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Washington Journal: 05/28/2020
2 hours, 1 minuteRepresentatives Ben Cline (R-VA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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U.S. House of Representatives: 05/28/2020
7 hours, 38 minutesThe U.S. House debates several bills, including two involving the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides COVID-19 small business relief.
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Speaker Pelosi on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
30 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) took questions on the legislative agenda at her weekly news conference. She spoke about her decision to delay a vote on a bill to reauthorize parts of the federal surveillance program known as FISA. She criticized Republicans for reversing their position on the bill in a "twinkle of a tweet" by President Trump, who opposed it. The speaker also reacted to the president seeking to curtail the powers of social media companies by an executive order, saying it's an "outrageous" situation. She added: "While Twitter is putting up its fact check they still won't take off the misrepresentations the president is putting out there."
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House Minority Leader McCarthy on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
35 minutesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke to reporters about the legislative agenda during his weekly news conference. He took questions on the possibility of more economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a reauthorization of the federal surveillance program known as FISA and President Trump's aim to curtail the powers of social media companies by executive order. At the top of the briefing, Mr. McCarthy paid tribute to the late Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) who had passed away the day before at the age of 89.
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President Signs Executive Order on Social Media Content
20 minutesPresident Trump announced an executive order concerning social media companies and user content posted on their platforms. Attorney General William Barr joined the president for the announcement.
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White House Press Secretary McEnany Holds Briefing
30 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany briefed reporters on the administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic, the president's statement on social media bias, and the death of George Floyd - an African American man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis. Other questions focused on the president's tweets expressing his concern over over mail-in ballots.
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President Trump Meeting on Hurricane Season
13 minutesPresident Trump held a meeting on the 2020 hurricane season. Experts said they expect an above average year for storms, but FEMA is prepared. The president also spoke about continued construction of the southern border wall and COVID-19's impact on travel and immigration.
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Virginia Gov. Northam Holds Coronavirus Briefing
43 minutesVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. After taking a moment of silence to honor the one year anniversary of the Virginia Beach mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 12 people, the governor said that the regions in that state that have remained closed will begin to reopen while following social distancing guidelines. Gov. Northam announced that all Virginia beaches will reopen as well, citing the previous weekend's reopening of Virginia Beach as the gold standard for other beaches to follow. In addition, NASCAR and other vehicle and single horse race tracks will also reopen, but under strict guidelines, which include being closed to the public.
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U.S. House of Representatives: House Reair - Colloquy & Coronavirus Pandemic
32 minutesHouse Republican Whip Steve Scalise and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer discussed next week's legislative agenda and re-opening the United States during the coronavirus pandemic. They also honored the late Representative Sam Johnson (R-TX).
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President Signs Executive Order on Social Media Content
20 minutesPresident Trump announced an executive order concerning social media companies and user content posted on their platforms. Attorney General William Barr joined the president for the announcement.
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Speaker Pelosi on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
33 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) took questions on the legislative agenda at her weekly news conference. She spoke about her decision to delay a vote on a bill to reauthorize parts of the federal surveillance program known as FISA. She criticized Republicans for reversing their position on the bill in a "twinkle of a tweet" by President Trump, who opposed it. The speaker also reacted to the president seeking to curtail the powers of social media companies by an executive order, saying it's an "outrageous" situation. She added: "While Twitter is putting up its fact check they still won't take off the misrepresentations the president is putting out there."
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House Minority Leader McCarthy on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
34 minutesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke to reporters about the legislative agenda during his weekly news conference. He took questions on the possibility of more economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a reauthorization of the federal surveillance program known as FISA and President Trump's aim to curtail the powers of social media companies by executive order. At the top of the briefing, Mr. McCarthy paid tribute to the late Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) who had passed away the day before at the age of 89.
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U.S. House of Representatives: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Hold Moment of Silence
2 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House to honor those who have passed away from Coronavirus.
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U.S. House of Representatives: House Debate on Negotiations with Senate on FISA Program
34 minutesHouse members debated going to conference with the Senate on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. A vote on the bill was expected today, but President Trump threatened to veto it, pressuring some members to change their position on supporting the bill.
