Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) discusses U.S.-China relations, AFL-CIO's Richard Trumka discusses the union's priorities amid the pandemic, and NIH's Dr. Marshall Bloom discusses investigating Covid-19 and other infectious diseases.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine holds a briefing one day before NASA attempts for a second time the SpaceX launch - the first manned space mission to launch from U.S. soil since 2011.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins discussed the latest coronavirus research during a virtual event with the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Dr. Collins talked about the origins of the coronavirus, fears about a resurgence in the fall, and his optimism about a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, Dr. Collins spoke about the intersection of science and faith and his own personal religious journey.
The Hoover Institute hosted a virtual discussion on the U.S.-China relationship amid the coronavirus pandemic with former Trump administration National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and Under Secretary of State for Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach. They talked about China's continued withholding of information regarding the virus, U.S. manufacturing in China, and the Chinese company Huawei.
House Foreign Affairs Committee member Representative Ted Yoho (R-Florida) discusses U.S. relations with China during the COVID-19 pandemic, and tensions regarding Hong Kong.
Dr. Marshall Bloom, associate director for scientific management at the National Institutes of Health's Rocky Mountain Laboratories, discusses the lab's previous and current work investigating infectious diseases.
President Trump delivered a statement in the White House Rose Garden announcing that the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization and redirecting funds for public health needs. He took no questions from reporters.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks from his home in Wilmington, Delaware on the death of George Floyd, an African American man killed by a Minneapolis police officer while in custody. The former vice president said Americans needed to confront institutional racism, particularly in law enforcement. He said doing so was the duty of all Americans. Mr. Biden's remarks came after he had spoken with George Floyd's family, and less than an hour before the officer who killed Mr. Floyd was taken into custody to face third-degree murder charges.
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) held a virtual town hall on Thursday evening. He discussed the fourth aid bill, enemployment in Wisconsin, and the impact of COVID-19. Following his opening statement, he took questions from constituents.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Newsom spoke about the death of George Floyd in police custody and said the country's culture needed to change. The governor also talked about the state's progress with reopening, saying counties were moving at different paces depending on their case numbers. Gov. Newsom added that California continued to gather more testing equipment, contact tracers and personal protective equipment for its residents.
The Atlantic hosted a virtual discussion on the societal impact of QAnon and conspiracy theories. The speakers discussed what QAnon is, their beliefs and their support for President Trump. They also discussed QAnon's influence on their followers of current event like coronavirus.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine held a briefing one day before the second launch attempt of SpaceX's Crew Dragon, the first manned space mission to launch from U.S. soil since 2011. The previous launch scheduled for earlier in the week was postponed due to poor weather conditions. Administrator Bridenstine said there was about a 50 percent chance of launching the next day, but that other dates were available should the weather conditions not hold. The deputy NASA administrator, Kennedy Space Center director and two astronauts also joined the briefing.
President Trump delivered a statement in the White House Rose Garden announcing that the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization and redirecting funds for public health needs. He took no questions from reporters.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks from his home in Wilmington, Delaware on the death of George Floyd, an African American man killed by a Minneapolis police officer while in custody. The former vice president said Americans needed to confront institutional racism, particularly in law enforcement. He said doing so was the duty of all Americans. Mr. Biden's remarks came after he had spoken with George Floyd's family, and less than an hour before the officer who killed Mr. Floyd was taken into custody to face third-degree murder charges.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins discussed the latest coronavirus research during a virtual event with the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Dr. Collins talked about the origins of the coronavirus, fears about a resurgence in the fall, and his optimism about a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, Dr. Collins spoke about the intersection of science and faith and his own personal religious journey.
White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx addressed the 2020 graduating class at her alma mater Houghton College in Houghton, New York. She advised the graduates to always stay true to their moral selves, to be data driven and to have a strong foundation of what they believe is right.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) talked about the pandemic at the Miami University virtual commencement ceremony in Oxford, Ohio. He gave advice to the graduates about their future in the wake of COVID 19. Gov. DeWine is a Miami University alumnus.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) addressed the Smith College class of 2020 in a virtual commencement ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. She talked about leadership, women's rights and graduating in an extraordinary time of uncertainty.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe BIden addressed the Columbia University Law School commencement via video. His topics included coming of age during a pandemic.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper delivered a pre-recorded keynote address at the U.S. Naval Academy virtual commencement ceremony. He spoke about ethical leadership, Chinese and Russian threats, and graduating during the pandemic.
Shoshana Zuboff examined the growing business of collecting and selling consumer data. She was interviewed by Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine holds a briefing one day before NASA attempts for a second time the SpaceX launch - the first manned space mission to launch from U.S. soil since 2011.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins discussed the latest coronavirus research during a virtual event with the Economic Club of Washington, DC. Dr. Collins talked about the origins of the coronavirus, fears about a resurgence in the fall, and his optimism about a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, Dr. Collins spoke about the intersection of science and faith and his own personal religious journey.
The Hoover Institute hosted a virtual discussion on the U.S.-China relationship amid the coronavirus pandemic with former Trump administration National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and Under Secretary of State for Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach. They talked about China's continued withholding of information regarding the virus, U.S. manufacturing in China, and the Chinese company Huawei.
House Foreign Affairs Committee member Representative Ted Yoho (R-Florida) discusses U.S. relations with China during the COVID-19 pandemic, and tensions regarding Hong Kong.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks from his home in Wilmington, Delaware on the death of George Floyd, an African American man killed by a Minneapolis police officer while in custody. The former vice president said Americans needed to confront institutional racism, particularly in law enforcement. He said doing so was the duty of all Americans. Mr. Biden's remarks came after he had spoken with George Floyd's family, and less than an hour before the officer who killed Mr. Floyd was taken into custody to face third-degree murder charges.
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) held a virtual town hall on Thursday evening. He discussed the fourth aid bill, enemployment in Wisconsin, and the impact of COVID-19. Following his opening statement, he took questions from constituents.