Georgetown University Medical Center and former FDA chief scientist Dr. Jesse Goodman and Dr. William Moss of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Internat'l Vaccines Center discuss the development and approval of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield discussed the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by Research! America. Director Redfield talked about COVID-19 vaccine trials, the virus' impact on minority communities and issues with politicizing the CDC.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar sat down with Research! America to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and response, preparing for the flu season, and research priorities within the department.
Georgetown University Medical Center's Dr. Jesse Goodman, former chief scientist at the FDA, discussed the approval process for a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
The House Financial Services Committee holds a virtual hearing with Democratic governors on financial aid for states and territories to help battle the coronavirus pandemic.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the California wildfires, climate change, and coronavirus relief funding at her weekly briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill. Speaker Pelosi also commented on the president's remarks during an interview with Bob Woodward on the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, telling reporters, "he hid the facts and refused to take the threat seriously leaving the entire country exposed and unprepared." Later, she answered questions on recent changes to the U.K.'s Brexit negotiations and how it could impact trade relations with the U.S.
President Trump held a news conference from the White House and responded to questions about revelations in a new book by Bob Woodward that he downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic. He was asked why he, "lied to the American people." He denied lying and asserted it was important not to "panic." President Trump also reasserted that the flu is a very serious problem for the United States and compared American deaths from the flu and COVID-19. He also explained why he spoke with Mr. Woodward over a series of phone calls for the book, and questioned why the reporter waited months to release the taped phone calls.
Georgetown University Medical Center's Dr. Jesse Goodman, former chief scientist at the FDA, discussed the approval process for a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Christopher Krebs, the director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), appeared at Billington CyberSecurity's annual summit. He discussed the main priorities of his agency, cyber threats amid the coronavirus pandemic, and efforts to protect the 2020 elections.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hybrid hearing with federal and state officials on the 2020 U.S. Census. Also testifying was former U.S. Census Bureau Director John Thompson. The witnesses talked about efforts to ensure accurate data and whether or not to extend the statutory deadlines for the 2020 Census. In addition, speakers discussed the impact of coronavirus pandemic on agency operations. Shortly after the hearing, a three-judge panel out of New York blocked the Trump administration's order to exclude undocumented immigrants from the Census count.
The Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center hosted a virtual forum on the future of the Department of Homeland Security. Joining the second part of the event were former DHS Secretaries Michael Chertoff (Bush Admin., 2005-09), Janet Napolitano (Obama Admin., 2009-13), and Jeh Johnson (Obama Admin., 2013-17). Several topics were discussed, including immigration, the politicization of DHS, public trust, and election security. They also addressed what the department might look like depending on who wins the presidency, suggesting that DHS will have a return to normalcy if former Vice President Joe Biden were to become president.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hybrid hearing with federal and state officials on the 2020 U.S. Census. Also testifying was former U.S. Census Bureau Director John Thompson. The witnesses talked about efforts to ensure accurate data and whether or not to extend the statutory deadlines for the 2020 Census. In addition, speakers discussed the impact of coronavirus pandemic on agency operations. Shortly after the hearing, a three-judge panel out of New York blocked the Trump administration's order to exclude undocumented immigrants from the Census count.
President Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Freeland, Michigan. During his remarks, President Trump talked about a variety of domestic and foreign affairs issues, including his decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He also remarked on his nomination by a Norwegian lawmaker for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, and about journalist and author Bob Woodward's reporting on his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
