To limit debate on the nomination of judy shelton for Federal Reserve board. Three republican senators have announced opposition to her confirmation, and the vote is expected to be tonight. That vote is scheduled for 2 15 eastern time when senators return frotheir weekly party meetgs. The chaplain let us pray. Mighty god, help our lawmakers to not put their complete trust in mere humans who are as frail as each breath. Instead, give them the wisdom to totally trust you to guide them in doing what is best for our nation and world. Lord, remind them that eventually all will be well for those who pursue godliness, and that you reward those who diligently seek you. May they remember that you will judge their work and reward their faithfulness, for they are accountable to you. Inspire them to continue to plant and water the seeds of peace, knowing that a bountiful harvest will surely come. Keep their motives pure as they seek to glorify you. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The presidin
The 2020 Republican National convenon. Good evening, im judy woodruf and welcome to our special pbs newshour live coverage of the repu National Convention. This years political conventions are like none any us can remember. Welong with thousands of others have planned to be in thcharlotte, north carolin week. But because of the pandemic, this gathering will be almost entirely virtual. Speakers w are the thethe republicans am im here in the studio with amy walter and amna that. Warner right around the corner. Both df them sociallytant. We have reporters and analysts across the country. We plan to bring you the same depth of coverage and analysis ering this critical time in an historction year. This week President Trump will years. He case for another four and we will be here to hear all of it. Lets turn first to our newshour reporters am that nawaz as i say is in thstudio just around the corner from me to give us a guide on whato expect and key moments to look out for. Hi judy, like the
Tremendous growth potential, and our economy will grow if we can work out mutual Free Trade Agreements with these countries. I am very much in favor of that. I wouldnt want this protectionist, restrictionist policies that found their way into this agreement to be part of future agreements. And i note the absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call the presiding officer the senator from texas. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , id ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , i have a unanimous consent request for five committees to meet during todays session of the senate. Theyve been approved by both the majority and minority leaders. The presiding officer duly noted. Mr. Cornyn finally, mr. President , about four weeks after the house voted on the articles of impeachment, the house will name the impeachment managers and well see the articles delivered here to the senate. Th
The public will be allowed three minutes to speak for those attending in person. Opportunities to speak during the Public Comment period will be made available here in room 400 city hall for those attending remotely Public Comment period can also be provided via phone call by the. Number 14156550001 acts code. Is 26638815752, followed by the pound sign and then press pound again to join as an attendee when your item of interest comes up, press star three. To raise your hand to be added to the Public Comment line. Public comment is also available via the webex client application. Use the webex link on the agenda to connect and press the raise hand button to be added to the Public Comment line for detailed instructions about how to interact with the telephone system or webex. Client. Please refer to the Public Comment section of the agenda document for this meeting. Public comment may also be submitted in writing and shall be shared with the commission after this meeting has concluded an
Protests continue to spread to College Campuses across the nation, the Speaker Of The House expresses support to jewish students at Columbia University. Officials there say they are making progress in conversations with protest leaders. Correspondent Steve Harrigan is on the columbia campus for us tonight. Good evening, steve. Steve good evening, shannon. The Speaker Of The House warned the protesters here today that calling out the National Guard was a real possibility. Neither israel, nor these jewish students on this campus will ever stand alone. House Speaker Mike Johnson met with jewish students at Columbia University, adding to the growing calls for University President shafik to step down. We cant allow this hatred and antisemitism to flourish on our campuses and it must be stopped in its tracks. The clock is ticking as tuesdays midnight deadline to dismantle the tenths on campus came and went. The University Says its making progress and extended talks with Student Negotiators f