Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) discusses negotiations on the next coronavirus relief bill and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) discusses the federal response to anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon.
The House will consider a bill to limit the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the U.S., and a bill to remove from public areas of the Capitol certain statues related to the Confederacy.
The House will consider a bill to limit the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the U.S., and a bill to remove from public areas of the Capitol certain statues related to the Confederacy.
The House will consider a bill to limit the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the U.S., and a bill to remove from public areas of the Capitol certain statues related to the Confederacy.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. He was asked about FEMA's efforts in distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) to the states, the status of federal testing sites, COVID-19 resources for schools as well as current and future National Guard assistance. When asked about PPE supply shortages, Mr. Gaynor said, "I have confidence that we will have enough PPE for today and for if there is a second wave in the fall."
President Trump delivered remarks on efforts to combat violent crime in American cities. The president announced that his administration would send federal law enforcement to help drive down violent crime in cities, specifically in Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico. President Trump was joined at the White House by the families of shooting victims. Other speakers included Attorney General William Barr, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and FBI Director Christopher Wray.
President Trump gave an update on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic as several states face big spikes in positive cases. The president announced an agreement with Phizer to produce and deliver 100 million coronavirus vaccines once one is approved. When asked whether he felt comfortable about sending his own child or grandchildren back to school, the President "I'm comfortable with that."
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. He was asked about FEMA's efforts in distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) to the states, the status of federal testing sites, COVID-19 resources for schools as well as current and future National Guard assistance. When asked about PPE supply shortages, Mr. Gaynor said, "I have confidence that we will have enough PPE for today and for if there is a second wave in the fall."
Members of the U.S. House paid Tribute to Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) who passed away after a months-long battle with pancratic cancer Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) 1940-2020
