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Heather Taylor, director of strategic campaigns for Bread for the World, discussed hunger and food insecurity in the U.S. in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bread for the World's Heather discusses food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Policy Institute's Adam Schuster discusses federal aid to states, and Yahoo Finance's Andy Serwer discusses the future of restaurants.

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Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa conducted consecutive interviews with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) about how each is responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Ricketts talked about how his state was managing hospital capacity and what steps the meatpacking industry was taking to prevent outbreaks. Mayor Suarez discussed Miami's plans for reopening beaches and restaurants as well as his relationship with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).

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Hudson Institute hosted a virtual discussion with U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft on U.S. foreign policy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador Craft talked China and the World Health Organization's handling of the pandemic, Russia and China's influence on the U.N. Security Council and the political situation in Iran, Taiwan and Venezuela.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) holds a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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American Psychological Association's Dr. Vaile Wright discussed the latest APA Stress in America survey which includes an in-depth look at how the pandemic is taking a toll on parents.

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Vice President Pence chaired and delivered remarks at the 7th National Space Council meeting at NASA headquarters in Washington, DC. He was joined by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine who updated members by video on the work of the agency and the upcoming SpaceX Dragon Mission, scheduled for May 27 from Kennedy Space Center. Two of the astronauts leading the mission, also joining by video, talked about the historic mission. NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will become the first astronauts to fly to space from U.S. soil since the shuttle program ended in 2011 as well as the first to command an entirely new spacecraft since the debut of the shuttle in 1981.

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) and members of his coronavirus task force held a briefing in Raleigh. He noted that phase two of the state's reopening plan would start at 5pm ET on Friday, May 22. The governor said restaurants would be allowed to have in-person dining at 50 percent capacity. He also announced a free online training initiative focused on advanced cleaning, disinfecting, social distancing and hygiene practices for businesses and restaurants. The governor was joined by North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen, who helped answer reporters' questions.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) held a briefing in Jacksonville on the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. DeSantis announced he was immediately lifting restrictions on all youth sporting activities. He said the state would provide recommendations on how best to proceed, but left specific regulations up to local officials. The governor also defended what he called his "lighter touch" approach to handling the pandemic and criticized what he called "draconian" measures taken by leaders in Illinois, Michigan and New York.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for Judge Cory Wilson to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Judge Wilson currently serves on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. He was previously nominated by President Trump for a U.S. District Court in Mississippi before the nomination was withdrawn on May 4 and he was instead nominated for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Senate Republicans praised his judicial temperament and credentials, while Democrats on the committee questioned previous statements he had made about the Affordable Care Act, President Obama and voter ID laws.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler testified about the agency's role in the coronavirus response as well as its overall mission and priorities during a Senate oversight hearing. One of the EPA's roles is fast tracking the approval process for disinfectants effective at combating the virus. Administrator Wheeler said as of May 2020 there are more than 400 EPA-approved products. Other topics discussed included fuel efficiency standards, emissions numbers and EPA enforcement actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee convened the hearing.

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President Trump honored veterans and POWs during remarks he made from the balcony overlooking the South Lawn at the White House. The President touted the work he says his administration has done to improve the Veterans Affairs Department and to address suicide rates among veterans. He also talked about securing $2.1 trillion dollars in spending for the Department of Defense. The President also made remarks regarding the coronavirus pandemic, saying the CDC would be revising recommendations to deem places of faith and worship as "essential."

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered the Democratic Weekly Address, discussing the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak ahead of Memorial Day.

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A look at digital competition through the eyes of Yelp's public policy chief in Washington. Luther Lowe recently testified at a Senate antitrust subcommittee hearing about Yelp's contention that Google is advancing its own products and interests online at the expense of Yelp & other digital companies. He also talks about anti-SLAPP laws, which would protect consumers or journalists, for example, exercising free speech from meritless lawsuits.

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Cleveland Clinic President and CEO Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic and MetroHealth System President and CEO Dr. Akram Boutros joined the City Club of Cleveland via telephone for a conversation on the coronavirus pandemic and how it affects the future of health care delivery. The doctors talked about the U.S. response to the pandemic, its impact on hospitals, the development of vaccines, and how the pandemic is reshaping how health care professionals approach their jobs.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor said that things are looking good and that the numbers keep going down, including the number of newly confirmed positive cases and hospitalizations. Though he reported an additional 84 lives lost, Gov. Cuomo said that the deaths are "still a tragedy, no doubt, but the fact that it's down as low as it is, is really, overall, good news."

