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Political Theater's The Transition: Trump team briefs senators on Operation Warp Speed, but not Biden team
With a COVID-19 vaccine in sight, it's more important than ever the Trump administration and the team of President-elect Joe Biden coordinate on the pandemic. But that's not happening. Sen. Chris Murphy discusses how the Trump team is briefing senators, b
Health: How soon could a COVID-19 vaccine be ready?
There has been good news in recent days about the progress of vaccines to combat the coronavirus. But as CQ Roll Call's Emily Kopp reports, there is a debate as to who should receive the first batches and how long it will take to reach the general populat
Equal Time: Majority Whip James E. Clyburn - "The pursuit of a more perfect union"
In this episode of Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis speaks with Democratic Rep. James E. Clyburn, the majority whip, about his role in President-elect Joe Biden's win, where the country is and where it needs to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph
Budget: Top Republicans say White House is on board with a year-end omnibus
The White House has signaled to top GOP leaders in Congress that it will agree to a year-end omnibus. This contradicts what President Donald Trump has said in the past — that he'd never sign another. CQ Roll Call Jenn Shutt reports. Learn more about your
Aviation: FAA rescinds ban on Boeing's 738 Max
Boeing's 738 Max has been okayed to fly again. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on this and other aviation news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health: President-elect Biden listens to frontline health workers
Lack of COVID-19 tests and a shortage of PPE still plague frontline health workers according to a roundtable discussion with President-elect Joe Biden. CQ Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi
Political Theater's The Transition: The ‘traffic jam’ gets worse every day that Trump delays
David Marchick, director of Center for Presidential Transition, has a traffic report for us: If the Trump administration doesn’t start doing its part in the transition, the backups could soon threaten the public's well being. Learn more about your ad cho
Political Theater's The Transition: Richmond is Biden's gain and Congress' loss
President-elect Joe Biden has poached the first member of Congress for his administration — Louisiana Democrat Cedric Richmond. The lawmaker will become a senior adviser to the president and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. CQ Roll
Aviation: A big day for Boeing
The House this week is scheduled to take up a bill revamping how the FAA certifies aircraft, and the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its version on Wednesday. CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman reports on more in aviation news. Learn more about your a
Tech: Is it time for social media platforms to be legally responsible for their content?
Big Tech — including Facebook and Twitter — are in Congress' crosshairs. Many lawmakers say that these companies should no longer be shielded by a nearly 25 year old law that keeps them from taking responsibility for accuracy of what is posted on their pl