Gwen as eric cantor becomes the first House Majority leader ever to go down to primary defeat. Im just humbled that the people spoke. And i think they want a new direction in washington, d. C. Gwen democrats were smug. The people have spoken. Gwen republicans were scrambling. The message is this. We were elected by american citizens. And we better represent the interests of american citizens. Gwen what next . And Bowe Bergdahl returns home. But at what cost . Any of these detainees ever try to rejoin the fight . They would be doing so at their own peril. Gwen the debate is just beginning. Covering the week, Nancy Youssef of mclatchey newspapers. Robert costa of the Washington Post. John harwood of cnbc. And the new york times. And Mark Mazzetti of the new york times. Awardwinning reporting and nalysis covering history as it happens, live from our nations capital, this is Washington Week with gwen ifill. Corporate funding for Washington Week is provided by we asked people a question. Ho
Sovereign of the united kingdom. 2 days after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, the ancient ceremony held at saint jamess palace was broadcast, live on television for the 1st time. In taking up these responsibilities, i shall strive to follow the inspiring example. I have been set in upholding Constitutional Government and to seek the peace, harmony, and prosperity of the peoples of these islands and of the common rose realms and territories throughout the world. Meanwhile, other senior members of britains royal family thanked crowds outside Balmoral Castle, where Queen Elizabeth died, the queens 3 younger children, princess and Prince Andrew and Prince Edward were among those that viewed the floral tributes following a private service at the scottish estates. Rob madison has more from bell moral in scotland was more convoy of green range rovers the cars usually used to carry members of the royal family made its way from Balmoral Castle to coffee church, which is just down the
Full day of the closure. Coming up in a few minutes we will bring you a News Conference live with the latest. Marty former South African president Nelson Mandela is out of the hospital. Well have an update on his condition. And president obama says hes ready to attack syria for allegedly using chemical weapons on civilians. But first hes leaning on congress to act. Good morning. Im marty gonzalez. Thanks for joining us on this first day of september. Our top story continues to be the bay bridge closure. We are standing by for a press conference and we will bring that to you live as soon as it starts. First lets get a quick check of your traffic conditions on this sunday morning. Heres Robin Winston robin good morning. So far, traffic is moving decent. We will start with the golden gate, it is foggy in and out of the bridge but still, no problems connecting to the 580. Between vallejo in out of sonoma and also the alternate highway 92 san mateo decent through the 880 through a word. And
I am deeply honored to serve you and to serve president obama in your noble endeavor to achieve israeliPalestinian Peace. The fact that later today, israeli and palestinian negotiators will sit down in this building to resume final status negotiations after a threeyear hiatus is testament to your extraordinary tireless efforts backed by president obama to try to resolve this intractable conflict. President obama made the case so eloquently in his historic speech in jerusalem in march of this year. He argued to an audience of young israelis that peace is necessary. Peace is just and peace is possible. And you, mr. Secretary, have proven him right. Shown that it can be done. I could not agree more with president obama. It has been my conviction for 40 years that peace is possible since i experienced the agony of the 1973 yom kippur war as a student in jerusalem. In those dark days, i witnessed firsthand how one of your predecessors, henry kissinger, broke a ceasefire that ended the war a
This is two hours and 15 minutes. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. I dont have a gavel to bring us to order. You all know that means keep the conversations to quiet. All right . We are here for serious business. The dean of the nations lawmakers have seen fit to convene us here today because of the extraordinary exuberance they have this matter of detroit , for its fiscal integrity, conclaves fiscal future, its economic background and the way in which the bankruptcy filing reflects upon and reinforces some very powerful and in some cases dangerous currents that need to be articulated and addressed. We are here today because one of the magnificent jewels in the crown of american democracy is under assault. We are under siege in the city. I say we because im a native of detroit, michigan. [applause] allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Michael Eric Dyson. [applause] Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church at 6125 each would. Dr. Frederick George Sampson the pastor of congressman conyer