Missing students new arrest warrants are issued for members of the military and comic is head to the beijing auto show as the industry struggles to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. 8 days after the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsberg u. S. President donald trump has officially nominated Amy Connie Barrett to replace a paris appointment would add another conservative voice to the bench further shifting the course balance of power to the right for decades to come a White House Correspondent Kimberly Hockett reports. Is a highly anticipated nomination made official when u. S. President donald trump and now turning a judge amy coney barrett. Judge barrett currently serves as a federal judge in chicago and is President Trumps 3rd pick for the u. S. Supreme court she is a woman of unparalleled achievement towering intellect sterling credentials and on yielding loyalty to the constitution. If confirmed judge barrett would replace Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg who died earli
Proceedings. This is being live on the website. I would prefer to hold this in person, but because of the threat posed by covid19 remains serious and widespread, we are proceeding remotely to ensure the safety of our witnesses, staff and public. Today is the 19th anniversary of the september 11 terrorist attacks, in which nearly 3000 people perished, thousands more were wounded, and our nation awakened to the threat of international terrorism. Of National Unity and sense shared purpose in the aftermath of that tragic day has sadly stated. Faded. Nothing is more important in this committee than ensuring we avoid another deadly terrorist attack on american soil. Today is an opportunity to recognize the heroism and sacrifice of our Intelligence Community professionals who toil in the shadows and receive little or no recognition. It is through their selfless efforts we have prevented further attacks our homeland, and we have hunted down and brought to justice the masterminds of those heino
Keith dayton, to be u. S. Diplomat to ukraine. Several members pressed mr. Dayton on his willingness to report back to the committee of any knowledge of russian interference. If confirmed, he waited replace marie yovanovich, who was removed from her position last year. The nominees today are representative to the general assembly, the second one, to be deputy chief executive officer corporation,e Lieutenant General keith dayton be ambassador to Ukraine Special Political Affairs at the u. N. And alternative representative to the general assembly. Our nominees they have distinguished individuals. Senatorcotton and romney will be introducing mr. Wong, and we are glad to represent have former ed rice with us today. Suspend my Opening Statement and ask the Ranking Member to do the same until after introductions are made by our distinguished guests. With that, mr. Romney, member of this committee, we will start with your interaction of mr. Alex ron, so senator romney . And legal policy direc
Quorum call the presiding officer the senator for mississippi. Without objection. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is on the nomination. A senator i ask for the yeas and nays. The presiding officer is there a sufficient second. There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote the presiding officer are there any other senators wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 556789 the nays are 42. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is 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 follow alaska. Mr. Sullivan mr. President , i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sullivan mr. President , i
Reach to change what for them was an exercise in arousing their own base so they could say we impeach donald trump. The democrats can pursue whatever policy they want. They dont dictate to me how best to bring us to the attention of the American People. But you can understand why your critics say why didnt he come forward before . Why is he making a profit on this now . It is nothing to do with making a profit. It is every thing do with making sure that the Constitutional Responsibilities that are accorded the different branches of government are carried out the right way. Host john bolton on abc news last night about his forthcoming book, the room where it happened. Again it is released martyr john bolton on a media tour this week expected to then Good Morning America this morning and other interviews throughout the week. Just another one posted last night at 10 p. M. Eastern just after that abc j news interview aired. This of usa today. It is their lead story today. Describes pinball