Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) discusses his book "Capitol of Freedom" and congressional news of the day and House majority whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) discusses the life of Rep. John Lewis and the work of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to reporters in the Capitol following a meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on additional coronavirus relief legislation. Among other provisions in the proposal, the Democratic leaders took issue with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) insistence that the bill include broad liability protections for corporations. Speaker Pelosi said she did not believe that Sen. McConnell was serious about getting a deal made, however, she said negotiations would continue the following day.
Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their coronavirus relief package proposal. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said they would not vote on a bill unless it has liability protections. He also spoke about changes to the unemployment insurance program, saying they do not want to give incentives for people to stay home instead of going to work.
President Trump spoke to reporters for about 15 minutes as he left the White Housej for a trip to Texas. Topics included the GOP stimulus proposals, the Federal response to demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, the pandemic, and U.S. troops withdrawal from Germany.
Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) briefed reporters about negotiations on the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation. Rep. Jeffries called the Republican's proposed HEALS Act "totally irrelevant" and said it was "dead on arrival." Rep. Jeffries said Democrats want to extend unemployment benefits, provide another round of stimulus payments, and provide additional funding for state and local governments, which he called a "line in the sand."
At a briefing at the Pentagon today, Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced U.S. troop withdrawal and reassignment from Germany to other areas of Europe and the U.S. Also at the briefing: Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair General John Hyten and General Todd Wolters, Commander of the U.S. European Command. We hear first from Secretary Esper at this half hour briefing. .
Tech CEO's came to Capitol Hill today to face questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee. Interviews with Roger Cheng of CNET (15) and Alexander Bolton of The HIll (30).
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) gave an update on COVID-19 relief package negotiations. Leader Schumer said Republicans, "have no coherent plan" adding a potential skinny bill will not address the current crisis. Speaker Pelosi reiterated the need to increase funding for testing as well as funding families to get through the economic crisis.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gave an update on COVID-19 relief package negotiations. Sec. Mnuchin said they are far from an agreement but have found issues both sides can work on. He said they want to focus on extending unemployment insurance but there are disagreements on how and the amount. Enhanced federal unemployment is set to expire at the end of July.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a virtual news conference to discuss the U.S. economy and monetary policy actions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chair Powell announced that interest rates would remain unchanged and economic activity remains "well below" its level before the pandemic. In addition, he told reporters, "We have seen some signs in recent weeks that the increase in virus cases and the renewed measures to control it are starting to weigh on economic activity."
President Trump delivered remarks on energy policy at Double Eagle Energy in Midland, Texas. The president signed four permits focused "granting approval to vital pipeline and railway infrastructure." Two of the permits would allow for the exportation of oil and natural gas to Mexico. During his remarks, President Trump turned his attention to Democrats, saying "It's not just Texas oil that the radical Democrats want to destroy, they want to destroy our country. These people are sick. They are sick.".
Tech CEO's came to Capitol Hill today to face questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee. Interviews with Roger Cheng of CNET (15) and Alexander Bolton of The HIll (30).
Tech CEO's came to Capitol Hill today to face questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee. Interviews with Roger Cheng of CNET (15) and Alexander Bolton of The HIll (30).
At a briefing at the Pentagon today, Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced U.S. troop withdrawal and reassignment from Germany to other areas of Europe and the U.S. Also at the briefing: Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair General John Hyten and General Todd Wolters, Commander of the U.S. European Command. We hear first from Secretary Esper at this half hour briefing. .
President Trump spoke to reporters for about 15 minutes as he left the White Housej for a trip to Texas. Topics included the GOP stimulus proposals, the Federal response to demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, the pandemic, and U.S. troops withdrawal from Germany.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Democrats' criticism of the Republican pandemic aid plan, during remarks on the floor of the Senate today.
Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) briefed reporters about negotiations on the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation. Rep. Jeffries called the Republican's proposed HEALS Act "totally irrelevant" and said it was "dead on arrival." Rep. Jeffries said Democrats want to extend unemployment benefits, provide another round of stimulus payments, and provide additional funding for state and local governments, which he called a "line in the sand."
