R Street Institute and former NYPD officer Jillian Snider discusses police data transparency and high school teacher Sunshine Cavalluzzi discusses the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics Exam and how students can prepare for it.
R Street Institute and former NYPD officer Jillian Snider discusses police data transparency and high school teacher Sunshine Cavalluzzi discusses the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics Exam and how students can prepare for it.
"To all those impacted, I am deeply, deeply sorry," said UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty of the impact of a cyberattack on one of its companies, Change Healthcare, in February 2024. Mr. Witty's apology came as he testified during a public hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. UnitedHealth Group is the largest health care insurance company in the U.S., and one of the largest companies in the world. He spoke on the lessons learned and cooperation with federal officials, as well as steps taken to improve cybersecurity and the help offered to the patients, providers and organizations impacted by the cyberattack.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and retired U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit Judge Michael Luttig sat down for a conversation on the state of democracy hosted by the American Bar Association. Judge Luttig was outspoken about the January 6 Capitol attack's negative impact on democracy, having testified before the House select committee tasked with investigating January 6. This discussion was a part of the bar association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona responded to the pro-Palestinian protests happening at universities as the Israel-Hamas war continued in Gaza, saying antisemitism and hate had no place on campuses. He also said his department had an open investigation into Columbia University, the epicenter of the protests. His remarks about this matter came as he testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on President Biden's 2025 budget request for the department. Sec. Cardona also took questions on the delayed rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and the Biden administration's revisions to Title IX, which provide new protections for transgender students.
Kathleen Sebelius, former Health and Human Services secretary in the Obama administration, and former senator and physician Bill Frist (R-TN) joined White House Gun Violence Prevention Office Deputy Director Gregory Jackson, and Yale School of Public Health Dean Megan Ranney for a discussion on gun violence prevention. They stressed the importance of recognizing gun violence as a public health crisis and advocated for solutions from the public health perspective. Topics included messaging by trusted sources, community violence intervention, the impact of gun violence on youth, and pros and cons of gun policies.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
American History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV series about his life and career, with author Stacy Schiff.
University of Oxford history professor Adam Smith talked about how the politics and opinion of Northern communities shifted during the Civil War to support for both the war and destruction of slavery. The Virginia Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia, hosted this talk.
"There's the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos," President Biden said from the Roosevelt Room of White House in response to protests happening on college campuses around the country. President Biden called for order and said violent protest was not protected under the First Amendment. He briefly responded to questions asked by reporters, including whether believed the National Guard should get involved. The president said no. The were response to both the federal government's handling of the Israel Hamas war and financial investment by colleges in Israeli companies.
On the Senate floor, Senator John Thune (R-SD) said the Biden Administration should do more to quell antisemitism on college campuses. Later, Sen. Bob Casey spoke about a bill he has co-authored combating antisemitism on college campuses. The House approved a similar bill Wednesday.
Acting Labor Sec. Julie Su testified on the 2025 budget request for her department before the House Education and the Workforce Committee. She said the department's $13.9B budget proposal had two main priorities: pathways to good jobs and protecting workers, especially those most vulnerable to exploitation. The committee's members then asked Ms. Su about a variety of issues, including diversity initiatives in apprenticeship programs, remote work, child labor, and the so-called gig economy. Ms. Su has served as acting secretary since March 2023.
Acting Labor Sec. Julie Su testified on the 2025 budget request for her department before the House Education and the Workforce Committee. She said the department's $13.9B budget proposal had two main priorities: pathways to good jobs and protecting workers, especially those most vulnerable to exploitation. The committee's members then asked Ms. Su about a variety of issues, including diversity initiatives in apprenticeship programs, remote work, child labor, and the so-called gig economy. Ms. Su has served as acting secretary since March 2023.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks in Brussels, Belgium, at a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He was joined by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They honored NATO's legacy and paid tribute to 64th Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President Harry Truman for their contributions to the military alliance. NATO was established on April 4, 1949 amid the aftermath of World War II.
American History TV talked about America's first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, and the Apple+ TV series about his life and career, with author Stacy Schiff.
Acting Labor Sec. Julie Su testified on the 2025 budget request for her department before the House Education and the Workforce Committee. She said the department's $13.9B budget proposal had two main priorities: pathways to good jobs and protecting workers, especially those most vulnerable to exploitation. The committee's members then asked Ms. Su about a variety of issues, including diversity initiatives in apprenticeship programs, remote work, child labor, and the so-called gig economy. Ms. Su has served as acting secretary since March 2023.
University of Oxford history professor Adam Smith talked about how the politics and opinion of Northern communities shifted during the Civil War to support for both the war and destruction of slavery. The Virginia Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia, hosted this talk.
