Of audience of one donald trump, television, and the fracturing of america, and he is also a chief Television Critic for the New York Times. Thank you for joining us. I want to begin with this moment from President Trumps first Cabinet Meeting on january 10, 2018. Listen to what he says as the cameramen and reporters enter the cabinet room. [video clip] pres. Trump welcome back to the studio. You heard the president say, welcome back to the studio. What do you make of that . Guest im sorry, i was not sure if it was a question. It is very revealing, in the New York Times, one of the political reporters reported early in the administration that President Trump, who was not only a reality show, but a figure in many ways created by television throughout his advised his staffers to view each day of his ofinistration as an episode a reality show and which he defeat his enemies. I think very much the mindset of showas a production, as a of actual reallife locations as a set, that has not left
There are growing questions about the strength and the direction of our economy. Uncertainty, stemming from the u. S. China trade tensions, various International Hot spots, softening Global Economy and warning signs in the bond markets are making people nervous. When people get nervous, they sit on their money. A lot of companies are sitting on their cash, resulting in the first decline in Business Investment in three years. Individual investors are doing the same thing. The Business Community is calling on leaders in washington to make smart policy choices that will restore certainty or confidence, not just undermining. Here are the three quick things that could make a positive difference. Resolving the trade tensions with china is critical into keeping our economy on track. We sent a business delegation to beijing prior to the administrations announcement that it would delay the last round of tariffs for a few weeks. It is a tradition that we have been following for a long time. Two
Then at 9 00, syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin talks about her new book open Borders Incorporated who is funding americas destruction. [video clip] politicians offering thoughts and prayers does not cut it anymore. It is put up or shut up. Host Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer of new york on the floor last night calling on the majority leader to allow votes on preventing gun violence. The remarks came at the end of five hours of speeches by democrats demanding action on Gun Legislation. We will spend the first hour of todays washington journal getting your thoughts on ways to reduce gun violence in the United States. If you live in the eastern, central part of the country, 2027488000. Mountain, pacific area, 2027488001. If you are a gun owner, your line, 2027488002. You can also text us now if you put your name and city in the text at 2027488003. Also go to twitter at cspanwj everybody. Com cspan we will get your ideas on ways to reduce gun violence in a minute. Is a staff writ
Manager Corey Lewandowski was. Sked about the interactions on judiciary will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to call recesses at any time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on president ial obstruction of president ial obstruction of justice and abuse of power. Before we begin i remind our Committee Members that we should refrain from making inappropriate personal references to protected parties, namely the president , Vice President , members of the senate, members of the house. This would include accusations of dishonesty, criminality, treason, or other unethical or imoper motives. The Critical Issues we are addressing today which go to the very core of our constitutional democracy, understandably bring out strong passions in us as they do in the American People. I hope that in what should but i hope that in what should be a spirited discussion of these issues today well stay focused on the issues and take care of to the keep our comments from being dire
Resolution providing for consideration of the bill, h. R. 1423, to amend title of the United States code 9 of the United States code with respect to arbitration, waiving a requirement of clause 6a of rule 13 with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the committee on rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the ordering of the previous question. Members will record their votes by electronic device. Members, this is a 15minute vote. 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] tom on this vote the yeas are 228. The nays are 195. The previous question is ordered the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 228. The nays