Tea Party Patriots' Jenny Beth Martin discusses President Trump's re-election strategy, Lawyers' Committee's Kristen Clarke discusses voting rights, and Bipartisan Policy Center's Shai Akabas discusses the debate over extending unemployment benefits
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to reporters in the Capitol following a meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on additional coronavirus relief legislation. The Democratic leaders said the Republican proposal did not provide enough aid for workers, the unemployed and state and local governments, among other facets of the bill with which they disagreed. Speaker Pelosi called the proposal "pathetic" while Sen. Schumer said he was frustrated by the process. The leaders said they would continue negotiating with the White House and Senate Republicans but did not agree to any specific timeline.
Attorney General William Barr testified on the Justice Department's mission and programs in an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. This portion includes opening remarks from Mr. Barr, and part of questions and answers.
Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their coronavirus relief package proposal. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said they would not vote on a bill unless it has liability protections. He also spoke about changes to the unemployment insurance program, saying they do not want to give incentives for people to stay home instead of going to work.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to reporters in the Capitol following a meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on additional coronavirus relief legislation. Among other provisions in the proposal, the Democratic leaders took issue with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) insistence that the bill include broad liability protections for corporations. Speaker Pelosi said she did not believe that Sen. McConnell was serious about getting a deal made, however, she said negotiations would continue the following day.
The Common Good hosted a discussion about the 2020 election with Republican strategist Susan Del Percio and Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump.
Attorney General William Barr testified on the Justice Department's mission and programs in an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers questioned the attorney general on a range of issues including involvement in the Roger Stone and Michael Flynn cases, police reform and federal law enforcement actions toward protesters.
President Trump gave an update on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic at the White House. The president announced that Eastman Kodak, a company known for cameras and film, will begin to manufacture critical pharmaceutical ingredients for many of the generic drugs used in this country. According to the president, this is an effort to reduce reliance on foreign countries for America's medical needs. When asked about tweets regarding Dr. Fauci, President Trump said he has a good relationship with the doctor, but went on to say "he's got this high approval rating, so, why don't I have a high approval rating with respect, and the administration, with respect to the virus."
Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their coronavirus relief package proposal. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said they would not vote on a bill unless it has liability protections. He also spoke about changes to the unemployment insurance program, saying they do not want to give incentives for people to stay home instead of going to work.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to reporters in the Capitol following a meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on additional coronavirus relief legislation. Among other provisions in the proposal, the Democratic leaders took issue with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) insistence that the bill include broad liability protections for corporations. Speaker Pelosi said she did not believe that Sen. McConnell was serious about getting a deal made, however, she said negotiations would continue the following day.
The Common Good hosted a discussion about the 2020 election with Republican strategist Susan Del Percio and Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump.
Attorney General William Barr testified on the Justice Department's mission and programs in an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers questioned the attorney general on a range of issues including involvement in the Roger Stone and Michael Flynn cases, police reform and federal law enforcement actions toward protesters.
