NAACP president & CEO Derrick Johnson discusses voting rights and Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) discusses Wednesday's House GOP vote on Rep. Liz Cheney and other news of the day.
Members will consider 8 bills including designating the Pulse nightclub site in Orlando, Florida as the National Pulse Memorial. Also, a bill to establish a five-year pilot program providing veterans with PTSD access to treatment using service dogs.
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) reacted to House Republicans removing her from leadership. She said she is committed to fighting for a strong Republican party based on truth and conservatism. She also said she will do everything she can to ensure former President Trump does not reach the White House again.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) reacted to House Republicans removing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her leadership position. He voiced support for her and stressed the need for the party to acknowledge the 2020 election was not stolen.
Former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller testify on the January 6 Capitol attack and the federal response.
Members will consider 8 bills including designating the Pulse nightclub site in Orlando, Florida as the National Pulse Memorial. Also, a bill to establish a five-year pilot program providing veterans with PTSD access to treatment using service dogs.
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) reacted to House Republicans removing her from leadership. She said she is committed to fighting for a strong Republican party based on truth and conservatism. She also said she will do everything she can to ensure former President Trump does not reach the White House again.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) reacted to House Republicans removing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her leadership position. He voiced support for her and stressed the need for the party to acknowledge the 2020 election was not stolen.
President Biden delivered remarks on the COVID-19 vaccination efforts nationwide. The president spoke about vaccinating children 12 years old and up and reaching vaccine hesitant adults. He also addressed fuel shortages due to the cyberattack against Colonial Pipeline saying there should be good news soon and conveyed that the administration is doing what they can to transport gasoline to needed areas.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on efforts to combat domestic violent extremism. In his opening statement, Attorney General Garland said, "domestic violent extremists pose a elevated threat in 2021." When asked about the top domestic terrorist threats, both officials agreed that white supremacists remain "the most persistent and lethal threat" in the homeland. Throughout the hearing, lawmakers asked about the January 6 Capitol attack investigation, border security, the role of social media in self radicalization and the recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline.
Following a short break, members of the Senate Appropriations Committee continued their questioning of Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on countering domestic violent extremism.
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) reacted to House Republicans removing her from leadership. She said she is committed to fighting for a strong Republican party based on truth and conservatism. She also said she will do everything she can to ensure former President Trump does not reach the White House again.
Senate and House Minority Leaders spoke to reporters about their meeting with President Biden. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), both signaled that the red line for Republicans regarding a way forward on infrastructure involves taxes.
Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry appeared before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to testify on the global response to climate change. Several topics were discussed, including investment in clean and renewable energies, reducing carbon emissions, the Paris Climate Agreement, the effects of climate change on vulnerable and indigenous populations, and protecting the Amazon rainforest. Mr. Kerry also answered several questions on China's role in combating climate change and how best to hold them accountable to their commitments.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on efforts to combat domestic violent extremism. In his opening statement, Attorney General Garland said, "domestic violent extremists pose a elevated threat in 2021." When asked about the top domestic terrorist threats, both officials agreed that white supremacists remain "the most persistent and lethal threat" in the homeland. Throughout the hearing, lawmakers asked about the January 6 Capitol attack investigation, border security, the role of social media in self radicalization and the recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline.
Following a short break, members of the Senate Appropriations Committee continued their questioning of Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on countering domestic violent extremism.
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) reacted to House Republicans removing her from leadership. She said she is committed to fighting for a strong Republican party based on truth and conservatism. She also said she will do everything she can to ensure former President Trump does not reach the White House again.
Senate and House Minority Leaders spoke to reporters about their meeting with President Biden. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), both signaled that the red line for Republicans regarding a way forward on infrastructure involves taxes.
Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry appeared before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to testify on the global response to climate change. Several topics were discussed, including investment in clean and renewable energies, reducing carbon emissions, the Paris Climate Agreement, the effects of climate change on vulnerable and indigenous populations, and protecting the Amazon rainforest. Mr. Kerry also answered several questions on China's role in combating climate change and how best to hold them accountable to their commitments.
