The middle east has never accounted for dramatic shares of u. S. Import. From saudia time arabia. U. S. Has keeping the shipping line save is not import into its own country but the stability of the market. Handling is the market u. S. And iran tension . Guest it is quite remarkable. There has not been much of a reaction. There was a kneejerk reaction after the assassination of soleimani and another spike after the retaliation by iran. The kneejerk reaction at the market come down. This is the second time we saw this happen. Back in september of last year, saudis facility was targeted by iran. This was the largest facility. Saudi a major hit to supply. The market took it in stride the second time. Seismic events in the middle east, things that in the past would have caused prices to jump and created a shock, today, not much of a reaction. Host you said the u. S. Is concerned about the stability of the oil market and that is why the u. S. Gets involved with keeping the shipping lanes op
Every good and perfect gift. You shower us with your mercies. Each day we are further aware of our unworthiness because of your goodness. All we like sheep have gone astray. Lord, we are prone to wander, to leave you, the god we love. As our senators work today, make them extensions of your power in our world. Use them as your eyes, ears, hands, and feet to accomplish your purposes. Lord, make them your ambassadors. May they arrange their priorities according to your will and view their challenges from an ethical perspective, striving to seek your will in all they think, say, and do. May they find in challenging moments opportunities to renew their faith in you. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please help me with the pledge of allegiance. 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 mr. President . The presiding of
It is close enough, the big upper low is moving south. A lot of moisture focused on Southern California. By tonight some of that will wrap back around and maybe pay a visit to us. A less of an opportunity to the north. Temperatures and the upper 50s. We are looking at the super commute in solano county. 80 pretty good. There was an area here getting out into hercules, not a bad commuted commute at all. Traffic looking good at the toll plaza with a very slight delay. In a few moments we will take a look at some of those other commutes. There are emergency declarations along the east coast as more snow is forecast at least through tonight. The new york governor deploying hundreds of National Guardsmen to help remove snow. He has asked nonessential state workers to stay at home today. More than a foot of snow has fallen in upstate new york. Some people who have spent the whole lives in the northeast say this is one of the most intense they have ever seen. It is beautiful even though i sho
Taps down south and funnels northward. Santa cruz mountains toward Santa Clara Valley has the best opportunity. 50s and 60s on your temperatures. Sal is here and he will tell us things are getting more crowded although its a decent commute. You can expect some slow traffic at the bay bridge. 15 to 20 minute wait. No problems on the bridge. All good. Traffic is okay. I would be happy with this. Southbound 880 looks okay. No major problems in the south bay. We will look at other commutes that are getting busy when we return. Lets go back to the desk. Let me show you the view from our live camera at sfo. Thats not it yet. At San Francisco International Airport no delays which is a good thing. Overnight there were some flight delays both arrivals and departures but the weather was better during the night in the airport Officials Say theres no delays except for one morning flight to Orange County that was canceled. We dont know if i was weather related. San jose airport, Oakland Airport not
Judicial nominations, including District Court nominees for arkansas and pennsylvania, as well as Appeals Court nominations for the 9th circuit covering the western u. S. And the 2nd circuit which includes connecticut, new york and vermont. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. 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. Eternal god, thank you for not leaving us alone in a challenging world. You remain our refuge in every storm. We call you when troubles arise, and you rescue us even from selfinflicted wounds. You clean up our debris, restoring us to your sweet fellowship. As our lawmakers commit this day to you, help them navigate through its turbulence. May your spirit impinge on their minds, guiding them by the light of your truth. Be the resource they need to be faithful stewards of your unfolding providence. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro t