The presiding officer pursuant to rule 4, paragraph 2, the senate having been in continuous session, the senate will suspend for a prayer from the senate chaplain. The chaplain let us pray. Holy god, as our lawmakers strive on this decisive day in history to accomplish your purposes, show them how to discern your will. May they renew their minds through the in yourishment of your an hourishment of your holly word. Lord, prepare them to be sober minded and filled with your spirit, accomplishing the tasks that receive your approval. Lord, keep them from conforming to worldly impulses, as they strive to ensure that their conduct will rightly represent you. May they conduct themselves with holiness, godliness, and civility, waiting for the day when you will return to establish your kingdom on earth. Lord, prepare us all to stand before you in peace without spot or blemish. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. Mr. Lee mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from utah. Mr. Lee mr. P
Happy ending after a woman disappeared for almost two weeks in a national park. How she was found after her daughters pleas for help. And Peter Frampton finds the way. How a friendship with another music icon helped him survive hard times. And what it feels like to go from teen idol to, well, grand pa. First, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. As my coach used to say, its go time. This is the most important election in our lifetime. The race for president is now a sprint to the finish. With both candidates locked in on battleground states. Hell listen to the scientists. If i listened totally to the scientists wed right now have a country that would be in a massive depression. Were you surprised that President Trump got sick . Absolutely not. Dr. Anthony fauci spoke about the rose garden ceremony for judge amy coney barrett. I said, oh, my goodness. Nancy pelosi on a new stimulus plan has to be reached by this tuesday for it to pass before the election. Are americans
Todays discussion is defender in chief Donald Trumps fight for president ial power. Thanks for joining us today. S. Im one of the oldest people on staff talking about a book, without the relationships i have asked aei. Lets jump into the book. You summarize the overall argument of the book that donald trump, quote, has returned to the frames original vision of the presidency, and office of unity, vigor and independence in securing the benefits of an energetic executive, trump may have done the nation his greatest service. Elaborate on that and describe the argument of the book. Guest that is great writing. I should have taken a third of the words out of that. One long sentence. A fair summary of the book. When trump ran for president i was wary of him. He wasnt my first pick for president and one reason i was wary of him is he is a populist in the constitution fears populists. Think about populism, fdr, Andrew Jackson and even abraham lincoln, people think they have popular will behind
Issue of mailin voting and whether you think it is a safe and trustworthy alternative to in person voting. Cane lines are open, you join in on the conversation. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. If you are an independent, 202 7488001. You can also send us a tweet, cspanwj, or join us on facebook, journal cspan. Org facebook. Reuters, negotiations continuing into the weekend with this from yesterday, secretary of state mnuchin taking up this role. [video clip] wetheres a subset of issues agree on, we are interested in extending enhanced unemployment insurance, schools, jobs, as you mcconnell hasr said several times, Liability Insurance is important to us. Ppp, theres a lot of bipartisan support. We discussed the issues we agree on and the issues that we dont agree on. I would characterize it as their still being a lot of work to do and we agreed that tomorrow the staff will meet and make additional progress. Of specificnch followup items and then monday, chief meadows an
Professor of lauper he served in all three branches of the federal government to the Justice Department office of legal counsel, and the Senate Judiciary committee and Justice Clarence thomas prayed the previous books include crisis and command a history of executive power from George Washington to george w. Bush. His newest book the subject of todays discussion is titled defend her in chief, Donald Trumps fight for president ial power. John thanks for joining us today. Spivey entrance. Guest thanks adam and thank you its hard to believe ive been a scholar here for almost 20 years. I think im one of the oldest people on the staff. Its great to be here again to talk about a book and it would not be possible without having relationships like those i have aei. So terrific lets jump into the book. The end of the books introduction you summarize the overall argument and theme of the book. You say that President Trump has returned to the framers original vision of the presidency as an office