Xavier Beccera, California attorney general and President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, and other experts, joined Politico for a discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Latino community.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual year-end news conference in Moscow. For more than four hours, he answered a wide range of questions on the economy, foreign interference, relations with the U.S. and Europe, and whether he would run again in 2024. This 90-minute portion from the news conference began with a question on how his government is handling the coronavirus pandemic and the distribution of vaccines. President Putin said he had not yet taken the vaccine, but reassured the public it was safe and reliable. Following the event, he stopped to talk to a small group of reporters as he was headed out of the building, answering more questions on working with the incoming Biden administration and loosening restrictions during the pandemic.
Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) came to the floor to discuss the coronavirus economic aid package. Sen. Portman is part of a bipartisan group of Senators who worked on the legislation.
The Senate meets to consider a U.S. District Court nomination for Central California. Senators may also take up a long-term spending package for next year with COVID-19 relief included. Current government funding expires tonight at midnight.
Sen. Josh Hawley offered a coronavirus relief bill aimed at giving direct aid for individuals and families impacted by the ongoing pandemic.Senator Ron Johnson objected to the measure because of federal debt concerns, saying that the Senate has already spent $3 trillion on COVID-19 relief. Sen. Johnson said a more targeted approach is needed.
Dee Dee Myers, former press secretary for President Bill Clinton, joined veteran reporters for a virtual discussion on covering the White House. Other topics discussed included the role of the press secretary vs. the role of a reporter, leaks and unnamed sources and the potential differences covering the Trump presidency vs. the new Biden administration.
Senator Richard Durbin spoke on the floor about Russia and COVID-19 legislation. Sen. Durbin condemned Russia for hacking into U.S. government computer systems. He also urged Congress to pass a COVID-19 economic relief bill.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies held a virtual discussion on building vaccine confidence to help end the coronavirus pandemic. Representatives Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Ami Bera (D-CA) spoke about the government's role in combating misinformation, but stressed the importance of local leaders and trusted members of the community encouraging people to take a coronavirus vaccine when it is available to them.
A Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on U.S.-China economic policy. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), a former CIA clandestine officer, was among the witnesses who answered questions on Chinese espionage, the state of U.S. relations with China, and social media apps Tik Tok and WeChat. Rep. Hurd told members on the subcommittee that the U.S. and China were "frenemies" and that the term "made in China" actually meant made in America first. Other topics included China's espionage tactics and the growing concern over the policies of the Chinese Communist Party under President Xi.
The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care held a hearing on testing, treatment, and the financial impacts of Alzheimer's disease. Experts in the field joined the senators to give their perspective where research stands on the disease. Some remained skeptical on the possibility of reaching a cure by 2025. They also spoke about ongoing trials but acknowledged an issue with lack of diversity and how the development of the COVID-19 vaccine can be a roadmap for treatments for Alzheimer's. This is part one of two.
Dee Dee Myers, former press secretary for President Bill Clinton, joined veteran reporters for a virtual discussion on covering the White House. Other topics discussed included the role of the press secretary vs. the role of a reporter, leaks and unnamed sources and the potential differences covering the Trump presidency vs. the new Biden administration.
Senator Richard Durbin spoke on the floor about Russia and COVID-19 legislation. Sen. Durbin condemned Russia for hacking into U.S. government computer systems. He also urged Congress to pass a COVID-19 economic relief bill.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies held a virtual discussion on building vaccine confidence to help end the coronavirus pandemic. Representatives Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Ami Bera (D-CA) spoke about the government's role in combating misinformation, but stressed the importance of local leaders and trusted members of the community encouraging people to take a coronavirus vaccine when it is available to them.
A Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on U.S.-China economic policy. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), a former CIA clandestine officer, was among the witnesses who answered questions on Chinese espionage, the state of U.S. relations with China, and social media apps Tik Tok and WeChat. Rep. Hurd told members on the subcommittee that the U.S. and China were "frenemies" and that the term "made in China" actually meant made in America first. Other topics included China's espionage tactics and the growing concern over the policies of the Chinese Communist Party under President Xi.
The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care held a hearing on testing, treatment, and the financial impacts of Alzheimer's disease. Experts in the field joined the senators to give their perspective where research stands on the disease. Some remained skeptical on the possibility of reaching a cure by 2025. They also spoke about ongoing trials but acknowledged an issue with lack of diversity and how the development of the COVID-19 vaccine can be a roadmap for treatments for Alzheimer's. This is part one of two.
The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care held a hearing on testing, treatment, and the financial impacts of Alzheimer's disease. Experts in the field joined the senators to give their perspective where research stands on the disease. Some remained skeptical on the possibility of reaching a cure by 2025. They also spoke about ongoing trials but acknowledge an issue with lack of diversity and how the development of the COVID-19 vaccine can be a roadmap for treatments for Alzheimer's. This is part two of two.
