Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Dr. William Schaffner discusses the U.S. coronavirus response and University of Virginia Miller Center's Barbara Perry discusses the 60th anniversary of the Kennedy-Nixon debates.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel joined to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial races. She talked about the GOP's ongoing outreach efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as its investments in national and state races. Ms. McDaniel also talked about growing up in a political family and her rise to become the party's chair following the 2016 election of President Trump.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks to the 2020 fall leadership meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He spoke about the importance of local government, the need to address systemic racism, building trust and accountability between communities and law enforcement, and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking about unifying the country, the former vice president said, "if I'm elected president, I'm not going to be a Democratic president, I'm going to be an American president."
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy participated in a virtual conversation with The Economic Club of Washington, DC to talk about a host of topics including postal service employment diversity, operations, and handling of mail-in ballots for the 2020 election. General DeJoy also spoke about the coronavirus and how it's impacted the postal service workforce. He about 10,000 have contracted the virus and 91 have passed away.
The Supreme Court held a memorial service for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Chief Justice Roberts and Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt from the Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC delivered remarks at the service.
President Trump announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett from the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals as his pick to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The president referred to the judge as a "woman of unparalleled achievement," later urging the "members of the other side of the aisle to provide Judge Barrett with a respectful and dignified hearing that she deserves." In thanking the president for his confidence, Judge Barrett acknowledge that this is a "momentous decision," promising if confirmed "to discharge the responsibilities of this job to the very best of my ability."
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered brief remarks in Wilmington, DE on President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Speaking from a live music venue in Delaware's largest city, Mr. Biden said it was unfair of President Trump to move forward with Judge Barrett's nomination at a time when early and absentee voting for the 2020 election was already underway in many states. He called on the Senate to wait to move forward with any confirmation activities until after Election Day. Following his remarks, Mr. Biden answered a few questions from reporters.
Author and 2020 Kirkus Book Prize finalist Eric Jay Dolin talked about the destruction caused by hurricanes throughout U.S. history and the science and technology being applied to deal with them today.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on proposed changes to his government's Brexit plan and the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel joined to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial races. She talked about the GOP's ongoing outreach efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as its investments in national and state races. Ms. McDaniel also talked about growing up in a political family and her rise to become the party's chair following the 2016 election of President Trump.
ABC White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl and Associated Press Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace joined to discuss the political career of President Trump as he sought reelection to a second term in the White House. Utilizing video from C-SPAN's Video Library dating back more than two decades, Mr. Karl and Ms. Pace talked about Donald Trump's transition from New York real estate developer to reality television star and then to the White House as the nation's 45th president. They also talked about their experiences covering the Trump campaign and administration.
Author and 2020 Kirkus Book Prize finalist Eric Jay Dolin talked about the destruction caused by hurricanes throughout U.S. history and the science and technology being applied to deal with them today.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel joined to discuss the state of the 2020 presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial races. She talked about the GOP's ongoing outreach efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as its investments in national and state races. Ms. McDaniel also talked about growing up in a political family and her rise to become the party's chair following the 2016 election of President Trump.
Author and 2020 Kirkus Book Prize finalist Eric Jay Dolin talked about the destruction caused by hurricanes throughout U.S. history and the science and technology being applied to deal with them today.
