British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fields questions from members in the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues, including the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discussed the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by Research! America. Dr. Fauci said he is "optimistic" there will be a vaccine by the end of the year but said it is unlikely we will have it by Election Day. He also discussed students returning to schools, vaccine distribution and public trust in a vaccine.
The Atlantic Council held a virtual discussion with analysts on the role U.S. foreign policy plays in a voter's selection to be the next president. Other topics discussed included the coronavirus pandemic response, the Middle East peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan and potential October surprises dealing with foreign policy.
The Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Brett Ludwig to be U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Senators will also work on a number of additional judicial nominations.
Senate GOP leaders hold a news conference on the legislative agenda one day after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced a GOP proposal for additional economic aid amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Brett Ludwig to be U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Senators will also work on a number of additional judicial nominations.
Senate Majority Leader castigated his Democratic colleagues for what he sees as inaction on Coronavirus relief efforts. He lays out the Republican bill and draws comparisons to the Democratic version. He goes on to talk about the 2020 Kentucky Derby, and the future of the sport.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar sat down with Research! America to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and response, preparing for the flu season, and research priorities within the department.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield discussed the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by Research! America. Director Redfield talked about COVID-19 vaccine trials, the virus' impact on minority communities and issues with politicizing the CDC.
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing on mental health care and suicide prevention for veterans. The hearing was an opportunity for representatives from leading veterans organizations to provide input on the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, which had recently been passed in the Senate and was expected to soon be taken up by the House.
Earlier today, several Democratic Senators came to the floor to discuss a recent story in The Atlantic, saying that President Trump called dead servicemembers "suckers" and "losers." Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler defended the president, saying it was another media attack, and the president never made the comments.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar sat down with Research! America to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and response, preparing for the flu season, and research priorities within the department.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield discussed the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by Research! America. Director Redfield talked about COVID-19 vaccine trials, the virus' impact on minority communities and issues with politicizing the CDC.
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing on mental health care and suicide prevention for veterans. The hearing was an opportunity for representatives from leading veterans organizations to provide input on the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, which had recently been passed in the Senate and was expected to soon be taken up by the House.
Earlier today, several Democratic Senators came to the floor to discuss a recent story in The Atlantic, saying that President Trump called dead servicemembers "suckers" and "losers." Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler defended the president, saying it was another media attack, and the president never made the comments.
Senate Majority Leader castigated his Democratic colleagues for what he sees as inaction on Coronavirus relief efforts. He lays out the Republican bill and draws comparisons to the Democratic version. He goes on to talk about the 2020 Kentucky Derby, and the future of the sport.
Senate Democratic Leader Schumer commented on the Republican "skinny" COVID relief bill that Senators will vote on Thursday. He criticized Republican efforts, and said they were in adequate. He was followed by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who continued to talk about economic relief measures.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a virtual hearing to consider legislation that would create a national cyber director in the Executive Office of the President to streamline the federal government's response to cyberattacks across agencies. Witnesses included Reps. James Langevin (D-RI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI), who both serve as commissioners of the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Other witnesses included cyber and national security experts as well as former U.S. representative and Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R) and former Obama administration Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel. Other topics included current cybersecurity threats posed to U.S., election security, intellectual property (IP) theft, and the cyber actions of China, Russia and North Korea.
