American Enterprise Institute's Yuval Levin discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Washington's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and Washington Post Opinion writer Paul Waldman discusses Campaign 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) held a press briefing in Sacramento on the coronavirus outbreak response. The governor discussed statewide efforts to increase medical and hospital capacity, efforts to stave off foreclosures and evictions, the role of businesses in the crisis, and the importance of social distancing.
On "Fox News Sunday," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin talked about the economic relief package and congress' plan to support Americans during the coronavirus outbreak.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a briefing on the coronavirus stimulus package. Senator McConnell gave a quick update on the status of the stimulus saying it is bipartisan and hopes to have a vote on Monday.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on coronavirus. Governor Cuomo issued a series of requests to the federal government including nationalizing medical supply acquisitions and hospitals from the Army Cops and FEMA.
On "Fox News Sunday," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin talked about the economic relief package and congress' plan to support Americans during the coronavirus outbreak.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) held a press briefing in Sacramento on the coronavirus outbreak response. The governor discussed statewide efforts to increase medical and hospital capacity, efforts to stave off foreclosures and evictions, the role of businesses in the crisis, and the importance of social distancing.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on coronavirus. Governor Cuomo issued a series of requests to the federal government including nationalizing medical supply acquisitions and hospitals from the Army Cops and FEMA.
Senate Majority Leader chastised Democrats for not supporting his plan to boost the economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote again, likely Monday, on advancing the plan while negotiations continue.
Christian McMillen talked about the history of pandemics - including the plague that swept Europe in the Middle Ages, the 1918 Spanish flu, the Ebola virus, smallpox, and HIV/AIDS. He is the author of "Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction" and is a University of Virginia associate dean for social sciences.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members on his government's response to the coronavirus outbreak during his weekly question time session in the House of Commons. Several members, including former British Prime Minister Theresa May, asked the prime minister about funding for National Health Service (NHS) workers on the front line, the timeline for vaccines, and government support for small businesses. The prime minister told members, "This is an enormous challenge for this country...we will beat it, and we will beat it together."
Senate Majority Leader chastised Democrats for not supporting his plan to boost the economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote again, likely Monday, on advancing the plan while negotiations continue.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said he believes Democrats can reach agreement with Republicans on a coronavirus economic stimulus plan, but several items need further negotiation.
Senate Majority Leader chastised Democrats for not supporting his plan to boost the economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote again, likely Monday, on advancing the plan while negotiations continue.
Christian McMillen talked about the history of pandemics - including the plague that swept Europe in the Middle Ages, the 1918 Spanish flu, the Ebola virus, smallpox, and HIV/AIDS. He is the author of "Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction" and is a University of Virginia associate dean for social sciences.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members on his government's response to the coronavirus outbreak during his weekly question time session in the House of Commons. Several members, including former British Prime Minister Theresa May, asked the prime minister about funding for National Health Service (NHS) workers on the front line, the timeline for vaccines, and government support for small businesses. The prime minister told members, "This is an enormous challenge for this country...we will beat it, and we will beat it together."
Senate Majority Leader chastised Democrats for not supporting his plan to boost the economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote again, likely Monday, on advancing the plan while negotiations continue.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said he believes Democrats can reach agreement with Republicans on a coronavirus economic stimulus plan, but several items need further negotiation.
At the end of Sunday's Senate session, Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the next steps for the coronavirus economic relief package. Originally, Sen. McConnell hoped for a new vote on moving the legislation forward on Monday morning. But after an objection by Sen. Schumer, the Majority Leader announced a later in time, with no agreement on when the next vote would be.
President Trump, along with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, held a briefing to discuss the federal government's response to the outbreak. The president announced more supplies and resources would be provided to three hardest-hit states: New York, California and Washington. As the president was taking questions from reporters, a vote to proceed to a coronavirus economic aid package failed in the Senate, 47-47. Six senators were absent, including four GOP senators who were quarantined due to contact with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), who also did not vote after testing positive for the virus.
Senate Majority Leader chastised Democrats for not supporting his plan to boost the economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote again, likely Monday, on advancing the plan while negotiations continue.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said he believes Democrats can reach agreement with Republicans on a coronavirus economic stimulus plan, but several items need further negotiation.
At the end of Sunday's Senate session, Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the next steps for the coronavirus economic relief package. Originally, Sen. McConnell hoped for a new vote on moving the legislation forward on Monday morning. But after an objection by Sen. Schumer, the Majority Leader announced a later in time, with no agreement on when the next vote would be.
Christian McMillen talked about the history of pandemics - including the plague that swept Europe in the Middle Ages, the 1918 Spanish flu, the Ebola virus, smallpox, and HIV/AIDS. He is the author of "Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction" and is a University of Virginia associate dean for social sciences.
