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.
Announcer were in the community, hearing from all sides on how to unite the nation. From abc news, its this week reporting now from dallas, coanchor martha raddatz. Good morning from dallas, a city on edge. Were downtown at the memorial outside Police Headquarters where just yesterday Police Snipers took to the roof, officers ready with their guns after receiving an anonymous threat to Law Enforcement. Police and the city itself on high alert after 12 officers were shot, 5 of them killed thursday night. Were here on the ground trying to understand the pain, the grief and what comes next. Speaking with africanamerican teens worried about their future and current and former Police Officers who describe the challenges they face. Well also tackle the political divide in a polarized america with representatives of both president ial candidates along with our panel and speak with influential pastor t. D. Jakes about how we begin to heal the wounds of a nation in mourning. But first, lets beg
Was shot by police. That department had body cameras, but the footage was not released. Gomezs common law partner has made it her mission to demand transparency. Ive got to learn how to push forward and bring all these negative emotions and bring something positive thats the only way i can keep his memory alive. Reporter the program will cost 4. 4 million over the next five years. Profess jor jeff guise sees the cameras as a valuable training tool. Cadetks look at these recordings and see what was done right or wrong. I think thats good thing. Reporter the majority of the Police Department should be outfitted by the end of the year. Officer also be required to activate the cameras in almost every police call. Chris nguyen, abc7 news. Police officers from San Francisco, richmond, and concord traveled to dallas today to pay their respects to the five officers shot and killed by a sniper last week. They were among the crowd of Law Enforcement from across the country attending funerals for
Good wednesday morning to you all. We begin with donald trump putting another potential running mate on display. Yeah, trump held a public audition, you might call it, for indiana governor mike pence. They appeared together at a rally near indianapolis last night with pence looking to prove that hes the right man for the job. Meantime, trump is also engaged in a bizarre battle with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. And in New Hampshire Hillary Clinton finally gets a long awaited endorsement from bernie sanders. We get the latest now from abcs kenneth moton. Good morning, kenneth. Reporter good morning, diane and kendis. Yes, Donald Trumps vp short list is getting shorter, but who will be the last man or woman standing . One person on the list admits it all feels like a reality show. Donald trumps running mate. Mike pence, i dont know whether hes going to be your governor or your Vice President , who the hell knows. Reporter sources tell abc news the onetime reality star could
The earlier crash at oakland road was a concern but that cleared off the bay shore freeway and now we have your normal commute for summertime wednesday that is. Southbound 880. Look, we see a little slowing coming in through frefremont. Just a few minutes ago did show a good volume of traffic. That was that same block of traffic through milpitas. 237. Ill track that. I shouldnt say problems. Not to alarm. Just should see congestion early and then maybe clearing. Back to you. Were also tracking breaking news. We are just learning San Jose Police are investigating the 267th homicide of the year. This morning officers responded to the area of ocala avenue near south king road. They found a man suffering from injuries. Police wont say how that victim was hurt but a person of interest has been detained and is being questioned. At this time last year, san jose only had 11 homicides. Increase of 130 . 6 01. More breaking news. Fire crews still at the scene of an overnight fire that tore throu