In los angeles and how builders are getting around it and rare find former slave that fight to preserve a priceless part of american history. It is the day after the land slide. The republicans are in full control of congress. The democrats stung by defeat, both sides playing nice at least in public. President obama pledged to work with both parties and chambers. Already sticking points, the president said hell use executive power to change immigration policy if needs be. I feel obliged to do everything i can lawly with my executive authority, to make sure we dont make the system worse. Senator Mitch Mcconnell pledges cooperation, saying the president s threats of executive action will be a problem. Its like waving a red flag in front of a bull to say you guys if you dont do what i want, ill do it on my own. Libby casey has more from capitol hill. First thing i need to do is get the senate back to normal. That means working more. Reporter coming off reelection to the sixth term and a d
Taking the house. Its down to one, and we are keeping a close eye on races in virgin, North Carolina and iowa. Wins in any of those will put the g. O. P. Over the top. We update you on the latest returns. Well look at the surprise election issue, ebola. First our reporters are live in cities across america and around the world for a sense of how the election is playing out. Lets start with tony harris. A terrific panel in new york city, and we are diving down on the issues that america say are important. Thats the economy, jobs, health care. Well be talking about issues. Now let me send it to joie chen in washington. Tony, thanks, we are closely still watching the battle for kansas. It is a big fight there. Big turnout. Big fights for both the senate and the governors seats as well. Watching very closely and its racing neck and neck for kansas governor, and Governor Sam Brownback hanging on to the seat against paul davis. It is going back and forth. Its a race that many contest how con
That tipped the balance of the senate evening. In west village, Republican Congress woman shelly more kapato beat Jay Rockefellers seat. In arkansas, one term congressman and decorated war veteran tom cotton unseated democrat incumbent mark pryor. In south dakota, mike brown won the seat of tim johnson. In montana, an expected g. O. P. Pickup with steve dane winning that race against amanda curtis. Finally, in iowa jonni earnest defeating bruce braley. I wans electing their self their first female congress woman. In colorado, kori gardner ousting mark you remember udall. As you said, a great night for republicans so far, john. Stephanie, thank you. David, the Biggest Surprise tonight in your opinion . I think the Biggest Surprise is that congressman michael grimm, republican from new york under a 20 count criminal indictment, even he won his race. Thats how bad a night it is, they couldnt beat the guy who was indicted. This is a complete wipeout for the republicans. In danger of it los
Tensions in the middle east heat up again. This is Al Jazeera America live from new york city. Im tony harris. The american political map is a sea of read today as republicans celebrate victories from coast to coast. Americans pick upsid up seats in the senate. Some of those are in traditionalcally blue states. Republicans swept government races scoring upsets in some democratic areas. This afternoon president obama held a News Conference to react to the g. O. P. Takeover of the u. S. Senate. Were live from the white house. What did the president have to say about republican victories and working with the g. O. P. Over the next two years . Well, the president came in to the east room after that wipe out that the democrats suffered last night. They faced the music for one hour and 15 minutes. And answered questions. Why oh why were democrats so unenthusiastic. Why were all of the enthusiasm on the republican side . Yes, he reached out to Mitch Mcconnell, the new Senate Majority leader,
And i do know that its up nearly 90 so far in the First Quarter of this year. Around 54 officers killed in the line of duty. The exact total i dont have. Judge poe i have more questions and i will submit them in writing. Thank you. Chairman the gentlelady from texas has a unanimous consent motion. Representative jackson lee may i just say one or two points, mr. Chairman . First of all, let me ask to have unanimous consent to enter into the record the following documents and statement from the aclu, statement of the National Urban league, executive order 136 88 which provides federal standards for acquisition of military equipment, a letter from mr. Scott and colin requesting a hearing for myself, im sorry. For mr. Scott and mr. Cohen. And an article entitled, Law Enforcement warrior problem to be added into the record. Chairman without objection. Rep. Jackson lee and if i might make one simple comment. That is i want to express to all of you, the significance of your testimony. That th