University of Wisconsin history professor Francine Hirsch argued that the Soviets were integral in the coordination of the Nuremberg trials but were also considered to be duplicitous by the other Allied members as they attempted to hide their own war crimes. This was a virtual event hosted by Harvard Book Store.
Historian David Nasaw looked at the one million refugees throughout Europe in the years following World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs in New York City.
In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court sided wth a Catholic social services organization in Philadelphia that refused to certify same-sex couples as foster parents. The city of Philadelphia stopped referring children to CSS after they learned the agency would not be placing children in the care and homes of same-sex couples. The decision in Fulton v Philadelphia, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, finds that Philadelphia's action violates the Free Exercise Clause.
Military historian Ian Toll concluded his three-volume history of the Pacific Theater during World War II. This was a virtual event hosted by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Investigative journalist Lesley Blume recounted the efforts by New Yorker writer John Hershey to report on the fatal impact, both short-term and long-term, of the American bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This was a virtual event hosted by the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Fox News' Chris Wallace provided a history of the lead-up to the bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945. This was a virtual event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about the firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and thanked him for his work. He also spoke about Burma's second parliamentary election that was held recently.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the rise in coronavirus cases in the U.S. and the announcement of members of President-elect Biden's COVID-19 task force. Senator Schumer also criticized Senate Majority Leader McConnell for not acknowledging President-elect Biden as the winner of the 2020 election.
Senate Republican leaders held a news conference one week after the 2020 presidential election. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said he is interested in passing targeted packages for COVID-19 relief adding he does not think a trillion-dollar package is necessary. He also said he is focused on Senate business not the presidential election.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders held a news conference one week after the 2020 election. Sen. Schumer responded to remarks made by Secretary of State Pompeo earlier in the day where he said there would be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration. "Secretary Pompeo, Joe Biden has won...now move on," Sen. Schumer said. The senators also spoke about the Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Meridian International Center hosted a discussion on the 2020 election results and African American voters. NAACP President Derrick Johnson discussed how the organization worked to increase voter turnout, their current litigation to continue vote counting in multiple states and increasing engagement in local politics.
Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before Senate Judiciary Committee concerning the review of the FBI Russia investigation. He defended the bureau's investigation saying, "We opened a case to find out how the Russians might be undermining our elections. We opened a case because it was our obligation and our duty to do so. We did our job." Mr. McCabe briefly served as acting FBI director in 2017 after the dismissal of James Comey by President Trump.
Senate Republican leaders held a news conference one week after the 2020 presidential election. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said he is interested in passing targeted packages for COVID-19 relief adding he does not think a trillion-dollar package is necessary. He also said he is focused on Senate business not the presidential election.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders held a news conference one week after the 2020 election. Sen. Schumer responded to remarks made by Secretary of State Pompeo earlier in the day where he said there would be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration. "Secretary Pompeo, Joe Biden has won...now move on," Sen. Schumer said. The senators also spoke about the Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The View co-host and former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin discussed her life and career and shared her personal experiences with identity and injustice. This virtual event was sponsored by the California Commonwealth Club.
Kerri Arsenault investigated how the paper mill in her hometown of Mexico, Maine, affected the financial and physical well-being of its residents. This was a virtual event hosted by Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn.
Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before Senate Judiciary Committee concerning the review of the FBI Russia investigation. He defended the bureau's investigation saying, "We opened a case to find out how the Russians might be undermining our elections. We opened a case because it was our obligation and our duty to do so. We did our job." Mr. McCabe briefly served as acting FBI director in 2017 after the dismissal of James Comey by President Trump.
Following a short break, the Senate Judiciary Committee continued their hearing with former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe concerning the review of the FBI Russia investigation.
Senate Republican leaders held a news conference one week after the 2020 presidential election. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said he is interested in passing targeted packages for COVID-19 relief adding he does not think a trillion-dollar package is necessary. He also said he is focused on Senate business not the presidential election.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders held a news conference one week after the 2020 election. Sen. Schumer responded to remarks made by Secretary of State Pompeo earlier in the day where he said there would be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration. "Secretary Pompeo, Joe Biden has won...now move on," Sen. Schumer said. The senators also spoke about the Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.
