Right . And thats what were going to do. Were going to fill the seat. The people of this nation are choosing their future right now as they vote. To jam this nomination through the senate is just an exercise in raw political power. I dont believe the people of this nation will stand for it. Lets go straight to nbcs Peter Alexander live at the white house. And Shaquille Brewster following the Biden Campaign in eastern wisconsin. Peter, where do things stand in terms of strategy from this white house . Its a good question. We got a lot of this from the president just moments ago. He said that he wants that he expects to deliver his announcement for a Supreme Court nomination on friday or saturday. It was notable he said that because only moments earlier we heard from his press secretary saying it was coming by wednesday. Its not clear the white house has its strategy together on all of this. He wants the senate to confirm that pick before the election. He said, among other things, it wou
Hello and welcome. A political battle is shaping up in america, following the death at the age of 87, of the Supreme Court judge, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of womens, and minority rights. Donald trump says hes likely to put forward a woman as his nominee next week. But his democratic rival, joe biden, insists the decision must wait until after the november poll. Heres our north america editor, jon sopel. No, not the death of a rock star or a movie legend. This spontaneous vigil in washington last night is for a judge. The Supreme Court plays a Critical Role in American Life and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or rbg, became a cultural icon. It was beyond my wildest imagination that i would one day become the notorious rbg. I, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She helped define modern america with the force of her legal argument on equal pay, abortion, disabled, health care. And a determination that women should play as big a part in American Public life as men. It contributes to the end of the days when
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world 7 and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. President trump has called for the nomination of a new Supreme Court judge without delay. It follows the death of Supreme Courtjustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just weeks before the president ial election. The 87 year old champion of womens rights had been suffering from cancer. Her death gives President Trump and the republicans an opportunity to replace the liberal icon with a conservative galvanising their supporters. President trump tweeted. But democrats say the nomination shouldnt happen before novembers poll. Heres our north america editor, jon sopel. No, not the death of a rock star or a movie legend. This spontaneous vigil in washington last night is for a judge. The Supreme Court plays a Critical Role in American Life and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or rbg, became a cultural icon. It was beyond my wildest imagination that i would one day be
The Vice President. Our job is to open and then count. Open then count. Thats it. Thats all there is. Now facing a tough reelection, trump sis on his side. What does senator mike lee say now . Firing line is made possible in part by senator mike lee, welcome to firing line. Thank you. You grew up in a family where the one day you would skip school is when your father would argue in front of the Supreme Court as Ronald Reagans solicitor general. Worked like charm. You later clerked for san im alito and on a short list for donald trump to be nominated to the court. You have now written a book. Saving nine. That explains the history of having nine justices on the court. And you write that we arrived at that number through a long series of historical accidents that brought us somehow to the right place. What is right about theumber nine . Number nine wasnt written on the stone tablets. Its not enshrined in the constitution. Its right because it works. Its right because its been the law sin
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. O god, our rock and salvation, our prayers are once again offered unto you on behalf of ukraine. Many are its foes. The fearful within its borders yearn for the strength of your justice. The adversaries who surround them are saying will you not deliver them. But you, o lord, have proven to be a shield around them. You are the source of their strength. The one who lifts their heads to face their enemies. In these seemingly neverending days and months of conflict, in their faking and their waking and their sleeping, lord, sustain the men and women of ukraine. May they not give in to the fear though they are continually assailed on every front. May their faith in you uphold them. Arise, o lord, and deliver the people of ukraine from you alone comes deliverance. May your blessing be upon your people. In your mighty name we pray. Amen. The speaker the chair has exam