Dr. David Diemert of George Washington University's Vaccine Research Unit discusses the development of Covid-19 vaccines and NPR Correspondent Chris Arnold discusses the looming expiration of several pandemic-related federal aid programs.
Incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock participated in a televised debate. The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting sponsored the event. On January 5, 2020, the candidates will face off in a special runoff election that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
John Brennan, a former CIA director, particiipated in a virtual discussion with national security experts on threats facing the U.S. and priorities the new Biden administration should focus on upon entering office. The panel also discussed foreign policy and its intersections with national security. The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted the conversation.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley outlined defense priorities and national security challenges at a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. In remarks, Gen. Miley provided an assessment of U.S. operations in Afghanistan, stating, "We believe that now after 20 years-two decades of consistent effort there-we've achieved a modicum of success." He also discussed the president's recent decision to draw down troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, current military readiness levels, the importance of emerging defense technologies and competition with Russia and China.
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, discusses the COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution process at an event hosted by the Aspen Institute.
President Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to former Olympic gold medal wrestler Dan Gables in the Oval Office. Following the ceremony, the president took a few questions from the press. He said his campaign's lead attorney, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, is doing well after being diagnosed with COVID-19. President Trump also commented on the election results saying they were rigged.
Today's program looks at the latest in Congress as it looks to stop-gap measures to fund the government past Friday. Plus, more on the Biden Transition and the coronavirus. Interviews with Kimberly Leonard of Business Insider (10) and Former Acting Secretary of Labor Seth Harris (30).
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, discussed the COVID-19 vaccine from the science behind its creation to addressing the public's concerns over taking the vaccine. She explained how the vaccine works in the body and the possible side effects. The Aspen Institute hosted this 45-minute Q & A session. Dr. Messonnier also talked about support for health care workers during this time, reminding people the best thing to do is to wear a mask, practice social distancing and "stay at home."
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a briefing in Atlanta to provide an update on the state's final 2020 election recount. He announced that Georgia would be recertifying results showing Joe Biden won. Secretary Raffensperger emphasized that disinformation regarding election administration should be condemned and rejected. He was joined at the State Capitol by Gabriel Sterling, the Georgia voting system implementation manager.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) held a coronavirus briefing as parts of the state start stay-at-home orders. The governor gave an update on California's COVID-19 numbers, ICU bed capacity and the three regions of the state that have entered stay-at-home orders.
Today's program looks at the latest in Congress as it looks to stop-gap measures to fund the government past Friday. Plus, more on the Biden Transition and the coronavirus. Interviews with Kimberly Leonard of Business Insider (10) and Former Acting Secretary of Labor Seth Harris (30).
Today's program looks at the latest in Congress as it looks to stop-gap measures to fund the government past Friday. Plus, more on the Biden Transition and the coronavirus. Interviews with Kimberly Leonard of Business Insider (10) and Former Acting Secretary of Labor Seth Harris (30).
Incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock participated in a televised debate. The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting sponsored the event. On January 5, 2020, the candidates will face off in a special runoff election that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock participated in a televised debate. The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting sponsored the event. On January 5, 2020, the candidates will face off in a special runoff election that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
John Brennan, a former CIA director, particiipated in a virtual discussion with national security experts on threats facing the U.S. and priorities the new Biden administration should focus on upon entering office. The panel also discussed foreign policy and its intersections with national security. The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted the conversation.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) held a coronavirus briefing as parts of the state start stay-at-home orders. The governor gave an update on California's COVID-19 numbers, ICU bed capacity and the three regions of the state that have entered stay-at-home orders.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley outlined defense priorities and national security challenges at a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. In remarks, Gen. Miley provided an assessment of U.S. operations in Afghanistan, stating, "We believe that now after 20 years-two decades of consistent effort there-we've achieved a modicum of success." He also discussed the president's recent decision to draw down troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, current military readiness levels, the importance of emerging defense technologies and competition with Russia and China.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) held a coronavirus briefing as parts of the state start stay-at-home orders. The governor gave an update on California's COVID-19 numbers, ICU bed capacity and the three regions of the state that have entered stay-at-home orders.
The Center for American Progress hosted a virtual discussion on lessons learned from the 2020 election and the resiliency of the U.S. electoral process. Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, the American Enterprise Institute's Norman Ornstein and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Janai Nelson weighed in on how the election unfolded, the legal challenges brought forward by the Trump campaign and how the American people perceive the integrity of the results in the face of concerted efforts to undermine faith in the electoral process.