British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes questions from members in the House of Commons on his government's reopening efforts and other domestic and foreign policy issues.
President Trump spoke at a rally with students hosted by Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Arizona. "Ten years is a long time to spend in prison" said the president while alluding to the punishment for protestors who damage monuments or attempt to take down statues. President Trump also talked about the coronavirus and testing, the border wall, and the economy.
Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley spoke about Sen. Scott's police reform bill, praising him for his leadership and calling on Democrats to join Republicans in working on the bill. Then, Majority Leader McConnell criticized the media for their coverage of the protests, and questioned why statues of George Washington and U.S. Grant were being defaced and toppled. He later talked about Sen. Scott's police reform bill.
Earlier today, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott came to the floor to speak about police reform and U.S. race relations. He also discussed an expected vote on Wednesday to officially begin debate on the Justice Act legislation.
The Senate will vote on whether to proceed to the Republicans' police reform bill, S. 3985, the Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020 or the JUSTICE Act. 60 votes needed to advance the bill.
Following a procedural vote on police reform that failed in the Senate, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democrats spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill. Sen. Schumer said the Republicans police reform bill "lacked substance" and was "woefully inadequate" and added that the move to vote was a "bridge to no where." Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) also gave brief remarks in response to the vote.
After the Senate blocked the Republican police reform bill, Senators Tim Scott and David Perdue spoke on the floor and accused Democrats of pandering to their base. Sen. Scott talked about his personal experiences and how they helped him write the JUSTICE Act. Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine responded to Sen. Scott's comments, and explained Democratic objections to the Republican proposal. Nebraska's Ben Sasse then disputed part of Sen. Kaine's comments.
Texas Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) came to the Senate floor to discuss the police reform bill. The vote to move forward wth the biill failed 55-46. 60 votes were needed.
Georgetown University Law Center held a virtual conversation about police reform in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The panel discussed what abolishing police looks like to them and ways the idea could be implemented. They also talked about the history of police brutality towards the Black and other minority communities.
The Senate Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on the president's nomination of Peter Thomson to be CIA inspector general. Lawmakers questioned the nominee about the need for IG independence, protecting whistleblowers and notifying the committee about any inappropriate political influences. Mr. Thomson said if confirmed he would "protect the independence of the CIA Inspector General's Office and approach all of its work with honesty, integrity, fairness, and impartiality." Peter Thomson previously served with the National Security Agency and worked as a federal prosecutor for the Justice Department.
After the Senate blocked the Republican police reform bill, Senators Tim Scott and David Perdue spoke on the floor and accused Democrats of pandering to their base. Sen. Scott talked about his personal experiences and how they helped him write the JUSTICE Act. Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine responded to Sen. Scott's comments, and explained Democratic objections to the Republican proposal. Nebraska's Ben Sasse then disputed part of Sen. Kaine's comments.
Missouri Republican Roy Blunt spoke about police reform efforts. He's followed by Oklahoma Republican James Lankford, who also criticized Democratic opposition to the JUSTICE Act.
West Virginia Republican Shelley Moore Capito spoke about police reform efforts. She's followed by Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy, who explained why Democrats were opposed to the JUSTICE Act.
Earlier today, Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey came to the floor to discuss police reform, and why he and other Democrats were against the JUSTICE Act, which the Senate blocked from debating.
Texas Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) came to the Senate floor to discuss the police reform bill. The vote to move forward wth the biill failed 55-46. 60 votes were needed.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley came to the Senate floor to discuss the police reform bill. The vote to move forward wth the biill failed 55-46. 60 votes were needed.
President Trump met with Polish President Andrzej Duda in the Oval Office. After brief remarks, President Trump responded to a question regarding the dismissal by the U.S. Court of Appeals of the case against former General Michael Flynn, saying that "he was treated very, very horribly by a group of very bad people." This was the first meeting with a head of state at the White House since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgetown University Law Center held a virtual conversation about police reform in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The panel discussed what abolishing police looks like to them and ways the idea could be implemented. They also talked about the history of police brutality towards the Black and other minority communities.
The Senate Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on the president's nomination of Peter Thomson to be CIA inspector general. Lawmakers questioned the nominee about the need for IG independence, protecting whistleblowers and notifying the committee about any inappropriate political influences. Mr. Thomson said if confirmed he would "protect the independence of the CIA Inspector General's Office and approach all of its work with honesty, integrity, fairness, and impartiality." Peter Thomson previously served with the National Security Agency and worked as a federal prosecutor for the Justice Department.
President Trump met with Polish President Andrzej Duda in the Oval Office. After brief remarks, President Trump responded to a question regarding the dismissal by the U.S. Court of Appeals of the case against former General Michael Flynn, saying that "he was treated very, very horribly by a group of very bad people." This was the first meeting with a head of state at the White House since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing on efforts to assist renters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center Executive Director Cashauna Hill along with policy experts from the Brookings Institution, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Up for Growth.
