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scotland and northern ireland chilly with sunshine from the word go. all the details later on in the programme. it s tuesday, 30th of january. our main story. the democratic unionist party says it s agreed a deal to restore the devolved government in northern ireland. the dup leader, sir jeffrey donaldson, said the proposals are subject to the westminster government passing laws to address concerns about post brexit trading arrangements. a warning this report from our ireland correspondent chris page includes some flashing images. as the democratic unionist party reached a pivot point, protesters tried to increase the pressure. more hard line unionists have been urging the dup not to agree a new deal to restore the devolved government. 130 party members took part in a meeting, which lasted more than five hours. but, early this morning, the leader, sirjeffrey donaldson, announced he had won support for a plan to bring back power sharing. i believe that with the faithful delive
it is my privilege to welcome you all to this celebration of all inspiring courage and resilience today we gather virtually to bestow congress s highest honor the congressional gold medal on nearly 3,000 american heroes, meryl marauders. let us salute the family and friends who have continued to tell the story of these brave warriors and educated for the recognition they deserve thank you to the us army leaders joining us today including secretary of the army christine mormon and army chief of staff general james mcconville. let us recognize the members of congress who worked to make this momentous event possible including the late senator johnny isaacson who showed his great respect for our veterans. there was leadership on the veterans affairs committee and congressman sandy. bishop has long champion the marauders legacy and former congressman peter king always a reliable voice for our nation s veterans. finally, thank you to all those joining us online to honor the maraude
you to the us army leaders joining us today including secretary of the army christine mormon and army chief of staff general james mcconville. let us recognize the members of congress who worked to make this momentous event possible including the late senator johnny isaacson who showed his great respect for our veterans. there was leadership on the veterans affairs committee and congressman sandy. bishop has long champion the marauders legacy and former congressman peter king always a reliable voice for our nation s veterans. finally, thank you to all those joining us online to honor the marauders profound patriotism and unwavering devotion to duty ladies and gentlemen at this time planned as you please stand as you are able for the presentation of the colors and the national anthem. oh lord. but okay. try come present. oh. oh say, can you see by the dawn s early light what so proudly we held at the twilight s last gleaming. who s brought some rights and bright stars through