Your phone calls, tweets, and social media messages reacting to Joe Biden's speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination and R Street Institute's Kevin Kosar discusses the upcoming testimony of the U.S. Postmaster General.
Postmaster General DeJoy testifies before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on the U.S. Postal Service operations during COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election.
Postmaster General DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on the U.S. Postal Service operations during COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election.
The Washington Post hosted a virtual discussion on the last day of the Democratic National Convention. Reporters and columnists discussed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's speech, themes from the Democratic convention and what to expect from next weeks Republican convention.
President Trump delivered campaign-style remarks at the 2020 Council for National Policy meeting in Arlington, Virginia. He compared his actions in office to that of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden while he served as vice president. He also outlined what he would do to address certain policy issues versus what his opponent would do. President Trump heavily criticized the use of mail-in voting during the pandemic and warned supporters that they may never know the outcome of the election.
The Democratic Governors Association hosted a virtual discussion on the progress made in red and blue states with Governors Tim Walz (D-MN), Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), Andy Beshear (D-KY), and Tony Evers (D-WI). The governors spoke about the challenges they have faced during the pandemic, fighting racial injustice, expanding access to health care and Medicaid, and finding common ground with those holding opposing political views. They also discussed the important role the U.S. Census plays for states, such as the distribution of federal funds and to determining a state's congressional districts. Moderating the discussion was former 2018 democratic candidate for Georgia governor and Fair Fight Action Founder, Stacey Abrams.
Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosted a virtual conversation with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on a range of issues including the GOP's legislative agenda, U.S. relations with China, and response to the coronavirus pandemic. Due to technical difficulties, we join this program in progress with Rep. McCarthy discussing the U.S. Postal Service.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Democratic members of Congress talked about progressive policy in a virtual discussion with the Center for American Progress. Gov. Newsom discussed how California has implemented progressive policies for the criminal justice system, climate change and social program spending. Democratic representatives talked about numerous House bills passed addressing funding for COVID-19 relief, police reform and climate change.
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on the U.S. Postal Service operations during COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election. "As we head into the election season, I want to ensure this committee and the American public that the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation's election mail securely and on time. This sacred duty is my number one priority between now and Election Day," said Postmaster General DeJoy. In addition, he emphasized that no operational changes would take place until after the November elections. Throughout the virtual hearing, lawmakers asked about delays in mail delivery, Postal Service funding and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the agency.
President Trump delivered campaign-style remarks at the 2020 Council for National Policy meeting in Arlington, Virginia. He compared his actions in office to that of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden while he served as vice president. He also outlined what he would do to address certain policy issues versus what his opponent would do. President Trump heavily criticized the use of mail-in voting during the pandemic and warned supporters that they may never know the outcome of the election.
President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and several family members watched the casket of the president's brother, Robert Trump, leave the White House after a private funeral service. Robert Trump passed away on August 15th from an undisclosed illness.
Jeff Moss, creator of the cybersecurity and hacker conferences Black Hat and DEF CON, discusses 2020 election security, the Chinese-owned Tik Tok and We Chat social media platforms, and where the internet is heading. Mr. Moss talks with C-SPAN from Singapore.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on the U.S. Postal Service operations during COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election. "As we head into the election season, I want to ensure this committee and the American public that the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation's election mail securely and on time. This sacred duty is my number one priority between now and Election Day," said Postmaster General DeJoy. In addition, he emphasized that no operational changes would take place until after the November elections. Throughout the virtual hearing, lawmakers asked about delays in mail delivery, Postal Service funding and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the agency.
President Trump delivered campaign-style remarks at the 2020 Council for National Policy meeting in Arlington, Virginia. He compared his actions in office to that of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden while he served as vice president. He also outlined what he would do to address certain policy issues versus what his opponent would do. President Trump heavily criticized the use of mail-in voting during the pandemic and warned supporters that they may never know the outcome of the election.
President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and several family members watched the casket of the president's brother, Robert Trump, leave the White House after a private funeral service. Robert Trump passed away on August 15th from an undisclosed illness.
Members of the House Rules Committee met to consider the Delivering for America Act (H.R. 8015), which was introduced by House Oversight and Reform Chair Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) to address delays in mail delivery by the United States Post Office due to recent changes made by the new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The Act provides $25 billion dollars in funding for the postal service and returns service levels to the standards at the beginning of 2020. The Rules Committee voted to send this legislation to the House floor for debate.
