National Review editor in chief Rich Lowry discusses recent protests on college campuses and their potential impact on Campaign 2024 and former Democratic congressman Richard Gephardt discusses his advocacy for the Kids Online Safety Act.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Mandy Cohen spoke about shaping health in America during a conversation at a Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles. Topics included global health, preventing diseases from reaching U.S. borders, birth rates and life expectancy gaps in the U.S.
National Review editor in chief Rich Lowry discussed recent protests on college campuses over Ithe srael-Hamas war and their potential impact on Campaign 2024.
National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard discusses the Biden administration's tax policy priorities at the Brookings Institution's The Hamilton Project.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) discussed his "Disagree Better" initiative, his plan as chair of the National Governors Association to champion political civility and mitigate polarization in the nation. He shared his thoughts on how the U.S. became so polarized, mentioning loss of local community and loneliness combined with the effects of mass media on tribalism. The governor then shared his advice on how polarization can be mitigated, such as having face-to-face conversations with others who hold different views, not being defined solely by politics, and getting involved in acts of service. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute's Center on Civility and Democracy hosted this event in Washington, DC.
Sheryl Sandberg, former chief operating officer of Facebook, interviewed gynecologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Denis Mukwege about sexual violence in war. This topic occurred following incidents of rape and violence committed against women in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack against Israel and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Dr. Mukwege also discussed how this issue has affected his native country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The McCain Institute's Sedona Forum hosted the conversation in Sedona, Arizona.
Maryland Reps. Jamie Raskin (D) and Glenn Ivey (D) join Housing and UrbanDevelopment acting SecretaryAdrianne Todman at the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County's annualsummit in Rockville, Maryland.
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week,some of the ads touching on national issues at play in down-ballot races across the country. Plus, former President Trump as he hosted potential running mates at his Mar-A-Lago estate and attended the Miami Grand Prix. Also, some of Vice President Harris's campaign stops in Detroit, and with actress Sheryl Lee Ralph in Pennsylvania.
Journalist Johann Hari reported on the success and concerns surrounding the new weight-loss drugs, as well as his personal experience taking Ozempic. He was interviewed by Bloomberg News health reporter Madison Muller.
E&E News' Benjamin Storrow discusses federal spending on the $1.6T allotted for energy and infrastructure programs passed by Congress, and Loyola Law School Professor Jessica Levinson discusses her law and politics podcast "Passing Judgment."
E&E News' Benjamin Storrow discussed federal spending on the $1.6T allotted for energy and infrastructure programs passed by Congress, and Loyola Law School Professor Jessica Levinson discussed her law and politics podcast "Passing Judgment."
K-12 public school officials from California, Maryland and New York condemned antisemitism and defended their districts' policies during a public hearing before the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education. The hearing followed multiple allegations of antisemitism in school settings after the deadly October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks in southern Israel.
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Police Chief Pamela Smith, and Executive Assistant Police Chief Jeffery Carroll held a press conference on the city's response to pro-Palestinian protests amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. It came after 33 people were arrested at George Washington University as police cleared out a protest encampment. The officials discussed reports of antisemitism and unlawful activity on the university's campus, counter-protesters, and the potential for additional protests. Mayor Bowser and Police Chief Smith were scheduled to appear before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability to discuss the matter. However, the hearing was canceled following the arrests.
Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ) and his challenger in the 2024 Democratic primary for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, Ravi Bhalla shared their points of view on a wide range of topics in a virtual debate. Topics included economic policy, appropriating foreign aid, the Isarel-Hamas war and U.S. relations with Cuba. Voters in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District will head to the polls in early June. The debate was hosted by the New Jersey Globe.
Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters a second Trump presidency would include "more bans, more suffering and less freedom" in her remarks on abortion rights at the annual EMILY's List gala in Washington, DC. She highlighted abortion bans that had taken effect across the country following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, including in Texas which banned all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest. In May 2024, Florida implemented a six week ban on abortions. EMILY's List is an organization dedicated to electing politicians who support abortion rights.
"I'm pleased to report that we saw a strong 2024 tax season for the nation - one of our best in history," said IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel during his opening testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2025 budget request. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts, customer service challenges, fraud mitigation, and workforce development. Commissioner Werfel also touched upon the agency's focus on high income individuals and businesses making over $400,000 a year, particularly those who have not paid their legally owed taxes.
Former House speaker and former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal's Gerard Baker at the Milken Institute's annual "Global Conference" in Beverly Hills, California. He weighed in on the current state of Congress and U.S. politics. The former speaker also gave his take on the upcoming 2024 election and supporting Donald Trump for president despite previously saying that Mr. Trump bore responsibility for the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He mentioned Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), and Gov. Sarah Sanders (R-AR) as being potential picks for Mr. Trump's running mate.
