University of North Carolina political science professor Jason M. Roberts discusses this year's presidential campaign in the battleground state of North Carolina and Washington Post Associate Editor Bob Woodward discusses his new book "Rage."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a news conference from Capitol Hill where she discussed several topics. The speaker reflected on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, saying its like a "death in the family." She went on to criticize Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and President Trump for their decision to fill Justice Ginsberg's seat on the Supreme Court, suggesting they want to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Speaker Pelosi was also asked about the president's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden wins the election saying the U.S. is a democracy and, "you are not in Russia Mr. President."
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid their respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. At one point during the visit protesters could be heard shouting, "vote him out."
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), in his first in-person political event since ending his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, delivered remarks in Washington, DC on the state of the presidential campaign. He challenged President Trump's claims of voter fraud in the November presidential election.
The National Press Club hosted a virtual discussion on the 2020 election with the co-founders of the Lincoln Project, Steve Schmidt and Rick Wilson. They discussed the mission of the Lincoln Project and how it came to be, the state of the 2020 election, President Trump's time in office, and what Senate races they feel are the most competitive. They also discussed former Vice President Joe Biden and how the first two years of his presidency would look if he wins the election.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a news conference from Capitol Hill where she discussed several topics. The speaker reflected on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, saying its like a "death in the family." She went on to criticize Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and President Trump for their decision to fill Justice Ginsberg's seat on the Supreme Court, suggesting they want to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Speaker Pelosi was also asked about the president's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden wins the election saying the U.S. is a democracy and, "you are not in Russia Mr. President."
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy held his weekly briefing on Capitol HIll, answering questions on the GOP legislative agenda and responding to questions on the president's comments surrounding a peaceful transfer of power. He told reporters, "there will be a very peaceful transition" and pushed back on comments made by Democrats on the issue.
FBI Director Christopher Wray, National Counterterrorism Center Director Chris Miller and Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli testified on national security and global threats before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. The witnesses talked about an array of global threats, including cyber intrusions and disinformation campaigns from Russia, Iran and China, as well as extremist terror threats overseas. They also discussed domestic threats, including white supremacists and anarchists, rioters and looters seizing on peaceful protests to carry out their agendas. Additionally, FBI Director Wray talked about his agency's focus on election security leading up to the November elections. "We have not seen, historically, any kind of coordinated national voter fraud effort in a major election, whether it's by mail or otherwise," he said. However, Director Wray assured lawmakers the FBI takes all election-related threats seriously and was constantly monitoring the situatio
The National Press Club hosted a virtual discussion on the 2020 election with the co-founders of the Lincoln Project, Steve Schmidt and Rick Wilson. They discussed the mission of the Lincoln Project and how it came to be, the state of the 2020 election, President Trump's time in office, and what Senate races they feel are the most competitive. They also discussed former Vice President Joe Biden and how the first two years of his presidency would look if he wins the election.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham participated in a televised debate. The topics included the open Supreme Court seat following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, COVID-19 relief and marijuana legalization. Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. sponsored the multi-market live telecast. The debate will took place inside WNCN-TV/CBS 17 studios in Raleigh, North Carolina.
President Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Jacksonville, FL. He talked about a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues, and also about his forthcoming pick of a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), in his first in-person political event since ending his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, delivered remarks in Washington, DC on the state of the presidential campaign. He challenged President Trump's claims of voter fraud in the November presidential election.
