Economic Policy Institute's Elise Gould discusses the potential lapse in unemployment benefits, and author and Washington Times national security correspondent Bill Gertz discusses China's espionage efforts in the U.S.
Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia joined the American Enterprise Institute for a virtual discussion on unemployment insurance. The secretary talked about policies addressing high unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic, state responses to the high influx of unemployment filings and lessons learned from the crisis.
Author and Washington Times national security correspondent Bill Gertz discussed the latest in the investigation of a Member of Congress's ties to alleged Chinese spy and the pervasiveness of China's espionage efforts in the U.S.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing and answered several questions on the coronavirus relief bill, the electoral college vote, and the distribution of the vaccine. She told reporters at the White House that the rollout of the vaccine was a "medical miracle", and the president was "open" to taking the vaccine, but it would be under the advisement of his medical team. She also said the electoral college vote confirming Joe Biden as the winner was "one step in the constitutional process" and that the president was still in "ongoing litigation" regarding the result of the election.
Author and Washington Times national security correspondent Bill Gertz discussed the latest in the investigation of a Member of Congress's ties to alleged Chinese spy and the pervasiveness of China's espionage efforts in the U.S.
The Atlantic Council hosted a series of discussions on the foreign policy challenges facing the incoming Biden administration. During this first panel, foreign policy experts and former government officials discussed how the U.S. regains its leadership in the world and engages its allies, specifically transatlantic relations. Former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Ann Linde were among the speakers on the panel.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) held a news conference on his state's coronavirus response and vaccine distribution efforts. He addressed the increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving holiday. The governor urged residents to postpone or cancel any holiday travel plans and avoid gatherings with people outside the immediate household. Others speakers included Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders and Mass General Nursing Director Melissa Jocelyn.
President-elect Biden campaigned for two Democratic Georgia U.S. Senate candidates -- Jon Ossoff and Rev. Rafael Warnock -- in Atlanta. Both men faced runoff elections with the Republican incumbents -- Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler -- on January 5, 2021 after all candidates failed to reach the 50 percent threshold in the 2020 election. President Biden said Georgia Democrats would need to again turn out in record numbers to secure a victory for the two candidates, whose win would secure the narrowest possible majority for Democrats in the Senate, giving the part 50 in their caucus plus the tie-breaking vote of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The drive-in rally also featured opening remarks from Stacey Abrams, the Fair Fight 2020 founder and former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic mayor of Atlanta.
The Atlantic Council hosted a series of discussions on the foreign policy challenges facing the incoming Biden administration. Following a short break, a second panel of foreign policy experts and former government officials discussed the top global risks, the coronavirus pandemic and U.S. global leadership. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper was among the speakers on the panel. He cited climate change as one of the issues needing the most attention, saying if nothing was done about it, the planet will become an "uninhabitable hell."
A Senate Commerce subcommittee held a hybrid hearing on COVID-19's impact on the live event entertainment industry. Witnesses represented the wide range of industries involved in the live entertainment economy. They talked about their business' struggles during the pandemic, issues with the Payment Protection Program and specific help they need to stay afloat. One witness who owns an independent entertainment venue said if they do not get help, they will have to permanently close.
President-elect Biden campaigned for two Democratic Georgia U.S. Senate candidates -- Jon Ossoff and Rev. Rafael Warnock -- in Atlanta. Both men faced runoff elections with the Republican incumbents -- Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler -- on January 5, 2021 after all candidates failed to reach the 50 percent threshold in the 2020 election. President Biden said Georgia Democrats would need to again turn out in record numbers to secure a victory for the two candidates, whose win would secure the narrowest possible majority for Democrats in the Senate, giving the part 50 in their caucus plus the tie-breaking vote of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The drive-in rally also featured opening remarks from Stacey Abrams, the Fair Fight 2020 founder and former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic mayor of Atlanta.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) held a briefing with the press on the state's coronavirus response and their plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. He addressed the recent rise in positive coronavirus results and continued to urge people to follow the state's mitigation guidelines, including wearing masks and social distancing. When speaking about the COVID-19 vaccine, the governor said it was "a turning point" and the "beginning of the end" for the pandemic.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) held a news conference on his state's coronavirus response and vaccine distribution efforts. He addressed the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and fatalities. Gov. Newsom also provided an update on hospitalizations, ICU capacity and health care staffing numbers. On vaccine distribution, the governor announced the state had received more than 33,000 doses the previous day. He was joined by California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly.
A Senate Commerce subcommittee held a hybrid hearing on COVID-19's impact on the live event entertainment industry. Witnesses represented the wide range of industries involved in the live entertainment economy. They talked about their business' struggles during the pandemic, issues with the Payment Protection Program and specific help they need to stay afloat. One witness who owns an independent entertainment venue said if they do not get help, they will have to permanently close.
The Atlantic Council hosted a series of discussions on the foreign policy challenges facing the incoming Biden administration. Following a short break, a second panel of foreign policy experts and former government officials discussed the top global risks, the coronavirus pandemic and U.S. global leadership. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper was among the speakers on the panel. He cited climate change as one of the issues needing the most attention, saying if nothing was done about it, the planet will become an "uninhabitable hell."
President-elect Biden campaigned for two Democratic Georgia U.S. Senate candidates -- Jon Ossoff and Rev. Rafael Warnock -- in Atlanta. Both men faced runoff elections with the Republican incumbents -- Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler -- on January 5, 2021 after all candidates failed to reach the 50 percent threshold in the 2020 election. President Biden said Georgia Democrats would need to again turn out in record numbers to secure a victory for the two candidates, whose win would secure the narrowest possible majority for Democrats in the Senate, giving the part 50 in their caucus plus the tie-breaking vote of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The drive-in rally also featured opening remarks from Stacey Abrams, the Fair Fight 2020 founder and former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic mayor of Atlanta.
