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Statement by President Trump
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Protests Erupt Across the Nation
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Statement by President Trump
Statement by President Trump:
On the death of George Floyd
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "It's very important, I believe, to the family, to everybody that the memory of George Floyd be a perfect memory, let it be a perfect memory. The looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of so many peaceful protesters. They hurt so badly what is happening and it's so bad for the state and for that great city. So we are working very closely with the Justice Department, we're working with local law enforcement, we're working with everybody and we're speaking with the family and hopefully everything can be fairly taken care of.
I understand the hurt. I understand the pain. People have really been through a lot. The family of George is entitled to justice and the people of Minnesota are entitled to live in safety. Law and order will prevail. The Americans will honor the memory of George and the Floyd family. It's very important to us. It's very important to me to see that everything is taken care of properly. It's a horrible, horrible situation, and so we'll be reporting back in due course and as quickly as possible."
> > > To view his remarks on video, please go here.
- Lord God, we lift up President Trump today as he is grappling with the violence that has erupted across our nation. We ask that You grant him, the governors, the mayors, and all who are authority with strategies "from above," that they may know Your will and Your way in order to combat this plague. In Your name, amen.
- "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with My eye upon you." (Psalm 32:8)
About George Floyd
George Floyd Left a Gospel Legacy in Houston
The rest of the country knows George Floyd from several minutes of cell phone footage captured during his final hours. But in Houston's Third Ward, they know Floyd for how he lived for decades-a mentor to a generation of young men and a "person of peace" ushering ministries into the area.
Before moving to Minneapolis for a job opportunity through a Christian work program, the 46-year-old spent almost his entire life in the historically black Third Ward, where he was called "Big Floyd" and regarded as an "OG," a de-facto community leader and elder statesmen, his ministry partners say.
Floyd spoke of breaking the cycle of violence he saw among young people and used his influence to bring outside ministries to the area to do discipleship and outreach, particularly in the Cuney Homes housing project, locally known as "the Bricks."
"George Floyd was a person of peace sent from the Lord that helped the gospel go forward in a place that I never lived in," said Patrick PT Ngwolo, pastor of Resurrection Houston, which held services at Cuney.
"The platform for us to reach that neighborhood and the hundreds of people we reached through that time and up to now was built on the backs of people like Floyd," he told Christianity Today.
Ngwolo and fellow leaders met Floyd in 2010. He was a towering 6-foot-6 guest who showed up at a benefit concert they put on for the Third Ward. From the start, Big Floyd made his priorities clear.
"He said, 'I love what you're doing. The neighborhood need it, the community need it, and if y'all about God's business, then that's my business,'" said Corey Paul Davis, a Christian hip-hop artist who attended Resurrection Houston. "He said, 'Whatever y'all need, wherever y'all need to go, tell 'em Floyd said y'all good. I got y'all.'"
The church expanded its involvement in the area, holding Bible studies and helping out with groceries and rides to doctor's appointments. Floyd didn't just provide access and protection; he lent a helping hand as the church put on services, three-on-three basketball tournaments, barbecues, and community baptisms.
"He helped push the baptism tub over, understanding that people were going to make a decision of faith and get baptized right there in the middle of the projects. He thought that was amazing," said Ronnie Lillard, who performs under the name Reconcile. "The things that he would say to young men always referenced that God trumps street culture. I think he wanted to see young men put guns down and have Jesus instead of the streets."
(Christianity Today) Read more here.
- Father God, today we honor the life of George Floyd, and we ask the You comfort his family and his friends as they mourn his loss. We repent for the tragic way that he was killed, and we cry out for justice to be done in its wake. Lord God, comfort Your people, we pray, amen and amen.
- "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
Protests Erupt Across the Nation
Thousands ignore Minneapolis curfew as U.S. protests spread
MINNEAPOLIS - Thousands of protesters ignored a curfew and vows of a forceful police response to take to the Minneapolis streets for a fourth straight night, as the anger stoked by the police killing of George Floyd spread to more cities across the U.S.
The Pentagon on Saturday ordered the Army to put military police units on alert to head to the city on short notice at President Donald Trump's request, according to three people with direct knowledge of the orders who did not want their names used because they were not authorized to discuss the preparations. The rare step came as the violence spread to other cities: a man shot dead in Detroit, police cars battered in Atlanta and skirmishes with police in New York City.
Criminal charges filed Friday morning against the white officer who held his knee for nearly nine minutes on the neck of Floyd, a black man, did nothing to stem the anger. Derek Chauvin, 44, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Minneapolis police said shots had been fired at law enforcement officers during the protests but no one was injured.
As the night dragged on, fires erupted across the city's south side, including at a Japanese restaurant, a Wells Fargo bank and an Office Depot. Many burned for hours, with firefighters again delayed in reaching them because areas weren't secure.
Shortly before midnight, scores of officers on foot and in vehicles moved in to curb the violence, one day after city and state leaders faced blowback for their handling of the crisis. On Thursday, protesters had torched a police station soon after it was abandoned by police and went on to burn or vandalize dozens of businesses.
