President Trump announced he will be invoking the Defense Production Act to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. Following the president’s announcement the Senate passed the House’s coronavirus response bill which ensures free testing for the illness and gives paid leave for certain workers. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) discusses the relief bill, why he did not vote for it and what he would like to see Congress do to help mitigate the virus. Director of the Center for National Defense at the Heritage Foundation Tom Spoehr explains what the Defense Production Act is, when it’s been used before and how it will help in the battle against the coronavirus.
People who take care of others both professionally or at home have to be extra careful to not pass along the coronavirus to those at high risk. Jason Young, a Senior Vice President at AARP and Dr. Janette Neshiewat, a medical professional and FOX News contributor discuss what we must do help protect seniors, patients and healthcare workers from catching the coronavirus.
Plus, commentary by Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall.