Side. But, us know, history is not the long suit. Of these woke children. They didnt take history classes apparent lit in high school and college. They were too busy taking social justice seminars. You can see tt too in philadelphia. The statue of matias baldwin. He was a committed and devoted abolitionist who funded education for freed African Americans, who gave them jobs, and they defaced his statue. Even more amazing, in boston the shaw memorial was defaced. The shaw memorial honors the 54th massachusetts regiment, the first African American regiment formed after the emancipation proclamation. Whose braver and battle on behalf of the union cause was memorialized in the movie glory. Yet it was defaced by these mobs. Not just our history. Its pop culture and entertainment too. You may have seen the news that live p. D. And cops Television Shows canceled. Paw patrol was on the cutting board too. You may know that chase is the police cop. Theres call to euthanize the police dog on soci
Lord, were grateful that though wrong seems strong, you continue to rule. Fill our lawmakers with reverence and trust in your prevailing providence. May that reverential awe keep them on the path of courage, integrity, and wisdom. Lord, remind them that you have invited them to seek and discover your might. You declared in psalm 50 15 call me in the day of trouble, and i will deliver you. We praise your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our 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. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley one minute for morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the house of representatives has passed a bill thats kind of like a onesizefitsall for elections. That everything ought to be run out o
To start the work week. Lawmakers are expected to continue working on allowing kelly kraft to upset the United States in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in new york. They moved to advance her nomination is set for 5 30 p. M. Eastern today. Now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on the. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, sovereign of our nation and lord of our lives, thank you for infusing us with the confidence that you order our steps each day. Give our lawmakers courage and a strong resolve to glorify your name as they trust the unfolding of your providence. As they remember what you have already done to bless this nation, inspire them to march confidently toward tomorrows difficulties with a total dependence on your power. May they recommit themselves each day to faithfully fulfilling the awesome responsibility you have entrusted to them. L
Bend the arc of history just a little bit and we can set a course for the world for the next generation or more. Political reporter Brandon Rittiman is sitting down one on one with the Vice President tonight. We will have their conversation tomorrow on 9news. Donald trump comes back to colorado this weekend. Hell be in Colorado Spring saturday night at a rally at the jet setter near the airport. The doors open at 5 30. The Program Begins two hours later. You can sign up for tickets at trumps kin website. Its best to get there campaign website. Its best to get there early. Hillary clinton said her time off recovering from pneumonia gave her time to think about her campaign and her goals. She talked about that in North Carolina. It was her first appearance since her doctor put her on bedrest nearly a week ago. She said she will never give up clinton compared her style with donald trump saying she will never be a showman. She also brought up North Carolinas controversial bathroom law. Im
While most of you were safely at home late last night travelers out of newark, new jersey had a tense few minutes on the tarmac at dia. The fbi says someone told the was a suspicious item on board. United flight 1243 was diverted to denver last night on its way to san diego. This is a picture of the crews by the stairway during the evacuation and investigation. The pilot decided to make the stop over a possible security concern. The flight landed safely around 9 30. And the passengers were taken to the terminal. As for the report of the suspicious item they never found anything when they searched the plane. Eventually passengers were able to get ck board and continue on to california. A false alarm in Grand Junction means police will be footing the bill for kicking in the door of an innocent family. The police and Mesa County Sheriffs Office were looking for meth in a home. They broke down the door and found the family and kids. But no drugs. It turns out the suspects had moved out and