Joe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, delivered remarks on COVID-19 and reopening the nation's economy in Wilmington, Delaware. In addition to criticizing President Trump's response to the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, Mr. Biden announced the release of an updated five-point plan aimed at safely reopening businesses while preventing spread of the disease. Following his remarks, Mr. Biden answered a number of questions from reporters on a variety of topics, including foreign policy and the removal of Confederate-era statues and monuments throughout the U.S. During the question-and-answer session, Mr. Biden said he was "looking forward" to facing President Trump in debates.
The House Small Business Committee will hold a hearing on the status of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, which was created to assist small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
The House Intelligence Committee holds a virtual hearing to examine post-coronavirus U.S.-China relations as it relates to national security and intelligence.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a news conference at the State Department today, on issues including China's national security law in Hong Kong and action taken by the Trump administration and the Chinese government's actions against Muslim minorities in the country. He would not address any specifics on Russian bounties, but insisted the administration did everything correctly.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the Senate Finance Committee about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the 2020 tax filing season. Commissioner Rettig discussed efforts to deliver payments owed to individual taxpayers and small businesses provided by the CARES Act. He also talked about some of the challenges the IRS faced related to these payments including a shortage in staffing due to stay-at-home orders, claims that have not yet been processed, as well as payments not made to those without bank accounts. Commissioner Rettig also discussed the 2020 tax filing deadline, which had been extending to July 15. Mr. Rettig explained why there would not be another extension for filing.
Today's program looks at the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy. We talk to Heather Long of The Washington Post (10) and Daniel Lippman of Politico (30).
Today's program looks at the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy. We talk to Heather Long of The Washington Post (10) and Daniel Lippman of Politico (30).
Today's program looks at the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy. We talk to Heather Long of The Washington Post (10) and Daniel Lippman of Politico (30).
The House Small Business Committee held a hearing today on economic injury disaster loans, with James Rivera from the Small Business Administration's Disaster Office.
The House Intelligence Committee held a virtual hearing to examine post-coronavirus U.S.-China relations as it relates to national security and intelligence. Research experts spoke about China's rise and its influence on other countries including the U.S. They also touched on why continued engagement with China is in America's best interest.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a news conference at the State Department today, on issues including China's national security law in Hong Kong and action taken by the Trump administration and the Chinese government's actions against Muslim minorities in the country. He would not address any specifics on Russian bounties, but insisted the administration did everything correctly.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the Senate Finance Committee about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the 2020 tax filing season. Commissioner Rettig discussed efforts to deliver payments owed to individual taxpayers and small businesses provided by the CARES Act. He also talked about some of the challenges the IRS faced related to these payments including a shortage in staffing due to stay-at-home orders, claims that have not yet been processed, as well as payments not made to those without bank accounts. Commissioner Rettig also discussed the 2020 tax filing deadline, which had been extending to July 15. Mr. Rettig explained why there would not be another extension for filing.
During a trip to Arizona, Vice President Pence spoke to the media, joined by Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. They talked about the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the state. The vice president urged residents to wear masks.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a news conference today on policing reform efforts. Other topics included Confederate symbols and renaming military bases.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing with reporters. She was asked about the reports that Russia offered bounties for the lives of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan as well as President Trump's tweets concerning the Black LIves Matter movement. Other topics addressed included police reform, the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.
