Last week working on a public lands package that would permanently fund the land and Water Conservation fund with a vote to move forward on that this afternoon at 5 30 p. M. Eastern, live coverage here of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. Dr. Black, the chaplain of the senate, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, our righteousness. As each new day seems to bring the unexpected, we thank you for your power that keeps us from stumbling on lifes road. Today, give our lawmakers the wisdom to find in you their refuge and strength. Lord, as they face complex challenges, may they plead to you for guidance and fellowship. Remind them that in the multitude of counselors, there is safety. May our senators plant seeds of righteousness in order to reap a harvest of goodness and grace. May they make you the foundation of their hope and joy as you empower them to meet every trial without weariness. And lord, have mercy
Announcer from abc news, its this week. Here now, chief anchor george stephanopoulos. Good morning, and welcome to this week. The streets of america have seen protests every night since the killing of george floyd nearly three weeks ago, in cities large and small, from new york to beverly hills, and overnight, a new Police Shooting has drawn outrage in atlanta. I do not believe that this was a justified use of deadly force. The chief of police has resigned. A Police Officer fired. After shooting and killing a black man. Authorities are now reviewing this video of the violent struggle. The shooting sadly not new. Such a Swift Response certainly is. Under pressure society changing fast. The big question, will it last . In new york, in new jersey, Police Chokeholds banned. This is the moment to put forth a real federal reform justice agenda. Louisville, kentucky, passed breonnas law to stop the use of noknock warrants. And those first Police Reforms just one sign of a striking cultural sh
Congressman john lewis in his First Network interview on the nationwide demonstrations. And message off unity. In our more Perfect Union series, how communities are helping businesses recover from the recent outbreaks of unrest. But first, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. It took the world to shame. It took all of you to make the world shake just to get three people arrested. Minnesotas attorney general is increasing the charges against Derek Chauvin to seconddegree murder. Prosecutors are also charging the three other officers. Should never have happened. Something snapped, i think, with the policeman. Former president barack obama directly addressing Police Brutality and those it affects. There is a change in mindset thats taking place. A greater recognition that we can do better. I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag. The saints quarterback talked about players kneeling for the national anthem. Take something heat. Drew brees, if you dont understan
And the country mowrnd a man whose death has inspired a movement. We are witnessing it right now. Tonight, we are just steps away from where george floyd died 10 nights ago, as Minneapolis Police officers pressed their knees do into his neck and body. And as we visited with members of the community today, we were struck by how many people now come to this coroner every day to reflect on what happened and to call for change. Today was the first of several services for george floyd, and as he was being eulogized by civil rights leaders in washington, hundreds gathered at the Martin Luther king jr. Memorial. Tonight, protests and marches sparked by his death are growing larger with many cities lifting curfews after mostly peaceful demonstrations. At the same time today, in two courtrooms, we saw just how floyds death is forcing this country to confront painful truths about the treatment of African Americans. Here in minneapolis, three Police Officers charged with aiding and abetting murde
With a tough question. Dont mess with me. The House Speaker claps back at reporters at a fiery News Conference when the first votes could be held just ahead. Thousands of cases involving passengers and drivers. Walking wounded. The sharp and shocking new rise in injuries of people texting and walking. And cowboy down. Touchdown, trubisky. The Dallas Cowboys handed their Third Straight loss as the Chicago Bears come up with a big win. Today, friday, december 6th, 2019. From nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everybody, we are coming to you on a busy day with another mass shooting in america. And for the second time in a week its happened at a military base. Its the Naval Air Station in pennsylvania. Pete williams has the latest. Lets get right to him. Pete, what are you hearing this morning . Its all over now but the first calls came at about 6 30 this morning and the facility was put on lock down. The