Cato Institute's Walter Olson discusses the Trump administration's use of federal law enforcement and Pew Charitable Trusts' Marcia Argust discusses the future of national parks.
The House debated a bill calling for the removal of statues and busts from the Capitol of those supporting slavery and white supremacy, or if they served voluntarily in the confederacy.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed U.S.-China relations and the coronavirus response during a virtual conversation with the Hoover Institution. Sen. Rubio talked about the growth of China as a superpower and its efforts to spread its influence in the South China Sea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and in South America. He also talked about Congress' response to the coronavirus pandemic and the next round of stimulus legislation and the importance of reopening schools.
President Trump presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to three-time Olympic runner and former U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun. Mr. Ryun was the first high school student to break a four minute mile and the youngest American male track athlete to qualify for the Olympics. In 1968, he won the silver medal in the 1500 meter race at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
A House Education and Labor subcommittee convened a hearing to examine reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic. The Tennessee Education Department commissioner and the Dallas, Texas Independent School District superintendent were among the witnesses. They each spoke about their states' current plans and how safety is incorporated into them. Others who testified included a pediatric infectious diseases specialist and the president of the National Parent Teacher Association.
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
A funeral service was held for civil rights activist Rev. C.T. Vivian in Atlanta. Fellow civil rights activist and friends, including Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Oprah Winfrey spoke about Rev. Vivian's impact on the country.
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member, talks about social media companies, U.S. competition with China over 5G, & the effort to take broadband everywhere in the U.S.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) held a press briefing in Austin to update on the state's response to Hurricane Hanna. He discussed the measures the state is taking to keep people safe, especially with COVID-19 still spreading in Texas. Due to technical issues, the first few minutes of the briefing could not be shown.
A public memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) was held in his home town of Troy, Alabama. While remembering Rep. Lewis, Mayor Jason Reeves said "He became a figure known around the world for action, on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, confronting Alabama State Troopers, and now Alabama State Troopers will lead his body around this state as we celebrate his life."
Joe Biden, the 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was interviewed by former President Obama on the coronavirus pandemic and the federal response to the virus in the U.S. The video interview, in which the former president and vice president were seated in the same room but noticeably distant because of the coronavirus pandemic, was produced and released on social media channels by Mr. Biden's presidential campaign. During their conversation, the two men discussed President Trump's handling of the pandemic and what they viewed as his missteps.
Jill Biden, the wife of 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, took part in a virtual discussion on the coronavirus pandemic featuring Texas Democrats Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson and Marc Veasey. They were joined by vocational workers who shared stories about the impact of providing care to their families and the importance of Joe Biden's care economy plan.
President Trump's reelection. Hosted by Evangelicals for Trump, a targeted outreach arm of President Trump's reelection campaign, the event featured remarks from a number of evangelical pastors and televangelists, one of whom also performed "Amazing Grace" on saxophone. The president's spiritual adviser talked about her experience meeting President Trump in 2002, and about her faith-related experiences with him before and during his time in the White House. After their remarks, many of the speakers prayed for the president's reelection.
A public memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) was held in his home town of Troy, Alabama. While remembering Rep. Lewis, Mayor Jason Reeves said "He became a figure known around the world for action, on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, confronting Alabama State Troopers, and now Alabama State Troopers will lead his body around this state as we celebrate his life."
Joe Biden, the 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was interviewed by former President Obama on the coronavirus pandemic and the federal response to the virus in the U.S. The video interview, in which the former president and vice president were seated in the same room but noticeably distant because of the coronavirus pandemic, was produced and released on social media channels by Mr. Biden's presidential campaign. During their conversation, the two men discussed President Trump's handling of the pandemic and what they viewed as his missteps.
Jill Biden, the wife of 2020 presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, took part in a virtual discussion on the coronavirus pandemic featuring Texas Democrats Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson and Marc Veasey. They were joined by vocational workers who shared stories about the impact of providing care to their families and the importance of Joe Biden's care economy plan.
Christopher Miller, nominee for director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and Peter Hovakimian, nominee for general counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee for their confirmation hearing. The nominees discussed a wide variety of issues including Russian election interference, detainee interrogation and torture, the use of FISA warrants, and whistleblower protections and complaints. In addition, Mr. Hovakimian, who currently serves as the associate deputy attorney general, responded to questions about recent Justice Department decisions related to the deployment of federal law enforcement agencies into American cities experiencing ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd.
A Senate Commerce subcommittee examined the various scams that have surfaced during the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included federal and state officials who offered recommendations on how to protect the public, especially the senior population. Several questions were posed to officials on contact tracing apps, false claims of curing the coronavirus, stringent enforcement laws, and working with sellers, like Amazon, on taking down false products from their websites.
A public memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) was held in his home town of Troy, Alabama. While remembering Rep. Lewis, Mayor Jason Reeves said "He became a figure known around the world for action, on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, confronting Alabama State Troopers, and now Alabama State Troopers will lead his body around this state as we celebrate his life."