One of the businesses damaged was a family owned business. They started in San Francisco in 1947. We spoke with the owners son this morning and he described his fathers despair seeing the Family Building and business go up in flames. This will be an ongoing effort by San Francisco fire. We have been monitoring this story starting this morning. We understand that fire crews permits remain busy at this scene. Reporter the good news is that this fight is now 90 contain. It is not spreading to any of the buildings. Firefighters got the handle on investigation. The flames early this morning started at 6 am when the fire first people from miles around San Francisco could see the heavy smokcoming from 13th and south van ness which is where the fire star building that area. One of the heartfelt Sales Company marketing for over 70 years. We did speak with the owners son early this morning. But overall this was a challenging firefight for firefighters. Take a look. Reporter a massive plume of he
Approved to date. I am aware of one senator present who was unable to take the impeachment of last thursday. We please rise and raise his right hand and be sworn . Do you solemnly swear that in all things pertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald John Trump, president of the United States, now pending, you will do impartial justice according to the constitution and law, to help you god . I do. The secretary will note the name of the senator who has just taken the oath and present the oath to him for signature. The sergeantatarms will make the proper proclamation. Hear ye hear ye hear your, all persons are committed to keep silent on pain of imprisonment. The senate of the United States is sitting for the trial of the articles of impeachment exhibited by the house of representatives against Donald John Trump, president of the United States. The majority leader is recognized. I would like to stay for the information of all senators the trial briefs filed yesterday by the parti
Tremendous growth potential, and our economy will grow if we can work out mutual Free Trade Agreements with these countries. I am very much in favor of that. I wouldnt want this protectionist, restrictionist policies that found their way into this agreement to be part of future agreements. And i note the absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call the presiding officer the senator from texas. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , id ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , i have a unanimous consent request for five committees to meet during todays session of the senate. Theyve been approved by both the majority and minority leaders. The presiding officer duly noted. Mr. Cornyn finally, mr. President , about four weeks after the house voted on the articles of impeachment, the house will name the impeachment managers and well see the articles delivered here to the senate. Th
Our president donald jumanji trump said something on friday that might top off all the things he said. The best words, stable genius, covfefe, all of them may pale compared to what he shared on friday at the white houses Small Business round table event. We have a situation where were looking very strongly at sinks and showers. And other elements of bathrooms. [ laughter ] where you turn the faucet on and in areas where theres tremendous amounts of water where the water rushes out to sea because you could never handle it. And you dont get any water. You turn on the faucet and you dont get any water. They take a shower and water comes dripping out. Its dripping out very quietly dripping out. [ laughter ] people are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once. [ laughter ] jimmy 15 times . What are you eating . [ laughter ] the only time you flush a toilet 15 times is if the d. E. A. Is banging on your door and you have a kilo of cocaine up you. Thats not normal. He instructed
Against President Trump. We will also hear from members of congress who serve on the House Judiciary Committee. Washington journal is next. Is next. Host for only the third time in our countrys history, the u. S. House of representatives is slated to vote on articles of impeachment. President trump faces abuse of congress. 216 housesi needs members to vote yes to then send the impeachment articles to the senate for a trial. Our coverage begins this morning with all of you letting lawmakers know how you think they should vote today and why and the house gavels in at 9 00 a. M. Eastern time. We will bring you gaveltogavel unfiltered and uninterrupted coverage of the house debate and vote. Cspan, onch here on our website, cspan. Org, or download the app. Republicans, 2027488001. Democrats, 2027488000. Independents, 2027488002. ,oin us on twitter at cspanwj facebook. Com cspan, or text us at 2027488003. We will get to your calls in a minute. More on the rules of the road today in the house