National committee behind me bringing this convention into session. Its a convention with high stakes for the Republican Party because donald trump is trailing Hillary Clinton. If you look at our nbc the wall street journal poll just out over the weekend, shes leading him 46 to 41 . Donald trump leads only in the south, trails every other region. Hes got to make up some ground. And hes got a task to both identify a broadly appealing message and also persuade voters that he is up to the job of being commander in chief. Interestingly though as at a time when donald trump is trying to unite the party and his choice of mike pence as running mate was a step in that direction, his Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort has taken a strong stance against the antitrump hold out. This morning he said Governor John Kasich ran against donald trump was not speaking at this convention, was embarrassing his state. Also said people like kasich, like mitt romney, like the bush family members who are not comin
Today, lead our senators along the road of humility so that you can exalt them in due time. May they have the wisdom to reap the bountiful harvest that comes from planting the seeds of lowliness and reverential awe. Lord, make them wise and strong, as they face National Challenges that threaten our freedoms. Guide them, strong deliverer, for they are pilgrims in time who are headed for eternity. Continue in everything to work for the good of those who love you, who are called according to your purposes. Keep us, o god, so dedicated to you and your purposes that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you. We pray in your majestic name. Amen. The president pro tempore pleae join me in reciting the pledge f allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr.
One demanding his cell phone and his money. The guy gives them what they want without putting up any kind of a fight. At this time, hes punched and knocked unconscious. At that time mail number two comes over and they both continues to punch and kick the victim while hes on the ground. Totally zen less. Unwarranted act of violence coming against this individual out just minding his business. Reporter Sheila Morgan is working in fern rock today. News of the broad daylight beating definitely has her feeling uneasy. As a matter of fact, im parked down the street quite a ways and were talking about the same area and im like, maybe i shouldnt be out here Walking Around by myself. Reporter police say the suspects are both 5 feet 11 and about 20 years old. Investigators say it appears to be a crime of opportunity and theyre vowing to get the two men responsible. We believe that somebody or most pull people out there know who these individuals are. We have clear video whereas though somebody c
Parenthood clinic this afternoon. Several officers and civilians were hit. Many others who had taken shelter were led to safety in a siriys of dramatic issues while a s. W. A. T. Team faced gunfiree in its effort to n ntralize the shooting. Leanne greg is at the scene and has details for us. Lester, its an ongoing situation. Police are in contact with a gunman they have cornered inside the planned parenthood building on the citys best side. Heavily armed Tactical Police are evacuating people, four, possibly five officers have been injured. Attention all units. Attention all units. Csp is working an active shooter. A man said to be dressed in a trench coat barricaded himself inside the planned parenthood center, shooting at civilians d officers. Hes shooting. Stop there. Hes shooting at you as you are coming. Were pinned down. Were getting active gunfire. Four officers were hit and cornered. The extent of their injuries not clear. This lieutenant describing the chaos with the shooting s
Good evening. Our top story is breaking right now in colorado where a gunman opened fire on police and civilians at a planned parenthood clinic this afternoon. Several officers and civilians were hit. Many others who had taken shelter were led to safety in a siriys of dramatic issues while a s. W. A. T. Team faced gunfire in its effort to neutralize the shooting. Leanne greg is at the scene and has details for us. Lester, its an ongoing situation. Police are in contact with a gunman they have cornered inside the planned parenthood building on the citys best side. Heavily armed Tactical Police are evacuating people, four, possibly five officers have been injured. Attention all units. Attention all units. Csp is working an active shooter. A man said to be dressed in a trench coat barricaded himself inside the planned parenthood center, shooting at civilians and officers. Hes shooting. Stop there. Hes shooting at you as you are coming. Were pinned down. Were getting active gunfire. Four o