Pres. Trump in recent weeks, two terrorist attacks in new york were made possible by the visa lottery and chain migration. In the age of terrorism, these programs present risks we can just no longer afford. Amy and while 2017 was the second warmest year on record, trump never mentioned Climate Change or Global Warming. Pres. Trump we have ended the war on american energy, and we have ended the war on beautiful, clean coal. Amy today, we will hear excerpts from the state of the union and get response from Maru Mora Villalpando, a leading undocumented immigrants rights activist who attended the state fears sheon as she faces deportation. We will also hear from ilhan omar, former refugee who has become the first somali american muslim legislator in the United States. Plus Bill Mckibben of 350. Org ,nd katrina vanden heuvel publisher of the nation. We will also speak to daniel ms 13 and how more deportations will not helpful stop all of that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now ,
Vote the presiding officer is there anyone in the chamber wishing to vote or wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 56, the nays are 42. The nomination of David Ryan Stras is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the president will be immediately notified of the senates actions. Mr. Boozman mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from arkansas. Mr. Boozman i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each. The presiding officer without objection. A senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from arkansas. Mr. Boozman thank you, mr. President. Tonight in the state of the Union Address, President Trump will discuss the importance of Infrastructure Investment. This is an important conversation for the administration to lead because our nations infrastructure is
In the Senate Chamber at about 8 30 p. M. And walk over to the house for President Trumps first state of the Union Address. Tomorrow, republican senators join their house colleagues for a threeday policy retreat. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, the earth belongs to you and everything in it. And even when wrong seems overwhelming, you continue to rule. Create in our lawmakers a hunger and thirst for integrity and honesty. Give them pure hearts and truthful lips, accompanied by a passion to glorify you. Provide them the wisdom to live for the honor of your name, as they remember they are your ambassadors. May they look to you for help, knowing that you surround them with the shield of your favor. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Unite
Collusion. Rocket man. We are building a wall. Very fine people. On both sides. Hes fired. Hes fired. Announcer now, tonight, what will his message be to a divided congress and polarized america . Finally, we are putting america first. Announcer live from the nations capital, the state of the Union Address and the democratic response. Now reporting, george stephanopoulos. Announcer good evening, and welcome to abcs live coverage of President Trumps first state of the union. What a year it has been. Its been a year of conflict and controversy. Both for President Trump and the country he now leads. Its been exciting and exhausting, unusual in so many ways. With a president unlike any weve seen before. Tonight, a turn to tradition. Trumps chance to put his stamp on the year past and set the agenda for the year ahead in this most formal setting. And that was the moment, just moments ago when the first lady, melania trump, came in, as has become the tradition. Shell be surrounded by the pre
Off her millions of americans. According to the excerpts from the president s speech, he will also offer to work with republicans and democrats on immigration, calling for a problem though my policies that focus on the best interest of American Workers and American Families and also protect our citizens, citizens, he will say, of every background, color and creed. Immigration was a big Sticking Point in a standoff that led to a Government Shutdown earlier this month. If the deadline to present another possible shutdown is a week from thursday. The first lady arrived just a short time ago with some of her guests and as we wait for the president to enter, he is getting a chance to make his case tonight to members of both parties and millions of americans watching at home. The white house says the first lady, melania trump, who we just saw, it will have more than a dozen guests with her tonight. They include the head of an organization that helps thousands of hurricane victims, a firefigh