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
2 hours, 27 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, along with other department officials, testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary Wilkie provided an update on the care the VA has provided throughout the pandemic and talked about some of the challenges moving forward. Subcommittee members asked about reports of personal protective equipment and testing shortages as well as the prescribing of hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus patients. Members also urged the secretary to remove swastikas from the gravestones of German prisoners of war who were buried in VA cemeteries.
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Chinese Premier Li Holds News Conference
32 minutesChinese Premier Li Keqiang held a news conference in Beijing during the closing session of the National People's Congress. During this 30-minute portion, Premier Li answered questions on China's relationship with Taiwan and on new national security laws for Hong Kong - a move several world leaders and international observers have said would tighten China's control and threaten Honk Kong's freedom. He also addressed recent tensions between the United States over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic and on future trade agreements. This event was in Mandarin, with English translation following shortly.
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Virginia Gov. Northam Holds Coronavirus Briefing
43 minutesVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. After taking a moment of silence to honor the one year anniversary of the Virginia Beach mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 12 people, the governor said that the regions in that state that have remained closed will begin to reopen while following social distancing guidelines. Gov. Northam announced that all Virginia beaches will reopen as well, citing the previous weekend's reopening of Virginia Beach as the gold standard for other beaches to follow. In addition, NASCAR and other vehicle and single horse race tracks will also reopen, but under strict guidelines, which include being closed to the public.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter Craig Gilbert
13 minutesCraig Gilbert, the Washington bureau chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in Wisconsin, where President Trump won by less than 1 percent in 2016. Mr. Gilbert talked about the factors at play in Wisconsin politics in 2020, including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on how voters in the state cast their ballots. Also discussed was the planned Democratic National Convention set for Milwaukee in August, which was expected to have a significant virtual, instead of in-person, presence.
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President Signs Executive Order on Social Media Content
20 minutesPresident Trump announced an executive order concerning social media companies and user content posted on their platforms. Attorney General William Barr joined the president for the announcement.
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Speaker Pelosi on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
31 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) took questions on the legislative agenda at her weekly news conference. She spoke about her decision to delay a vote on a bill to reauthorize parts of the federal surveillance program known as FISA. She criticized Republicans for reversing their position on the bill in a "twinkle of a tweet" by President Trump, who opposed it. The speaker also reacted to the president seeking to curtail the powers of social media companies by an executive order, saying it's an "outrageous" situation. She added: "While Twitter is putting up its fact check they still won't take off the misrepresentations the president is putting out there."
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House Minority Leader McCarthy on Coronavirus & Legislative Agenda
35 minutesHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke to reporters about the legislative agenda during his weekly news conference. He took questions on the possibility of more economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a reauthorization of the federal surveillance program known as FISA and President Trump's aim to curtail the powers of social media companies by executive order. At the top of the briefing, Mr. McCarthy paid tribute to the late Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) who had passed away the day before at the age of 89.
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U.S. House of Representatives: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Hold Moment of Silence
60 secondsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House to honor those who have passed away from Coronavirus.
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U.S. House of Representatives: House Debate on Negotiations with Senate on FISA Program
35 minutesHouse members debated going to conference with the Senate on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. A vote on the bill was expected today, but President Trump threatened to veto it, pressuring some members to change their position on supporting the bill.
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Chinese Premier Li Holds News Conference
31 minutesChinese Premier Li Keqiang held a news conference in Beijing during the closing session of the National People's Congress. During this 30-minute portion, Premier Li answered questions on China's relationship with Taiwan and on new national security laws for Hong Kong - a move several world leaders and international observers have said would tighten China's control and threaten Honk Kong's freedom. He also addressed recent tensions between the United States over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic and on future trade agreements. This event was in Mandarin, with English translation following shortly.
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
2 hours, 28 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, along with other department officials, testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary Wilkie provided an update on the care the VA has provided throughout the pandemic and talked about some of the challenges moving forward. Subcommittee members asked about reports of personal protective equipment and testing shortages as well as the prescribing of hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus patients. Members also urged the secretary to remove swastikas from the gravestones of German prisoners of war who were buried in VA cemeteries.