Inc. Magazine's Kimberly Weisul discusses the status of the Paycheck Protection Program, and author and professor Joel Kotkin discusses how urban centers in the United States could be affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a news conference to mark the 101st anniversary of the House of Representatives passing the 19th amendment. She was joined by Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes (MD) as well as Democratic Dels. Eleanor Holmes North (DC) and Stacy Plaskett (U.S. Virgin Islands). The speaker also addressed more economic aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic, proxy voting and the need to wear face masks.
President Trump deemed places of worship "essential" and called on the nation's governors to allow the reopening of facilities for worshipers. He said if a governor does not allow the reopening, he would "override" them. The president made the announcement during his press secretary's briefing with the press corps. White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx also spoke and outlined the latest COVID-19 data and what public health experts were seeing.
Washington Post Religion Reporter Michelle Boorstein discussed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Americans' faith and religious institutions.
Kimberly Weisul, editor at large for Inc., discussed the status of the Paycheck Protection Program, an SBA loan designed to help businesses keep their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kimberly Weisul, editor at large for Inc., discussed the status of the Paycheck Protection Program, an SBA loan designed to help businesses keep their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the coronavirus on the elderly and those living in long-term care centers. An expert with the University of Chicago who is studying COVID-19 in nursing home settings said she recommends that all facilities test all their patients, symptomatic or not, in an effort to combat the virus. Other topics discussed during the hearing included personal protective equipment for staff, the pros and cons of a federal health force and challenges with social isolation from family during the pandemic.
Hudson Institute hosted a virtual discussion with U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft on U.S. foreign policy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador Craft talked China and the World Health Organization's handling of the pandemic, Russia and China's influence on the U.N. Security Council and the political situation in Iran, Taiwan and Venezuela.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf spoke about protecting the supply chain amidst the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Wolf explained the department's role during the pandemic. He said they are focused on stopping counterfeit personal protective equipment, cybercrimes, and border protection as well as issues not related to coronavirus.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took questions from members on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic and other domestic issues. He announced that the U.K. would put in place a contact tracing program by June 1 that would be able to track 10,000 new cases a day. When pressed by Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer on whether the system would be up and running by June, the prime minister said, "we have growing confidence that we will have a test, track and trace operation that will be world-beating and yes, it will be in place by June 1."
Washington Post Religion Reporter Michelle Boorstein discussed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Americans' faith and religious institutions.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered the Democratic Weekly Address, discussing the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak ahead of Memorial Day.
Kimberly Weisul, editor at large for Inc., discussed the status of the Paycheck Protection Program, an SBA loan designed to help businesses keep their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kimberly Weisul, editor at large for Inc., discussed the status of the Paycheck Protection Program, an SBA loan designed to help businesses keep their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
