Reps. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Democratic Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), and Warren Davidson (R-OH) discuss Campaign 2020 results, federal response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and top issues for the new Congress.
Vice President Pence will deliver remarks at a Defend the Majority Rally in Canton, Georgia with Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA).
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly briefing with reporters to discuss coronavirus relief negotiations, funding the federal government and the results of the 2020 election. Speaker Pelosi took questions from reporters about the delayed transition for President-elect Biden and the role the House could play in ensuring a smooth transition of power. Pelosi responded by saying, "we're ready," but did not expand on options for the House.
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight. He discussed his agency's response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Committee members questioned the commissioner about the IRS audits, the backlog in processing tax returns, and agency operations for the next tax filing season.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a press briefing where she discussed the administration's actions towards the coronavirus pandemic. When asked about when President Trump would concede the election, she said ongoing litigation and claims deserve to be pursued. The press secretary also said the administration has not interfered with the General Services Administration decision to start the formal transition for the future Biden administration.
Today's program looks at President Trump on lowering prescription drug costs, Georgia certifying the presidential election vote as the Trump campaign challenges in other states, and the IRS Commissioner on whether tax season will start on time.
Our guest this week discusses the history of the White House transitions between administrations. She provides background on what transitions have worked in the past and what changes may come in the future.
Today's program looks at President Trump on lowering prescription drug costs, Georgia certifying the presidential election vote as the Trump campaign challenges in other states, and the IRS Commissioner on whether tax season will start on time.
President Trump announced two new federal rules to reduce prescription drug prices for patients. The administration also announced that Pfizer applied with the FDA for emergency use authorization for it's COVID-19 vaccine. Earlier in the week, the drug company announced that its research showed the two-dose vaccine is 95 percent effective in preventing illness.
Political scientist Deborah Stone argued that numbers aren't objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She was interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O'Neil.
Retired Adm. William McRaven, who served as U.S. Special Operations Commander under the Obama administration, discussed his life and career in the military, the war in Iraq, and his criticism of President Trump. Former Obama Senior Adviser and University of Chicago Institute of Politics Director David Axelrod moderated the one-hour conversation. Adm. McRaven also served as national security adviser to President George W. Bush.
Today's program looks at President Trump on lowering prescription drug costs, Georgia certifying the presidential election vote as the Trump campaign challenges in other states, and the IRS Commissioner on whether tax season will start on time.
Our guest this week discusses the history of the White House transitions between administrations. She provides background on what transitions have worked in the past and what changes may come in the future.
Political scientist Deborah Stone argued that numbers aren't objective and explains numerous ways numbers impact our lives daily. She was interviewed by data scientist and author Cathy O'Neil.
Vice President Pence will deliver remarks at a Defend the Majority Rally in Canton, Georgia with Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA).
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly briefing with reporters to discuss coronavirus relief negotiations, funding the federal government and the results of the 2020 election. Speaker Pelosi took questions from reporters about the delayed transition for President-elect Biden and the role the House could play in ensuring a smooth transition of power. Pelosi responded by saying, "we're ready," but did not expand on options for the House.
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight. He discussed his agency's response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Committee members questioned the commissioner about the IRS audits, the backlog in processing tax returns, and agency operations for the next tax filing season.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a press briefing where she discussed the administration's actions towards the coronavirus pandemic. When asked about when President Trump would concede the election, she said ongoing litigation and claims deserve to be pursued. The press secretary also said the administration has not interfered with the General Services Administration decision to start the formal transition for the future Biden administration.
