Kristen Clarke of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law discusses President Trump's legacy on civil rights issues and Republican media strategist Adam Goodman discusses the future of the Republican Party.
Former White House Chiefs of Staff John Podesta and Andrew Card discussed the process of building a new administration with the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. They talked about their experience transitioning an administration, their thoughts on President-elect Biden's cabinet picks and the importance of the White House's staff. Georgetown University students joined the discussed to ask questions.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) answered a range of questions on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing vaccine fraud investigation. During his briefing in Albany, the governor spoke on the current investigation into fraud at ParCare Community Health Network, accused of violating state guidelines and distributing the vaccines to members of the public and not the approved plan of frontline health care workers and nursing home residents. Gov. Cuomo warned, "If you violate the law we will find out and you will be prosecuted." He also addressed the surge in coronavirus cases since the Christmas holiday weekend.
After President Trump signed the COVID relief and Government Funding Bill, the House returns with votes expected on overriding the President's veto of the Defense Authorization bill, and increasing COVID stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave an update on coronavirus cases and vaccine distribution in the state. The governor said West Virginia is leading the nation with its vaccine distribution and hopes to have delivered the first vaccine shot to every long-term care facility patient and employee by the end of the day. Governor Justice also spoke about a member of the West Virginia Air National Guard, who died while responding to a building fire over the Christmas holiday weekend.
Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews discussed President Trump's objections to the recently passed covid relief / government funding bill and recent veto of a defense policy bill.
After President Trump signed the COVID relief and Government Funding Bill, the House returns with votes expected on overriding the President's veto of the Defense Authorization bill, and increasing COVID stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000.
Earlier today, the House debated to override President Trump's veto of the Defense Authorization bill, which sets defense programs and policy for 2021.
President-elect Biden delivered remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, after meeting with members of his national security team. The president-elect outlined his vision for American foreign policy and the national security challenges he would face upon assuming office the following month. He criticized the Trump administration, particularly the political leadership of the Defense Department and the Office of Management and Budget, for "roadblocks" in the transition process. "Right now, we just aren't getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security areas," he said. "It's nothing short, in my view, of irresponsibility." President-elect Biden said he was clear-eyed about the challenges ahead but that the U.S. would "reclaim (its) credibility to lead the free world." The president-elect began his remarks by addressing the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave an update on coronavirus cases and vaccine distribution in the state. The governor said West Virginia is leading the nation with its vaccine distribution and hopes to have delivered the first vaccine shot to every long-term care facility patient and employee by the end of the day. Governor Justice also spoke about a member of the West Virginia Air National Guard, who died while responding to a building fire over the Christmas holiday weekend.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) answered a range of questions on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing vaccine fraud investigation. During his briefing in Albany, the governor spoke on the current investigation into fraud at ParCare Community Health Network, accused of violating state guidelines and distributing the vaccines to members of the public and not the approved plan of frontline health care workers and nursing home residents. Gov. Cuomo warned, "If you violate the law we will find out and you will be prosecuted." He also addressed the surge in coronavirus cases since the Christmas holiday weekend.
During a briefing on California's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he expected to extend stay-at-home orders for the southern part of the state due to increased COVID-19 cases. Gov. Newsom said a plateau in case numbers in other parts of California were a positive sign that the stay-at-home orders were having their intended impact. He also spoke about coronavirus vaccine distribution plans and warned against health care providers giving vaccines to patients before it was their turn. The governor also discussed the recently passed coronavirus relief package and explained how funds would be used in California.
The Progress Network hosted a virtual discussion on the state of American politics and efforts to build national unity. Speakers included New York Times columnist David Brooks and Brennan Center for Justice senior fellow Ted Johnson.
Earlier today, the House debated to override President Trump's veto of the Defense Authorization bill, which sets defense programs and policy for 2021.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave an update on coronavirus cases and vaccine distribution in the state. The governor said West Virginia is leading the nation with its vaccine distribution and hopes to have delivered the first vaccine shot to every long-term care facility patient and employee by the end of the day. Governor Justice also spoke about a member of the West Virginia Air National Guard, who died while responding to a building fire over the Christmas holiday weekend.
Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, discussed civil rights in the Trump & Biden Administrations.
New York Times columnist Bret Stephens discussed the impact of the Trump presidency at a virtual event hosted by Jews United for Democracy & Justice. He also talked about the state of American politics, the presidential transition, the incoming Biden administration and the United States's global leadership role. He was interviewed by University of California Irvine Law Professor Henry Weinstein.
During a briefing on California's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he expected to extend stay-at-home orders for the southern part of the state due to increased COVID-19 cases. Gov. Newsom said a plateau in case numbers in other parts of California were a positive sign that the stay-at-home orders were having their intended impact. He also spoke about coronavirus vaccine distribution plans and warned against health care providers giving vaccines to patients before it was their turn. The governor also discussed the recently passed coronavirus relief package and explained how funds would be used in California.
Earlier today, the House debated to override President Trump's veto of the Defense Authorization bill, which sets defense programs and policy for 2021.
