A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee held a hearing on efforts to combat global disinformation campaigns, particularly from China and Russia. Lea Gabrielle, the coordinator of the State Department's Global Engagement Center, provided testimony on the federal government's efforts to track and defuse disinformation and propaganda. The American Enterprise Institute's Daniel Blumenthal talked about China's long-term goal of spreading pro-Chinese propaganda and undermining the U.S.'s global influence. The Center for European Policy Analysis' Alina Polyakova discussed the Russian government's efforts to sow discord and distrust of the U.S. and Western values.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fields questions from members in the House of Commons on the coronavirus outbreak and other domestic and foreign policy issues.
France's Minister of State for European Affairs discussed President Emmanuel Macron's vision for Europe, the coronavirus outbreak, and relations with Turkey and Russia at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC.
The Senate will resume debate on a Senate joint resolution (S.J. Res.56) that seeks to overturn an Education Department rule issued on September 23 on student loan forgiveness via Congressional Review Act (CRA).
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several members of his cabinet fielded questions on the government's response to the coronavirus during his question time session. Several members called into question the prime minister's transparency on the matter and asked about the coordination between agencies in his government. Other questions focused on the impact of the disease on Canada's economy, protecting the country's tribal community, and border security. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who led the efforts on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, also responded to members questions on future trade relations with the U.S. and Mexico.
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin told Senators there's a shortage of coronavirus test kits in his state of Illinois. He said it's due to a shortage of enzyme needed to process the virus test results.
Senator Blackburn spoke on the Senate floor about the first case of the coronavirus in Tennessee. She also spoke about pharmaceutical companies in China and how it could impact the spread of the virus.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) gave a campaign update in Burlington, Vermont. During his brief remarks, Sen. Sanders told reporters that while the primary elections on March 10, 2020 didn't go as he had hoped, he would stay in the race. Sen. Sanders reiterated that he looked forward to going up against rival Joe Biden in an upcoming debate.
President Trump met with bank executives at the White House to discuss the response to the coronavirus. President Trump and the bank executives discussed ways to help the economy and small businesses in the wake of the coronavirus.
C-SPAN interviewed Vice President Mike Pence about the federal government's response to the coronavirus and the outbreak's impact on the U.S. economy. He also discussed potential relief for hourly wage earners at companies that do no offer paid family leave.
Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy homeland security secretary, said the administration is considering several next steps to respond to the coronavirus, including banning travel from Europe. Mr. Cuccinelli testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on the outbreak, along with Rear Adm. Stephen Redd, MD.
Senate Democrats tried to bring up a coronavirus bill requiring all employers to provide paid-sick leave. Senate health & labor committee Chair Lamar Alexander blocked the bill from coming to the floor.
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin told Senators there's a shortage of coronavirus test kits in his state of Illinois. He said it's due to a shortage of enzyme needed to process the virus test results.
Senators Booker and Markey spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the spread of the coronavirus. Senator Booker expressed concerns about those without insurance and family leave time. Senator Markey wants President Trump to declare a state of emergency under the Stafford Act.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) gave a campaign update in Burlington, Vermont. During his brief remarks, Sen. Sanders told reporters that while the primary elections on March 10, 2020 didn't go as he had hoped, he would stay in the race. Sen. Sanders reiterated that he looked forward to going up against rival Joe Biden in an upcoming debate.
Following closed-door testimony from a Syrian military defector, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard from two more Syrian dissidents who detailed their accounts of torture and imprisonment under the Assad regime. They urged the U.S. to be more engaged in Syria, specifically targeting the involvement of Iran and Russia.
Following the Senate Foreign Relations hearing on the Syrian civil war, political dissidents who testified joined filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and other humanitarian activists at a news conference held inside the committee room.
Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy homeland security secretary, said the administration is considering several next steps to respond to the coronavirus, including banning travel from Europe. Mr. Cuccinelli testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on the outbreak, along with Rear Adm. Stephen Redd, MD.
Senate Democrats tried to bring up a coronavirus bill requiring all employers to provide paid-sick leave. Senate health & labor committee Chair Lamar Alexander blocked the bill from coming to the floor.
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin told Senators there's a shortage of coronavirus test kits in his state of Illinois. He said it's due to a shortage of enzyme needed to process the virus test results.
Senators Booker and Markey spoke on the Senate floor about the federal response to the spread of the coronavirus. Senator Booker expressed concerns about those without insurance and family leave time. Senator Markey wants President Trump to declare a state of emergency under the Stafford Act.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) gave a campaign update in Burlington, Vermont. During his brief remarks, Sen. Sanders told reporters that while the primary elections on March 10, 2020 didn't go as he had hoped, he would stay in the race. Sen. Sanders reiterated that he looked forward to going up against rival Joe Biden in an upcoming debate.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the Syrian civil war with former prisoners and political dissidents who detailed their accounts of torture and imprisonment under the Assad regime. The testimony of the first witness, known as "Caesar," was not shown on camera -- a request made by the witness for his protection. This portion of the hearing included the opening remarks of the committee chair and ranking member.
Following the Senate Foreign Relations hearing on the Syrian civil war, political dissidents who testified joined filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and other humanitarian activists at a news conference held inside the committee room.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield testified on the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak as well as President Trump's 2021 budget request for the agency. Dr. Redfield answered lawmakers' questions about the nature of the virus and how the CDC was working with other federal agencies and international partners to help prevent and mitigate the outbreak.
