The American Bar Association held a virtual discussion with voting experts and election officials on the history of voting rights and the security of mail-in ballots. The panelists, including Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman (R) and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum (D), spoke about how the states were preparing for a large increase in early voting and mail-in ballots in the 2020 election due to the coronavirus pandemic. The panelists also addressed viewers' questions about the voting process and security of the election.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell defended President Trumps nominee to the nation's highest court. Sen. McConnell said Democrats are overly focused on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's religious beliefs.
Alex Azar, secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis about his agency's response to the pandemic.
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gave an update on the president's condition after testing positive for COVID-19. He said President Trump is experiencing mild symptoms and is in good spirits.
Alex Azar, secretary of Health and Human Services, testified before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis about his agency's response to the pandemic.
A Senate Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing to examine the Defense Department's supply chain readiness and integrity. Defense Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord engaged with senators on a host of topics. She also defended the department's use of coronavirus CARES Act funding after a Washington Post article alleged misuse.
Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Dr. Giovanni Caforio, Teva CEO Kare Schultz and former Celgene CEO Mark Alles testified on prescription drug pricing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members pressed the pharmaceutical executives on why the retail price of their drugs frequently increase and at a rate that far exceeds inflation. The drug makers defended the price hikes as the cost of doing research and development and talked about price-reduction programs that their companies offer. This was the first day of a two-part hearing with pharmaceutical executives.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hours after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Secretary Azar faced multiple questions about the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus including its distribution of personal protective equipment, public health guidance including recommendations for mask wearing, and the number of deaths connected to the coronavirus in the United States. Secretary Azar was specifically asked about the Trump administration and Trump family's role in modeling proper behavior regarding wearing masks and social distancing. Secretary Azar responded that they can operate differently because of safety protocols utilized at the White House.
Candidates for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Joe Cunningham (D) and Nancy Mace (R) participated in a televised debate. South Carolina ETV (SCETV) partnered with The Post and Courier to host the event. The debate took place inside ETV Lowcountry, the network's regional station located in Beaufort.
Utah gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox (R) and Chris Peterson (D), participated in a televised debate. The Utah Debate Commission sponsored the event. Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) announced that he will not seek re-election to a third four-year term and endorsed his Lieutenant Governor, Spencer Cox.
Vermont gubernatorial candidates, Gov. Phil Scott (R) and Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman (D), participated in a televised debate. The event was sponsored by the Vermont Public Television and Vermont Public Radio.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer spoke about the Democrats' legislative priorities, health care coverage and Republicans' decision to move forward with the Supreme Court nominee. He also gave a brief update on the COVID-19 economic aid bill.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hours after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Secretary Azar faced multiple questions about the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus including its distribution of personal protective equipment, public health guidance including recommendations for mask wearing, and the number of deaths connected to the coronavirus in the United States. Secretary Azar was specifically asked about the Trump administration and Trump family's role in modeling proper behavior regarding wearing masks and social distancing. Secretary Azar responded that they can operate differently because of safety protocols utilized at the White House.
Candidates for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Joe Cunningham (D) and Nancy Mace (R) participated in a televised debate. South Carolina ETV (SCETV) partnered with The Post and Courier to host the event. The debate took place inside ETV Lowcountry, the network's regional station located in Beaufort.
Utah gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox (R) and Chris Peterson (D), participated in a televised debate. The Utah Debate Commission sponsored the event. Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) announced that he will not seek re-election to a third four-year term and endorsed his Lieutenant Governor, Spencer Cox.
Vermont gubernatorial candidates, Gov. Phil Scott (R) and Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman (D), participated in a televised debate. The event was sponsored by the Vermont Public Television and Vermont Public Radio.
