Former defense secretary William Perry (1994-1997) and Ploughshares Fund director of policy Tom Collina talked about the nuclear arms race since the end of World War Two and the threat of nuclear war today.
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member, talks about social media companies, U.S. competition with China over 5G, & the effort to take broadband everywhere in the U.S.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the president's 2021 foreign aid budget request. Appearing before the committee was U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Administrator John Barsa who outlined his agency's $19.6 billion budget proposal. Lawmakers asked about USAID humanitarian efforts, the coronavirus pandemic, potential impacts of proposed budget cuts and reports of several USAID political appointees making hateful statements.
President Trump's reelection. Hosted by Evangelicals for Trump, a targeted outreach arm of President Trump's reelection campaign, the event featured remarks from a number of evangelical pastors and televangelists, one of whom also performed "Amazing Grace" on saxophone. The president's spiritual adviser talked about her experience meeting President Trump in 2002, and about her faith-related experiences with him before and during his time in the White House. After their remarks, many of the speakers prayed for the president's reelection.
A House subcommittee held a hearing to examine sexual harassment issues in the Veterans Affairs Department. Lawmakers questioned members of the department on what steps they are taking to ensure a safe environment for women, LGBTQ persons and address ongoing sexual harassment claims. The witnesses said they were working on improving the culture at the VA and sexual harassment training. This is the first panel for this hearing.
President Trump spoke to reporters before departing for Morrisville, North Carolina. The president said he would not be attending memorial events for the late Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), whose casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state. President Trump also responded to a question about National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, who tested positive for the coronavirus saying, "I haven't seen him lately."
The Senate will meet at 4pm to resume debate on the nomination of William Scott Hardy to be a judge for the U.S. District Court of Western Pennsylvania. A roll call vote on his confirmation will be held at 5:30pm.
Miami-Dade County, FL Mayor Carlos Gimenez (R) talked with the Washington Post about his county's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The mayor discussed the rising rates of coronavirus infection in his county, steps being taken to mitigate the spread of the virus, and his views on reopening schools in the fall.
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member, talks about social media companies, U.S. competition with China over 5G, & the effort to take broadband everywhere in the U.S.
Senate Republicans unveiled the details of the HEALS Act, introduced to provide economic stimulus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the bill would provide $1 trillion in federal spending and warned no bill would pass the Senate without liability protections. The senators said the bill would extend unemployment insurance, provide another round of stimulus checks, as well as limited unemployment benefits up to 75 percent of a person's salary prior to losing their job. Also included are an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), funding for small businesses in low-income communities, money for schools and higher education and protections for Medicare and Social Security, which Republicans said were approaching insolvency.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the president's 2021 foreign aid budget request. Appearing before the committee was U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Administrator John Barsa who outlined his agency's $19.6 billion budget proposal. Lawmakers asked about USAID humanitarian efforts, the coronavirus pandemic, potential impacts of proposed budget cuts and reports of several USAID political appointees making hateful statements.
President Trump's reelection. Hosted by Evangelicals for Trump, a targeted outreach arm of President Trump's reelection campaign, the event featured remarks from a number of evangelical pastors and televangelists, one of whom also performed "Amazing Grace" on saxophone. The president's spiritual adviser talked about her experience meeting President Trump in 2002, and about her faith-related experiences with him before and during his time in the White House. After their remarks, many of the speakers prayed for the president's reelection.
Senate Republicans unveiled the details of the HEALS Act, introduced to provide economic stimulus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the bill would provide $1 trillion in federal spending and warned no bill would pass the Senate without liability protections. The senators said the bill would extend unemployment insurance, provide another round of stimulus checks, as well as limited unemployment benefits up to 75 percent of a person's salary prior to losing their job. Also included are an extension for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), funding for small businesses in low-income communities, money for schools and higher education and protections for Medicare and Social Security, which Republicans said were approaching insolvency.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the president's 2021 foreign aid budget request. Appearing before the committee was U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Administrator John Barsa who outlined his agency's $19.6 billion budget proposal. Lawmakers asked about USAID humanitarian efforts, the coronavirus pandemic, potential impacts of proposed budget cuts and reports of several USAID political appointees making hateful statements.
President Trump's reelection. Hosted by Evangelicals for Trump, a targeted outreach arm of President Trump's reelection campaign, the event featured remarks from a number of evangelical pastors and televangelists, one of whom also performed "Amazing Grace" on saxophone. The president's spiritual adviser talked about her experience meeting President Trump in 2002, and about her faith-related experiences with him before and during his time in the White House. After their remarks, many of the speakers prayed for the president's reelection.