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Secretary Mnuchin said there was a "strong likelihood we will need another bill" regarding a fourth coronavirus related stimulus package. The secretary promised to review any loans from the CARES Act that were more than $2 million, but he declined to commit to testifying in front of the House coronavirus relief committee.

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Yahoo Finance editor in chief Andy Serwer discussed the future of restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Yale University hosted a virtual conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic globally and on foreign policy. Former Vermont Governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean moderated the discussion. Sen. Murphy talked about U.S. relations with China, Russia and Europe as well as climate change policy. He also touched on a few domestic issues, specifically health care policy and the Supreme Court.

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Donald Trump Jr. hosts a virtual campaign event for his father's presidential reelection campaign featuring musician and conservative activist Ted Nugent. The two men discussed their support of gun rights and conservation efforts, as well as why Mr. Nugent was supporting President Trump's reelection campaign. The native Detroiter also talked about the COVID-19 pandemic response in his home state of Michigan, and criticized restrictions put in place by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), who was considered to be a potential running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor said that things are looking good and that the numbers keep going down, including the number of newly confirmed positive cases and hospitalizations. Though he reported an additional 84 lives lost, Gov. Cuomo said that the deaths are "still a tragedy, no doubt, but the fact that it's down as low as it is, is really, overall, good news."

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Secretary Mnuchin said there was a "strong likelihood we will need another bill" regarding a fourth coronavirus related stimulus package. The secretary promised to review any loans from the CARES Act that were more than $2 million, but he declined to commit to testifying in front of the House coronavirus relief committee.

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Yahoo Finance editor in chief Andy Serwer discussed the future of restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Yale University hosted a virtual conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic globally and on foreign policy. Former Vermont Governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean moderated the discussion. Sen. Murphy talked about U.S. relations with China, Russia and Europe as well as climate change policy. He also touched on a few domestic issues, specifically health care policy and the Supreme Court.

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Donald Trump Jr. hosts a virtual campaign event for his father's presidential reelection campaign featuring musician and conservative activist Ted Nugent. The two men discussed their support of gun rights and conservation efforts, as well as why Mr. Nugent was supporting President Trump's reelection campaign. The native Detroiter also talked about the COVID-19 pandemic response in his home state of Michigan, and criticized restrictions put in place by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), who was considered to be a potential running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

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The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a virtual hearing on protecting frontline and essential workers during the pandemic. The subcommittee, led by Reps. James Clyburn (D-SC) and Steve Scalise (R-LA), heard testimony from two physicians, a registered nurse, an EMS technician, a city bus driver, a custodian, a restaurant group partner, and the mother of a grocery store worker who died from COVID-19 complications. The witnesses talked about their working conditions and called on the federal government to provide more help with personal protective equipment, among other issues. Subcommittee Democrats accused the Trump administration of not responding quickly and effectively in securing personal protective equipment and other critical supplies. Many Republicans on the subcommittee defended the administration's response and blamed China for a lack of transparency and for hoarding personal protective equipment in the early months of the pandemic.

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Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Warner discussed his proposal for the next coronavirus stimulus bill as well as the future of manufacturing in the United States. He proposed a direct payment option which would supplement paychecks for the unemployed up to $90,000. The senator also addressed the Trump administration's response to manufacturing personal protective equipment calling it a "complete disaster," and recommended bringing manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other medical materials back to the United States.

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Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Sen. Cardin discussed his thoughts on the rollout of the CARES Act. He said the House and Senate are both considering an extension of the eight-week time frame in which loans dispersed as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) must be spent. Sen. Cardin hoped the next round of stimulus could be more targeted to small businesses in underserved communities. In addition, he expressed his hope for a bipartisan infrastructure package, which he says should include broadband and water infrastructure.

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Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) participated in a virtual summit on the future of the American economy hosted by The Hill. Rep. Hurd discussed his opposition to the HEROES Act, which passed the House the previous week, saying he believed it made Americans too reliant on the federal government. Rep. Hurd also talked about food banks and the importance of feeding children who are no longer being fed through school nutrition programs.

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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Trump's Deputy Energy Secretary nominee Mark Menezes. The hearing focused on various energy related issues including renewable fuel standards, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the oversupply of oil during the coronavirus pandemic, and the ongoing clean-up of Manhattan Project sites. Mr. Menezes also clarified a statement he made earlier this year about nuclear waste disposal at the Yucca Mountain site in Nevada. He said, "the administration will not be pursuing Yucca Mountain as a solution for nuclear waste." Currently, Mr. Menezes is the Energy Department's Under Secretary for Science and Energy.

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