National Journal Hotline editor Leah Askarinam discusses Campaign 2020 and Dr. Roberta DeBiasi of Children's National Hospital discusses the latest on the coronavirus and its impact on children.
The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft returned to Earth, making splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, after a 62-day mission aboard the International Space Station.
The NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" was retrieved after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico following a two-month mission to the International Space Station.
After splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley emerge from the NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon "Endeavor" spacecraft, after their two-month mission on the International Space Station.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, joins the Council on Foreign Relations for a virtual discussion on Congress's response to the pandemic.
The Hoover Institution hosted a virtual conversation with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) on global challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic and protests in the United States. He discussed the coronavirus pandemic and how the administration's response to the pandemic has differed from several state and local governments. Senator Cotton also discussed U.S. reliance on Chinese manufacturing, the protests around the country and the use of the National Guard, freedom of religion, and perceived censorship by big tech companies, such as Google and Facebook.
Liberty University kicked off its Freedom Summit Conference focusing on preservation and restoring the rule of law, free-market economics and Judeo-Christian principles. In this session featured speakers included Steve Bannon, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). They spoke about U.S.-China relations and the coronavirus pandemic.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, joined the Council on Foreign Relations for a virtual discussion on Congress's response to the pandemic and other legislative priorities. He also remembered the late John Lewis (D-GA) and their work during the civil rights movement and later talked about mail-in voting and the upcoming election.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke briefly to reporters to provide an update on COVID-19 economic aid negotiations. Speaker Pelosi said their meeting with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was productive but differences remain.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he and Speaker Pelosi had a productive meeting with White House officials on a coronavirus aid package, but suggested differences still remain. The New York Democrat said more money is needed for unemployment benefits, election security & schools.
The American Bar Association hosted a virtual event on police reform with U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. They talked about the use of qualified immunity, bridging the gap between police and the communities they serve, efforts to "defund the police," and how consent decrees and the use of "pattern and practice" can be effective tools in reforming police departments. When asked about federal involvement, Sen. Scott said that though the federal government does have a role to play, real and effective police reform starts at the local level.
President Trump held a news conference to provide an update on his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The president said prior to the briefing he signed several executive orders aimed at improving rural health and access to telehealth services. In addition, he was asked about his relationship with White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx, mail-in ballots for the November election and negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on a new coronavirus economic relief package. At the start, the president provided an update on federal response efforts to Tropical Storm Isaias.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on information technology (IT) modernization across government agencies. The chief information officers from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Education Department provided updates on the implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), which Congress enacted in 2014. Since its implementation, this is the first time all two dozen federal agencies received a passing grade on the FITARA scorecard. The witnesses discussed some of the challenges facing government modernization including maintaining a skilled workforce, antiquated operating systems, and a need for additional funding.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke briefly to reporters to provide an update on COVID-19 economic aid negotiations. Speaker Pelosi said their meeting with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was productive but differences remain.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he and Speaker Pelosi had a productive meeting with White House officials on a coronavirus aid package, but suggested differences still remain. The New York Democrat said more money is needed for unemployment benefits, election security & schools.
Stephanie Cutter, the Democratic operative in charge of producing the 2020 Democratic National Convention, was interviewed about how the party has changed plans for its convention amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, joined the Council on Foreign Relations for a virtual discussion on Congress's response to the pandemic and other legislative priorities. He also remembered the late John Lewis (D-GA) and their work during the civil rights movement and later talked about mail-in voting and the upcoming election.
President Trump held a news conference to provide an update on his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The president said prior to the briefing he signed several executive orders aimed at improving rural health and access to telehealth services. In addition, he was asked about his relationship with White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx, mail-in ballots for the November election and negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on a new coronavirus economic relief package. At the start, the president provided an update on federal response efforts to Tropical Storm Isaias.
Stephanie Cutter, the Democratic operative in charge of producing the 2020 Democratic National Convention, was interviewed about how the party has changed plans for its convention amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on information technology (IT) modernization across government agencies. The chief information officers from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Education Department provided updates on the implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), which Congress enacted in 2014. Since its implementation, this is the first time all two dozen federal agencies received a passing grade on the FITARA scorecard. The witnesses discussed some of the challenges facing government modernization including maintaining a skilled workforce, antiquated operating systems, and a need for additional funding.
