Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) says Democrats are unwilling to negotiate on the $1 trillion Senate Republican economic recovery plan. He said Democrats are using the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic downfall as an election issue.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giroir testify on a national strategy for combating COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giroir testify on a national strategy for combating COVID-19.
SpaceX Crew Dragon members Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, held a news conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They discussed preparations for returning back to Earth and experiences working on the ISS for the last two months. In addition, crew members were asked about the spacecraft splashdown procedures and the challenges posed by Hurricane Isaias off the coast of Florida. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth on August 2, 2020.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giro testified on a national strategy for combating COVID-19.
The House agreed to a bipartisan Ethics Committee report which reprimands Arizona Congressman David Schweikert for 11 rule violations. Those violations include allowing his office to misuse taxpayer money, FEC reporting requirements, using campaign money for personal use and pressuring his staff to engage in campaign work. The Arizona Republican has admitted to the violations and agreed to pay a $50,000 fine.
The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and manufacturing needs.
A House Armed Services Subcommittee held a hearing on sexual assault and harassment in the military following the death of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood Military Base in Texas. Nate Galbreath, Deputy Director of the Department of Defense's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO), testified about how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military and discussed how the military is trying to prevent future incidents. Command Inspector General for the U.S. Army Forces Command, Patrick Wempe, discussed results of the Army's ongoing inspection into reporting sexual assault and harassment at Fort Hood. After a brief break, assault victims advocates spoke about the need for change in how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military.
President Trump met with the family of PFC Vanessa Guillen in the White House Oval Office. The president said the Department of Justice and the FBI were investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. PFC Guillen's body was discovered in June 2020 after she went missing from the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The man police say killed her was a fellow soldier. Guillen's mother and sisters along with the family's attorney asked for justice for Vanessa. The death has sparked efforts to change how sexual assault and harassment are treated in the military.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of topics including the 2020 election, the president's coronavirus response and the use of federal law enforcement in American cities. Gov. Christie also said he was considering a presidential run in 2024.
The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and manufacturing needs.
A House Armed Services Subcommittee held a hearing on sexual assault and harassment in the military following the death of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood Military Base in Texas. Nate Galbreath, Deputy Director of the Department of Defense's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO), testified about how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military and discussed how the military is trying to prevent future incidents. Command Inspector General for the U.S. Army Forces Command, Patrick Wempe, discussed results of the Army's ongoing inspection into reporting sexual assault and harassment at Fort Hood. After a brief break, assault victims advocates spoke about the need for change in how sexual assault and harassment is reported in the military.
President Trump met with the family of PFC Vanessa Guillen in the White House Oval Office. The president said the Department of Justice and the FBI were investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. PFC Guillen's body was discovered in June 2020 after she went missing from the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The man police say killed her was a fellow soldier. Guillen's mother and sisters along with the family's attorney asked for justice for Vanessa. The death has sparked efforts to change how sexual assault and harassment are treated in the military.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) spoke with the Washington Post on a broad range of topics including the 2020 election, the president's coronavirus response and the use of federal law enforcement in American cities. Gov. Christie also said he was considering a presidential run in 2024.
The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and manufacturing needs.
