Highs, the nasdaq just a fraction off its record close that optimism rippling through asian trade. 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. Tell us what you think just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. We start in the us where the impeachment investigation against President Donald Trump is about to move to a new stage. All this week, the democrat led inquiry interviewed witnesses behind closed doors, building up the momentum for the first public hearings next week. The latest reports suggest the committees investigating the president have now subpoenaed acting white house chief of staff, mick mulvaney. Mr trump insists he has done nothing wrong and says the whole inquiry is a hoax. Our north america correspondent, david willis has this report. As senior official of the us state department, george kent told congressional investigation that one point he was told by a superior to keep h
As china and america edge towards a deal. Also on the programme this is the man who is billions of dollars poorer after weworks dramatic fall from grace. Well assess how Masayoshi Son got it so wrong. Talking of offices is your workplace up to the job . Well get the inside track on the changing face of the workplace with a boss of a global architectural firm. So today we want to know are you happy with where you work . What are the benefits of your own space or an open plan environment . Let us know your thoughts. Just use the hashtag bbcworklife. A warm welcome to your friday edition of worklife. Today were focusing on the changing face of entertainment. And the force is with walt disney, the house of mouse, which has been expanding its empire and is about to enter the world of streaming. Money coming into disney or revenue was over 19 billion dollars up by more than a third on this time last year. It was boosted by its takeover of 21st century fox which now finally gives it all the r
Connecticut, new york and vermont. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, the source of light and life, we praise your holy name. Because of you we live, and move, and have our being. Remind us that we are not adequate for our daily tasks without your strength and abiding presence. Lord, empower our senators this day to think clearly, speak wisely, and live faithfully. May they strive to do their best and then leave the results to you. Eternal god, we are trusting you to fulfill your purposes for our nation and world. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. M
Its veterans day but 11 11. The number one its 11 11 i know that it was 11 11. They celebrate their cingsi g singularity and everyone gets married. Putting an end to the singles day they have taylor swift kicking it all off for them. You are not single. No. Disappointing so many of our viewers out there. Stop it what time is it 6 01 didnt take me long. If you have it, lets flaunt it. Lets get on to the news. The elephant in the room. Okay im usually looking at andrew, so, this is very difficult for me please take it away, becky. Thats right. Thats great. Can you make mine, can you soften mine up a little bit . Wow. Im losing you know who i feel like the bengals versus the ravens. Or the giants versus the jets i had the stupid giants did you see what i tweeted out yesterday . New york post. Bengals will keep it close versus the ravens. 4910. Close only up by omar jackson was amazing in that game. Amazing looks like michael vick i tweeted out to the guy at the post. I said, keep your day
The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives. Madam, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule 2 of the rules of the u. S. House of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on october 28, 2019, at 12 27 p. M. That the Senate Passed senate 2665. That the Senate Passed senate 2107. With best wishes i am sinned sign searly, cheryl l johnson. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are ordered or votes objected to under pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18 clause 6 of rule 20. The house will resume proceedings on postponed questions at later time. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from oregon seek recognition . Miss bonamici, mr. Speaker, i move that the house suspend the rules and pass the bill h. R. 4334, as amended. T