Reps. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Mo Brooks (R-AL) discusses congressional news of the day and the White House transition, and former FDA chief scientist Dr. Jesse Goodman discusses the Covid-19 vaccine approval process.
The House meets for legislative business and will vote on a one-week extension on federal spending to keep the government open while negotiations continue on full 2021 funding.
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) discussed the future of the Democratic party and congressional news of the day, including the looming government funding deadline and efforts to forge a compromise on Covid-19 relief legislation.
The House meets for legislative business and will vote on a one-week extension on federal spending to keep the government open while negotiations continue on full 2021 funding.
President-elect Joe Biden announced retired Army General Lloyd Austin to be his defense secretary. He called on Congress to grant the same waiver they did for former Defense Secretary James Mattis to serve. Under law, a military officer must have left the service for seven years before becoming defense secretary. Gen. Austin retired in 2016. Gen. Austin said if confirmed, he will always put first the Pentagon's workforce and their families.
The Defense Department held a briefing explaining their plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The department announced they are receiving 44,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. They also announced locations for distributions and who is prioritized for the vaccine. It was stressed that the vaccine is voluntary for the time being.
Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer delivered her farewell address on the floor. She has served the people of Iowa's 1st congressional district since 2019.
Members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee testified on their report findings, which focus on issues of sexual assault and violent crimes at Fort Hood.
Former Homeland Security secretaries discussed the rise of domestic terrorism at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. White supremacist extremism, prosecuting hate crimes, and advising the incoming Biden administration on next steps were among the topics discussed.
President-elect Joe Biden announced retired Army General Lloyd Austin to be his defense secretary. He called on Congress to grant the same waiver they did for former Defense Secretary James Mattis to serve. Under law, a military officer must have left the service for seven years before becoming defense secretary. Gen. Austin retired in 2016. Gen. Austin said if confirmed, he will always put first the Pentagon's workforce and their families.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered remarks at Georgia Institute of Technology on U.S. national security and China. Secretary Pompeo talked about the need to protect America from the theft of university research by China. He also discussed the role of science and technology in foreign policy. Georgia Institute of Technology President Angel Cabrera moderated the discussion.
Rep. Joe Kennedy spoke about his time in the House and his family. Congressman Kennedy will be leaving Congress after this term, after losing a Senate primary race to Sen. Edward Markey.
Utah Democrat Ben McAdams talked his experience in the U.S. House. Rep. McAdams lost to Republican and former NFL player Burgess Owens in the 4th District.
California Rep. T.J. Cox spoke about time in Congress and thanked his constituents after conceding his race last week in the 21st District. Rep. Cox lost to Republican David Valadao in the Central Valley.
Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer delivered her farewell address on the floor. She has served the people of Iowa's 1st congressional district since 2019.
Members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee testified on their report findings, which focus on issues of sexual assault and violent crimes at Fort Hood.
Former Homeland Security secretaries discussed the rise of domestic terrorism at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. White supremacist extremism, prosecuting hate crimes, and advising the incoming Biden administration on next steps were among the topics discussed.
The Defense Department held a briefing explaining their plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The department announced they are receiving 44,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. They also announced locations for distributions and who is prioritized for the vaccine. It was stressed that the vaccine is voluntary for the time being.
President-elect Joe Biden announced retired Army General Lloyd Austin to be his defense secretary. He called on Congress to grant the same waiver they did for former Defense Secretary James Mattis to serve. Under law, a military officer must have left the service for seven years before becoming defense secretary. Gen. Austin retired in 2016. Gen. Austin said if confirmed, he will always put first the Pentagon's workforce and their families.
