Security and Global Threats with fbi director christopher ray, at National Counterterrorism director chris miller, the talk included Election Security, cyber campaigns from russia, iran and china, extremist or threatened domestic threats. This is 2 hours and 40 minutes. This hearing will come to order, thank our witnesses, the honorable christopher wray, director of the federal bureau of investigation, the honorable chris miller, director of the National Counterterrorism center and the honorable Ken Cuccinelli, senior official performing duties of the deputy secretary. This is the annual threat hearing. When you look at the threats, and interesting how many hearings you held on so many of these things. I want to ask for my Opening Statement to be entered into the record. If you consider these threats, down the list, cyberattacks, ransom, intellectual property theft, something we are concerned about if you try to develop a vaccine, hundreds of millions of dollars of Economic Loss due to
As they work under the duress of time and pressures from diverse interests, inspire them to strive to live with integrity, making ethical decisions that honor you. Lord, be with their Staff Members who run the office and provide the data needed for responsible decisions. Be also with those who process the mountains of business in and out of the cloakrooms. Lord, sustain those who transcribe the debates for the congressional record. Bless those who monitor parliamentary order, schedules, and voting records. Protect those who provide security at the doors, on the floor, and on the street. And, lord, bless our pages. Strengthen all who are a part of the senates support system, surrounding them with your protection and favor. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting 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 a
The president pro tempore the majority leader is recognized. Majority leader is recognized. The Party Leaders recognize. I asked that they senate observed the moment of silence for Dianne Feinstein. [silence] [silence] madam president. The majority leader. Madam president , first madam president pro tim from the United States senate, earlier this morning we lost a giant in the senate. Senator Dianne Feinstein was among one of the most amazing people to ever grace the senate, whoever graced the country. She had so many amazing, wonderful qualities wrapped up in one incredible human being. She was smart. She was strong, she was brave, she was compassionate. But maybe the trait that stood out most of all was her amazing integrity. Her integrity was a diamond. Heard integrity shone like a beacon across the senate and across the country for all to see and a hopefully emulate. Dianne feinstein would typically say when you asked her how was she voting on something, let me study this issue bef
Spectrum. A large crowd has been gathering tonight. Reporter weve been joined by thousands, for several hours. Let me share chief Justice John Roberts who said this in part from our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We had the Supreme Court lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn but with confidence future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her. A tireless and resolute champion of justice. Here is donald trump on her passing. I didnt know that. She led an amazing life. What else can you say . She was an amazing woman. Whether you agree or not she was an amazing woman who led an amazing life. I was sad to hear that. Thank you very much. Reporter she was an amazing woman who led an amazing life so said the president of the United States. Let me share a statement from Mitch Mcconnell. A lot of people wondering will they move forward, republicans, and put someone up as the new was nominee for the high court, he said this, Donald Trumps nominee will rece
Antibodies treatment. Melania trump has a mild cough and headache. Two republican senators on the Judiciary Committee tested positive and the chairman of the Republican National convention has tested positive and Kellyanne Conway is positive as well. We heard about the precautions the white house has taken to prevent this from happening. We have a special 3 hour fox news night and we kick off at the Walter Reed Medical Center. Kevin. Shannon as you can imagine. The president is here and resting comfortably at walter reed. The unfortunate circumstances with the inner circle, Kellyanne Conway has tested positive for covid19. She said on twitter my symptoms are mild and i feel fine. I have begun a quarantine process. My heart is with everyone affected by this global pandemic. He attended the confirmation event this saturday and so did a lot of other shalls. We dont know officials. We dont know if that was a super spreader event. Amy Coney Barrett was there and tested negative. Dramatic im