[inaudible] its menendez, all she will be with you from 7 pm eastern for a special two hour look at matt dashed election day. That is where we begin this hour, with the question of Whether American Democracy [inaudible] in two days time, the biggest test yet amidst great amid election day is just the next three days. Think again. Also tonight, young voters [inaudible] now eligible voters this time around. At democracies peril. Actress sofia busch is live tonight to reproductive rights and why it is nonsense to say this election is between the economy. This moment, she says, is nothing short of a national emergency. Good evening, im mehdi hasan. This is perilous and precarious time for american democracy. On the ballot in these critical midterm elections. Of the weekend, it kisses like wisconsin, final early voters were casting their ballots. Election day is now less than two days away. So, tonight, i want you to picture the scene as we take you to a post midterm future. Its january the
Of midco supports cspan as a public service, along with these other television providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. We take you live this morning to the u. S. Senate where today lawmakers will be working on a pair of judicial nominations. Today the chamber may also take up a measure that would repeal some of the Energy Departments efficiency standards for gas furnaces. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Our chaplain, the reverend dr. Barry black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Today, give special energy, insight and patience to the members of this body. Strengthen them against relentless pressures from constituents, lobbyists, and special interests, as you give them wisdom to resolve their differences without rancor or bitterness. Lead them in the way of compromise that doesnt sacrifice principle or selfrespect and that preserves timele
Fbi Deputy Director Andrew Mccabe to be fired over his conflicts of interest. Mccake today cabe today mccae interviewed on capitol hill behind closeddoors. And federal Officials Say an amtrak train traveling 80 miles an hour, in a 30 mile an hour joan, derailed zone derailed in washington state, which seems to be the cause. Engineer may have distracted by the presence of an employee in training next to him, well have latest on deadly derailment. Our top story tonight, republicans moving closer to delivering tax cuts to President Trump before christmas. The house this afternoon approved most sweeping tax rewrite in decades along party lines, that legislation hitting a glitch in senate, which means house will have to vote on legislation again tomorrow. Fox news senior producer for capitol hill, chad, live now on capitol hill with la labor lay , what is this socalled glitch in senate they had to deal with causing house to revote . It is not a glitch in most conventional sense, but what ha
Nation and for the good of humanity around the world. Help this congress and the president to discern your will in our day. By drawing upon the truth taken from a diversity of opinions, may a Solid Foundation be formed upon which a stable future may be built. May shortterm gains or selfinterests never prove to be an obstacle to true vision. Rather, lord, grant to each member depth of perception, clear analysis, and creative response to the needs of our time. In these days give wisdom to all the members, and may all that is done be for your greater lohr and glory. Amen greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from wisconsin, mr. Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it s
On the foreign intelligence matters. You recently wrote that the Church Committee experienced of your Church Committee experience is its important we recognize the extraordinary power the United States has in the international respect for our constitutional principles. But it often seems in times of crisis we forget that power. Why is that . I think the phrase in times of crisis. We cede we being the other branches of government particularly the congress cede to the executive branch great powers. If we are under assault or perceive ourselves to be under assault. The problem is that then encourages administrations to, i wouldnt say generate crisis, but to elevate a crisis to acquire power. This is where congress is most under pressure to do its job and to ask questions. Not to undermine executive authority but to defend the constitution. And protect the American People. Again, as i said there and ive said many times in other places those of us who have had a chance to travel the world k