On this new our of ayman, politics and rhetoric go hand inhand. These days, so does the truth and misinformation. Tonight we clear out the lies being told about immigration and crime. Plus, the powerful payoff of loyalty. We read Between The Lines of the new position. Us says children dying from starvation in gaza is a warning like no other. The president and ceo joins us. Lets get started. We know that immigration has become one of the top issues of this years president ial race. According to a recent poll, it has emerged as the most important issue for the First Time Since 2019. More than half of those surveyed said quote large numbers of immigrants entering the United States illegally is a critical threat to us interests. In other words, theres a general sense of fear around immigrants right now. Polls like these show us there is a massive gap between perception and reality. Yes, you may feel unsafe, but the truth is very different. That gap is in great part due to decades of gop Fe
The speaker pro tempore the nominations are now in order. The chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from new york, ms. Stefanik. Ms. Stefanik speaker pro tempore, madam clerk, colleagues, on behalf of the House Republican conference, i rise today to nominate the gentleman from louisiana, mike johnson, as speaker of the peoples house. [chanting mike] ms. Stefanik we convened this esteemed body today at a time of great crisis across america, a time of unprecedented challenges in this Hallowed Chamber and a time when our most precious ally, israels very existence is under attack from forces of evil. Yesterday, our dear colleague, former conference chair, chair of energy and commerce, kathy morris rogers, nominated mike johnson in our conference, and she put it best and i want to quote her today, she said, quote, trust has been broken and we have come to a stand still. How do we restore trust between members, leadership, and ultimately between congress and we the people . She went on to say
[chanting mike] ms. Stefanik we convened this esteemed body today at a time of great crisis across america, a time of unprecedented challenges in this Hallowed Chamber and a time when our most precious ally, israels very existence is under attack from forces of evil. Yesterday, our dear colleague, former conference chair, chair of energy and commerce, kathy morris rogers, nominated mike johnson in our conference, and she put it best and i want to quote her today, she said, quote, trust has been broken and we have come to a stand still. How do we restore trust between members, leadership, and ultimately between congress and we the people . She went on to say, theres a sense that it cannot be business as usual. She went on to note, above the speakers chair in the House Chamber is our nations motto, in god we trust. Mrs. Mcmorris rogers went on to say, the times in which we are living demand boldness, unity, and transformation alleyedership that begins with trust in god and each other. Tr
It looks like this where americans can see democracy at work. When citizens are truly informed, our republic drives. Get informed straight from the source on cspan, unfiltered, unbiased, word for word from the nations Capitol Building to wherever you are because the opinion that matters the most is your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan, powered by cable. Announcer after 22 days the u. S. House of representatives has elected its 56th speaker, republican congressman mike johnson of louisiana. In the for about the final tally was 220 four mike johnson and 2094 Hakeem Jeffries. It comes following the removal of former speaker Kevin Mccarthy on october 3. Representative Elise Stefanik gave the nominating speech for mike johnson. Order. The chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from new york, ms. Stefanik. Ms. Stefanik speaker pro tempore, madam clerk, colleagues, on behalf of the House Republican conference, i rise today to nominate the gentleman from louisiana, mike johnson, as
Country. Host the process starts. We take you to the house of representatives. The prayer will be offered by guest chaplain, reverend Jeremy Leganski from Immaculate Conception church, elmhurst, illinois. The chaplain let us pray. Good and gracious god, we praise you, we love you, and we thank you for this day. Draw near to these members of congress. Remind them of their calling to serve the true common good. Help them to be instruments of unity, peace, and reconciliation in our country and throughout the world. Bless them, guide them, and fill them with an abundance of your grace. May they decide everything for the wellbeing of all, and may they never turn aside from your will. May all that they do begin from you and by you be brought to completion. In your name we pray. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house the approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The the pledg