R Street Institute's James Wallner previews the Supreme Court confirmation battle in the Senate, and Arizona Capitol Times's Dillon Rosenblatt and University of Arizona's Samara Klar discuss Arizona as a battleground state.
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Daniel Gade participated in a televised debate. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 Washington sponsored the event. Senator Warner was elected in November 2008 and reelected to a second term in November 2014.
White House Coronavirus Task Force members appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee to provide an update on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn and Assistant Health and Human Services Secretary Adm. Brett Giroir, MD, testified on the U.S. response to the pandemic, how effective mitigation measures had been, the availability of rapid testing, and the development of therapeutics and vaccines. All four witnesses expressed strong confidence in the scientific review process for which vaccine candidates would be considered for emergency authorization use approval. Drs. Fauci and Redfield said, at the earliest, the U.S. could have a vaccine available for health care providers and vulnerable populations by the end of 202
During testimony before the Senate Budget Committee the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel said the U.S. debt is "not facing an immediate fiscal crisis," but warned that it is high and expected to rise to record levels over the next 30 years. Director Swagel urged Congress to take action to address the rising debt stating, "action is absolutely needed." He also discussed the Federal Trust Funds, including the Highway, Medicare, and Social Security funds, which he says are all expected to be exhausted by 2031.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee held a confirmation hearing for Chad Wolf to be the next homeland security secretary. The acting secretary addressed topics from foreign interference in U.S. elections to human trafficking.
Noting the 1957 anniversary of the integration of Central HIgh School in LIttle Rock Arkansas, with Preisdent Eisenhower' s address to the nation and news conference.
The New York Times' Gail Collins, "No Stopping Us Now," and Megan Twohey, "She Said," discussed their books. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
New York Times columnist Gail Collins discusses her book, "No Stopping Us Now," and takes viewer phone calls as part of Book TV's coverage of the 20th annual National Book Festival.
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham discussed the life of the late Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham discusses the life of the late Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis and takes viewer phone calls as part of Book TV's coverage of the 20th annual National Book Festival.
Melinda Gates reflected on her life and work with women around the world. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Johns Hopkins University professor Thomas Rid, "Active Measures," Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barton Gellman, "Dark Mirror," and Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, "The Paladin," discussed covert operations. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Historians Harold Holzer, "The Presidency vs. the Press," and Ted Widmer, "Lincoln on the Verge," discussed their books on presidential history. This program was part of the 20th annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
MSNBC political analyst Rick Tyler made his case for how conservative principles can tackle today's political issues. This was a virtual event hosted by Gibson's bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire.
Former Representative Katie Hill (D-CA) recounted the events that led to her resignation from Congress. This virtual event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco.
Nicholson Baker talked about Project Baseless, a secret 1950s Air Force program to develop chemical and biological weapons, and the challenges faced by researchers trying to uncover government secrets using the Freedom of Information Act. This virtual event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
Carter Page, former foreign policy advisor for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, discussed how he was investigated by the FBI and Justice Department. This virtual program was hosted by Regnery publishing.
Journalist Mark Gevisser reported on how issues of sexuality and gender identity are being experienced in negative and positive ways around the world. This virtual event was hosted by the New York Public Library.
Investigative journalist Jean Guererro reported on the life, career, and influence of Stephen Miller, senior advisor for policy to President Donald Trump. This virtual event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
Science writer Adam Rutherford offered his thoughts on how science refutes racial stereotypes and myths. This virtual event was hosted by Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
