Coronavirus Special Report: Will protests spike rates of COVID-19?

By Jason Dick and Evan Campbell

Posted June 2, 2020 at 6:25pm

Tonight, we examine how protests across the country might bring about a spike in coronavirus infections. Then, we discuss why two senators have held up the Paycheck Protection Program bill.

Show Notes:

Protests may add COVID-19 cases and compound racial disparities
Senate panel provides preview for next COVID-19 relief bill
As COVID-19 spurs cashless purchases, Congress mulls a limit
House may return early to consider policing overhaul
Homeland Security grossly understated family separations, watchdog says

Bacon calls Trump ‘the new Chamberlain’ over Russia policy

Gene Simmons’ testimony at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property hearing on Tuesday highlights this week’s Congressional Hits and Misses.

Rock and Roll Call all nite (and political party every day) — Congressional Hits and Misses

Rep. Henry Cuellar, seen here in May, is now one step closer to regaining his senior subcommittee post.

Cuellar wins a key nod to regain a top House Appropriations post

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 plane passes by the Capitol as it comes in for a landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Nov. 9.

Senate eyes NDAA passage next week amid aviation safety worries

President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Penn., on Dec. 9. Trump discussed his administration’s economic agenda and its efforts to lower the cost of living.

FactChecking Trump’s economic speech

The ballroom construction project at the White House is seen from the top of the Washington Monument in November.

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