Protests nationwide have been fueled by outrage over Floyd's death and years of police violence against African Americans. Protesters smashed windows at CNN headquarters in Atlanta, set a police car on fire and struck officers with bottles. Large demonstrations in New York, Houston, Washington, D.C., and dozens of other cities ranged from people peacefully blocking roads to repeated clashes with police.
"You are disgracing our city," Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told protesters. "You are disgracing the life of George Floyd and every other person who has been killed in this country." (POLITCO)
Read more here:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/30/thousands-ignore-minneapolis-curfew-as-us-protests-spread-290515
- Father God, today we CRY OUT for righteousness and justice to be swift and true to Your Word. So many innocent lives are hurt and at a loss. Oh, Father, please reach down and do what only You can do . . . flood our Nation with Your gift of conviction and Repentance and set free the festering hurting people. Lord please bring swift justice and Your righteousness to our Nation and forgive all of us of even unrecognized thoughts and attitudes. Chafe is oh Lord that You may be gloried. In Jesus Name of Grace and Healing Mercy, amen.
- "But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." (Amos 5:24)
OMB Director Hearings
As highlighted in the Senate Committees section below, next week there are two important hearings on the nomination of Russ Vought to be Director of the Office of Managemeent and Budget (OMB), one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday.
Vought has been before a Senate committee before, and the last time, he was subjected to an unconstitutional religious test by Sen. Bernie Sanders over past writing.
To get an idea of who is coming before the Senate, it's helpful to read his original writing on theological clarity that became the issue.
Our beliefs are relevant to our approach to government. Please pray that Russ Vought would be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked, and that he would stand strong for God-honoring principles of public policy including government spending and restraint thereon.
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” (Ephesians 6:16)
Recent Floor Activity
Congress Last Week
National Security
Trump Urges Republicans to Vote 'NO' on FISA Bill, Citing Russia Investigation Concerns
Fallout from FISA fiasco
Foreign Policy
US Representative Scott Perry introduces bill to recognize the "Tibet Autonomous Region as a separate, independent country"
Top Senate Democrat says State Dept. is working on new Saudi arms deal
The real virus to the Chinese Communist Party: religious freedom
Pelosi: Hong Kong Security Bill Is a 'Brazen Move' for China
Constitution
Democrats Sue in 13 States to Make 'Voting at Home' Mandatory
First Amendment
The Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest in Support of Freedom of Religion for Colorado Church
Federal Spending
Kudlow Says $600 Unemployment Boost Unlikely to Be Extended
GOP Lawmakers Want to Put a Pause on Federal Spending, Fine-tune Previous Funding Programs
States Demanding Biggest Bailouts Do the Least to Control Their Spending, Deficits
Dem Senator Pushes For Bailout for His Own Pension
Amid New Cold War, Congressmen Bet Big on Beating China at Science
Executive
Former Acting AG Whitaker: Mueller Laid 'Obstruction of Justice Trap' for Trump
Judiciary
Graham Says 'Good Time' for Senior Judges to Step Aside to Ensure Conservative Lean in Judiciary
Commerce Policy
Massie: Gov shouldn't be surprised at monopoly behavior it helped create
Technology Policy
House charts path on surveillance legislation
Matt Gaetz Drafting Bill to Drop Big Tech's Legal Immunity over One-Sided 'Fact Checks'
Continetti: Bipartisan Coalition Emerging Against Social Media Protections
Congress
DOJ Drops Insider Trading Investigation of 3 Senators, Continues Richard Burr Probe
House Republicans ask courts to block proxy voting, draft plan to block pay for lawmakers who vote via proxy during coronavirus pandemic
On first day of virtual Congress, 75 Democrats stayed home, one drove across his state for a rocket launch
Pelosi Hasn't Been Tested for the CCP Virus
Pending Activity
Committee Activity
Ron Johnson wants to subpoena testimony in Trump-Russia and 'unmasking' sagas
Rod Rosenstein to Testify to Senate Committee on Role in Trump-Russia Probe
Floor Outlook
Senate to Vote on Giving Chairman Subpoena Power in Oversight of Russia-Trump Probe
Senate to mark up defense bill June 8
McConnell Expects Fifth Relief Bill Talks 'In the Next Month Or So'
McConnell: Next coronavirus aid bill 'will be written in the Senate'
House goes dark in June under light summer schedule
Senate Floor
Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Drew B. Tipton, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
At 5:30 p.m., Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of John Leonard Badalamenti, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, post-cloture, and vote on confirmation of the nomination.
Thursday, 5/21, Senate began consideration of the following:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Victor G. Mercado, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Brian D. Miller, of Virginia, to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of James H. Anderson, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Drew B. Tipton, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
Senate Committees
Senate Committee Meetings Schedule
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine implementation of Title IV of the CARES Act.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine best practices for incarceration and detention during COVID-19.
Finance
An oversight hearing to examine the Food and Drug Administration's foreign drug manufacturing inspection process, focusing on COVID-19 and beyond.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and
Craig Edward Leen, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management.
