New York Republican Tom Reed discusses the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and National Employment Law Project's Michele Evermore discusses financial assistance for those unemployed amid the pandemic.
The Atlantic Council hosted a virtual event to discuss Russia under President Vladimir Putin, who revently signed into law a move that would allow him to stay in power until 2036. Among the speakers were former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, who served during the Obama administration. Topics focused on the implication of this law, new opinion polls showing President Putin's declining popularity, and his foreign policy agenda in the West. Panelists agreed that Mr. Putin's recent actions were a sign of weakness and decline, and not a sign of strength.
National Employment Law Project's Michele Evermore discussed federal assistance available to those who've recently lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
National Employment Law Project's Michele Evermore discussed federal assistance available to those who've recently lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A House Appropriations subcommittee today considered and voted on Fiscal Year 2021 spending for Transportation and House and Urban Development programs.
National Employment Law Project's Michele Evermore discussed federal assistance available to those who've recently lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from party leaders and members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, and safely reopening the U.K. economy.
Vice President Mike Pence and several members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing at the Department of Education on reopening schools and the coming guidelines set out by the Centers for Disease Control. Earlier in the day, the president took issue with the CDC guidelines, tweeting, "I disagree with CDC on their very tough and expensive guidelines for opening schools." CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said the "recommendations are not requirements and they are not meant to be prescriptive." Other questions focused on the latest updates on the surge in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, and what the protocol will be for testing children.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) joined Politico for a virtual discussion on the coronavirus pandemic. They discussed his city's response efforts, his partnerships with fellow mayors to share best practices, his support for stay-at-home orders, reopening the economy, and the importance of wearing a mask, suggesting that a national standard for masks is a good idea. Mayor Suarez was one of the first public officials in the country to contract COVID-19, testing positive in March.
Today's program looks at the latest on opening schools with the Coronavirus Taskforce. Interviews with David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal (17) and Richard Wolf of USA Today (25).
The National Constitution Center hosts a virtual discussion with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) on police reform efforts.
Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov joined the Center for the National Interest to discuss U.S.-Russia relations. They discussed China's role in the world, the U.S. withdrawl from the Open Skies Treaty, the future of nuclear arms treaties, and the coronavirus pandemic. When asked about the recent allegations that Russia paid bounties to militants in Afghanistan to kill U.S. troops, the ambassador denied the allegations, saying "these allegations, distributed by the media, are a downright lie."
Today's program looks at the latest on opening schools with the Coronavirus Taskforce. Interviews with David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal (17) and Richard Wolf of USA Today (25).
Today's program looks at the latest on opening schools with the Coronavirus Taskforce. Interviews with David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal (17) and Richard Wolf of USA Today (25).
The Atlantic Council hosted a virtual event to discuss Russia under President Vladimir Putin, who revently signed into law a move that would allow him to stay in power until 2036. Among the speakers were former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, who served during the Obama administration. Topics focused on the implication of this law, new opinion polls showing President Putin's declining popularity, and his foreign policy agenda in the West. Panelists agreed that Mr. Putin's recent actions were a sign of weakness and decline, and not a sign of strength.
National Employment Law Project's Michele Evermore discussed federal assistance available to those who've recently lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A House Appropriations subcommittee today considered and voted on Fiscal Year 2021 spending for Transportation and House and Urban Development programs.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from party leaders and members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, and safely reopening the U.K. economy.
Vice President Mike Pence and several members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing at the Department of Education on reopening schools and the coming guidelines set out by the Centers for Disease Control. Earlier in the day, the president took issue with the CDC guidelines, tweeting, "I disagree with CDC on their very tough and expensive guidelines for opening schools." CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said the "recommendations are not requirements and they are not meant to be prescriptive." Other questions focused on the latest updates on the surge in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, and what the protocol will be for testing children.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and the organization's executive director, Lucinda Guinn, talked about Democrats' strategy to win House seats in the 2020 election. The conversation was hosted by American University's Women & Politics Institute and moderated by the organization's executive director, Betsy Fischer Martin. The women talked about the Democratic Party's strategy for Congressional races in 2020, including the role of women as candidates and fundraising strategy. They also talked about some specific candidates running in key districts across the country.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) joined Politico for a virtual discussion on the coronavirus pandemic. They discussed his city's response efforts, his partnerships with fellow mayors to share best practices, his support for stay-at-home orders, reopening the economy, and the importance of wearing a mask, suggesting that a national standard for masks is a good idea. Mayor Suarez was one of the first public officials in the country to contract COVID-19, testing positive in March.
At a briefing White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany discussed a wide range of topics with reporters. This included President Trump's tweet criticizing CDC guidelines for K-12 schools to reopen in the fall during the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 election & the president's second term agenda, the Republican convention in August and trade policy with Mexico.
