Former Secretary of State in the George W. Bush administration Condoleezza Rice talked about the national security threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic. During this virtual conversation, Ms. Rice was interviewed by Hoover Institution director Thomas Gilligan.
Historian Mike Davis discusses the coronavirus and offered his thoughts on what must be done to prevent future pandemics. This was a virtual author program.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reacted to the reopening of the Senate following an extended recess because of the coronavirus. The New York Democrat spoke about the devastation his city and state have faced because of the pandemic.
The Senate Select Intelligence Committee holds a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) to be Director of National Intelligence.
The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) to be Director of National Intelligence.
Minority Whip Dick Durbin talked about the impact the Coronavirus is having on minority communities. He called for additional coronavirus legislation and was critical of Senate Republicans.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune and Texas Senator John Cornyn spoke about the ongoing pandemic. Senator Cornyn talked about the impact the virus is having on mental health services. He mentioned the death of Dr. Lorna Breen who committed suicide after treating patients with the virus and then contracted COVID-19.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-MD), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), & Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) came to the floor to discuss coronavirus oversight legislation.
Heather Drevna of RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, discussed the sexual assault allegation against former Vice President Joe Biden and the broader issue of sexual violence.
The Senate Banking Committee held a confirmation hearing for Brian Miller to be the special inspector general for the Treasury Department pandemic recovery funds and Dana Wade to be the federal housing commissioner and HUD assistant secretary for housing. Throughout the hearing, Democratic members continually questioned Mr. Miller about his role as associate counsel to President Trump and his ability to be independent of the White House if confirmed. In his opening statement, Mr. Miller stated, "If confirmed, I will conduct every audit and investigation with fairness and impartiality." Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the committee followed social distancing guidelines and many senators participated remotely by video teleconference.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Court heard oral argument via teleconference on a case involving free speech and federal restrictions to AIDS and HIV funding to foreign affiliates of U.S. based groups. At the center of this case is a 2003 federal law that prohibits federal aid to fight AIDS/HIV to private groups that do not have policies opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. The Delaware-based Alliance for Open Society International Inc. with international branches, receives such funds from the USAID. In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that this requirement violated the First Amendment's free speech and expression. After the ruling, USAID continued its enforcement of the anti-prostitution condition on the organization's foreign entities. Considering the 2013 ruling, the court will now decide whether the condition is enforceable internationally. The justices have through June to issue a ruling. Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from this case.
The National Constitution Center held a panel discussion following Supreme Court oral argument in USAID v. Alliance for Open Society International, Inc. The case concerns free speech and federal restrictions on AIDS and HIV funding to foreign affiliates of U.S. based groups. The American Center for Law and Justice's Walter Weber and the Cato Institute's Ilya Shapiro joined the discussion moderated by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.
Minority Whip Dick Durbin talked about the impact the Coronavirus is having on minority communities. He called for additional coronavirus legislation and was critical of Senate Republicans.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune and Texas Senator John Cornyn spoke about the ongoing pandemic. Senator Cornyn talked about the impact the virus is having on mental health services. He mentioned the death of Dr. Lorna Breen who committed suicide after treating patients with the virus and then contracted COVID-19.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-MD), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), & Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) came to the floor to discuss coronavirus oversight legislation.
The Senate Banking Committee held a confirmation hearing for Brian Miller to be the special inspector general for the Treasury Department pandemic recovery funds and Dana Wade to be the federal housing commissioner and HUD assistant secretary for housing. Throughout the hearing, Democratic members continually questioned Mr. Miller about his role as associate counsel to President Trump and his ability to be independent of the White House if confirmed. In his opening statement, Mr. Miller stated, "If confirmed, I will conduct every audit and investigation with fairness and impartiality." Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the committee followed social distancing guidelines and many senators participated remotely by video teleconference.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Court heard oral argument via teleconference on a case involving free speech and federal restrictions to AIDS and HIV funding to foreign affiliates of U.S. based groups. At the center of this case is a 2003 federal law that prohibits federal aid to fight AIDS/HIV to private groups that do not have policies opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. The Delaware-based Alliance for Open Society International Inc. with international branches, receives such funds from the USAID. In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that this requirement violated the First Amendment's free speech and expression. After the ruling, USAID continued its enforcement of the anti-prostitution condition on the organization's foreign entities. Considering the 2013 ruling, the court will now decide whether the condition is enforceable internationally. The justices have through June to issue a ruling. Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from this case.
The National Constitution Center held a panel discussion following Supreme Court oral argument in USAID v. Alliance for Open Society International, Inc. The case concerns free speech and federal restrictions on AIDS and HIV funding to foreign affiliates of U.S. based groups. The American Center for Law and Justice's Walter Weber and the Cato Institute's Ilya Shapiro joined the discussion moderated by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.
