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
Good evening, everyone. Thank you all for coming. My grandfather certainly admired great leadership, and boy, do we have a tremendous leader here for you tonight. Two term former Ohio Governor john kasich is a politician, New York Times bestselling author, former Fox Television host, and ultimately an american citizen who believes that unity is the answer to our most common problems. He has had a a storied career n both the public and private sectors. He served as a member of congress from central ohio for 18 years. He was elected to the u. S. House at just 30 years old. After having become the youngest state senator in ohio history. He went on to become the chairman of the House Budget Committee and balance the federal budget four times a feat not accomplished since. After leaving congress in 2000, kasich work as as a managing director on the Investment Banking division for Lehman Brothers where he helped Companies Security resources they needed to succeed and create jobs. Kasich is t
[national anthem] [national anthem] [national anthem] pete once again, as we always do, we start the our Sunday Morning can and saturday morning with our nations anthem and share it with you with your view iser photos. It is may 5th, Cinco De Mayo, year of our horde, 2024. There you have it. Rachel did you know margarita was supposed to be induced on Cinco De Mayo, and we decided having a daughter Named Margarita would not be good for the college years, so we moved it to tomorrow pete you made that conscious decision rachel we didnt want her in college having a 21st birthday on Cinco De Mayo Named Margarit [laughter] pete thats a lot of thought. Rachel we put a lot of thought into that. Will you wanted to avoid that moment where some boy goes your name is manager if that, ask and your birthday is on Cinco De Mayo in. [laughter] pete i think you really deprived her from the beginning. Rachel oh, my god. You guys get me. [laughter] pete wow. Well, good morning to you both. Rachel good mo
[applause]. I guess you all are expecting me to Say Something about now. Please do have a seat. Grateful for the opportunity to be here with you here tonight. Those of you that are gathered in this room for starters. Thank you for making your way here. For those of you who is who this is your job this time a year. On some form of video stream thank you for taking the time to check in with us here. And find out what is happening as we talk about not only the state of the commonwealth but the state of the budget and they are one and the same. Intertwined in the time like this. I want to think a couple of groups in particular. When we come through that weather we head in recent days mindful of a couple of groups. Who i truly think our worthy of ever thinks throughout the commonwealth and frankly in the first group. I want to send a special gratitude to the men and women who mind the call that produces of the electricity in the heat that keeps so much of america were at times like this. An
Would be here today. Reporter she says the suspect put many peoples lives in danger, including her. He could have put the gun down. We were like drop the gun. Reporter she said police had no choice but to shoot. They did what they were supposed to do. Those are words echoed by the Police Department is the mayor. And the mayor. A clear lethal threat to both bystanders and police in yesterdays incident. Reporter people protested wednesday night and a window was smashed at starbucks. That is something that really angers me as the mayor. I am very committed to ensuring that people, property and the right to assemble are respected in oakland. Reporter she believes there has to be a way to eliminate officer involved shootings all together. This is getting ridiculous. There has to be another way to subdue criminals because shoot to kill. We are not understanding that. Reporter that woman told me that there will be another protest tonight and she wants to see the officers body cameras for hers