The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest our victory over the coronavirus is on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schoos and Small Businesses crossed the finish line has been held for months while democrat leaders pursued an all or nothing approach. When the speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may, multiple, multiple House Democrats called the political start that it clearly was. When democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote to fast, and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after a several months wih no progress the same democrat just said a few days ago that said republicans proposal, quote, is a bill we can pass. We should negotiate that to the finish. Even speaker pelosis own members think our Senate Republican bill is better than hers. Well, lets hope our democratic colleagues will fight let us make a law and all the enormous
Procedural vote for the nominee for the Credit Administration board. Now live coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore t senate will co to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will the chaplain let us pray. Eternal master, continue to be our shelter from lifes storms and winds. You have provided us with your presence and a reminder in hebrews 13 5 that you will never leave or forsake us. May this knowledge of your watchcare sustain our senators through this challenging season. Grant that their work will become more meaningful and effective as they cultivate a greater awareness of your divine companionship. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united stat of america, and to the republic fowhich it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer t senator from iowa. Mr. Graley one minute for morni
Back southern separatists in yemen seize control of the island of sumatra. A little committal the clothes and a sister act with a serious message we hear from teenagers at the forefront of the anti racism review and in the netherlands and on pieces of wood supporters liverpool make their return to the premier league and in the us a warned stop training of the full teams recruit coronavirus cases. Libyas parliament in tripoli calls it a direct threat egypt says its all a misunderstanding a day after president arafats l. C. C. Threatened to send his army into libya has foreign minister says he backs a political solution to the conflict now says he warned of military intervention if forces belonging to libyas u. N. Recognized government advance on the city of such a stronghold of the warlord egypts backing khalifa haftar. But im with. You are ready to carry out any missions what i witnessed is a living proof of our capabilities i can see egypts army is one of the mightiest armies in the r
Him outand a nice guy but the truth is i called him out and i guess he is not very happy about it. Im reporting live from the luxury hotel where the nato leaders have been meeting, they have issued a joint communique and we are expecting a News Conference from borisjohnson expecting a News Conference from Boris Johnson any minute expecting a News Conference from borisjohnson any minute now. The white house accuses democrats of a witch hunt after they published a report which sets out the case for impeaching donald trump. Calls for more to be done to tackle the continued growth in oil and gas consumption amid signs global c02 emissions are still rising. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport withjohn watson, Jose Mourinho back to his old stomping ground. I know nothing about the sport but i will tell you all about the weather details coming up later on. Well recovered, john will be here with the sport. Jose mourinho prepares to return to old trafford for the First Time Since his sack
The other mains stories this hour. The former england fast bowler and ashes hero bob willis has died aged 70. The impeachment inquiry into donald trump moves up a gear, as Thejudiciary Committee considers the charges lawmakers will vote on. Extinction rebellion activists dressed as bees target the lib dem battle bus in south london and confronted the party leader, jo swinson. And coming up, the spirit of christmas for the First Lady Melania Trump as she visits a Salvation Army centre in east london. Its 5 oclock our main story is that nato leaders have concluded their seventieth anniversary summit with a plan to defend the baltic states. Turkey had threatened a veto unless nato endorsed its belief that kurdish fighters in syria are terrorists. Leaders also discussed the rise of china and threats from Cyber Attacks and the militarisation of space. However, the two day summit has been overshadowed by President Trumps strained relationship with other world leaders. It included a spat over