Children's National Hospital Dr. Roberta DeBiasi discusses the U.S. coronavirus response and potential impact on children, and Rosemary Gibson discusses her book "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine."
California lawmakers debate when to require certain businesses classify workers as employees, rather than independent contractors, and make the workers subject to labor law, including minimum wage and overtime pay. We will also speak with Sacramento Bee Politics Reporter Sophia Bollag.
A review of the Pentagon's policies for the vetting of international military students revealed some issues including the over reliance on State Department vetting procedures and a lack of information sharing. Garry Reid, director for defense intelligence, outlined the findings and recommendations of the review before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee. The review was ordered after a Saudi student shot and killed three service members at a naval base in Pensacola, Florida back in December 2019.
President Trump delivered remarks at the Latino Coalition Legislative Summit in Washington, DC. The president talked about his administration's efforts to cut taxes, renegotiate trade deals and boost small businesses. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza also briefly addressed attendees.
California Representative Raul Ruiz, an emergency doctor, public health expert and disaster aid specialist, delivers the Weekly Democratic Address, talking about the coronavirus outbreak. We note the White House did not release an address.
The Hill Congressional Reporter Mike Lillis discussed the week ahead in Congress including reauthorizing FISA set to expire March 15, House action on Senate-passed Iran war power resolution and continued Congressional response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Rosemary Gibson, author of "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine," discussed the shortage of essential lifesaving drugs in U.S. hospitals and its impact on dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
Federal officials with the Transportation Department, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) testified on the coronavirus response and how it's impacting the aviation industry and travelers.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf testified on President Trump's 2021 Homeland Security Department budget request. During the hearing, committee members asked about border and port security, cybersecurity, disaster relief and preparedness, and Homeland Security's role in coronavirus protection.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for the Pentagon. They spoke about military modernization efforts and the recapitalization of the country's nuclear arsenal. They also touched on cybersecurity, long-term spending projects, such as ship building, the importance of artificial intelligence in future combat missions, and the diversion of funds from the Pentagon budget for the construction of the border wall.
The Hill Congressional Reporter Mike Lillis discussed the week ahead in Congress including reauthorizing FISA set to expire March 15, House action on Senate-passed Iran war power resolution and continued Congressional response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Civil War scholars Gary Gallagher, Edna Greene Medford, and Elizabeth Varon discussed the current debate surrounding Confederate monuments. They offered their ideas on how to display and preserve them, and provide historical context to the public. Lincoln Forum chair Harold Holzer moderated the panel at their annual symposium.
