Interior Secretary David Bernhardt testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commitee on the president's 2021 budget request. Secretary Bernhardt answered several questions from members on transparency within the department, leadership challenges at the Grand Canyon, cllimate change, and efforts to prevent coronavirus in the tribal communities.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC hosted a series of discussions on security in the Persian Gulf. The first panel heard from former Acting Director of Central Intelligence John McLaughlin and former Defense Under Secretary Christine Wormuth.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC hosted a series of discussions on security in the Persian Gulf. The event concluded with keynote remarks by retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the former commander of U.S. Central Command. He outlined the main security concerns in the Gulf region including Iran, Russian engagement, terrorist activity and the Syrian conflict.
Dr. Robert Redfield and Dr. Anthony Fauci along with other emergency response officials testify on the coronavirus outbreak before the House Oversight & Reform Committee.
The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery held a hearing with former Ebola Czar Ron Klain and others to examine the coronavirus response from the state and local perspective. The witnesses testified about the federal government's response to the coronavirus and how it has impacted efforts by state and local governments, discussing the need for increased and consistent funding for testing and prevention efforts, as well as putting science above partisan politics when putting forth a federal response. They also discussed the administration's travel ban, agreeing that it did help to slow down the introduction of the disease into the states, but did not stop the spread.
Representative Dan Meuser (R-PA), a member of the Budget Committee, discussed the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak and federal policy options to respond to it.
American Health Care Association's Dr. David Gifford discussed how nursing homes and other assisted living facilities are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks.
Dr. Robert Redfield and Dr. Anthony Fauci along with other emergency response officials testify on the coronavirus outbreak before the House Oversight & Reform Committee.
C-SPAN interviewed Vice President Mike Pence about the federal government's response to the coronavirus and the outbreak's impact on the U.S. economy. He also discussed potential relief for hourly wage earners at companies that do no offer paid family leave.
Senate Democrats held a news conference to outline their proposals on how to help those affected by the coronavirus outbreak. They said relief should be targeted towards individuals and small businesses. They also discussed making 14 days of sick leave available immediately to those affected and issues such as food security and homelessness should also be addressed.
President Trump met with bank executives at the White House to discuss the response to the coronavirus. President Trump and the bank executives discussed ways to help the economy and small businesses in the wake of the coronavirus.
The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery held a hearing with former Ebola Czar Ron Klain and others to examine the coronavirus response from the state and local perspective. The witnesses testified about the federal government's response to the coronavirus and how it has impacted efforts by state and local governments, discussing the need for increased and consistent funding for testing and prevention efforts, as well as putting science above partisan politics when putting forth a federal response. They also discussed the administration's travel ban, agreeing that it did help to slow down the introduction of the disease into the states, but did not stop the spread.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on the coronavirus outbreak and other domestic and foreign policy issues. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn pressed the prime minister on his government's gender policy, accusing him of making sexist and discriminatory remarks in the past. Prime Minister Johnson responded, "I will take no lessons in sexism from a party where good female MPs are bullied out of their party, just because they've had the guts to stand up against the climate of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party."
Former Wells Fargo executives testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses that led to the executives resigning. Members of Congress questioned the witnesses on their actions at Wells Fargo and why no one has been prosecuted for the bank's consumer abuses. This is part one of two.
France's Minister of State for European Affairs discussed President Emmanuel Macron's vision for Europe, the coronavirus outbreak, and relations with Turkey and Russia at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC.
President Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane. The former Army vice chief of staff retired in 2003 and is a Fox News analyst.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on China's role in the U.S. tech industry with applications like TikTok. FBI and cybersecurity officials testified about their agencies' efforts to investigate and prosecute bad actors that threaten national security.
Former Wells Fargo executives testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses that led to the executives resigning. Members of Congress questioned the witnesses on their actions at Wells Fargo and why no one has been prosecuted for the bank's consumer abuses. This is part one of two.
France's Minister of State for European Affairs discussed President Emmanuel Macron's vision for Europe, the coronavirus outbreak, and relations with Turkey and Russia at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC.
President Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane. The former Army vice chief of staff retired in 2003 and is a Fox News analyst.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on China's role in the U.S. tech industry with applications like TikTok. FBI and cybersecurity officials testified about their agencies' efforts to investigate and prosecute bad actors that threaten national security.
