British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fields questions from members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, among other domestic and foreign policy issues.
The Urban Institute held a virtual discussion on how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting cities across America with the Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee and the former Mayor of Philadelphia. The executive director of the Leaque of California Cities also joined in on the conversation. Topics discussed included depleting budgets, an increase in poverty and homelessness, and the lack of a national strategy to address COVID-19.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a member of the Judiciary committee, met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a member of the Judiciary committee, met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer says a vote for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote against the Affordable Care Act. He also spoke about the coronavirus response by the Trump administration.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a member of the Judiciary committee, met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
The Senate is expected to vote on the House-passed bill (HR 8337) to extend funding through December 11 to avert a government shutdown. Current government funding expires at midnight.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic following a surge in positive cases and new lockdown restrictions across the country. Several members also acknowledged the start of Black History Month in the U.K. and commented on the current state of race relations.
The Senate is expected to vote on the House-passed bill (HR 8337) to extend funding through December 11 to avert a government shutdown. Current government funding expires at midnight.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) along with Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) held a news conference to discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump's nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Minority Leader Schumer warned that a vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote against the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on in November. The senators also warned about removing health care coverage for pre-existing conditions, which they say could impact those who have had COVID-19. Senator Schumer also commented on President Trump's performance during his first debate against Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden, which he called "obscene."
Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Judiciary concerning the Republican-led review of the FBI's handling of the Russia investigation. Mr. Comey said he stands by the decision to open an investigation. Other topics discussed included the origins of the Steele dossier, Attorney General William Barr's leadership at the Justice Department and foreign interference in the current election.
Senate Republican women held a news conference on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (TN), Deb Fischer (NE), Shelley Moore Capito (WV), Joni Ernst (IA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS), Martha McSally (AZ) and Kelly Loeffler (GA) participated.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) along with Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) held a news conference to discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump's nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Minority Leader Schumer warned that a vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote against the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on in November. The senators also warned about removing health care coverage for pre-existing conditions, which they say could impact those who have had COVID-19. Senator Schumer also commented on President Trump's performance during his first debate against Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden, which he called "obscene."
Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Judiciary concerning the Republican-led review of the FBI's handling of the Russia investigation. Mr. Comey said he stands by the decision to open an investigation. Other topics discussed included the origins of the Steele dossier, Attorney General William Barr's leadership at the Justice Department and foreign interference in the current election.
A House Small Business subcommittee held a hearing on the Paycheck Protection Program's (PPP) loan forgiveness process. Small business owners testified about their experiences applying for PPP loan forgiveness explaining the process could be confusing and onerous. They also talked about the challenges their businesses have faced during the coronavirus pandemic including having to lay off employees and facing potential closures. A banker, who has been processing PPP loans, also testified, calling for more clarity for lenders and warned that lenders may not be willing to process additional loans because of doubt surrounding future federal PPP funding.
