Indiana gubernatorial candidates, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R), Woody Myers (D) and Donald Rainwater (L), participated in a televised debate. The Indiana Debate Commission sponsored the event. Gov. Holcomb was elected governor in November 2016, following an unprecedented 106-day campaign after incumbent Gov. Mike Pence (R-IN) became the nominee for Vice President under presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump.
The Aspen Institute hosted a virtual conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg (Obama Administration, 2009-15). They discussed the need for a safe and effective vaccine, the guidance used for vaccine efficacy, reaching out to minority and underserved populations, and how the vaccine trial process works. They also discussed the urgency and importance of building trust in the vaccine within the public at-large.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who serves as ranking member of the Foreign Relations committee, discussed a new report published by the Democrats on the committee examining the president's foreign policy record. He spoke to Politico Foreign Policy Correspondent Nahal Toosi about the state of U.S. foreign policy and global leadership, and talked about relations with several key actors, including China, Venezuela, Cuba and the Middle East. Sen. Menendez also talked about priorities under a Biden presidency if he's elected.
The Brookings Institution held a virtual discussion on the United Nations' outlook on global progress. The panel discussed how the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities within society, how the world can build back better from the pandemic and the need for a global response, like the post-World War II Marshall Plan.
Senate Judiciary Republicans voted to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor for consideration. No Democrats were present after they announced earlier they would be boycotting the vote. The committee also voted on other business items including the authorization to issue subpoenas to tech and social media heads, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for testimony on regulation of online content.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic members of the Judiciary Committee held a news conference on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. The senators expressed their grievances over the "rushed" confirmation process and their concerns over potential cases Judge Barrett could rule on.
Senate Judiciary Republicans voted to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor for consideration. No Democrats were present after they announced earlier they would be boycotting the vote. The committee also voted on other business items including the authorization to issue subpoenas to tech and social media heads, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for testimony on regulation of online content.
The National Press Club hosted a virtual discussion on diversity and inclusion in journalism following a summer of nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice. The discussion focused on how newsrooms are changing how they approach hiring and story coverage as well as advice for young journalists entering the profession. Participants included the president of the National Association of Black Journalists, the managing editor of the Associated Press, the editor of the Star Tribune, and the managing editor of standards, ethics and inclusion at USA Today.
The Brookings Institution held a virtual discussion on the United Nations' outlook on global progress. The panel discussed how the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities within society, how the world can build back better from the pandemic and the need for a global response, like the post-World War II Marshall Plan.
The George Washington University's Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics hosted a virtual event on digital media's impact on communities of color during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel discussed the history of distrust in medical professional in communities of color and disinformation's impact on those communities.
The National Press Club hosted a virtual discussion with National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins on COVID-19 vaccine development. Dr. Collins talked about the status of the vaccine trials, current increase of cases across the country and defended the work of infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who was the National Security Council's European Affairs Director in the Trump administration and testified against President Trump during his impeachment, participated in a virtual discussion hosted by Jews United for Democracy and Justice. Interviewed by Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Max Boot, Mr. Vindman spoke about his decision to report details about a "quid pro quo" he says President Trump offered the president of Ukraine and the impact that decision has had on his life.
New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu (R) and Dan Feltes (D) participated in a televised debate. Governor Sununu is seeking re-election to a third term. The event was sponsored by New Hampshire Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Television.
The George Washington University's Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics hosted a virtual event on digital media's impact on communities of color during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel discussed the history of distrust in medical professional in communities of color and disinformation's impact on those communities.
New America examined voting technology and discussed with experts the potential for voting via your smartphone or computer in the future. Voatz co-founder and CEO outlined the many benefits of allowing voters to cast a digital ballot via a phone app the company developed.
The National Press Club hosted a virtual discussion with National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins on COVID-19 vaccine development. Dr. Collins talked about the status of the vaccine trials, current increase of cases across the country and defended the work of infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who was the National Security Council's European Affairs Director in the Trump administration and testified against President Trump during his impeachment, participated in a virtual discussion hosted by Jews United for Democracy and Justice. Interviewed by Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Max Boot, Mr. Vindman spoke about his decision to report details about a "quid pro quo" he says President Trump offered the president of Ukraine and the impact that decision has had on his life.
New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu (R) and Dan Feltes (D) participated in a televised debate. Governor Sununu is seeking re-election to a third term. The event was sponsored by New Hampshire Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Television.
The George Washington University's Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics hosted a virtual event on digital media's impact on communities of color during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel discussed the history of distrust in medical professional in communities of color and disinformation's impact on those communities.
New America examined voting technology and discussed with experts the potential for voting via your smartphone or computer in the future. Voatz co-founder and CEO outlined the many benefits of allowing voters to cast a digital ballot via a phone app the company developed.
