Migration Policy Institute's Sarah Pierce discusses the Trump Administration record on immigration and Vera Institute for Justice's Nicholas Turner discusses criminal justice reform and the incoming Biden Administration.
Jews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a discussion about racial tension, bigotry and division in America. Speakers included NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and League of United Latin American Citizens CEO Sindy Benavides.
Migration Policy Institute's Sarah Pierce discusses the Trump Administration record on immigration and what to look for from the incoming Biden Administration.
The British House of Commons debated and voted on the post-Brexit trade agreement between the U.K. and the European Union. Speakers included British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer and Scottish National Party Leader Ian Blackford. Following debate, members of Parliament approved the trade deal by a vote of 521 to 73. This is a portion of the proceedings.
Today's program looks the latest in the Senate on an NDAA veto override and increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000, new coronavirus variant now in the U.S. and Britain passes a post-Brexit trade deal. Interview with Bloomberg News' Erik Wasson.
Today's program looks the latest in the Senate on an NDAA veto override and increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000, new coronavirus variant now in the U.S. and Britain passes a post-Brexit trade deal. Interview with Bloomberg News' Erik Wasson.
Today's program looks the latest in the Senate on an NDAA veto override and increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000, new coronavirus variant now in the U.S. and Britain passes a post-Brexit trade deal. Interview with Bloomberg News' Erik Wasson.
Majority Leader McConnell took to the floor to talk about COVID-19 relief efforts, and his reasons for tying an increase in stimulus checks to repealing Sec. 230 and election investigations. He was followed by the Democratic Leader, Chuck Schumer, who started out criticizing Sen. Hawley's decision to contest the Electoral College results, before turning to the President's veto of the Defense Authorization bill.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Dr. Anthony Fauci took part in a virtual discussion on the coronavirus pandemic. When the governor asked about the new strain of the COVID-19 virus from the U.K. - with the first case having been recently reported in California - Dr. Fauci said that "there is no indication at all that it increases the virulence," and that it seems that those who have been infected with the new strain in the U.K. cannot be re-infected. The doctor urged people to get vaccinated, saying it is safe vaccine "that can save your life, the life of your family, and the community."
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distribution efforts. The governor provided an update on the total cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Ohio and announced he was extending the state's curfew to help curb the spread of the virus. Gov. DeWine urged those eligible to receive the vaccine to do so and called on the state's health professionals to get as many people vaccinated as safely and quickly as possible.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) provided an update on coronavirus response efforts. He discussed the state's vaccine distribution plan and data trends involving COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Gov. Parson was joined by Missouri Health Department Director Dr. Randall Williams at the State Capitol in Jefferson City.
Today's program looks the latest in the Senate on an NDAA veto override and increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000, new coronavirus variant now in the U.S. and Britain passes a post-Brexit trade deal. Interview with Bloomberg News' Erik Wasson.
Today's program looks the latest in the Senate on an NDAA veto override and increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000, new coronavirus variant now in the U.S. and Britain passes a post-Brexit trade deal. Interview with Bloomberg News' Erik Wasson.
Jews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a discussion about racial tension, bigotry and division in America. Speakers included NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and League of United Latin American Citizens CEO Sindy Benavides.
The British House of Commons debated and voted on the post-Brexit trade agreement between the U.K. and the European Union. Speakers included British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer and Scottish National Party Leader Ian Blackford. Following debate, members of Parliament approved the trade deal by a vote of 521 to 73. This is a portion of the proceedings.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) provided an update on coronavirus response efforts. He discussed the state's vaccine distribution plan and data trends involving COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Gov. Parson was joined by Missouri Health Department Director Dr. Randall Williams at the State Capitol in Jefferson City.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) held a virtual briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and distribution of vaccines. Much of the briefing focused on a new variant of the coronavirus that first appeared in the United Kingdom but had been recently confirmed in a Colorado resident. State health officials said they were also investigating a second possible instance of the new variant, which is believed to be more transmissible, but not necessarily more severe. Additionally, Gov. Polis talked about the state's vaccination efforts, which he said had led to Colorado having one of the highest per capita vaccination rates in the country. The governor urged Coloradans to celebrate New Year's Eve in a safe manner and avoid seeing people outside of their immediate households.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Dr. Anthony Fauci took part in a virtual discussion on the coronavirus pandemic. When the governor asked about the new strain of the COVID-19 virus from the U.K. - with the first case having been recently reported in California - Dr. Fauci said that "there is no indication at all that it increases the virulence," and that it seems that those who have been infected with the new strain in the U.K. cannot be re-infected. The doctor urged people to get vaccinated, saying it is safe vaccine "that can save your life, the life of your family, and the community."