Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses Covid-19 pandemic response, Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney discusses airline travel amid the Covid-19 pandemic, and Nat'l Congress of American Indians' Fawn Sharp discusses issues affecting Native Americans.
Axios held a virtual conversation with health policy and administration experts to discuss health equity issues and how they need to be addressed under a Biden administration and beyond.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the peak of the second wave of the pandemic was over and he was easing some of he COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in time for the Christmas holiday. In his address to the nation from Paris, he outlined some of the changes to the current restrictions, including reopening small business and allowing people to exercise outside for up to three hours a day with a permit to leave their home. France is still under a full lockdown until December 15, 2020. He also talked about financial support for college students and the progress of the country's vaccine development. His 25-minute remarks were courtesy of France 24 television.
UCLA and the Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the role of the Latino electorate in the 2020 election. The panel discussed similarities and differences within the Latino community, voter turnout and the importance of Latino voters in Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
Air Force Special Operations Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife discussed national security threats at a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Lt. Gen. Slife also talked about his military career and the outlook of the Air Force.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions from members in the House of Commons primarily on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister, who was self-isolating at home after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, answered questions on the country's current lockdown, vaccine development efforts and support for local businesses. He was also asked about climate policy, school funding and infrastructure investment. The nationwide lockdown in England is scheduled to be lifted on December 2, 2020.
The Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on science innovation featuring medical professionals, professors and policy experts. Among the speakers were former National Science Foundation Director France Cordova and Biotechnology Innovation Organization CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath. Topics included climate change, COVID-19 vaccine development and science policy priorities for the Biden administration.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on the health concerns surrounding veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals while deployed at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base between 2001-2005. Members pushed back against the witnesses lack of willingness to grant coverage to K2 veterans and fully acknowledge the connection between illnesses and exposure on the base. Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) spoke about his service on the base and voiced his concern over Veteran Affairs' response.
President-elect Joe Biden delivered a Thanksgiving address from Wilmington, Delaware. He acknowledged how tough it is to forego holiday traditions and gatherings due to the pandemic and urged everyone to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced that although coronavirus positivity rates in the state have been going down, there has been an increase in the number of people hospitalized, including those admitted daily. Gov. Holcomb participated in the briefing from home, as he and his wife have been in quarantine after several members of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus. He said they are doing fine "with no symptoms developing," adding that he has learned he is "somewhat of an impatient patient."
The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs hosted a discussion on the history of the American gun culture with historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, constitutional law professor Adam Winkler and anti-gun activist Ismael Ileto.
Jews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a virtual discussion with Washington Post Columnist George Will on the impact of the Trump presidency. The discussed several topics, including President Trump's leadership, his relationship with Russia, how the Republican party might change in the future, and the president's reluctance to concede the election to President-Elect Joe Biden. They also addressed the current presidential transition and how Joe Biden might work with a Republican Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden delivered a Thanksgiving address from Wilmington, Delaware. He acknowledged how tough it is to forego holiday traditions and gatherings due to the pandemic and urged everyone to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced that although coronavirus positivity rates in the state have been going down, there has been an increase in the number of people hospitalized, including those admitted daily. Gov. Holcomb participated in the briefing from home, as he and his wife have been in quarantine after several members of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus. He said they are doing fine "with no symptoms developing," adding that he has learned he is "somewhat of an impatient patient."
The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs hosted a discussion on the history of the American gun culture with historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, constitutional law professor Adam Winkler and anti-gun activist Ismael Ileto.
Jews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a virtual discussion with Washington Post Columnist George Will on the impact of the Trump presidency. The discussed several topics, including President Trump's leadership, his relationship with Russia, how the Republican party might change in the future, and the president's reluctance to concede the election to President-Elect Joe Biden. They also addressed the current presidential transition and how Joe Biden might work with a Republican Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden delivered a Thanksgiving address from Wilmington, Delaware. He acknowledged how tough it is to forego holiday traditions and gatherings due to the pandemic and urged everyone to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
