Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) discusses U.S. coronavirus response, and former U.S. Senate candidate and businessman Neal Simon discusses his book "Contract to Unite America."
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on the coronavirus outbreak and the president's 2021 budget request.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing, addressing the coronavirus outbreak and the upcoming presidential election. She told reporters that the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus has been "opaque" and "chaotic" but added that they were close to a bipartisan agreement in Congress on a way forward. She also addressed questions that some Democrats were concerned about the possibility of Sen. Bernie Sanders being the Democratic nominee for president. Speaker Pelosi said her responsibility was to win the House.
During his weekly news conference, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) defended the president's decision to put Vice President Pence in charge of a coronavirus task force and called on Democrats to not turn this into a political fight. He later talked about Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' policies, saying the Vermont senator was "craving" a "Castro-style health care" system.
The daily prayer in the U.S. House focused on the coronavirus. House Chaplain Pat Conroy asked for blessings as Congress deals with the government response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing, addressing the coronavirus outbreak and the upcoming presidential election. She told reporters that the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus has been "opaque" and "chaotic" but added that they were close to a bipartisan agreement in Congress on a way forward. She also addressed questions that some Democrats were concerned about the possibility of Sen. Bernie Sanders being the Democratic nominee for president. Speaker Pelosi said her responsibility was to win the House.
During his weekly news conference, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) defended the president's decision to put Vice President Pence in charge of a coronavirus task force and called on Democrats to not turn this into a political fight. He later talked about Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' policies, saying the Vermont senator was "craving" a "Castro-style health care" system.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg held a 'Get-Out-The-Vote' event in Houston. During his remarks, the former New York City Mayor spoke about efforts to prevent a coronavirus epidemic in the U.S. and also President Trump's impeachment. He ended the event with a short meet-and-greet with supporters.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg held a health care roundtable in Greenville, SC. Mr. Buttigieg was joined by healthcare professionals and other community activists to talk about the health care needs for lower-income people in rural parts of South Carolina.
The U.S. House approved 90 minutes of debate on regulating nearly all tobacco products as well as vaping. No amendments will be allowed. The bill gives the F-D-A oversight of current tobacco products and any new products that might be created; bans flavored tobacco, including menthol flavored cigarettes; and places a fee on the makers of tobacco and vaping products to pay for implementing the proposed law.
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said she would be honored to be the Democratic presidential nominee's running mate. Ms. Abrams talked about political activism and voting rights in front of a student audience at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Vice President Pence spoke at the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in National Harbor, Maryland. He began his remarks with an update on the coronavirus and his role as head of the task force.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing, addressing the coronavirus outbreak and the upcoming presidential election. She told reporters that the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus has been "opaque" and "chaotic" but added that they were close to a bipartisan agreement in Congress on a way forward. She also addressed questions that some Democrats were concerned about the possibility of Sen. Bernie Sanders being the Democratic nominee for president. Speaker Pelosi said her responsibility was to win the House.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on the president's 2021 budget request before a House Appropriations subcommittee. Members asked about public education resources, charter schools, non-discrimination policies and support for minority students. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), and other Democratic members, criticized Secretary DeVos for not supporting public education. Sec. DeVos responded saying, "I am not out to privatize anything about education. I'm out to make sure every student's education is personalized."
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg held a 'Get-Out-The-Vote' event in Houston. During his remarks, the former New York City Mayor spoke about efforts to prevent a coronavirus epidemic in the U.S. and also President Trump's impeachment. He ended the event with a short meet-and-greet with supporters.
Fox & Friends Co-Host Brian Kilmeade moderated a discussion with American Conservative Union Chair Matt Schlapp and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) at the start of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in National Harbor, Maryland.
Vice President Pence spoke at the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in National Harbor, Maryland. He began his remarks with an update on the coronavirus and his role as head of the task force.
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) was among the speakers at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) discussing socialized medicine and health care around the world.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on the president's 2021 budget request before a House Appropriations subcommittee. Members asked about public education resources, charter schools, non-discrimination policies and support for minority students. Subcommittee Chair Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), and other Democratic members, criticized Secretary DeVos for not supporting public education. Sec. DeVos responded saying, "I am not out to privatize anything about education. I'm out to make sure every student's education is personalized."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing, addressing the coronavirus outbreak and the upcoming presidential election. She told reporters that the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus has been "opaque" and "chaotic" but added that they were close to a bipartisan agreement in Congress on a way forward. She also addressed questions that some Democrats were concerned about the possibility of Sen. Bernie Sanders being the Democratic nominee for president. Speaker Pelosi said her responsibility was to win the House.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg held a 'Get-Out-The-Vote' event in Houston. During his remarks, the former New York City Mayor spoke about efforts to prevent a coronavirus epidemic in the U.S. and also President Trump's impeachment. He ended the event with a short meet-and-greet with supporters.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies on the president's 2021 budget request. During the hearing, they talked about infrastructure projects, highway and rail safety, investment into the nation's ports, and the discretionary grant programs that address the needs of rural and urban areas.
