Melania trump and some of the activity around these wearing in ceremony for these new citizens. The goal to make donald trump seem personable and softer. I think so far the rnc has done a decent job. Criticismre was some of the democrats last week saying it was soft on the policy specifics. At the same time i dont think i have heard much about what President Trump would do with four more years. I think the lack of a second term agenda has plagued is effort thus far and it something they can continue to look at doing, particularly with the president set to speak tomorrow night. Thats a venue where you would expect to hear more about what a second term would look like from the nominee himself. But i think its going to be important for the president and his team to articulate that policy. Having done policy on several president ial campaigns come i think that voters still want some substance. Not all of it but some of it. I think bidens team and trump steam have been trumps team have been
Yesterday. It ended with new records for the s p 500 and the nasdaq, check out this nasdaq, up 86 points, three quarters of a percent, s p 500 up 12 points at 34, 43, unchartered territory. Violence erupting in wisconsin for a third night in a row, the gun battle in the streets leaving two people dead. Weve got the latest. Hurricane laura a category 2 storm, it is gaining strength, barreling towards texas and louisiana. Well take you live to the gulf coast this morning. How far did it go . New details in mcdonalds investigation into steve easterbrook, examining if he and other employees covered up misconduct. Peloton ready for the ipo, giving investors a look at its finances. Finding your happy place, the surprising spot more americans are going to relax. Mornings with maria is live right now. European markets this morning are mixed, take a look at the fq100, down 9 points, the cac is up 8, the dax in germany up 60 right now, about one half of 1 . In asia overnight markets were split,
Even how many hamburgers you can eat. They want to defund the police and take away Second Amendment rights. They want Free Health Care for illegal immigrants. Yet they offer no protection for unborn americans. They want to pack the Supreme Court with liberals. Thiswant to codify all of by making the swamp itself, washington, d. C. Americas 51st state. With two more liberal senators, we cannot undo the damage they have done. Democratsderstand why spent an entire week telling us about who joe biden is, not what he intends to do. I am immensely proud of the work the Republican Senate has done. We are the firewall against nest Nancy Pelosis agenda. We will not be bullied by a liberal media intent on destroying americas institutions. We will stand our post on behalf of millions of americans whose stories are told in americas newspapers whose struggles are just as real. We will continue to support American Families as we defeat the coronavirus and return our economy to the envy of the world.
The freedom to do what is right and good. For yourself and your family. To accomplish dreams. To live securely. To help others. Not by the force of government, but by the goodness of heart. Where rights are not granted by government or claimed by identities, but are unalienable. As members of the human race. Today, americas greatness is challenged by those with extreme notions. Defunding Law Enforcement as lawlessness abounds. Hateful rhetoric telling you what to wear and when you can work. Limiting free speech and freedom of worship. Ideas. Let us restore the values that made America Great. We will make america strong again. Returned to the highest standard. We will make america proud again. A land of freedom of speech and worship. We will make america safe again. Command of security and prosperity. And we will make America Great again. A land of greatness. From washington, d. C. , welcome to the 2020 Republican National convention. Tonight, celebrating america is the land of greatnes
They will gather in a session on saturday morning. Votes live,bate and here on cspan. Earlier today, the Washington Post interviewed Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the opening of the Democratic National convention. He discussed a range of issues including oversight of the u. S. Postal service, Election Security and Kamala Harris as the Vice President ial nominee. Good afternoon. Welcome to Washington Post live. Kickoff of the Democratic National convention. That was supposed to be in milwaukee but instead, it has gone virtual because of covid19. Who better to give us a kickoff viewpoint but also the priority of the Democratic Party then one of its rising stars. Congressman Akeem Jeffries of new york. Mr. Chairman, welcome to Washington Post live. There is a lot to talk about. Lets jump in and go right to the post office. You, it ises thank great to be with you. The attacks that we have seen my President Trump and his henchmen have been heinous and part of a continuing criminal conspiracy in