The Senate Armed Services Committee examined a new government report detailing poor living conditions for military personnel in privatized housing. Elizabeth Field, Government Accountability Office director of defense capabilities and management testified alongside top officials from each of the military branches. Lawmakers' questions focused on what's being done to fix the issues and who is being held accountable for the bad conditions.
2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke to voters at the Historic Park Inn's ballroom in downtown Mason City, Iowa. He talked about his campaign's platform, which he framed as a fight for the "soul" of the United States. He criticized President Trump in his remarks, which focused largely on creating secure educational and health care opportunities for middle class families. His wife Jill Biden also spoke to the crowd of attendees before many of them were greeted by the former vice president.
Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson who is retiring in December came to the floor to deliver a farewell address. The Georgia Republican talked about his friendship with Congressman John Lewis and called for more bipartisanship in Congress.
Former Trump administration national security officials discussed their experiences in the administration. They talked about what it was like to serve under President Trump, their career background and other national security issues.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing on fraudulent trademarks. A panel of experts testified to the impact fraudulent trademarks have on businesses, innovation, and economic growth. They pointed to China as being one of the primary offenders who engage in applying for fraudulent trademarks, which some view as economic warfare.
The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing on preventing suicide in the military. A panel of experts and military medical professionals discussed the increasing rates of suicide for veterans and service members, the factors that may be linked to military-related suicides, and strategies that may be used for prevention.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a news conference at the conclusion of the NATO summit in London. He answered questions on President Trump and on the video that surfaced where he and other leaders were allegedly mocking the president. He told reporters, "That's complete nonsense and I don't know where that's coming from." Other questions focused on U.K. trade relations with the U.S., Turkey's role in Syria, and the upcoming British election, scheduled for December 12, 2019.
President Trump met with German Chancellor Merkel on the sidelines of the NATO summit in London. The president said the two leaders would discuss trade and other matters. President Trump also answered several questions, including whether he saw a video of Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and other world leaders apparently mocking him at a NATO gathering. "He's two-faced," responded the president about the Canadian leader, adding he believes Mr. Trudeau was upset that he "called him out" on Canada not paying two percent into NATO.
Mitch Zeller, director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, testified on vaping and e-cigarette flavors before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. Committee members asked questions on the status of a proposal to ban e-cigarette flavors that was announced by President Trump in September 2019, but had yet to be implemented.
David Hale, the under secretary of State for political affairs, and Christopher Ford, assistant secretary of State for international security and nonproliferation, testified on U.S. policy toward Russia before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The two State Department officials answered several questions on Russia's global influence and whether tougher sanctions are working. Other questions focused on Russian arms sales to various countries, their growing nuclear capabilities, influence in U.S. elections and extending the new START arms control treaty which expires in February 2021.
The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing on preventing suicide in the military. A panel of experts and military medical professionals discussed the increasing rates of suicide for veterans and service members, the factors that may be linked to military-related suicides, and strategies that may be used for prevention.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a news conference at the conclusion of the NATO summit in London. He answered questions on President Trump and on the video that surfaced where he and other leaders were allegedly mocking the president. He told reporters, "That's complete nonsense and I don't know where that's coming from." Other questions focused on U.K. trade relations with the U.S., Turkey's role in Syria, and the upcoming British election, scheduled for December 12, 2019.
President Trump met with German Chancellor Merkel on the sidelines of the NATO summit in London. The president said the two leaders would discuss trade and other matters. President Trump also answered several questions, including whether he saw a video of Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and other world leaders apparently mocking him at a NATO gathering. "He's two-faced," responded the president about the Canadian leader, adding he believes Mr. Trudeau was upset that he "called him out" on Canada not paying two percent into NATO.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a closing news conference at the end of a two-day NATO summit in London. In this portion of the news conference, the prime minister was repeatedly asked about video that surfaced showing him and other world leaders apparently mocking President Trump during a reception Tuesday at Buckingham Palace. He was also asked about Canada's contributions to NATO and President Trump's remarks about Canada contributing more to the organization.
Mitch Zeller, director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, testified on vaping and e-cigarette flavors before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. Committee members asked questions on the status of a proposal to ban e-cigarette flavors that was announced by President Trump in September 2019, but had yet to be implemented.
David Hale, the under secretary of State for political affairs, and Christopher Ford, assistant secretary of State for international security and nonproliferation, testified on U.S. policy toward Russia before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The two State Department officials answered several questions on Russia's global influence and whether tougher sanctions are working. Other questions focused on Russian arms sales to various countries, their growing nuclear capabilities, influence in U.S. elections and extending the new START arms control treaty which expires in February 2021.