Dr. Richard Besser, former Obama acting CDC director, discusses the federal coronavirus response and former Trump economic adviser Casey Mulligan discusses President Trump's economic record heading into the final days of Campaign 2020.
The Senate Transportation Committee holds a hearing to examine the current state and needs of freight and passenger rail service amid the pandemic and beyond.
The Justice Department held a news conference announcing the settlement reached with Purdue Pharma over their role in the opioid epidemic. Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen announced Purdue Phrama agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay more than $8.3 billion in fines. The settlement also includes members of the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, who will pay additional fines for civil settlements.
Incumbent Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Corky Messner participated in a televised debate hosted by WMUR-TV in Manchester. In 2014, Sen. Shaheen became the second Democrat from New Hampshire to be reelected to the U.S. Senate.
Candidates for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Elaine Luria (D) and Scott Taylor (R) participated in a televised debate sponsored by WTKR-TV. Rep. Luria and Mr. Taylor faced off in 2018 where Luria defeated the first term Congressman by 2.2 percentage points.
Chief of Staff Mark Meadows spoke with reporters in the White House driveway. He responded to questions on the president's call for an investigation into Hunter Biden, negotiations over coronavirus relief legislation, and health care.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield hold a news conference to provide an update on the federal government's coronavirus response and vaccine development.
The Justice Department held a news conference announcing the settlement reached with Purdue Pharma over their role in the opioid epidemic. Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen announced Purdue Phrama agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay more than $8.3 billion in fines. The settlement also includes members of the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, who will pay additional fines for civil settlements.
President Trump spoke briefly with the press before departing the White House for a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina. When asked about the muting of the microphones at the next presidential debate, the president said he thinks "the mute is very unfair." He went on to criticize the debate moderator - and her parents - saying "the anchor is a very biased person. Her parents are very biased, but that's my life."
Today's program looks at the latest on talks between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House on covid-19 relief. Interviews with Christopher Rowland of The Washington Post (15) and Brian Gordon, of the Fayetteville Observer (30).
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray held a news conference from FBI headquarters on election security. Director Ratcliffe announced they have confirmed that two foreign actors - Iran and Russia - have taken "specific action to influence public opinion as it relates to our election." They confirmed that both countries have obtained voter registration information and are actively pursuing disinformation campaigns to impact the U.S. elections.
Today's program looks at the latest on talks between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House on covid-19 relief. Interviews with Christopher Rowland of The Washington Post (15) and Brian Gordon, of the Fayetteville Observer (30).
Today's program looks at the latest on talks between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House on covid-19 relief. Interviews with Christopher Rowland of The Washington Post (15) and Brian Gordon, of the Fayetteville Observer (30).
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on passenger and freight rail. Amtrak President and CEO William Flynn testified that passenger usage plummeted 97% in March of 2020, dropping to 4,000 passengers per day. According to Flynn, the significant drop in passenger usage continues and has caused the service to reduce daily service to three times a week service in some regions. Mr. Flynn explained the impact this has had on Amtrak's funding, and requested additional congressional funding to supplement shortages. Representatives from the freight rail industry and those who rely on freight rail testified as part of a second panel related to non-passenger traffic on America's rails and discussed challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and ways to continue to improve service.
The Justice Department held a news conference announcing the settlement reached with Purdue Pharma over their role in the opioid epidemic. Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen announced Purdue Phrama agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay more than $8.3 billion in fines. The settlement also includes members of the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, who will pay additional fines for civil settlements.
Incumbent Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Corky Messner participated in a televised debate hosted by WMUR-TV in Manchester. In 2014, Sen. Shaheen became the second Democrat from New Hampshire to be reelected to the U.S. Senate.
Candidates for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Elaine Luria (D) and Scott Taylor (R) participated in a televised debate sponsored by WTKR-TV. Rep. Luria and Mr. Taylor faced off in 2018 where Luria defeated the first term Congressman by 2.2 percentage points.
Chief of Staff Mark Meadows spoke with reporters in the White House driveway. He responded to questions on the president's call for an investigation into Hunter Biden, negotiations over coronavirus relief legislation, and health care.
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray held a news conference from FBI headquarters on election security. Director Ratcliffe announced they have confirmed that two foreign actors - Iran and Russia - have taken "specific action to influence public opinion as it relates to our election." They confirmed that both countries have obtained voter registration information and are actively pursuing disinformation campaigns to impact the U.S. elections.
