Conservative activist Vernon Robinson discusses his book "Coming Home: How Black Americans Will Re-Elect Trump," and progressive commentator Bill Press, host of "The Bill Press Pod," discusses Campaign 2020 and the Democratic primary contest.
Rep. Garret Graves, top Republican on the Select Cmte on the Climate Crisis, talks about Republican plans for addressing climate issues, a Republican appeal to the Administration to promote U.S. fossil fuel exports and to use more extensively U.S. low-carbon technologies instead of technologies from Russia and China
The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing with health experts on the coronavirus and the government's response to the outbreak. Johns Hopkins' Dr. Tom Inglesby, Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Julie Gerberding answered members' questions on the virus and best practices for prevention, and evaluated the federal government's response to the outbreak.
George Roberts, who heads the National Association of County and City Health Officials, discussed the coronavirus outbreak at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
Senator Grassley spoke on the Senate floor denouncing Senator Schumer's recent comments about abortion and Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. Senator Grassley says Senator Schumer's remarks were a threat to the Supreme Court Justices.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called out Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the Senate floor about Schumer's remarks on Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh And abortion, calling the comments a threat.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor rebuking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's statement about his comments about Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh being threatening. Schumer says the statements made were in regards to abortion and women reproductive rights.
Majority Whip Thune spoke on the Senate floor calling Minority Leader Schumer's remarks about Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh 'reckless' and irresponsible.'
Senator Cornyn spoke on the Senate floor calling for Minority Leader Schumer to apologize to Surpeme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh for what he calls dangerous comments made towards them.
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the facility where the procedure is done. Justice Stephen Breyer wrote the majority opinion joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Chief Justice John Roberts also in the majority authored a concurring opinion. Justice Clarence dissented along with Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. The court heard oral argument in March 2020. Under the Louisiana law, physicians who violate it would face penalties including prison time, fines, losing their license to practice and civil liabilities. Prior to the law taking effect in 2014, the state's two out of six physicians who perform abortions filed suit and argued the law violated their due process rights and also their patients right to an abortion. A district court took up the case and during this time in 2016 the Supreme Court struck down a
President Trump signed into law a $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to combat the spread of the coronavirus. After signing the legislation, the president answered reporters questions about the spread of the disease, economic impact as well as Campaign 2020.
President Trump joined Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) and local officials for a tour of the tornado damage in Cookeville, Tennessee. The president offered his condolences to victims and their families and said the federal government would be providing to the community whatever resources are necessary.
Rep. Garret Graves, top Republican on the Select Cmte on the Climate Crisis, talks about Republican plans for addressing climate issues, a Republican appeal to the Administration to promote U.S. fossil fuel exports and to use more extensively U.S. low-carbon technologies instead of technologies from Russia and China
Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of former 4-term Alabama governor and presidential candidate segregationist George Wallace, talked about her father's controversial career and his later political conversion after almost being assassinated in 1972. She also talked about her friendship with Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on the coronavirus outbreak, climate change, immigration policy and other issues. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn pressed the prime minister on the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, including how the country's National Health Service will be funded, staffing and personnel concerns in the health and public service sectors, and sick pay for people who may have to take off from work. Mr. Corbyn also congratulated the prime minister on news of his engagement to partner Carrie Symonds and the summer arrival of their first child together.
Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of former 4-term Alabama governor and presidential candidate segregationist George Wallace, talked about her father's controversial career and his later political conversion after almost being assassinated in 1972. She also talked about her friendship with Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on the coronavirus outbreak, climate change, immigration policy and other issues. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn pressed the prime minister on the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, including how the country's National Health Service will be funded, staffing and personnel concerns in the health and public service sectors, and sick pay for people who may have to take off from work. Mr. Corbyn also congratulated the prime minister on news of his engagement to partner Carrie Symonds and the summer arrival of their first child together.
President Trump signed into law a $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to combat the spread of the coronavirus. After signing the legislation, the president answered reporters questions about the spread of the disease, economic impact as well as Campaign 2020.
The Hill Congressional Reporter Mike Lillis discussed the week ahead in Congress including reauthorizing FISA set to expire March 15, House action on Senate-passed Iran war power resolution and continued Congressional response to the coronavirus outbreak.
A federal court heard oral argument for two cases challenging the legality of the Trump administration's public charge rule that aims to limit green cards to immigrants who are likely to need government assistance programs.
Kurt Volker, the former U.S. representative to Ukraine, moderated a panel discusssion about global immigration and refugee policy. Panelists included former Assistant Secretary of State Ann Richard, former "Human Rights First" President Elisa Massimino and Boston College Political Science Professor Peter Skerry, who writes about ethnic issues and immigration. Florida International University and the McCain Institute hosted this discussion in Miami as part of the annual conference on the state of the world.
Peggy Wallace Kennedy, daughter of former 4-term Alabama governor and presidential candidate segregationist George Wallace, talked about her father's controversial career and his later political conversion after almost being assassinated in 1972. She also talked about her friendship with Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
