Marketplace's Kimberly Adams discusses the July jobs numbers, author Joel K. Goldstein discusses the history of VP candidates, and the Nat'l Independent Venue Assn's Rev. Moose discusses the economic hardship facing live music venues.
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) held a news conference announcing a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association (NRA). In opening remarks, the attorney general outlined the allegations in the complaint stating, "we found that the NRA instead fostered a culture of non-compliance and disregard for internal controls that led to waste and loss of millions of assets and contributed to the NRA's current deteriorated financial state." The lawsuit names the NRA along with current and former leaders including Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, General Counsel John Frazer, former Chief Financial Officer Woody Phillips and former Chief of Staff Joshua Powell.
Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) passed off the chairmanship of the National Governors Association to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) during the group's virtual summer meeting. They discussed the need to invest in the nation's infrastructure, as well as to face the challenges of America's recovery and revival from the coronavirus pandemic. The governors agreed that further federal funding for state and local government is what would spur America's economic recovery.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, joined the Council on Foreign Relations for a virtual discussion on Congress's response to the pandemic and other legislative priorities. He also remembered the late John Lewis (D-GA) and their work during the civil rights movement and later talked about mail-in voting and the upcoming election.
Wendy Sherman, the former under secretary of State during the Obama administration, spoke at the annual Aspen Institute Security Forum. She discussed Iran's nuclear program and U.S. policy toward Russia and North Korea. The event was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sally Yates, the former acting attorney general at the start of the Trump administration, testified on the Russia investigation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee is reviewing the origins of the investigation and the role of the FBI. Due to the coronavirus pandemic Ms. Yates and some of the lawmakers participated in the hearing virtually.
After a brief break, Sally Yates, the former acting attorney general at the start of the Trump administration, continued testifying on what she knew about the Russia investigation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee is reviewing the origins of the investigation and the role of the FBI. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ms. Yates and some of the lawmakers participated in the hearing virtually.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee to discuss the involvement of federal law enforcement's role in addressing ongoing unrest in Portland, Oregon, which began as protests after the death of George Floyd. Acting Secretary Wolf rejected claims that federal law enforcement were attacking peaceful protesters and asserted that federal officers were in Portland to protect federal property in that city. He also answered questions about reports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was compiling intelligence reports on journalists, processing DACA applicants, ICE detention centers, and efforts to combat white supremacist extremism.
The Washington Post held a discussion on race relations in America and the debate over historical monuments Friday morning. Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart moderated a discussion with former Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu, and Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis. The former mayor talked about his decision to remove Confederate monuments in his city, saying "If the city wants to live with integrity...those monuments were essentially just a big fat lie." He later defended the rights of protesters, calling them patriots. "The traitors are the guys that are up on the monument," he added.
The Common Good hosted a discussion about the 2020 election with Republican strategist Susan Del Percio and Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump.
Former National Security Advisers Tom Donilon and Stephen Hadley spoke at the annual Aspen Institute Security Forum. In opening remarks, they outlined the main threats to national security. Other topics addressed included the coronavirus pandemic and U.S. policy toward China and Russia. The event was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump held a news conference at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He announced four executive orders that he says will help those impacted by the coronavirus - deferring some payroll taxes, assistance for renters and homeowners, enhanced unemployment benefits to include an additional $400 per week, and an extension on student loan deferments through the end of the year. The president also said he will look at cutting income and capital gains taxes.
Ian Toll, author of "Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945" joined us to tlak about the 75th anniversary of the United States dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry Truman joined to talk about the 75th anniversary of the United States dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Author and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude applied James Baldwin's writings on politics and race to navigate the current conversation on race in America. He was joined in conversation by author, activist, and Harvard University professor Cornel West. This was a virtual event hosted by Haymarket Books.
Philosophy professors Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke examined the impact of grandstanding in political discourse. This virtual event was hosted by the CATO Institute in Washington, DC.
American Interest contributing editor Tara Burton offered her thoughts on why some Americans are moving away from traditional religion. This virtual program was sponsored by the Strand Bookstore in New York City.
60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson examined the duties and stressors on the Presidency. This was a virtual event hosted by Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC
