Here now is the latest worldwide casualty count on the wuhan virus. More than 3. 6 million cases, and more than a quarter million billion dead. In the United States, the wuhan virus has infected nearly 1. 2 million americans and killed more than 70,000. And today for the First Time Since the wuhan virus pandemic took hold of the country in mid march, President Trump took his first major trip away from the white house. The president traveling to phoenix where he toured a honeywell factory that manufactures n95 respirator masks critical, of course, to the safety of our countrys Health Care Professionals on the front lines of this pandemic and necessary also for all americans as the president plans to reopen the economy safely. A topic he talked about today before leaving the white house. Everybodys excited. Theyre going back to work safely, but theyre going back to work. Were opening up our country again, and this is what were doing. And ill tell you with, the whole world excited watchin
Casualty count on the wuhan virus. More than 3. 6 million cases, and more than a quarter million billion dead. In the United States, the wuhan virus has infected nearly 1. 2 million americans and killed more than 70,000. And today for the First Time Since the wuhan virus pandemic took hold of the country in mid march, President Trump took his first major trip away from the white house. The president traveling to phoenix where he toured a honeywell factory that manufactures n95 respirator masks critical, of course, to the safety of our countrys Health Care Professionals on the front lines of this pandemic and necessary also for all americans as the president plans to reopen the economy safely. A topic he talked about today before leaving the white house. Everybodys excited. Theyre going back to work safely, but theyre going back to work. Were opening up our country again, and this is what were doing. And ill tell you with, the whole world excited watching us, because were leading the wo
Our first speaker that we have is madeleine, are you over there . Im going to let you stand up here at the mic if thats good four. Shes the principal director for cyber policy for the office of the secretary of defense. Without further ado lets get the party started. [ applause ] so ill apologize, we actually had thought our colleague from the fbi would go first, but im happy is that okay . If thats all right. Okay. Its not the program, but so it is my distinct honor and pleasure to introduce david kay porter who is the assistant section chief with the Foreign Influence Task force, counterintelligence division, joining us from fbis headquarters. Thank you. [ applause ] sorry about that. So good morning, everybody. My name is david porter. As anne said, i serve as the assistant section chief of the fbis Foreign Influence Task force. Or fitf as we are more broadly referred to within the Intelligence Community. I appreciate the opportunity to be here this morning to represent the men and
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
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, we are reminded at this time of year of the greatness of your gift to us in sending your son. Use us as instruments for his glory. Because of our faith in you, make us bold as lions in these turbulent times. May our lawmakers Work Together to protect and defend our constitution, realizing, as iron sharpens iron so friends sharpen friends. Make our senators grateful for the fires in our nations history that have tested their commitment to freedom, providing opportunities to become profiles of courage, serving their generation with faithfulness. We pray in your great name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the 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.