Author Kate Andersen Brower discusses her new book "Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump" and Heritage Foundation's John Malcolm discusses Senate Republicans' efforts to investigate the origins of the Russia probe.
Book TV talked to bestselling author James Patterson about his efforts to assist bookstores impacted by the coronavirus and his latest book on the political legacy of the Kennedy family.
Author Kate Andersen Brower discusses her new book "Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump" and Heritage Foundation's John Malcolm discusses Senate Republicans' efforts to investigate the origins of the Russia probe.
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, DC (D), held a news conference to provide an update on the protesting and rioting in the city. The mayor, along with the chief of police, said they were prepared to allow those who were peacefully protesting the death of George Floyd - an African American man who died while in police custody in Minnesota, while preventing others from destroying the city. She also called on President Trump not to incite violence and play a role in calming the nation.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a news conference on the protests and riots in response to the killing George Floyd in police custody. The governor expressed his outrage over the killing and destruction from the riots. He called for all investigations into police misconduct to be done by an outside agency. Gov. Cuomo also announced that the state's attorney general will investigate the New York City Police Department's conduct during the protests after videos went viral showing officers being violent towards protesters.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) held a news conference on the protests and riots in response to the killing George Floyd in police custody. The governor spoke about continued effort to keep people and property safe and extended the curfew through today. He also said they continue to investigate whether those who have been arrested have ties to extremist groups.
NASA officials held a news conference on the SpaceX crew successful docking with the International Space Station. Officials discussed the achievement as well as next steps for SpaceX and the space station.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson testified before a virtual parliamentary committee hearing on his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic and the controversy surrounding his senior adviser, Dominic Cummings. The prime minister addressed concerns around Mr. Cummings reportedly traveling more than 250 miles across country while lockdown measures were in place. Several members pressed Prime Minister Johnson on the actions of his senior adviser amid the coronavirus pandemic. Members also questioned Prime Minister Johnson on his plans for reopening the economy, support for health care workers, contact tracing measures, and the timeline for lifting travel restrictions.
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.
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.
