Georgetown University Nat'l & Global Health Law Director Lawrence Gostin and Arizona State University Center for Public Health Law Director James Hodge discuss the powers of federal, state, and local governments during a health emergency.
Georgetown University Law Center National & Global Health Law Director Lawrence Gostin discussed the powers of the federal government during a health emergency.
Arizona State University Center for Public Health Law Director James Hodge discussed the role of state and local governments during a health emergency.
Georgetown University Law Center National & Global Health Law Director Lawrence Gostin discussed the powers of the federal government during a health emergency.
Arizona State University Center for Public Health Law Director James Hodge discussed the role of state and local governments during a health emergency.
President Trump, along with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, held a briefing with reporters on the latest response efforts. The president said testing is now available in all 50 states. He also discussed his conversation with executives from different industry sectors and how the government would work with those sectors. He lauded good working relationships with Republican and Democratic lawmakers as well as with the nation's governors. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin outlined various economic actions including a White House economic stimulus package for American workers.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) held a news conference to discuss his state's response to the coronavirus. Gov. Abbott announced Texas had 64 cases of coronavirus across the state with one death. He also said he activated the Texas National Guard to help with the response to the virus.
President Trump met with tourism executives in the White House to discuss coronavirus. The executives highlighted their loss of business around the world and advocated for financial help to support their employees.
Veteran political analyst Charlie Cook talks about the coronavirus response and the 2020 presidential race at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a news conference on Capitol Hill to discuss legislative efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The majority leader told reporters the Senate would vote on the House-passed relief bill and then work on a "phase 3" bill separately, which would primarily be authored by three task forces composed of Senate Republicans. "The Senate will not leave town until we have processed yet another bill to address this emergency," he said.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) held a news conference to discuss legislative efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Sen. Schumer stressed the need to provide medical workers with the tools they require to properly test and care for patients. He also talked about providing relief to those unable to work and earn a paycheck as well as the need to bolster small businesses impacted by the slowdown of economic activity due to the pandemic.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper held a press briefing to outline his department's coronavirus response efforts. Secretary Esper announced that the Pentagon would make available up to five million respirators and 2,000 deployable ventilators to the Health and Human Services Department. In addition, he said the Defense Department would make certified coronavirus testing labs available and would consider activating the National Guard and reserve units to assist states.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a news conference at the State Department, updating reporters on his department's response to the coronvavirus outbreak, and how Iran and China are handling the outbreak in their respective countries. Mr. Pompeo didn't give a specific number, but acknowledged that some State personnel have tested positive. He said, "We've had a couple of employees, you can count them on one hand, who have positive tests." Secretary Pompeo also responded to China's latest decision to revoke the press credentials of several American journalists, saying he regretted this decision by China and hoped they would reconsider.
President Trump, along with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, held a briefing with reporters on the latest response efforts. The president said testing is now available in all 50 states. He also discussed his conversation with executives from different industry sectors and how the government would work with those sectors. He lauded good working relationships with Republican and Democratic lawmakers as well as with the nation's governors. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin outlined various economic actions including a White House economic stimulus package for American workers.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a news conference on Capitol Hill to discuss legislative efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The majority leader told reporters the Senate would vote on the House-passed relief bill and then work on a "phase 3" bill separately, which would primarily be authored by three task forces composed of Senate Republicans. "The Senate will not leave town until we have processed yet another bill to address this emergency," he said.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the financial fallout from the coronavirus and first death from the virus in his home state. He said an economic aid legislation should include assistance to workers and families, help for small businesses and support for medical professionals.
Senator Durbin spoke about the new CDC guidelines recommending gatherings of no more than 10 people and noted when the Senate opened this morning there were 18 people on the floor. He was also critical of Republican delays in bringing the aid package to the Senate floor.
Senator Thune spoke about the House-passed coronavirus aid bill that the Senate will be taking up. He said that Congress will need additional legislation to address other issues related to the outbreak.
Sen. Jon Tester accused the Senate of delaying passage of the coronavirus economic aid passage and called on his colleague to get to pass the relief measure.
