Vice President Pence, former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, along with others, spoke at the annual AIPAC conference in Washington, DC.
President Trump spoke to a crowd of supporters at a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina where he talked about the economy, 2020 presidential race and the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Senate meets with work expected on a geothermal research and development bill introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell spoke with reporters about the Fed's decision to cut interest rates by a half point in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump addressed the federal reserve's decision to cut interest rates today when he addressed the National Association of Counties. He said the bankers need to do "more" for the United States to remain competitive.
Leaders of the House Democratic Caucus spoke to reporters after the group's weekly meeting. They discussed efforts at the federal level to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
After separate closed-door meetings with Vice President Mike Pence on the coronavirus outbreak, Senate party leaders hold their weekly news conferences.
The Senate meets with work expected on a geothermal research and development bill introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).
Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer told Senators his conditions for agreeing to coronavirus response funds; key among them that President Trump must spend the money on virus response.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says House and Senate negotiators worked through the weekend on a bi-partisan agreement for coronavirus response funding. He said they're nearing an amount and how the money should be used.
Senator Roy Blunt spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus and previous virus outbreaks around the world. He also spoke about allocating money for a vaccine to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
Senator Roy Blunt spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus and previous virus outbreaks around the world. He also spoke about allocating money for a vaccine to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
Senator Lamar Alexander spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus outbreak. He also spoke briefly about the deadly tornadoes in Tennessee on Monday night.
Following a closed-door briefing with Vice President Mike Pence and health officials on the coronavirus outbreak, Senate Republican leaders held their weekly news conference at the Capitol. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the briefing was productive and the two parties were working together to pass an emergency supplemental appropriations bill to combat the coronavirus, possibly as soon as by the end of the week.
Following a closed-door briefing with Vice President Mike Pence and health officials on the coronavirus outbreak, Senate Democratic leaders held their weekly news conference at the Capitol. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said that while he appreciated the officials providing the briefing, "they didn't have the answers we needed," particularly regarding the availability of testing kits. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), the ranking member on the Senate Health Committee, opened her remarks with the news of two more confirmed deaths in her home state from the coronavirus and stressed the importance of educating the public and providing test kits.
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell spoke with reporters about the Fed's decision to cut interest rates by a half point in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump addressed the National Association of Counties legislative conference in Washington, DC. He gave the local officials an update on the administration's response efforts to the coronavirus outbreak. He also reacted to the federal reserve's decision earlier in the day to cut the interest rate a half of a percentage point due to the impact of the outbreak on the economy. "The federal reserve cut rates today. Finally, finally, finally, finally," said the president, urging the bankers to "do more."
Federal health officials testified before the Senate Health Committee regarding coronavirus response efforts. Questions focused on the availability of test kits nationwide, the timeline for possible treatment options and vaccines, and how to effectively protect yourself against catching or spreading the virus. FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn told members that labs should have the ability to conduct up to one million tests by the end of the week, but several members on the committee expressed concerns over that timeline.
President Trump discussed the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. He was joined by several health officials including Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, who updated the president on their role and the kind of research they are responsible for around infectious diseases. President Trump also commented on Super Tuesday and the presidential race.
Senator Roy Blunt spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus and previous virus outbreaks around the world. He also spoke about allocating money for a vaccine to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
Senator Roy Blunt spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus and previous virus outbreaks around the world. He also spoke about allocating money for a vaccine to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
Senator Lamar Alexander spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus outbreak. He also spoke briefly about the deadly tornadoes in Tennessee on Monday night.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker and others addressed the audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. The panel focused on China's use of technology, artificial intelligence and the threat it poses to the United States.
A group of young activists addressed the audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. The panel talked about what they see as the dangers of socialism as well as efforts to get minorities to join the conservative movement.
Federal health officials testified before the Senate Health Committee regarding coronavirus response efforts. Questions focused on the availability of test kits nationwide, the timeline for possible treatment options and vaccines, and how to effectively protect yourself against catching or spreading the virus. FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn told members that labs should have the ability to conduct up to one million tests by the end of the week, but several members on the committee expressed concerns over that timeline.
President Trump discussed the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. He was joined by several health officials including Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, who updated the president on their role and the kind of research they are responsible for around infectious diseases. President Trump also commented on Super Tuesday and the presidential race.
Senator Roy Blunt spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus and previous virus outbreaks around the world. He also spoke about allocating money for a vaccine to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
Senator Roy Blunt spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus and previous virus outbreaks around the world. He also spoke about allocating money for a vaccine to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
Senator Lamar Alexander spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the Coronavirus outbreak. He also spoke briefly about the deadly tornadoes in Tennessee on Monday night.
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell spoke with reporters about the Fed's decision to cut interest rates by a half point in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump addressed the National Association of Counties legislative conference in Washington, DC. He gave the local officials an update on the administration's response efforts to the coronavirus outbreak. He also reacted to the federal reserve's decision earlier in the day to cut the interest rate a half of a percentage point due to the impact of the outbreak on the economy. "The federal reserve cut rates today. Finally, finally, finally, finally," said the president, urging the bankers to "do more."
