Out the winner in the deal, russia or the u. S. . And the ports on the west coast shocking our economy with a big black eye. Now the president is getting involved. Our panel and i look ahead on sunday morning futures. Well, the Iraqi Military put to the test, holding off isis militants at the al assad air base, where some 300 u. S. Marines have been training those iraqi soldiers. Meanwhile, here in the u. S. Congress is debating the aumf, that is the authorization for military force allowing president ial war powers to go after isis. Congressman peter king is part of the committee on Homeland Security, where he trains the subcommittee on counterterrorism and intelligence. Good to have you on the program, welcome back. Maria, good to be with you, thank you. First, lets talk about this authorization for military work that the president is looking for. How will you vote, what are you hearing from your colleagues in congress . Maria, i would have to vote against the authorization the way i
What were learning about the victims. Under siege gunman in afghanistan, trapping dozens for hours. Killing one american. Burundi, military seizes power while the president was out of the country. Good evening im antonio mora. This is Al Jazeera America. We begin with a Stunning Development in the investigation into last nights deadly amtrak derailment in philadelphia. Federal transportation Officials Say the train was traveling at more than twice the speed limit when it jumped off the tracks. At least seven people were killed and about 200 were injured. Jonathan betz joins us now from philadelphia. Jonathan this speed revelation must have an impact on the investigation. Reporter absolutely antonio, it was a huge revelation we learned and crews remain trying to remove the damaged cars from the track. As investigators try to learn why the train was going so fast. A mangled mass of metal tells of a horrible collapse. People say i was delirious. I was carried off. Somewhere i lost my shoe
Of people displaced by the fighting in afghanistan. The Islamic State of iraq in levant is claiming a major victory. The group says it has taken control of ramadi where iraqi forces have been filmed fleeing. The Prime Minister has asked forces not to the abandoned their posts the capture of the city could allow isil to establish display lines from syria to iraq. Aiding the group to bring in weapons and fighters from the de facto capital. Ramadi is 110 kilometers west of iraqs capital, baghdad. Its capture is the latest victory which continues to dominate large swathes of land. The group controls three major cities. Mosul in the north of the country, raqqa and from washington here is kimberly halkett. Still visible high above the ramadi skyline. Down below gunfire wriningz out in the city streets. The city undertac from isil fighters using car bombs to reach the center of the city for government buildings where they are located. The battle with iraqi forces is intense. Army and police u
Guiding us with your powerful providence and showering us with undeserved mercies. You hear our prayers and speedily supply our needs. Bless today the work of our lawmakers, empowering them with unceasing awareness and openness of heart. Give them wisdom and courage to glorify you through their work. May their thoughts, words and actions be acceptable to you, for you are our rock and our redeemer. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 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 president pro tempore the democratic leader. Mr. Reid i move to proceed to calendar number 297. The president pro tempore the clerk will report. The clerk motion to proceed to calendar number 297, s. 1950, a bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes. Mr. Reid mr. Pr
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