Washington Post's Heather Long discusses the U.S. economy, Economic Policy Institute's Elise Gould discusses paid sick leave policies in the U.S., and Inside Higher Ed's Elizabeth Redden discusses how coronavirus is impacting higher education.
C-SPAN interviewed Vice President Mike Pence about the federal government's response to the coronavirus and the outbreak's impact on the U.S. economy. He also discussed potential relief for hourly wage earners at companies that do no offer paid family leave.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, along with other public health officials, testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the coronavirus outbreak. "Bottom line: it's going to get worse," warned Dr. Fauci about the spread of coronavirus, which he said was about 10 times more lethal than the seasonal influenza virus.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, along with other public health officials, testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Fauci told committee members that the U.S. diagnostic testing system was not adequately prepared for the number of cases that are expected. "The system is not really geared to what we need right now," he said. "It is a failing. Let's admit it." Dr. Redfield said that testing would be provided free of charge to all Americans regardless of health insurance coverage. The health experts talked about the need for proper hygiene and "social distancing," applauding steps to close the U.S. Capitol complex and cancel major sporting events. Dr. Fauci also said that efforts to develop a vaccine were moving at a rapid pace, and while he was optimistic the first shot could be given to the first person in a
President Trump, Vice President Pence and officials from the Coronavirus Task Force briefed the press at the White House on the coronavirus outbreak. While answering questions from reporters, the president announced that he has been recently tested for the COVID-19 virus and he will know the results in a day or two. After the president left the briefing room, Vice President Pence announced the suspension of travel from the UK and Ireland, effective at midnight on Monday evening.
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses.
Former Wells Fargo board members testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses that led to the executives resigning. Members of Congress questioned the witnesses on their actions at Wells Fargo and why no one has been prosecuted for the bank's consumer abuses.
President Trump, Vice President Pence and officials from the Coronavirus Task Force briefed the press at the White House on the coronavirus outbreak. While answering questions from reporters, the president announced that he has been recently tested for the COVID-19 virus and he will know the results in a day or two. After the president left the briefing room, Vice President Pence announced the suspension of travel from the UK and Ireland, effective at midnight on Monday evening.
Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau spoke to reporters about his wife being diagnosed with coronavirus and the steps the government is taking to help Canadians financially due to the virus. He said they'll be announcing a fiscal stimulus package soon.
Andrew Marantz, author of "Antisocial," describes how the internet allowed trolls, the alt-right, & a subculture of extremists to flourish online. Social media platform creators tried to limit censorship but this also resulted in extremists posting their ideas to a wide audience.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sat down for a discussion at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, with the president and founder of the Progressive Policy Institute, Will Marshall. They discussed several topics, including the rise of populism in the U.K. and the U.S., Brexit, the impact of the coronavirus, the future of progressive politics, and how the technological revolution will change the world.
President Trump, Vice President Pence and officials from the Coronavirus Task Force briefed the press at the White House on the coronavirus outbreak. While answering questions from reporters, the president announced that he has been recently tested for the COVID-19 virus and he will know the results in a day or two. After the president left the briefing room, Vice President Pence announced the suspension of travel from the UK and Ireland, effective at midnight on Monday evening.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the Syrian civil war with former prisoners and political dissidents who detailed their accounts of torture and imprisonment under the Assad regime. The testimony of the first witness, known as "Caesar," was not shown on camera -- a request made by the witness for his protection. This portion of the hearing included the opening remarks of the committee chair and ranking member.
Following closed-door testimony from a Syrian military defector, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard from two more Syrian dissidents who detailed their accounts of torture and imprisonment under the Assad regime. They urged the U.S. to be more engaged in Syria, specifically targeting the involvement of Iran and Russia.
Following the Senate Foreign Relations hearing on the Syrian civil war, political dissidents who testified joined filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and other humanitarian activists at a news conference held inside the committee room.
President Trump, Vice President Pence and officials from the Coronavirus Task Force briefed the press at the White House on the coronavirus outbreak. While answering questions from reporters, the president announced that he has been recently tested for the COVID-19 virus and he will know the results in a day or two. After the president left the briefing room, Vice President Pence announced the suspension of travel from the UK and Ireland, effective at midnight on Monday evening.
Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau spoke to reporters about his wife being diagnosed with coronavirus and the steps the government is taking to help Canadians financially due to the virus. He said they'll be announcing a fiscal stimulus package soon.
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses.
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses.
Former Wells Fargo board members testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses that led to the executives resigning. Members of Congress questioned the witnesses on their actions at Wells Fargo and why no one has been prosecuted for the bank's consumer abuses.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC hosted a series of discussions on security in the Persian Gulf. The event concluded with keynote remarks by retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the former commander of U.S. Central Command. He outlined the main security concerns in the Gulf region including Iran, Russian engagement, terrorist activity and the Syrian conflict.
President Trump, Vice President Pence and officials from the Coronavirus Task Force briefed the press at the White House on the coronavirus outbreak. While answering questions from reporters, the president announced that he has been recently tested for the COVID-19 virus and he will know the results in a day or two. After the president left the briefing room, Vice President Pence announced the suspension of travel from the UK and Ireland, effective at midnight on Monday evening.
