Do little by comparison. He followed that up with another tweet saying the fed has made all of the wrong moves, a small rate cut is not enough but we will win anyway. The fed raised way too early, way too much. The fed is likely to cut rates but if it is only 25 basis be, as it is likely to the president said, too small for him but enough to satisfy the markets. Sheryl the president continues to attack Central Banks in europe, talking about the weakness of the euro. Its putting at the same results as the europeans would want. Michael its not working the way the president said it would. Interest rates are low across the world. As you can see, as the euro went down, so do european export order so they are not getting a boost from a weaker euro. Ourn thank you and now politics editor joins us to talk more about president s trumps tweets and not about the fed but Elijah Cummings in baltimore. Why is President Trump going after baltimore . Two reasons why he could be a target. Its because h
Justice, and righteousness. May they cultivate such ethical consist tency, that their words will be undergirded by right actions. Lord, keep them aware of your continued presence, as they find in you fullness of joy. Show them the path to life, as you guide them to your desired destination. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore amen. Please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of americ, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak as if in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the United States of america has the mightiest military in the world to protect our freedoms and to guarantee peace around the world. Thats why its so important to keep check on the pentagons financial ledgers. Taxpayers expect their m
We want to begin this morning with updates on two accidents that had major impacts on the morning commute. The first on the outer loop of the beltway. This is between university boulevard and New Hampshire nvga t. Clpd e thhcr leavasing morning commuters sitting in a six mile backup. Still no details on the victim or how the crash happened. And the other accident was also on the beltway. Chopper 4 on thecene on the inner loop just after connecticut avenue. E e there. You see a truck split open spilling bundles of magazines on to the road. The lays remain. No word yet on what caused this crash either. That is how it sounded and looked yesterday, mt. Airy was under a tornado warning. Peoplh waking up wit a big mess to clean up. You cane see on of yesterdays storms blowing right across the district. Severe weather being blamed for one deathn maryland. A tree fell on a home in carroll county, killing an 89yearold man inside. There are tree branches down ale across t area. Including right h
Bravest, and finest, who i know so well. In a few moments, i will sign a bipartisan bill to fully reauthorize the 9 11 Victims Compensation fund. The 9 11 Victims Compensation fund is something you have all worked on very hard, and the day has come. Today, we come together as one nation to support our september 11 heroes, to care for their families, and to renew our eternal vow never, ever forget. Before i go further this morning, we express our deepest sadness and sorrow for the families who lost a precious loved one in the horrific shooting last night in gilroy, california. While families were spending time together at a local festival, a wicked murderer opened fire and killed five citizens, including a young child. We pray that god will comfort them with his overflowing mercy and grace. We are praying for those who are recovering right now in the hospital, some very, very serious injuries. We thank the brave members of law enforcement. They never let us down, who swiftly killed the
Making money. Charles President Trump kicking off the week by signing the longawaited Victims Compensation fund bill. This came ahead after roller coaster week nominating a new intelligence director and taking shots at congressman Elijah Cummings over the conditions in baltimore. All this before his trade team heads to shanghai for more talks with china. Blake burman at the white house with more. Blake . Reporter a lot there. Just 2 00 on monday afternoon as we begin our week over here at the white house. For the third consecutive day in a row that the president continues to take to twitter to attack the head of the House Oversight committee, the democratic congressman from baltimore, Elijah Cummings. The president , for example, saying on twitter earlier today, of baltimore and cummings at one point, 25 years of all talk, no action. So tired of listening to the same old bull. But the president hasnt stopped there. He is also taking issue today with the reverend al sharpton who is also