Author John M. Barry discusses the Covid-19 pandemic and history of global pandemics, National Disability Institute's Tom Foley discusses the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and challenges that remain for disabled Americans.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a news conference to discuss monetary policy actions and the economy. He announced they would hold its benchmark interest rate near zero. In regards to COVID-19, Chair Powell said, "The effects of the pandemic on the economy have continued to diminish but risks to the economic outlook remain." He went on to emphasize, "continued progress on vaccinations would support a return to more normal economic conditions." In addition, reporters asked about rising inflation, the labor market and the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. economy.
Texas State legislators testified before a House Oversight and Reform subcommittee about their state's proposed election laws. Witnesses responded to questions related to voter ID requirements, polling hours and locations, the potential impact of the law on minorities and voters of color, early voting, and voting access for those with disabilities. Democratic legislators from Texas have been in Washington, DC since July to prevent the state's legislature from having a quorum preventing the passage of any new laws.
Historian and author John M. Barry discussed the current Covid-19 pandemic and how it compares to seasonal and pandemic viruses seen in past years, especially as it relates to variants.
Jake Ellzey spoke briefly on the House floor after being sworn in. He won a runoff race for Texas' 6th Congressional District against Susan Wright, the widow of former Congressman Ron Wright who died of COIVID-19 complications earlier this year.
Ahead of the first hearing of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, House Minority Leader McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference. Leader McCarthy pulled his committee appointees after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) barred two GOP lawmakers from serving.
Capitol and DC police testified at the first hearing of the select committee created to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Witnesses described their experiences on that day and efforts to protect the Capitol and elected officials. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), head of the Homeland Security Committee, served as chair of the hearing. The committee is composed of several Democratic and Republican lawmakers, including Reps. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) pulled his appointees after Speaker Pelosi barred two GOP members from serving on the panel.
Former Clinton administration aide Gary Ginsberg, author of "First Friends," talked about the personal confidants of U.S. presidents and the influence they wielded. He talks about banker and businessman Bebe Rebozo, who Richard Nixon knew for 44 years, and civil rights leader Vernon Jordan, one of Bill Clinton's closest advisers for much of his political career, among others.
Historian and author John M. Barry discussed the current Covid-19 pandemic and how it compares to seasonal and pandemic viruses seen in past years, especially as it relates to variants.
Three House lawmakers - Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Rodney Davis (R-IL), and Madeleine Dean (D-PA) - recount their first-hand experiences on January 6, when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Ahead of the first hearing of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, House Minority Leader McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference. Leader McCarthy pulled his committee appointees after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) barred two GOP lawmakers from serving.
Former Clinton administration aide Gary Ginsberg, author of "First Friends," talked about the personal confidants of U.S. presidents and the influence they wielded. He talks about banker and businessman Bebe Rebozo, who Richard Nixon knew for 44 years, and civil rights leader Vernon Jordan, one of Bill Clinton's closest advisers for much of his political career, among others.
Historian and author John M. Barry discussed the current Covid-19 pandemic and how it compares to seasonal and pandemic viruses seen in past years, especially as it relates to variants.
Three House lawmakers - Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Rodney Davis (R-IL), and Madeleine Dean (D-PA) - recount their first-hand experiences on January 6, when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Ahead of the first hearing of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, House Minority Leader McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference. Leader McCarthy pulled his committee appointees after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) barred two GOP lawmakers from serving.
Lawmakers testified before the House Administration Committee about election integrity and security. Representatives John Sarbanes (D-MD), Burgess Owens (R-UT) and Nikema Williams (D-GA) spoke about their experiences of voter suppression and made recommendations for addressing concerns about conducting free and fair elections. Rep. Sarbanes discussed his proposed legislation, the Preventing Election Subversion Act. After opening statements the committee took a brief recess.
Current and former election officials testified about election security and integrity before the House Administration Committee. Election administrators from Maricopa County, Arizona and Detroit spoke about their experiences processing the 2020 election results. They spoke about threats they and their colleagues faced and the importance of passing federal laws to ensure the security of election workers. Election Transparency Initiative Chair Ken Cuccinelli (R), also testified and stressed the need for voter ID laws and refuted claims of voter suppression.
The House Coronavirus Crisis Select Subcommittee held a hearing to examine evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were housing experts who testified to the federal emergency rental assistance program, reports of ongoing evictions during the CDC's eviction moratorium, and the need to prevent a future housing crisis.
Former Clinton administration aide Gary Ginsberg, author of "First Friends," talked about the personal confidants of U.S. presidents and the influence they wielded. He talks about banker and businessman Bebe Rebozo, who Richard Nixon knew for 44 years, and civil rights leader Vernon Jordan, one of Bill Clinton's closest advisers for much of his political career, among others.
Transport Topics Senior Congressional Reporter Eugene Mulero discusses what's in the $1 trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal, and Insider Health Care Reporter Andrew Dunn discusses Coronavirus vaccines and the Delta variant.
White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the administration's efforts to develop new COVID-19 treatments. The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts this event.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism and extremism in the United States.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a hearing with terrorism experts to examine the threat of domestic terrorism and extremism.