Judiciary
Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
Hearings to examine the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's notice-and-takedown system.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Donald Lee Moak, of Florida, and William Zollars, of Kansas, both to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service, and
Mark A. Robbins, Carl Ezekiel Ross, and Elizabeth J. Shapiro, each to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Keith E. Sonderling, of Florida, Andrea R. Lucas, of Virginia, and Jocelyn Samuels, of Maryland, each to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
Marvin Kaplan, of Kansas, and Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the District of Columbia, both to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board,
Sethuraman Panchanathan, of Arizona, to be Director of the National Science Foundation,
Julie Elizabeth Hocker, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, and
Richard Giacolone, of Virginia, to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director.
Judiciary
An oversight hearing to examine the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Hearings to examine COVID-19's impact on small business, focusing on perspectives from Main Street.
Intelligence
Closed business meeting to consider pending intelligence matters.
Budget
Hearings to examine the nomination of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Hearings to examine the state of transportation and critical infrastructure, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterans' Affairs
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2021, advance appropriations requests for fiscal year 2022, and fiscal year 2020 enacted CARES Act supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Environment and Public Works
Hearings to examine infrastructure, focusing on the road to recovery.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
J. Steven Dowd, of Florida, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,
Richard M. Mills, Jr., of Texas, to be the Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador and the Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations, and to be Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, and
Joseph Manso, of New York, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, both of the Department of State, Jason Myung-lk Chung, of Virginia, to be United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador,
Jenny A. McGee, of Texas, to be an Associate Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and other pending nominations.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Business meeting to consider a motion to authorize the Chairman to issue subpoenas for records and testimony to U.S. Government agencies and to individuals relating to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, the DOJ Inspector General's review of that investigation, and the "unmasking" of U.S. persons affiliated with the Trump campaign, transition teams, and Trump Administration, as described in Schedule A.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine COVID-19, focusing on going back to college safely.
Judiciary
Business meeting to consider
S. 685, to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 relative to the powers of the Department of Justice Inspector General,
the nomination of Justin Reed Walker, of Kentucky, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, and
an authorization for subpoenas relating to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the crisis in Hong Kong, focusing on a review of United States policy tools
House Floor
From the floor colloquy:
Madam Speaker, as we face the crisis that COVID-19 has confronted us with, the House must do its duty in full and do so in a way that contributes to the safety and welfare of our people, not in a way that harms it.
Members are advised there will be no votes expected in the House next week. Members are further advised that an updated 2020 legislative calendar will be released in the coming days.
I expect conversations to continue on additional legislation addressing COVID-19 and the legislation we passed honoring our heroes. In the event that an agreement is reached on a bipartisan or partisan bill-I don't know how an agreement can be reached on a partisan bill, but a bipartisan bill-then we will make sure that the House has 72 hours before they need to come back to vote on that legislation.
I am pleased the House has adopted a resolution to allow the committees to work remotely, Madam Speaker. I expect to use the coming weeks to get our committees back up and running so that they can begin having hearings and markups on critical legislation.
As my friend, Mr. Scalise, knows, we have a number of must-pass bills that need to be addressed; the National Defense Authorization Act, the 12 appropriation bills, the surface transportation bill, and the WRDA bill as well. As committees begin consideration of these bills, I will be in touch with Members about when they will be scheduled this summer.
House Committees
House Committee Meetings Schedule
Tuesday - June 2, 2020
"On the Front Lines: How Governors are Battling the COVID-19 - Pandemic" (Virtual Hearing)
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Source: House.gov
Wednesday - June 3, 2020
Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 - Pandemic
Committee on the Judiciary
Promoting Inclusive Lending During the Pandemic: Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions (Committee on Financial Services)
Addressing the Economic Impacts of COVID-19: Views from Two Former CBO Directors (Virtual Hearing)
Committee on the Budget
Virtual Hearing: Mission Readiness: VAs Preparedness for Natural Disasters During a Pandemic
Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
Source: House.gov
Thursday - June 4, 2020
Future Force Structure Requirements for the United States Navy
Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces (Committee on Armed Services)
COVID-19 - Response
Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
The Impact of COVID-19 on Voting Rights and Election Administration: Ensuring Safe and Fair Elections.
Subcommittee on Elections (Committee on House Administration)
Happy Pentecost
And they were filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4
Operation Restoration (Repentance)
Operation Restoration
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Once each week, on Sunday mornings and for 24 hours, join with others in OPERATION RESTORATION . . .
"Operation Restoration"
This initiative is based upon the Move of the Spirit that was launched last month during Operation Refiner's Fire. The LORD has shown us that He has used those fires to ignite the FIRE of the HOLY SPIRIT to visit our people, which He now yearns to keep burning among our people until the day of His return!
"Operation Restoration" is based on the promise of Scripture, recorded in
2 Chronicles 7:14,15.
It is written:
. . . "and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
"Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place."
This is a weekly Solemn Assembly, where saints can feel free to gather each Sunday, to offer prayers of repentance before our Lord, for the many sins our nation has committed before Him.
Abba so desires to hear our prayers . . . He is just waiting to heal us!
You can join us, any Sunday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. EST by calling:
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Each week, our conference line for Operation Restoration will remain open until Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.EST -- allowing for 24 hours of nonstop prayer before our King of Kings, that He might, indeed, "heal our land." Amen.
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