"We're constantly reminded of the importance of transportation safety. The country watched in shock as a cargo ship struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, taking six lives and closing a vital port," said Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg. He appeared before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development to testify on the president's 2025 budget request. He also said his department was working as quickly as possible to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge. Sec. Buttigieg also answered questions on a variety of topics, including aviation investment, air traffic controller recruitment, Boeing safety concerns, railway infrastructure, pedestrian and roadway safety, and tribal community transportation funding.
On the Senate floor, Senator John Thune (R-SD) said the Biden Administration should do more to quell antisemitism on college campuses. Later, Sen. Bob Casey spoke about a bill he has co-authored combating antisemitism on college campuses. The House approved a similar bill Wednesday.
Republican pollster Jim Hobart and Democratic pollster Nancy Zdunkewicz discuss the political news of the week and Will Creeley from the group Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression discusses the campus protests.
"There's the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos," President Biden said from the Roosevelt Room of White House in response to protests happening on college campuses around the country. President Biden called for order and said violent protest was not protected under the First Amendment. He briefly responded to questions asked by reporters, including whether believed the National Guard should get involved. The president said no. The were response to both the federal government's handling of the Israel Hamas war and financial investment by colleges in Israeli companies.
Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA) and Thomas Massie (KY) said they would give House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) "one more weekend" to consider stepping down from the chamber's top leadership post, saying he had failed the Republican conference by shepherding foreign aid bills and other legislation they opposed through House passage. If he did not resign, the two lawmakers said they would move forward with an already filed motion to vacate in the coming week. Rep. Massie suggested Rep. Johnson give a long notice-period to avoid causing a roadblock to ongoing legislative work, as happened when former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) resigned in October 2023.
"Marjorie Taylor Greene is the star of the show. The show is called 'Republicans Gone Wild,'" said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) as he briefed reporters from the Capitol after House Democrats announced support for Speaker Johnson should his job be on the line. Leader Jeffries continued to say, "House Republicans are either unwilling or unable to get Marjorie Taylor Greene and the extreme MAGA Republicans under control--and so it's going to take a bipartisan coalition or partnership to accomplish that objective. In addition, Rep. Jeffries criticized Florida's six-week abortion ban that went into effect and said, "Freedom is under assault by extreme MAGA Republicans and ground zero, at the moment, is in Florida." He also discussed antisemitism on college campuses ahead of a House debate and vote on the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the fed's benchmark interest rate would remain unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5% due to inflation still remaining too high. He also said it was "unlikely" that there would be a rate-hike in the near-future, saying the current rate is sufficiently restrictive for lowering inflation to the Fed's 2% goal. Mr. Powell's remarks occurred at his monthly news conference, following the Federal Open Market Committee's meeting on April 30-May 1. The Fed's benchmark interest rate has not changed since July 2023.
The recent death of O.J. Simpson reminds us of one of the most controversial episodes involving a prayer opening a session of CongressAnd its aftermath. In this week's episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly, you'll hear the full Senate prayer for O.J. Simpson following his arrest plus, the rare rebuke by a U.S. Senator. And then, you'll hear the surprise twist that happened next.
Reverend William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, met with faith leaders and advocates to discuss a mass march on the nation's capital. Set for June of 2024, Rev. Barber said the march would advocate for poor and low wage workers in an effort to eliminate poverty and promote living wages. Organizers talked about their plan to march from the National Mall to polling locations to advocate for expanded voting rights, which Reverend Barber says includes statehood for the District of Columbia. This press conference and discussion was hosted at the National Press Club in Washington, DC
President Biden hosted a ceremony honoring 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom who include former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and former Vice President Al Gore. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor awarded to individuals who made significant societal contributions to the United States. The award was established as the Medal of Freedom in 1945 by President Truman to recognize notable World War II service members. Then re-established by President Kennedy as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and expanded to include those who made cultural achievements. President Johnson awarded the first class of recipients in 1963 who were selected by President Kennedy. The ceremony was hosted in the East Room of the White House with Vice President Harris also in attendance.
Former congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), co-author of "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," talks about Americans who have struggled with mental illness and the stigma and silence that he says still surrounds it.
"I know the thoughts of the whole House are with the people of Hainault in East London, following yesterday's appalling attack it's absolutely heartbreaking that a teenage boy has died," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of an attack the day before by a man with a sword who stabbed multiple people on the streets which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy. The prime minister's remarks came at the start of his weekly question time with members of the House of Commons. A variety of topics were addressed, including public safety, health care investment, illegal migration, support for Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas war.
The Atlantic Council held a series of discussions focusing on the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington, DC. In this session U.S., British and German diplomats spoke about each of their countries defense priorities, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and other global security challenges on the horizon. The summit will occur July 9 to 11.
Former congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), co-author of "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," talks about Americans who have struggled with mental illness and the stigma and silence that he says still surrounds it.
Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews previews the week ahead in Congress and Jared Alper of the group Good Party discusses his group's role in supporting non-partisan, independent and third-party candidates.
