60 Minutes Correspondent John Dickerson discusses his new book on the American Presidency and Charles Hanley former special correspondent for the Associated Press discusses the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.
President Trump, in his first campaign rally since early March 2020, spoke to a crowd of supporters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He talked about the coronavirus pandemic, presidential politics and the economy.
Candidates in New York's 14th Congressional District race, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Democratic challengers Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and Badrun Khan, faced each other in a virtual debate hosted by Spectrum News NY1. The discussion focused on the COVID-19 response, police reform, public housing, and health care. Ms. Caruso-Cabrera stated Rep. Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was the only Democrat to vote against the coronavirus relief package. Through the course of the debate, both candidates had heated exchanges.
Candidates in New York's 10th Congressional District race, Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Democratic challengers Jonathon Herzog and Lindsey Boylan, faced each other in a virtual debate hosted by Spectrum News NY1. The discussion focused on the COVID-19 response including the CARES Act and HEROES Act, federal funding for affordable housing, and criminal justice reform. Candidates were asked whether New York Mayor De Blasio should resign.
Charles Hanley, Pulitzer Prize-winning former special correspondent for the Associated Press and author of "Ghost Flames: Life and Death in a Hidden War, Korea 1950-1953," discussed the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.
The Poor People's Campaign hosted a nationwide, virtual rally to protest racism, poverty and inequality in America. Delivering the keynote address was Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the campaign. Also participating - along with civic, religious and community leaders and activists - were actor and activist Danny Glover, former Vice President Al Gore, Harvard Professor Cornel West, economist Julianne Malveaux, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., Bernice King, and actress and activist Wanda Sykes.
University of Texas history professor Peniel Joseph talked about the activism and converging ideologies of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the importance of their thinking on the fight for civil rights in America, both during their lifetimes and today.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took questions from members in the House of Commons on his government's coronavirus response and on other domestic and foreign policy issues, including tackling child poverty, reopening schools, and funding for small businesses.
Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes joined the UCLA Center for International Relations for a broad discussion on foreign policy and national security. Mr. Rhodes, who served in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2017, spoke about how 9/11 reshaped American politics and led to a series of national security and foreign policy decisions that influence the current political landscape, both domestically and abroad. He also talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the rise of China's influence.
Joe Biden, the 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, delivers remarks on reopening the nation's economy amid the coronavirus pandemic in Darby, PA, a Philadelphia suburb. During his remarks, the former vice president called on President Trump and Congress to extend support for businesses and workers affected by the pandemic, and to continue expanding access to testing and contact tracing as restrictions on businesses continued to lift around the country. Mr. Biden's remarks came after he met with small business owners elsewhere in southeast Pennsylvania earlier in the afternoon.
University of Texas history professor Peniel Joseph talked about the activism and converging ideologies of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the importance of their thinking on the fight for civil rights in America, both during their lifetimes and today.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took questions from members in the House of Commons on his government's coronavirus response and on other domestic and foreign policy issues, including tackling child poverty, reopening schools, and funding for small businesses.
Former Secretary of State John Kerry participated in a discussion with former NATO Secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Politico's Ryan Heath as part of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. They discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 election, democratic institutions, and climate change.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright participated in a virtual discussion with former NATO Secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen (2009-14) and Politico's Ryan Heath as part of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. They discussed China's role in the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of social media, the origins of Fascism, and the concern over fading democracy.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo participated in a virtual discussion with former NATO Secretary Anders Fogh Rasmussen (2009-14) as part of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. They discussed the challenges facing democracy and China's role on the world stage, particularly in regards to their handling of the coronavirus pandemic and elimination of Hong Kong as an autonomous city from the rest of the country.
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson to become chief of the National Guard Bureau and Army Gen. Gustave Perna to lead Operation Warp Speed in its development of a COVID-19 vaccine. Gen. Perna told lawmakers it is "likely" the U.S. will have a vaccine by the end of the year. Senators questioned the nominees on a number of topics including the use of the National Guard and the readiness of the operation to deploy the vaccine across the country.
Candidates in New York's 16th Congressional District race, Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Democratic challengers Jamaal Bowman and Chris Fink, faced each other in a virtual debate hosted by Spectrum News NY1. The discussion focused on COVID-19 recovery, police reform and the black experience.
Axios held a series of virtual interviews focusing on a range of topics including, slavery reparations, civil rights, the nationwide protests and police reform. Among the speakers were Black Entertainment Television (BET) co-founder Robert Johnson, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D), former senior adviser to President Obama Valerie Jarrett and Campaign Zero co-founder DeRay McKesson. The Axios event commemorated Juneteenth, a non-federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
University of Texas history professor Peniel Joseph talked about the activism and converging ideologies of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the importance of their thinking on the fight for civil rights in America, both during their lifetimes and today.