Representative Larry Bucshon (R-IN), a medical doctor, discussed the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and his legislation to increase testing.
The Congressional Black Caucus held a briefing with reporters to discuss what's next for their police reform legislation following the death of George Floyd and other bills they're working on to address racial equality.
During a trip to Arizona, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. They talked about the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the state. The vice president urged residents to wear masks.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing with reporters. She was asked about reports that Russia offered bounties for the lives of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan as well as President Trump's tweets concerning the Black LIves Matter movement. Other topics addressed included police reform, the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the implications of China's new national security law in Hong Kong. Witnesses included activists and scholars, who discussed the new laws and how the international community can put pressure on China. Other questions focused on China's human rights abuses, the future of U.S. relations, and the role of the United Nations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) delivered a statement at the beginning of the hearing in a rare appearance before the committee. "The purpose of this law is to frighten, intimidate and suppress the people of Hong Kong, who are peacefully demanding the freedoms they have long been owed." Speaker Pelosi told the committee.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a briefing to discuss a number of foreign policy issues, including news reports of Russia paying bounties for U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, a Chinese national security law in Hong Kong, and the Trump administration's strategy on Iran.
To mark Pride month, the Atlantic Council held a virtual discussion on U.S. leadership and global LGBTQ rights. Speakers included Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun and U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Robert Gilchrist, who is also openly gay.
During a trip to Arizona, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. They talked about the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the state. The vice president urged residents to wear masks.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing with reporters. She was asked about reports that Russia offered bounties for the lives of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan as well as President Trump's tweets concerning the Black LIves Matter movement. Other topics addressed included police reform, the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the implications of China's new national security law in Hong Kong. Witnesses included activists and scholars, who discussed the new laws and how the international community can put pressure on China. Other questions focused on China's human rights abuses, the future of U.S. relations, and the role of the United Nations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) delivered a statement at the beginning of the hearing in a rare appearance before the committee. "The purpose of this law is to frighten, intimidate and suppress the people of Hong Kong, who are peacefully demanding the freedoms they have long been owed." Speaker Pelosi told the committee.
