Business Insider health care reporter Andrew Dunn discusses the latest in the development and approval of a coronavirus vaccine and George Mason University's Mercatus Center Senior Research Strategist Charles Blahous discusses Social Security reform.
Journalist and author Garrett Graff, currently a director for cyber initiatives for the Aspen Digital program at the Aspen Institute, discussed the White House transition process and implications for national security.
Former Bush HHS Secretary and Utah Governor Michael Leavitt discussed the delay in the White House transition and potential impact on the U.S. coronavirus pandemic response.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections Board meets to certify the state's election results, amid requests from the RNC and state Republicans to delay the certification. By state law, the election results must be certified by November 23.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discussed the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual conversation with the Washington Post. Dr. Fauci warned against traveling for the holidays in the midst of a "surge, transposed on a surge" and said indoor gatherings with people from different households could cause a spike in cases. He also said news of a third 90% effective vaccine trial from AstraZeneca could be a "good sign" for the potential of multiple, efficacious vaccines. When questioned about conversations with President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Fauci said the two had not spoken since the election.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections Board met to certify the state's election results, amid requests from the RNC and state Republicans to delay the certification. By state law, the election results must be certified by November 23.
Journalist and author Garrett Graff, currently a director for cyber initiatives for the Aspen Digital program at the Aspen Institute, discussed the White House transition process and implications for national security.
Former Bush HHS Secretary and Utah Governor Michael Leavitt discussed the delay in the White House transition and potential impact on the U.S. coronavirus pandemic response.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections Board meets to certify the state's election results, amid requests from the RNC and state Republicans to delay the certification. By state law, the election results must be certified by November 23.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discussed the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual conversation with the Washington Post. Dr. Fauci warned against traveling for the holidays in the midst of a "surge, transposed on a surge" and said indoor gatherings with people from different households could cause a spike in cases. He also said news of a third 90% effective vaccine trial from AstraZeneca could be a "good sign" for the potential of multiple, efficacious vaccines. When questioned about conversations with President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Fauci said the two had not spoken since the election.
During a press briefing in St. Paul, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) announced the state legislature will debate a bi-partisan proposal to help small businesses in the state during the coronavirus pandemic. Joining the governor were Minnesota IT Services Tarek Tomes to announce a new app state leaders say will help with state COVID-19 contact tracing efforts, and Minnesota Health Department Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann, who provided an update for coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations.
Air Force Special Operations Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife discussed national security threats at a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Lt. Gen. Slife also talked about his military career and the outlook of the Air Force.
