Dr. David Diemert of George Washington University's Vaccine Research Unit discusses the development of Covid-19 vaccines and NPR Correspondent Chris Arnold discusses the looming expiration of several pandemic-related federal aid programs.
Incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock participated in a televised debate. The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting sponsored the event. On January 5, 2020, the candidates will face off in a special runoff election that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
John Brennan, a former CIA director, joined a discussion with national security experts on threats facing the U.S. and priorities for the incoming Biden administration. The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted the conversation.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a briefing in Atlanta to provide an update on the state's final 2020 election recount. He announced that Georgia would be recertifying results showing Joe Biden won. Secretary Raffensperger emphasized that disinformation regarding election administration should be condemned and rejected. He was joined at the State Capitol by Gabriel Sterling, the Georgia voting system implementation manager.
Mark Lowcock, the U.N.'s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, discussed his organization's response to the coronavirus pandemic at a Brookings Institution event. He also talked about the impacts of the pandemic on the international humanitarian system and potential long-term consequences on vulnerable countries.
President Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to former Olympic gold medal wrestler Dan Gable in the Oval Office. Following the ceremony, the president took a few questions from the press. He said his campaign's lead attorney, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, is doing well after being diagnosed with COVID-19. President Trump also commented on the election results saying they were rigged.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a briefing in Atlanta to provide an update on the state's final 2020 election recount. He announced that Georgia would be recertifying results showing Joe Biden won. Secretary Raffensperger emphasized that disinformation regarding election administration should be condemned and rejected. He was joined at the State Capitol by Gabriel Sterling, the Georgia voting system implementation manager.
Governors Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Asa Hutchinson (R-AR), along with others, discussed economic issues caused by COVID-19 and possible areas of agreement for the next Congress during a virtual event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Governors Whitmer and Hutchinson talked about the role governors have played during the pandemic and how consensus helped create progress. Also discussed were possible areas of bipartisan agreement that could be addressed such as aiding small businesses, and improving infrastructure and education.
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, discussed the COVID-19 vaccine from the science behind its creation to addressing the public's concerns over taking the vaccine. She explained how the vaccine works in the body and the possible side effects. The Aspen Institute hosted this 45-minute Q & A session. Dr. Messonnier also talked about support for health care workers during this time, reminding people the best thing to do is to wear a mask, practice social distancing and "stay at home."
The Center for American Progress hosted a virtual discussion on lessons learned from the 2020 election and the resiliency of the U.S. electoral process. Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, the American Enterprise Institute's Norman Ornstein and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Janai Nelson weighed in on how the election unfolded, the legal challenges brought forward by the Trump campaign and how the American people perceive the integrity of the results in the face of concerted efforts to undermine faith in the electoral process.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) held a coronavirus briefing as parts of the state start stay-at-home orders. The governor gave an update on California's COVID-19 numbers, ICU bed capacity and the three regions of the state that have entered stay-at-home orders.
Dr. David Diemert, clinical director of the George Washington University Vaccine Research Unit, discussed the development, efficacy, and safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a briefing in Atlanta to provide an update on the state's final 2020 election recount. He announced that Georgia would be recertifying results showing Joe Biden won. Secretary Raffensperger emphasized that disinformation regarding election administration should be condemned and rejected. He was joined at the State Capitol by Gabriel Sterling, the Georgia voting system implementation manager.
Governors Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Asa Hutchinson (R-AR), along with others, discussed economic issues caused by COVID-19 and possible areas of agreement for the next Congress during a virtual event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Governors Whitmer and Hutchinson talked about the role governors have played during the pandemic and how consensus helped create progress. Also discussed were possible areas of bipartisan agreement that could be addressed such as aiding small businesses, and improving infrastructure and education.
The Center for American Progress hosted a virtual discussion on lessons learned from the 2020 election and the resiliency of the U.S. electoral process. Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, the American Enterprise Institute's Norman Ornstein and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Janai Nelson weighed in on how the election unfolded, the legal challenges brought forward by the Trump campaign and how the American people perceive the integrity of the results in the face of concerted efforts to undermine faith in the electoral process.
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, discussed the COVID-19 vaccine from the science behind its creation to addressing the public's concerns over taking the vaccine. She explained how the vaccine works in the body and the possible side effects. The Aspen Institute hosted this 45-minute Q & A session. Dr. Messonnier also talked about support for health care workers during this time, reminding people the best thing to do is to wear a mask, practice social distancing and "stay at home."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) held a coronavirus briefing as parts of the state start stay-at-home orders. The governor gave an update on California's COVID-19 numbers, ICU bed capacity and the three regions of the state that have entered stay-at-home orders.
The Center for American Progress hosted a virtual discussion on lessons learned from the 2020 election and the resiliency of the U.S. electoral process. Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, the American Enterprise Institute's Norman Ornstein and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Janai Nelson weighed in on how the election unfolded, the legal challenges brought forward by the Trump campaign and how the American people perceive the integrity of the results in the face of concerted efforts to undermine faith in the electoral process.