We take you live to the u. S. Senate where to date lawmakers who will be on a defense programs and policy bill. You are watching live coverage of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will ohm the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of grace and mercy, in these divisive and polarized times, remind us that words have consequences. Help us to remember that we are accountable to you for every idle and careless word we speak. Lord, teach our senators to be obedient to your commands, doing your will as your presence fills them with joy. Today, surround our lawmakers with the shield of your favor, as they labor to deep our nation to keep our nation strong. May they be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Manifest your power through their labors so that this nation will be exalted by righteousness. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of alle
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On the street. Warns Police Officers of severe consequences if they use violence against demonstrators. The total number of corona virus infections in chile is supposes 100000 Us Latin America becomes the new epicenter of the pandemic. And back to school and out shopping again as many countries across the globe east coronavirus restrictions. U. S. President donald trump has criticized the response of state governors to nationwide demonstrations during a Conference Call he said they look weak and should take a tougher stance it comes off the days of protests following the death of a black man in Police Custody in minneapolis last week lets take you straight to washington a White House Correspondent kimberly how it is that people who are expecting a White House Press briefing to get under way shortly while we wait for that what are we to make of those comments from the president about governors looking weak more importantly what the governors make of. Well it didnt sit well with at least
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