Good morning. I thank all of you for being here today good morning, today we are examining our nations history of Voter Suppression. As well as the obstacles that many minority communities continue to face to this day. And in exercising their fundamental right to vote. Tomorrow we will be holding a ceremony to honor our dear friend and colleague and our former chairman, Elijah Cummings. We will be remaining in disappearing room after him and commending everything he stood for. Todays hearing is also part of our effort to honor his legacy. Protecting the right to vote was one of the most important issues. If not the most important issue he fought for during his decades in Public Service. We are holding this hearing in february during black historymonth. It was black americans whose voices were stifled, blocked in silence for centuries and is black americans who are still being disproportionately targeted, even now in shameful efforts to prevent them from registering to vote , purging th
Quick and easy search of the candidates. Our coverage based on the candidate, the topics, events and locations on the campaign trail. And the statebystate results broken down by the candidates, counties and districts. Not only the president ial candidates, but the Upcoming Senate and house races. And schedule information. It is free, easily accessible and it is all there at cspan. Org. Announcer next, health panel investigates Voting Rights in low income and minority communities. We will hear from the president of repairers over the breach, william barbara, and two of the Founding Members of the student coordinating committee, diane nash and thomas jenkins. Chaired byg is Carolyn Maloney of new york. Rep. Maloney good morning everyone. Without objection the chairs is authorized to declare recess of his committee at any time. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Good morning, i thank all of you for being here today. Good morning, today we are examining our nations history of
In from right around the world. To r. T. International my names you know only. Donald trump thinks that foreign interference could complicate the situation in libya he raised his concerns during a call with president of turkey both leaders agreed to maintain diplomatic cooperation in the conflict as the backdrop comes as the Turkish Parliament voted on thursday to back the u. N. Recognize government in libya giving essentially a green light to a Troop Deployment there. Libyas been in a state of war since protests in 2011 the sting of the countrys leader Muammar Gadhafi in recent months the Us Government of National Accord has been losing ground to the rival administration of general. Who leads the Libyan National army general half charges forces currently control most of libyas territory and not include crucial oil and Gas Resources the u. N. Bought government meanwhile formally requested military aid from last month. Well the arab league believes the deployment of turkish troops will
Imagine that hundreds of thousands of miles away, to brave americans were sitting on the surface of the moon. Their comrades remained in lunar orbit. Above. I didnt quite understand what this development would mean for the future. I just remember thinking at that moment how proud i was to be an american. I looked up to these three men, and i still do, and i marvel add their courage, their intelligence, and their patriotism as well as that of tens of thousands of americans involved in getting them to the moon in the first place. We now know that this lunar trio had quite a sense of humor. Michael collins was once asked in an interview what he was thinking about in the moments leading up to the liftoff, and he joked, i was thinking of per deiem. We learned from buzz aldrin stepped off the ladder, he told them that he was being careful, not to lock the door behind him. When talked about the fact that most of the foes tows were of aldrin, Neal Armstrong joked, ive always said that buzz ald
The urgent search after deadly tornadoes touch down in several states. And the new development in the terrifying subway shooting here in New York City. First, the major shakeup in georgias prosecution of donald trump and 14 codefendants. Judge scott mcafee ruling Fulton County District Attorney fani willis can remain on the case. But for her to stay, special prosecutor nathan wade must resign. Trump accusing d. A. Willis of misconduct over her romantic relationship with wade. Judge mcafee harshly criticizing willis for a tremendous lapse in judgment. And news late today about Donald Trumps criminal case in manhattan. Aaron katersky with late details from atlanta. The deadly tornado outbreak. At least three people killed, dozens injured. At least 14 confirmed tornadoes in seven states. Twin funnels touching down in ohio. An ef3 on the ground with winds topping 136 Miles Per Hour. Alex presha in the storm zone. Here in new york, new video of the Rush Hour Subway shooting in brooklyn. Wha