A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Today we hear from a new survey that finds people who quit facebook has become less repressed and more productive, so has ditching facebook made you more happy and. Using it would make you better with money . Thats what the survey said. Tell us what you think, just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Boris johnsons eu envoy is preparing for another round of talks in brussels on the latest brexit proposals put forward by the uk. Central to the plan is the idea that the whole of the uk leaves the eus customs territory but that Northern Ireland stays in the eus single market. But the blocs leaders say the proposals fall short of whats required to get a deal. Our europe correspondent, adam fleming, reports. David frost is facing a barrage of questions about the uk proposals. They foresee Northern Ireland following eu rules on agriculture and goods,
Fearless. Announcer live from Texas Southern university in houston, texas. Here now, chief anchor george stephanopoulos. Good evening and welcome to houston. Were live from Texas Southern university for tonights democratic debate. E to ttere its gnganonste, you them. Cte set by the Democratic National committee. At least ten others have not met the threshold. So, for the first time in this primary, a single debate in a single night with all the top candidates facing off. It is a critical test for the candidates and their campaigns at a critical time for our country. Theyre going to lay out their vision for the country, their records, their differences with President Trump and each other. And were going to do our best to bring you a lively, informative and civil debate. Im joined here tonight by world news tonight anchor david muir, our national correspondent, linsey davis and jorge ramos from our partner network, univision. Jorge . George, thank you very much. We appreciate the opportu
Billy joel says hes moving out adam finger is going to be on our program. Well he is one of many tech workers who are fed up and one the area to improve by the way he wants the area to improve so that people dont have to move out. Well building more housing. Its not just the finance. Its not that i can afford to live here. s theory is this could be solved by people in local government. We will talk to him in a little bit. Im proud to say that my alma mater uc berkeley strives to be on the corner of education. Thats right. Just get it there. They are helping to preserve the reputation. Each semester they promote thought and enhance learning. They have come up with a commonsense course that teaches them about everything that isnt taught in traditional classes the course is called adult thing. It focuses on every day to building a resume includes building laundry. 100 people signed up for the class which is only for 30 student. My mom taught me how to do laundry before. In like right befo
Lee of california on the 2020 spending package being worked and by the house. As always we take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. The federal deficit jumps 207 billion in may. Those on Social Security face a 20 cut in benefits unless Congress Acts and lawmakers face a deadline to avoid mandatory cuts across the board. Is thursday, june 13 and spending season is upon us. This morning, your chance to tell washington how you want them to spend taxpayer dollars. Republicans, 2027488001. Democrats, 2027488000. Independents, 2027488002. You can go to twitter at cspanwj or join the conversation on facebook on facebook. Com cspan. We will get to your calls in just a minute. How do you want lawmakers in washington to spend these federal dollars . What are your priorities . Take a look at the drudge report, the banner headline federal spending sword. Wall street journal with similar headline. U. S. Budget deficit grew 39 in the firs
Let me get let me begin by saying, my friends, we are in the midst of a defining and Pivotal Moment for our country and our planet. With so many crises converging upon us simultaneously, it is easy for us to become overwhelmed or depressed or even throw up our hands in resignation. But my message to you today is that if there was ever a moment in the history of our country where despair was not an option, this is that time. [applause] if there was ever a moment where we had to effectively analyze the competing political and social forces which define this historical period, this is that time. If there was ever a moment when we needed to stand up and fight against the forces of oligarchy and authoritarianism, this is that time. [applause] and, if there was ever a moment when we needed a new vision to bring our people together in the fight for justice, decency and Human Dignity, this is that time. [applause] in the year 2019, the United States and the rest of the world face two very diff