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) came to the floor to speak about the House-passed Coronavirus economic aid package and suggested providing aid funds to governors.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference on Florida's coronavirus response efforts. The governor provided an update on coronavirus positive cases, disease testing and new educational guidelines. Florida's education commissioner and surgeon general also delivered remarks.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) held a news conference to discuss his state's response to the coronavirus. Gov. Abbott announced Texas had 64 cases of coronavirus across the state with one death. He also said he activated the Texas National Guard to help with the response to the virus.
Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) delivered a statewide address on West Virginia's coronavirus response efforts. He announced the closure of bars and restaurants, except for takeout, and the closure of the state's casinos. The governor also announce that West Virginia has their first confirmed case of the coronavirus.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivered remarks on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic via streaming video. Senator Sanders outlined details of how he would work to address the pandemic, which he said needed at least $2 trillion in federal investment to abate medical and economic challenges the country was facing. He also called on his fellow lawmakers to prioritize the needs of individual citizens over corporations.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks after primary elections in two states -- Florida and Illinois -- had ended and were about to end in Arizona. He thanked his supporters and workers and volunteers who kept polls open despite national concern over the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting the U.S. Mr. Biden also spoke to supporters of his primary opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), with whom he said he shared common political goals in areas of health care, economic inequality and climate change. The remarks were delivered via streaming video from Mr. Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware. At the video's conclusion, his wife Jill Biden briefly appeared with Mr. Biden.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper held a press briefing to outline his department's coronavirus response efforts. Secretary Esper announced that the Pentagon would make available up to five million respirators and 2,000 deployable ventilators to the Health and Human Services Department. In addition, he said the Defense Department would make certified coronavirus testing labs available and would consider activating the National Guard and reserve units to assist states.
President Trump met with tourism executives in the White House to discuss coronavirus. The executives highlighted their loss of business around the world and advocated for financial help to support their employees.
President Trump, along with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, held a briefing with reporters on the latest response efforts. The president said testing is now available in all 50 states. He also discussed his conversation with executives from different industry sectors and how the government would work with those sectors. He lauded good working relationships with Republican and Democratic lawmakers as well as with the nation's governors. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin outlined various economic actions including a White House economic stimulus package for American workers.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a news conference on Capitol Hill to discuss legislative efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The majority leader told reporters the Senate would vote on the House-passed relief bill and then work on a "phase 3" bill separately, which would primarily be authored by three task forces composed of Senate Republicans. "The Senate will not leave town until we have processed yet another bill to address this emergency," he said.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the financial fallout from the coronavirus and first death from the virus in his home state. He said an economic aid legislation should include assistance to workers and families, help for small businesses and support for medical professionals.
Senator Durbin spoke about the new CDC guidelines recommending gatherings of no more than 10 people and noted when the Senate opened this morning there were 18 people on the floor. He was also critical of Republican delays in bringing the aid package to the Senate floor.
Senator Thune spoke about the House-passed coronavirus aid bill that the Senate will be taking up. He said that Congress will need additional legislation to address other issues related to the outbreak.
Sen. Jon Tester accused the Senate of delaying passage of the coronavirus economic aid passage and called on his colleague to get to pass the relief measure.
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) came to the floor to speak about the House-passed Coronavirus economic aid package and suggested providing aid funds to governors.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference on Florida's coronavirus response efforts. The governor provided an update on coronavirus positive cases, disease testing and new educational guidelines. Florida's education commissioner and surgeon general also delivered remarks.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) held a news conference to discuss his state's response to the coronavirus. Gov. Abbott announced Texas had 64 cases of coronavirus across the state with one death. He also said he activated the Texas National Guard to help with the response to the virus.
Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) delivered a statewide address on West Virginia's coronavirus response efforts. He announced the closure of bars and restaurants, except for takeout, and the closure of the state's casinos. The governor also announce that West Virginia has their first confirmed case of the coronavirus.
President Trump, along with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, held a briefing with reporters on the latest response efforts. The president said testing is now available in all 50 states. He also discussed his conversation with executives from different industry sectors and how the government would work with those sectors. He lauded good working relationships with Republican and Democratic lawmakers as well as with the nation's governors. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin outlined various economic actions including a White House economic stimulus package for American workers.