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
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
Took this step to help keep the u. S. Economy strong in the face of some notable developments and to provide insurance against ongoing risks. The u. S. Economy has continued to perform well. We are into the 11th year of the economic expansion, and the baseline outlook remains favorable. The economy grew at a 2. 5 pace in the first half of the year. Household spending supported by a strong job market, rising incomes and solid Consumer Confidence has been the key driver of growth. In contrast, Business Investment and exports have weakened amid falling manufacturing output. The main reasons appear to be Slower Growth abroad and trade policy developments. Two sources of uncertainty we have been monitoring all year. Since the middle of last year, Global Growth outlook has weakened. Notably in europe and china. Additionally a number of geopolitical risks including brexit remain unresolved. Trade policy tensions have waxed and waned and elevated uncertainty is weighing on u. S. Investment and