2020 Democratic presidential candidates Senators Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, plus Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Tom Steyer and Mike Bloomberg participated in the 10th presidential debate of the cycle, hosted in Charleston, South Carolina by CBS News. The debate came four days before voters in South Carolina were slated to vote in the state's Democratic presidential primary, the fourth early state contest in the cycle after Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. Topics covered included housing, health care and efforts to curb gun violence.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the coronavirus outbreak and the president's 2021 budget request.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on the coronavirus outbreak and the president's 2021 budget request.
Three days ahead of South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary, House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) endorsed presidential candidate Joe Biden. In giving his endorsement, Rep. Clyburn spoke on Mr. Biden's long history in government, saying he had never seen another politician more committed to the same policy goals. Mr. Biden then spoke, thanking Rep. Clyburn before saying winning South Carolina would be the start of winning the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
2020 Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tom Steyer and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), spoke at the National Action Network South Carolina Ministers' Breakfast. The event was held at the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston and hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton, the National Action Network founder. Each candidate spoke, many tailoring their remarks to address concerns relating to African-American voters across the country.
2020 Democratic presidential candidates Senators Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, plus Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Tom Steyer and Mike Bloomberg participated in the 10th presidential debate of the cycle, hosted in Charleston, South Carolina by CBS News. The debate came four days before voters in South Carolina were slated to vote in the state's Democratic presidential primary, the fourth early state contest in the cycle after Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. Topics covered included housing, health care and efforts to curb gun violence.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper faced tough questions from both Democrats and Republicans over the Pentagon reprogramming of Congress appropriated funds for the president's border wall. Secretary Esper alongside Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley appeared before the House Armed Services Committee to talk about the president's 2021 budget request. Other topics that came up included funds for ship building, coronavirus response and preparedness and climate change effects.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, current and former government officials and researcher participated in an election security conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, the discussion focused on election infrastructure.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, current and former government officials and researcher participated in an election security conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, the discussion focused on securing elections and combating social engineering and disinformation.
Back from a short recess, members in the House of Commons asked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson questions on domestic and foreign policy issues. Topics included recent flooding in the U.K., climate change policy, and post-Brexit immigration policies.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper faced tough questions from both Democrats and Republicans over the Pentagon reprogramming of Congress appropriated funds for the president's border wall. Secretary Esper alongside Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley appeared before the House Armed Services Committee to talk about the president's 2021 budget request. Other topics that came up included funds for ship building, coronavirus response and preparedness and climate change effects.
