Authenticate the grandeur and glory of the ideals and principles of our republic. Rupp with the work they do. Grant that the men and women of the peoples house find the courage and wisdom to Work Together to forge solutions to the many needs of our nation and ease the anxieties of so many. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from washington, mr. Heck. Mr. Heck 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 speaker the chair will entertain up to five requests for one minute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from Washington State seek recognition . I
Guerrero jr. Hold on. This was a long, entertaining night. Welcome, this is early start. Im dave briggs. Welcome back. Im just back from europe and back in the swing. What did i miss . A couple of things. Nothing much. Im christine romans. The 900th day of the trump presidency. 4 a. M. In new york, 4 p. M. In hong kong and 9 a. M. This morning in london. The sex trafficking indictment of a politically connected multimillionaire raising questions. The first of what could be many calls from Alexander Acosta to resign came overnight from House Speaker nancy pelosi. Quote, secretary acosta must step down. As u. S. Attorney he engaged in an unconscionable agreement with Jeffrey Epstein, kept secret from courageous young victims preventing them from seeking justice. Acosta negotiated a plea deal that sentenced epstein to 13 months in county jail while allowing him to work from his office six days a week, 12 hours a day. Epstein had been facing life in prison. No comment from republican senat
The medical cannabis industry in Utah is confusing since synthetic cannabinoid-laden products appeared in naturally abundant amounts on dispensary shelves. (Ben