Last week working on a public lands package that would permanently fund the land and Water Conservation fund with a vote to move forward on that this afternoon at 5 30 p. M. Eastern, live coverage here of the u. S. Senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. Dr. Black, the chaplain of the senate, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god, our righteousness. As each new day seems to bring the unexpected, we thank you for your power that keeps us from stumbling on lifes road. Today, give our lawmakers the wisdom to find in you their refuge and strength. Lord, as they face complex challenges, may they plead to you for guidance and fellowship. Remind them that in the multitude of counselors, there is safety. May our senators plant seeds of righteousness in order to reap a harvest of goodness and grace. May they make you the foundation of their hope and joy as you empower them to meet every trial without weariness. And lord, have mercy
This morning where new hot spots are emerging and the damaging toll its having on the economy. On the record. President trump in a new interview overnight voicing outrage over George Floyds death at the hands of police its eight minutes of horror. Its a disgrace. But defending police and slamming protesters. The reaction straight ahead. And the new location for the Republican Convention revealed overnight. In the crosshairs. The growing momentum to remove confederate symbols once and for all. These are disrespectful and a slap in the face to africanamericans. But others say not so fast. 120 years its been there no input from the people of the city of mobile and its gone the rapidly changing tiakes y we go inside west point as cadets prepare for this weekends graduation after months of quarantine an inside look at how the u. S. Military academy is making things work in a year of unprecedented challenges all that plus back in the swing. The pga tour restarts its season with new rules, no
Trey good evening and thank you for joining us im trey gowdy. It is Sunday Night In America. President joe bidens Impeachment Inquiry begins thursday the first public hearing in the house will focus on the constitutional and legal question surrounded the president s alleged involvement corruption and abuse of public office. Hunter biden on the other hand has garnered significant attention and a couple of indictments over the past couple of years. It was famously paid for board work in an area on which he knew nothing and his artwork with art is the right word brought much more than market value. Hunter biden could not be impeached. Prosecuted but not impeached. His father on the other hand can be impeached but not prosecuted. All of which depends on the evidence of allegations of propriety can be f proven. House republicans are looking for evidence and plan to subpoena the bank records of hunter and james biden. Will the committee seek documents from the president himself . And what is
Tiger woods on the comeback trail. And its on. Joy to the world the worlds most famous Christmas Tree comes to life, and Rockefeller Center is shining bright today, thursday, november 30th, 2017. Announcer from nbc news, this is today. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. Than thanks so much for being with us on a thursday morning. Pretty shot. Our rockefeller Christmas Tree is ready for the holidays. We had a nice Time Lighting that yesterday. This is a difficult morning. The top story is once again about our former colleague, matt lauer. Moments ago, we received a statement from matt. Let me read it to you. There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain i have caused others by words and actions. To the people i have hurt, i am truly sorry. As i am writing this, i realize the depth of the damage and disappointment i have left behind at home and at nbc. Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, bu
Against john conyers. His is 15 minutes. The speaker good morning everybody. Yesterday, the house added to mandate antiharassment for all members and all staff. I want to thank Barbara Comstock and jackie spear for offering this resolution. This is an important step and one step. The committee of House Administration is going to review all of our policies and procedures. One week from today, the committee will be holding its next hearing. The focus of this hearing is to examine the settlement process and reforms that may be needed. As speaker, i want to Say Something about this. This needs to be a workplace where everyone feels respected. Woman should have to endure harassment in any form let alone here in congress. Second, im inviting President Trump to address the joint session of congress on tuesday, january 30. This will be a Good Opportunity for the country to hear directly from the president on the progress we made and the work that needs to be done and we look forward to him acc