Salvation. Your redemptive thread can be seen throughout the fabric of our nations history, redeem us again. May your redemptive power give wisdom and courage to our lawmakers. As you illuminate their path with the light of your guidance. Empower them to make decisions after weighting them on the scale of long term consequences. Today, bless our United States Capitol Police who routinely risk their lives for liberty. Surround them and their loved one with the shield of your protection and favor. In a special way, embrace senator thad cochran with your transforming presence as he grieves the loss of his beloved rose. Lord, thank you for the life and legacy of rose cochran. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the 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. Reid mr. Preside
Times both reported, quote, mr. Barrs authorizization prompted the Justice Department official who oversees investigations of voter fraud to step down. The move came on the same day the Trump Administration launched a lawsuit to stop the certification of Election Results in pennsylvania. Nbc news among those reporting tonight that those around the president are concerned his current rage will hurt his party and his legacy. Though in fairness a big part of that legacy of course is his takeover of the Republican Party, the incredible obedience his acolytes show him like Mitch Mcconnell who in refusing to acknowledge the Biden Victory today said everything the president wanted him to say right there on the senate floor. Our institutions are actually built for this. We have the system in place to consider concerns, and President Trump is 100 within his rights to look into allegations of irregularities and weigh his legal options. Jonathan swan over at axios reports the president has alread
As health officials continue to learn more about omicron’s emergence, how it will affect the course of the pandemic remains to be seen. Plus, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a health advisory on children’s mental health to highlight an increased rate of depression and anxiety being diagnosed in children, mainly stemming from pandemic stress. Also, a look at the rise in catalytic converters thefts in San Diego County. And, holiday shoppers have a unique opportunity this weekend to page through new and used books at the North Park Book Fair Holiday Edition. Finally, five songs to listen to for December.