this new agreement. These are documents that Congress Needs to see in response to special counsel muellers findings, but if they do not and if the attorney general holds back key information, then all options need to be on the
It could come as soon as may as the war continues. The un is warning that 1 million people, thats half of the territorys population, are now facing starvation. The European Unions Foreign Policy chief, josep borrell, Accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war, a claim israel rejects. Heres what us Secretary Of State Antony Blinken said a short time ago. According to the most respected measure of these things, 100 of the population in gaza is at severe levels of acute food insecurity. Thats the first time an entire population has been so classified. We also see again, according to, in this case, the united nations, 100 the totality of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance. Blinken s comments follow us president joe biden s first call with israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in over a month on monday. Mr biden told mr netanyahu that a major Ground Operation in the city of rafah would be a mistake. Mr netanyahu defended the possibility saying opposing the o