I have been briefed on the latest developments in Israel And Lebanon and my team is in constant contact with our counterparts and we are working to deescalate in a way that allows people to return to their home safely. I want you to know that i remain committed to security and i look forward to discussions. Thank you everyone. John President Biden reacting moments ago but not taking any questions on the major escalation in the Middle East as the pentagon announces a more u. S. Troops are on the way there. Israel says it has hit more than 300 hezbollah targets and forced operations in lebanon soon. What a way to start the week. Im John Roberts in washington. I think it will be a busy one. Sandra for this is developing situation. I am Sandra Smith in New York and good to be with you. This is America Reports. Lebanese officials say this is the deadliest day in the country in nearly 20 years with more than 270 people killed. Israel warned civilians ahead of time that it would be targeting
Wallace good evening from the Health Education campus from Case Western University and clinic. I am Chris Wallace of fox news and i welcome you to the first of the 2020 president ial debates between President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden. The commission has designed the format six roughly 15 minute segments for the first candidate to open and open discussions for the rest of each segment. Both campaigns have agreed to these rules. For the record, i decided to the topics and questions in each topic. I can assure you none of the questions have been shared with the commission or the two candidates. This debate is being conducted under health and safety protocols designed by the Cleveland Clinics serving as the Health Security advisor to the commission for all debates. As a precaution both campaigns have agreed that the candidates will not shake hands at the beginning of tonights debate. The audience here have promised to remain silent, no cheers or other entered options, an
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, give our lawmakers the wisdom to remember and be grateful for all the things you have already done. Lord, you have sustained our nation during seasons of war and peace. You have helped us to find creative ways to strive for a more perfect union. You have provided us with solutions to difficult problems, just when we needed you most. Let this day be a time when senators find time to thank you for your bountiful blessings and faithfulness. As our lawmakers strive to live one day at a time, may they keep their focus on your power and love. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding
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The vote 11 40 eastern, a final vote around 1 30 this afternoon. Now, live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The chaplain lord god, in these difficult and challenging times, remind us that the earth belongs to you, and you have not abandoned it unite us with the understanding that you are our father, and we are all members of the human family. We pray for all who have been impacted by the pain of this us to crisis season. Use our senators to make the weak strong, the sick healthy, and the broken whole. Lord, surround those who have been shaken by anguish with your divine presence and peace. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington, d. C. , jun