Solution, through arrests of those who did it and Security Adjustments to make sure it never happens, again. Now, before we get into what Senator Mcconnell left out, we should note one republican source tells us he lobbied members to vote against the bill as quote a personal favor unquote to him. Which raises the obvious question, why is killing a bipartisan commission to personal to him . That and what kind of elected official changes their vote on such a consequential item as this as a personal favor to the boss . Now, back to his actual comments, which you might have noticed, missed a very important piece. He said we should arrest those responsible, and make Security Adjustments. Whats missing from that is any mention, as to why the insurrection took place. Which would naturally include the Bigelection Lie and the lawmakers, some of them republican senators, who spread the lie for months before the insurrection. As for his belief that putting more police on The Beat is enough, well,
Today despite all of this, the outcome of the vote really is not in question. Republicans are certain to block it. Despite the fact that the Justice Department has arrested and charged at least 450 people in connection to the riot and five people died as a result. Still, there are not ten republicans who want to choose truth over politics and Donald Trump. Jessica dean is live in Capitol Hill. She is joining us now. Jessica, whats the latest youre hearing there . Well, right now, kate, were just waiting to see how long this process is going to play out. We still have absolutely no indication when that procedural vote on the January 6th commission would happen. And the reason is a totally separate bill, a bipartisan bill that they thought was all worked out that is all aimed at making america more competitive with china is now all gummed up in the process. Because senator Ron Johnson and a few other senators have decided to kind of drag this out. What were now waiting to see, i was just
Deficit to critical numbers. The president s plan would Ramp Up Government Spending to a quarter of the entire u. S. Economy. Taxpayer overload as we look at just some of the Funding Requests from washington The Plan also does not include 3 Trillion additional dollars in mandatory spending for Social Security and servicing the debt. If we can even do that at this point. The proposal runs a nearly 2 Trillion deficit even with a raft of new Tax Increases. House Minority Leader Kevin Mccarthy is warning that spending would rise to the level of communist countries. This is too extreme and too expensive. Think about what were saying here. This is what everyone has ever warned us about. Your debt becomes so large more than 100 of your gdp. There is no coming back from that. It sounds like venezuela or cuba. You create inflation. Rewarding people not to work. In a short five months he has put us in a place we havent seen since jimmy carter. If he simply did nothing he would make america stron
Ubca Ation O Invehean 6on. Only six republicans voting in favor. Senate Majority Leader Chuck schumer blasting the gop, accusing the party of trying to sweep the riot under the rug because theyre afraid of former president trump. Minority leader Mitch Mcconnell calling It A purely political exercise. Rachel scott on The Hill tonight. New developments in the deadly Mass Shooting at a Transit Facility in san jose. Authorities finding a massive stockpile in the suspects home. 12 firearms, more than 20,000 rounds of ammunition, and multiple cans of gasoline. Three Police Officers pleading not guilty in the death of Manuel Ellis. Video showing officers hitting him and pinning him to the ground says he didnt commit, celebrating his First Night Of Freedom after nearly 30 years. Good evening. Its great to have you with us on this friday night. Im Whit Johnson in for david tonight. We begin with this memorial Day Weekend, a true Turning Point and a major test after a very dark year. The coronav
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