The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Send your spirit of peace and calm that all might have confidence in your faithfulness to us. That no matter what lies ahead your grace is abundantly available. Now we approach a week during which all americans will gather to remember who we are. A nation generously blessed not only by you, our god, but by courageous ancestors faithful allies, and the best good wishes of people everywhere who long for freedom, who would glory in the difficult work of participative government and who do not enjoy the bounty we are privileged to possess. Bless the members of this assembly and us all that we would be worthy of the call we have been given as americans. Help us all to be truly thankful and appropriately generous in our response. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The sp
The match between everton and tottenam was overshadowed by a serious injury. Tottenhams son heung min was in tears as everton midfielder andre gomes suffered a fractured ankle. I was thrilled when i said mr disney, i would love to, but i have to tell you i am pregnant. He said well, thats ok, we will wait. And ive been speaking to the woman who kept walt disney waiting, the practically perfectjulie andrews. And we are not flying a kite, but flying a flag for Lewis Hamiltons victory at silverstone this morning. I will be basking in the sunshine of this victory but when you more news for rain, especially for eastern scotland. Full details coming up on brea kfast. It is monday 4 november. Our top story Lewis Hamilton is celebrating his sixth formula one world title after clinching the 2019 championships in the United States grand prix. His second place finish means he is now the second most successful fi driver of all time, just one title behind Michael Schumachers record. Our Sports Corr
Vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chambesh votor change their vote . On this vote, the yeas are 5,the nays are 38. The nomination is confirmed. The clwill rort the nomination. The Clerk Department of the treasury, Brian Callanan of new jersey to be general counsel. The presiding officer the question is on the nomination. Is there a sufficient second . There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote the presiding officer have all senators voted . Any senator wish to change their vote . The yeas are 55. The nays are 39. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order the motions to reconsider are considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. A senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from texas. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule 22 the senate proceed to legislative session and resume consideration of the motion to procee
And activities in the United States. Well start with Rosemary Gibson. I introduce everybody first. Well start with Rosemary Gibson whose name has been mentioned already several times if you were here. Shes author of china rx exposing the risk of americas dependence on china for medicine which documents the dramatic shifts in where medicines are made in implications for National Security and american securities. Next well hear from ben westoff. Mr. Westoffs new book fentanyl inc. Which will be published in september. Fentanyl kills more americans than any drug in history. And next panelist studied at the Rand Corporation is an especial deem yol gist. Centers on Research Health among marginalized population. Well hear from mark a molecular biologist in performing Risk Assessment to sport government on bio Security Public health and bio defense. Hes one of chinas biotechnology and other foreign engagement, a report published in february 2019. We welcome all of you. We ask that you would k
A major Global Survey has found that Public Confidence in life saving vaccines is now at an all time low. And, Financial Markets worldwide keep a close eye on the fed, to see if the Us Central Bank is poised to cut interest rates. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. There is so much to talk about today. And you can be part of the conversation. Did you tune in to the latest tv debate between the tory leadership candidates . If so, tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. President trump has taken to the stage in orlando in florida to officially launch his bid for re election in 2020. With the new slogan keep America Great he claimed the us economy was the envy of the world and he prompted his 20,000 supporters to boo what he said was the fake news media. Gary 0donoghue reports from orlando. 503 days to go into americas next president selection, but donald trump is already heading off to do what he