We need stronger on that issues. The cspan Battle Ground states tour. And were live this morning as the Washington Post hosts the Cyber Security summit with remarks from former Homeland Security certificate Michael Chertoff and National Intelligence, james clapper. Live on cspan2. One year ago this morning journalists in Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered in istanbul. The post has been paying tribute to jamal throughout this week and just moments ago post publisher fred ryan and the posts owner jeff baseos spoke at a memorial for him in istanbul just steps from where jamal was killed. Jamals courage and his work will not be forgotten. For me, jamal inevitably brings to mind the importance of a free press. But more broadly, our ability to access information and communicate openly is the life blood of our democratic society. So much of our communication is done digitally over texts or emails, on social media platforms. Our digital lives are encod
Out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 17 killed and 17 injured. The death and casualty toll was simply unbelievable, quite honestly. I grew up in the 50s and 60s. We were concerned about the nuclear holocaust. We would hold drills, and talk under our desks. We never had to worry about someone entering our school and opening
The title of this hearing is examining state and federal recommendations for enhancing School Safety against targeted violence. First of all, i want to welcome everybody to the hearing room. I certainly want to thank our eyewitnesses for taking the time, for your testimony, and in particular, i want to shout out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman
Good thursday morning. Welcome to squawk alley. Im jon fortt with morga brennan, david faber, here at post 9 at the New York Stock Exchange carl is on assignment. And were going to begin with todays rally. Stocks surging all of the major indices up more than 1 . Our dom chu is back at headquarters with a look at what is driving the gains today dom . So, jon, we are right near highs of the session right now the dow is up about 458 points, 452 at this stage. And as you can see here, almost 1. 5 to 2 gains at this stage for the major indices. The s p 500 really the laggard there. A lot of tlechnology and communication stocks powering that nasdaq composite to a 1. 5 gain overall with regard to whats driving the action, take a look at the sectors that areat most at wor and at play. Financials, industrials, technology, meanwhile, consumer staples, real estate, and utilities really lagging behind. The key level that we wanted to watch earlier on was 2945. That had been an area of resistance o
For bringing this idea up to me today. Perils learn about the of social media sites. What can we do to better inform parents. He is on his way. I will give an opening statement. I will be visiting the border. Bipartisan we have a group. We are not going there to blame anybody, at least i am not. I am trying to find a solution. I look forward to the trip. Learning fromd to our friends in texas about what we can do. Thank you very much. Just go ahead and get started. Can you raise your right hand . Do you swear the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth . Ok. Ok, welcome, mr. Stone, the 14th judicial circuit solicitor or in South Carolina. We are proud of your work and welcome to washington. Thank you for having me. Mr. Chairman, thank you. I understand Ranking Member feinstein will not be able to be here, but i would like to thank her and the members of this committee for the invitation to speak with you today. I am the solicitor for the