David Shulkin recounted his time as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He was interviewed by Jeremy Butler Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO.
Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.), former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, talked about the lessons on leadership and character that he learned from studying naval commanders throughout history.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) provided an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor urged Illinoisans to heed social distancing guidance, saying they were vital to protect the vulnerable and frontline health care workers. Former Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, who is also the governor's sister, talked about efforts to raise money in her capacity as chair of the Illinois COVID-19 Relief Fund. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) also spoke about congressional action to provide economic relief, including the Senate passage of the "phase three" coronavirus relief bill.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) participated in a town hall in Atlanta with state and local officials on the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak. With various news anchors from around the state asking questions, they discussed the efforts the state and local communities are doing to address the concerns with the homeless population, the procurement of medical supplies, what the state will do with the remainder of the academic school year, and the financial and economic impact the virus is having on the people of Georgia and small businesses. The governor also provided an update on coronavirus testing priorities and availability across the state.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered an address on the bloc's response to the coronavirus outbreak. She spoke to members in the European Parliament during the opening of their plenary session. She criticized some nations that had stopped exporting medical equipment to other nations and pressed for European nations to embrace a coordinated response to support countries like Italy and Spain. She told members the world has changed and "we don't have to do this alone."
President Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing on the federal government's response to the pandemic. "We have to get back to work," said the president, who indicated further updates on the social distancing guidelines would come out the following week. President Trump said the unemployment numbers, which recorded 3.3 million jobless claims in one week, were not unexpected and he expressed optimism that the jobs would be recovered once the economy reopened. He also praised lawmakers for reaching a bipartisan agreement on the "phase three" relief bill, which he believed would help alleviate some of the economic hardship. White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx talked about the geographic spread of the virus across the country and said that a British statistical modeling report that had predicted widespread infections was not matching the data. "The predictions of the models don't match the reality on the ground," she said. Dr.
Dr. William Schaffner, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Preventive Medicine & Infectious Diseases professor, discussed the latest developments in the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Lloyd Minor, the dean of Stanford University School of Medicine, joined to discuss the development and deployment of tests for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) issued new coronavirus guidelines for travelers coming into the state, telling them to self-quarantine for 14 days. The governor took several questions on the new recommendation at a news conference in Boston. When asked, the governor said the state would not be up and running by Easter.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) provided an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor urged Illinoisans to heed social distancing guidance, saying they were vital to protect the vulnerable and frontline health care workers. Former Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, who is also the governor's sister, talked about efforts to raise money in her capacity as chair of the Illinois COVID-19 Relief Fund. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) also spoke about congressional action to provide economic relief, including the Senate passage of the "phase three" coronavirus relief bill.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) held a news conference at a temporary hospital site at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. The governor requested that President Trump authorize construction of another four temporary emergency hospitals for New York City. In addition, he provided an update on the confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths and announced that public schools for the entire state would be closed for another two weeks until April 15th.
Dr. William Schaffner, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Preventive Medicine & Infectious Diseases professor, discussed the latest developments in the coronavirus outbreak.
Michael Gove, minister of the U.K. Cabinet Office, led the government's coronavirus briefing in London following the announcement that both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock tested positive for coronavirus. Mr. Gove said the prime minister was self-quarantining and still continuing his duties through videophone. He added it was a reminder, "the virus does not discriminate. We are all at risk." At the top of the briefing, he announced that the U.K.'s rate of infection was doubling every three to four days.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) held a news conference at a temporary hospital site at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. The governor requested that President Trump authorize construction of another four temporary emergency hospitals for New York City. In addition, he provided an update on the confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths and announced that public schools for the entire state would be closed for another two weeks until April 15th.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) issued new coronavirus guidelines for travelers coming into the state, telling them to self-quarantine for 14 days. The governor took several questions on the new recommendation at a news conference in Boston. When asked, the governor said the state would not be up and running by Easter.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) provided new numbers on deaths and positive cases from the coronavirus. With the increases, he continued urging people to social distance and stay home.
At a coronavirus briefing in Geneva, World Health Organization officials confirmed more than half a million positive cases and more than 20,000 deaths from the virus worldwide. WHO's director-general also announced the first patients in a historic drug trial to test treatments. He added that a vaccine to prevent coronavirus was still likely 12 to 18 months away. Other questions at the briefing focused on the improper use of the term "asymptomatic" when describing cases, protective equipment for health care workers, and updates on conditions in Italy, China and the United States.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) delivered remarks in an enrollment ceremony for the CARES Act coronavirus relief legislation.
In an Oval Office ceremony, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic relief bill. The president outlined a number of the key provisions in the bill and thanked lawmakers for coming together in a bipartisan manner to pass the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) thanked his colleagues for passing "the biggest bill in history in record time." The president was joined by Republican lawmakers, cabinet officials and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) delivered remarks in an enrollment ceremony for the CARES Act coronavirus relief legislation.
In an Oval Office ceremony, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic relief bill. The president outlined a number of the key provisions in the bill and thanked lawmakers for coming together in a bipartisan manner to pass the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) thanked his colleagues for passing "the biggest bill in history in record time." The president was joined by Republican lawmakers, cabinet officials and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) delivered remarks in an enrollment ceremony for the CARES Act coronavirus relief legislation.
In an Oval Office ceremony, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic relief bill. The president outlined a number of the key provisions in the bill and thanked lawmakers for coming together in a bipartisan manner to pass the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) thanked his colleagues for passing "the biggest bill in history in record time." The president was joined by Republican lawmakers, cabinet officials and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.