Americans for Tax Reform's Grover Norquist discusses tax reform and the July 15 tax filing deadline, Tiffany D. Cross, discusses her book "Say It Louder! Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy."
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. The governor discussed an increase in testing, stressed the importance of wearing a mask and said that all Arizonans should make every attempt to stay home. He also ordered that restaurants will now be limited to under 50 percent capacity in occupancy. At the beginning of the briefing, Gov. Ducey announced that the state now has 108,614 total COVID-19 cases saying, "we have had a brutal June in Arizona with a 50 percent increase." Due to a technical issue, a small portion of the event could not be shown.
During remarks in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, Joe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, said President Trump has "given up" on the coronavirus crisis, adding "his failures come with terrible human cost and deep economic toll." He unveiled his new campaign slogan "Build Back Better," and his "Buy American" plan to reinvest and revive the economy.
Following remarks in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, Joe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, made a stop at his childhood home in Scranton, PA. He greeted Ann Kearns, who now lives in the home as well as several other neighbors.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke about the surge in positive cases in some states and the nation's reopening process at a virtual health care summit hosted by The Hill. He added that states with the spiking cases should pause reopening efforts as opposed to instituting a complete shutdown. He also discussed vaccines, reopening schools, making sure to have consistent public health messaging, and lessons learned from this pandemic.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) sat down with the Washington Post to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on his state. He talked about reopening schools, enforcement of his face mask executive order, communication with the White House and the 2020 presidential election. He also said at this moment, he has no plans to attend the Democratic National Convention in person.
President Trump spoke to reporters briefly on remarks made by former vice president Joe Biden and former presidential adviser Roger Stone, just outside the White House before he departed for Miami.
Following a briefing at U.S. Southern Command in Doral, Florida, President Trump delivered remarks on the command's enhanced counternarcotics operations, and on law enforcement. He said in his remarks that he did not support defunding the police and called the debate "a fad."
Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) joined The Hill's virtual health care summit to talk about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about the next coronavirus relief package Congress was considering, which he said would include money for state and local governments.
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) joined The Hill's virtual health care summit to talk about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. She spoke about PPE for healthcare workers, minority health disparities and the need for more federal legislation to address the pandemic.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield joined The Hill's virtual health care summit to talk about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about addressing health disparities and schools reopening.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar joined The Hill's virtual health care summit to talk about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about developing a vaccine, telehealth and needed improvements to the health care system.
President Trump participated in a roundtable discussion in Florida on supporting the Venezuelan and Cuban people while countering their political leaders and government policies. The president used the event as an opportunity to frame his 2020 presidential opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, as the embodiment of what the Cuban and Venezuelan panelists disliked about their home countries' systems of government. The president called Mr. Biden a "puppet" of the "militant left" and claimed "nobody will be safe in a Biden America."
The Congressional Black Caucus held a virtual town hall on police reform and systemic racism. They discussed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, health disparities brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic, inequalities in education among minority communities, and access to the Payroll Protection Program for black-owned businesses. This is part of a series of town hall discussions on racism in America hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus.
President Trump spoke to reporters briefly on remarks made by former vice president Joe Biden and former presidential adviser Roger Stone, just outside the White House before he departed for Miami.
Following a briefing at U.S. Southern Command in Doral, Florida, President Trump delivered remarks on the command's enhanced counternarcotics operations, and on law enforcement. He said in his remarks that he did not support defunding the police and called the debate "a fad."
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) sat down with the Washington Post to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on his state. He talked about reopening schools, enforcement of his face mask executive order, communication with the White House and the 2020 presidential election. He also said at this moment, he has no plans to attend the Democratic National Convention in person.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Rep. Mike Doyle talks about disinformation, expanding broadband, how the coronavirus pandemic has affected telecommunications, and priorities of the Energy and Commerce Communications Subcommittee.
A House Homeland Security subcommittee examined the coronavirus response and the impact of the virus on minority communities. The hearing focused on the health and equity disparities in minority communities that have contributed to high COVID-19 infection and mortality rates. Witnesses highlighted lack of testing, high amounts of the essential workforce population in these areas and misinformation as some of the explanations for the high coronavirus numbers. They also gave recommendations on how to address these issues moving forward. Due to technical difficulties this hearing ends before it's conclusion.
The Congressional Black Caucus held a virtual town hall on police reform and systemic racism. They discussed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, health disparities brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic, inequalities in education among minority communities, and access to the Payroll Protection Program for black-owned businesses. This is part of a series of town hall discussions on racism in America hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus.
President Trump spoke to reporters briefly on remarks made by former vice president Joe Biden and former presidential adviser Roger Stone, just outside the White House before he departed for Miami.
Following a briefing at U.S. Southern Command in Doral, Florida, President Trump delivered remarks on the command's enhanced counternarcotics operations, and on law enforcement. He said in his remarks that he did not support defunding the police and called the debate "a fad."
The House Appropriations Committee met to consider and vote favorably out of committee the 2021 Interior, Environment and related agencies spending bill.
A House Homeland Security subcommittee examined the coronavirus response and the impact of the virus on minority communities. The hearing focused on the health and equity disparities in minority communities that have contributed to high COVID-19 infection and mortality rates. Witnesses highlighted lack of testing, high amounts of the essential workforce population in these areas and misinformation as some of the explanations for the high coronavirus numbers. They also gave recommendations on how to address these issues moving forward. Due to technical difficulties this hearing ends before it's conclusion.
The Congressional Black Caucus held a virtual town hall on police reform and systemic racism. They discussed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, health disparities brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic, inequalities in education among minority communities, and access to the Payroll Protection Program for black-owned businesses. This is part of a series of town hall discussions on racism in America hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus.
