Congressional lawmakers attend a memorial service as the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrives at the U.S. Capitol. Following the service, the casket will move outside the East Front stairs to lie-in-state.
The casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and made its way to the Capitol. The motorcade made stops at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Black Lives Matter Plaza and the Supreme Court before arriving at the Capitol building.
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden paid their respects to Rep. John Lewis. They were joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
President Trump held a coronavirus briefing at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies in Morrisville, North Carolina. The president announced biotechnology firm Moderna entered phase three of clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine. He also spoke about plans to manufacture a vaccine once it's been FDA approved and referenced advancements made in therapeutics used to treat the virus. President Trump took questions about his decision to move portions of the Republican National Convention (RNC) to Florida. He said Republicans would conduct their nomination in Charlotte.
Senate Republicans unveiled the details of the HEALS Act, introduced to provide economic stimulus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the bill would provide $1 trillion in federal spending and warned no bill would pass the Senate without liability protections. The senators said the bill would extend unemployment insurance, provide another round of stimulus checks, as well as limited unemployment benefits up to 75 percent of a person's salary prior to losing their job. Also included are an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), funding for small businesses in low-income communities, money for schools and higher education and protections for Medicare and Social Security, which Republicans said were approaching insolvency.
Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence pay respect to Rep. John Lewis during outdoor public viewing. They are joined by Housing Secretary Ben Carson.
Congressional lawmakers attended a memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the U.S. Capitol. Following the service, the casket moved outside to the East Front stairs to lie-in-state. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reflected on the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. The voice of the congressman discussing his life and involvement in the civil rights movement was also played. Family, friends, and members of Congress paid their respects after the service concluded.
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden paid their respects to Rep. John Lewis. They were joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence pay respect to Rep. John Lewis during outdoor public viewing. They are joined by Housing Secretary Ben Carson.
Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Democratic primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) participated in a televised debate on the coronavirus pandemic, police reform and social justice, and immigration. In an often-heated exchange, they repeatedly knocked each other for past votes, including on immigration detention bed policy and mass incarceration. According to NBC10 Boston political reporter Alison King, who moderated the debate, "With just over a month until the primary, the race will likely be decided, not on the issues, but on personalities and loyalties." NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston and NECN sponsored the debate in Newton Heights, MA.
Senate Republicans unveiled the details of the HEALS Act, introduced to provide economic stimulus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the bill would provide $1 trillion in federal spending and warned no bill would pass the Senate without liability protections. The senators said the bill would extend unemployment insurance, provide another round of stimulus checks, as well as limited unemployment benefits up to 75 percent of a person's salary prior to losing their job. Also included are an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), funding for small businesses in low-income communities, money for schools and higher education and protections for Medicare and Social Security, which Republicans said were approaching insolvency.
President Trump held a coronavirus briefing at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies in Morrisville, North Carolina. The president announced biotechnology firm Moderna entered phase three of clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine. He also spoke about plans to manufacture a vaccine once it's been FDA approved and referenced advancements made in therapeutics used to treat the virus. President Trump took questions about his decision to move portions of the Republican National Convention (RNC) to Florida. He said Republicans would conduct their nomination in Charlotte.
The casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and made its way to the Capitol. The motorcade made stops at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Black Lives Matter Plaza and the Supreme Court before arriving at the Capitol building.
Congressional lawmakers attended a memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the U.S. Capitol. Following the service, the casket moved outside to the East Front stairs to lie-in-state. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reflected on the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. The voice of the congressman discussing his life and involvement in the civil rights movement was also played. Family, friends, and members of Congress paid their respects after the service concluded.
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden paid their respects to Rep. John Lewis. They were joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence pay respect to Rep. John Lewis during outdoor public viewing. They are joined by Housing Secretary Ben Carson.
President Trump held a coronavirus briefing at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies in Morrisville, North Carolina. The president announced biotechnology firm Moderna entered phase three of clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine. He also spoke about plans to manufacture a vaccine once it's been FDA approved and referenced advancements made in therapeutics used to treat the virus. President Trump took questions about his decision to move portions of the Republican National Convention (RNC) to Florida. He said Republicans would conduct their nomination in Charlotte.
Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and Democratic primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) participated in a televised debate on the coronavirus pandemic, police reform and social justice, and immigration. In an often-heated exchange, they repeatedly knocked each other for past votes, including on immigration detention bed policy and mass incarceration. According to NBC10 Boston political reporter Alison King, who moderated the debate, "With just over a month until the primary, the race will likely be decided, not on the issues, but on personalities and loyalties." NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston and NECN sponsored the debate in Newton Heights, MA.
Congressional lawmakers attended a memorial service for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the U.S. Capitol. Following the service, the casket moved outside to the East Front stairs to lie-in-state. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reflected on the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. The voice of the congressman discussing his life and involvement in the civil rights movement was also played. Family, friends, and members of Congress paid their respects after the service concluded.
Senate Republicans unveiled the details of the HEALS Act, introduced to provide economic stimulus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the bill would provide $1 trillion in federal spending and warned no bill would pass the Senate without liability protections. The senators said the bill would extend unemployment insurance, provide another round of stimulus checks, as well as limited unemployment benefits up to 75 percent of a person's salary prior to losing their job. Also included are an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), funding for small businesses in low-income communities, money for schools and higher education and protections for Medicare and Social Security, which Republicans said were approaching insolvency.
