Associated Press' Lisa Mascaro discusses potential action in Congress for a fifth coronavirus relief package and American Enterprise Institute's Daniel Cox discusses his latest report on parenting during the coronavirus pandemic.
In their first testimony before Congress since leaving the Federal Reserve, former chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen appeared before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. In a joint statement, the former chairs called on Congress to take action to encourage the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Their recommendations included following public health guidelines to curb the spread of the coronavirus, extending unemployment benefits such as food stamps and unemployment insurance, and providing financial support to state and local governments.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a virtual discussion with British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce and others on Russia's influence in the U.K. and Europe.
Dr. Fauci spoke with Suzanne Clark, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on Friday morning. He discussed the pandemic and responded to a question about making masks mandatory, saying "I would urge the leaders, local, political, and other leaders in cities and states and towns, to be as forceful as possible in getting your citizenry to wear masks."
Protesters interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) during a coronavirus briefing in Orlando. The governor encouraged Floridians, who have recovered from the coronavirus, to donate convalescent plasma to meet an "urgent" need amid surging COVID-19 cases in the state. Governor DeSantis also discussed the importance of reopening schools for the 2020-'21 school year, and suggested virtual teaching or sabbaticals for at-risk employees. He also questioned the validity of data regarding increased coronavirus cases in Florida citing a motor vehicle crash victim, who was categorized as a COVID-19 death.
President Trump spoke about ongoing negotiations with Congress for an additional coronavirus pandemic economic aid package. He also said he plans to bring back briefings to discuss response efforts and vaccine research and development. Joining him in the oval office included the Vice President Pence, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
The Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Russell Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He has been serving in an acting capacity since January 2019.
The Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Russell Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He has been serving in an acting capacity since January 2019.
President Trump announced today that coronavirus taskforce briefings would begin again this week after a two month absence. Plus Congress returns for a three week work period before convention season. We talk with Shawn Zeller of CQ Magazine (25).
Protesters interrupted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) during a coronavirus briefing in Orlando. The governor encouraged Floridians, who have recovered from the coronavirus, to donate convalescent plasma to meet an "urgent" need amid surging COVID-19 cases in the state. Governor DeSantis also discussed the importance of reopening schools for the 2020-'21 school year, and suggested virtual teaching or sabbaticals for at-risk employees. He also questioned the validity of data regarding increased coronavirus cases in Florida citing a motor vehicle crash victim, who was categorized as a COVID-19 death.
President Trump announced today that coronavirus taskforce briefings would begin again this week after a two month absence. Plus Congress returns for a three week work period before convention season. We talk with Shawn Zeller of CQ Magazine (25).
President Trump announced today that coronavirus taskforce briefings would begin again this week after a two month absence. Plus Congress returns for a three week work period before convention season. We talk with Shawn Zeller of CQ Magazine (25).
President Trump announced today that coronavirus taskforce briefings would begin again this week after a two month absence. Plus Congress returns for a three week work period before convention season. We talk with Shawn Zeller of CQ Magazine (25).
In their first testimony before Congress since leaving the Federal Reserve, former chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen appeared before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. In a joint statement, the former chairs called on Congress to take action to encourage the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Their recommendations included following public health guidelines to curb the spread of the coronavirus, extending unemployment benefits such as food stamps and unemployment insurance, and providing financial support to state and local governments.
In their first testimony before Congress since leaving the Federal Reserve, former chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen appeared before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. In a joint statement, the former chairs called on Congress to take action to encourage the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Their recommendations included following public health guidelines to curb the spread of the coronavirus, extending unemployment benefits such as food stamps and unemployment insurance, and providing financial support to state and local governments.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a virtual discussion with British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce and others on Russia's influence in the U.K. and Europe.
Dr. Fauci spoke with Suzanne Clark, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on Friday morning. He discussed the pandemic and responded to a question about making masks mandatory, saying "I would urge the leaders, local, political, and other leaders in cities and states and towns, to be as forceful as possible in getting your citizenry to wear masks."
