But first symbols of hate surfacing in two bay area cities. Tonight oneonone we goh her message is clear and not an overreaction. There were five different yolklan racial trees where ropes were removed yesterday, and just because his was part of a swing apparatus, that is not clear with all of those instances. Reporter adding more fuel to the fire, police took down a fake body in white material hanging from a noose at lake merritt. Police said they found an American Flag nearby. That is an intentional act of terror. It is very clear. Reporter and there is Something Else clear tonight. These recent incidents are making people more aware of calo investigate this rope seen in a picture on social media. The caller referring to it as a noose, prompting a small protest in the neighborhood. We want, you know, everybody who that affects to know that im here for them to listen and to also stand up for them. Reporter rohnert parks police chief says the rope has been theres but had no problem inv
Pivotal point in the president s work to ensure there are more smart, conservative jurists in the federal judiciary. Under the leadership of President Trump and leader mcconnell, the senate has prioritized confirming bright, wellqualified men and women who will serve our country for years to come. Im proud to support judge cory wilson and urge my colleagues to approve his nomination. Thank you, and i yield the floor. A senator mr. President. The presiding officer the madam president. The presiding officer the senator from minnesota. Ms. Klobuchar i ask unanimous consent that the rules Committee Madam president. The presiding officer the senator from minnesota. Ms. Klobuchar we got ahead of ourselves here. Im going to begin. Madam president , i come to the floor today to urge the senate to address the threat the coronavirus poses to our elections and to take immediate action to pass my legislation to ensure voters do not have to choose between their right to vote and their own health. T
Senate must do its job and passes the equality act without delay. I yield the floor. Across the country there has been a National Outcry for justice. For real changes and laws to address, Police Brutality and reflect the undeniable truth that black lives matter. This week should be our opportunity in the United States senate to come together, republicans and democrats to begin to fix our broken policing system. That is what so many people in big cities and small towns in oregon and every state across america are dem banding of us. But instead of allowing that kind of bipartisan, leader mcconnell is plowing ahead with the partisan business as usual on a bill that falls very short of what the senate to accomplis accomplish. I see my friend, senator scott ther distinguished senator from South Carolina on the floor, i want to make it clear that i have Great Respect for senator scott, he is an important member of the Senate Finance committee on which both of us serve, i appreciate every opp
Lord, inspire our senators to know that you are still on your throne working for the good of those who love you. Listen to our prayers and give us wisdom, courage, and integrity that will enable us to glorify you. We pray in your wonderful 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 i ask permission, one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley too often americans are cynical about our political system when all they see legislative gridlock. Yet, iowans were able to set themselves apart working together on Law Enforcement reforms in the wake of George Floyds murder. Every step of the way the iowa process was fueled with input fro
On the brink protests in hong kong turn violent as china cracks down on dissent. Tonight why beijing is blaming the u. S. For stoking an uprising and warning of a new cold war. Charth horrific n video showing a mother attempting to drown her autistic son before laterkiappe profiles in Service Americas tough military officer on why memorial day is personal for him. I have soldiers that are buried here that died under my command. Brennan and countdown to history. The return of u. S. Space flight as astronauts prepare to blast off again from american soil. Off again from american soil. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonneell reporting from the nations capitol. Brennan good evening and thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im margaret brennan. As americans observed this muted memorial day with many of the holiday curtailed the country moved closer to a milestone nearly unimaginable just two months ago. As we come on the air tonight, deaths since the pandemic began. Nati