Former President Bill Clinton sat down for a conversation on diplomacy, global challenges and public health at a Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona apologized to families and students for issues surrounding the rollout of the new federal student aid application, also known as FAFSA. Secretary Cardona testified on this and other topics, including antisemitism and pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses nationwide during a public hearing before the House Education and Workforce Committee.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. He answered questions on a variety of topics including a recently announced rule involving power plant pollution reduction, water infrastructure, carbon capture storage, recycling, and concerns about overreach at the EPA.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) offered a motion to remove Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Speaker of the House. Following Taylor Greene's remarks, the House voted to table the motion by a vote of 359 to 43 with 7 members voting present.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spoke with reporters after the House voted to block a motion from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to remove Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Speaker of the House. The vote to table was 359 to 43 with 7 members voting present.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) spoke with reporters after the House voted to block an effort by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to have the Speaker removed from his position. The vote to table was 359 to 43 with 7 members voting present.
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week,some of the ads touching on national issues at play in down-ballot races across the country. Plus, former President Trump as he hosted potential running mates at his Mar-A-Lago estate and attended the Miami Grand Prix. Also, some of Vice President Harris's campaign stops in Detroit, and with actress Sheryl Lee Ralph in Pennsylvania.
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Bil Cassidy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the current state of politics during a conversation at a Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles. Topics discussed included bipartisanship, Congress' productivity, the primary process and elections in the U.S.
On the campaign trail in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, American actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss what the Biden-Harris administration had done for women's health care since taking office. The two discussed several topics around the issues of abortion and women's health care, including expanding postpartum care to 12 weeks for women on Medicaid. The vice president also said former President Trump was responsible for the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. She urged voters to get involved and vote for all levels of office in the 2024 election.
Christian Science Monitor's Story Hinckley and Vox's Andrew Prokop discuss Campaign 2024 and political news of the day and Middle East Institute Senior Fellow Khaled Elgindy discusses the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.
"In America, we respect and protect the fundamental right to free speech ... I understand that's America, but there is no place on any campus in America--any place in America--for antisemitism, or hate speech, or threats of violence of any kind," said President Biden as he delivered remarks at the U.S. Capitol to commemorate the Holocaust. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined Holocaust survivors and other lawmakers as they condemned antisemitism and stressed their support for the Jewish community. The Holocaust Memorial Museum hosted this ceremony.
Several senators asked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown about the Biden administration and Defense Department pausing a weapons shipment to Israel amid the country's war against Hamas. Secretary Austin explained that the United States' commitment to Israel's security was "ironclad," but that they were reviewing "near-term security assistance shipments in the context of the unfolding events in Rafah." The Biden administration previously told Israel's government that it would not support an offensive into Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, but Israel continued with military operations into the city anyway as a ceasefire deal was on the table. These topics and others were discussed during a hearing on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Pro-Palestinian protesters were seen and heard throughout the hearing.
"Every day at the Commerce Department, we're tackling our nation's most pressing economic and national security priorities," said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo during her testimony on the president's 2025 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. When asked about the Census and its inclusion of non-citizens in the count, the secretary stressed politics has no place in the Commerce Department and said the counting of non-citizens helps to determine funding and service needs for various localities. Other topics discussed included artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, workforce needs, trade, competition from China, and national security concerns.
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su testified on the president's 2025 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. She highlighted efforts in creating pathways to good jobs and protecting workers as the top two priorities for her department. Several topics were addressed, including child labor laws, overtime regulation, workplace safety, women in the workforce, and the H-2B visa program for seasonal workers. Ms. Su has served as acting secretary since March 2023.
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week,some of the ads touching on national issues at play in down-ballot races across the country. Plus, former President Trump as he hosted potential running mates at his Mar-A-Lago estate and attended the Miami Grand Prix. Also, some of Vice President Harris's campaign stops in Detroit, and with actress Sheryl Lee Ralph in Pennsylvania.
Ilyon Woo, author of "Master Slave, Husband Wife," recounted the harrowing journey of self-emancipation made by married slaves William and Ellen Craft in 1848.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues during his weekly question time. A variety of topics were addressed, including illegal migration, water and sewage treatment, childhood poverty, and the Israel-Hamas war.
Ambassador Dennis Francis, United Nations General Assembly president and representative for Trinidad and Tobago, discussed humanitarian aid and U.N. priorities at an event hosted by the National Press Club. He covered a variety of topics including U.N. Security Council reform, the war in Gaza, and the Russia-Ukraine War. In addition, he discussed the U.N.'s upcoming "Summit of the Future" and outlined areas of focus including artificial intelligence, sustainability, and the global digital divide.
"My Investing in America agenda is fueling a historic boom and rebuilding our roads and bridges", President Biden said in remarks in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. The president highlighted actions his administration has taken to help create and invest in jobs in the U.S. He also outlined his future proposals including training opportunities for students in high demand jobs and ensuring all federal projects are created with American products. Additionally, the president criticized former President Trump's policy agenda saying he broke more promises than he kept and left a lot of people behind.
Ilyon Woo, author of "Master Slave, Husband Wife," recounted the harrowing journey of self-emancipation made by married slaves William and Ellen Craft in 1848.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues during his weekly question time. A variety of topics were addressed, including illegal migration, water and sewage treatment, childhood poverty, and the Israel-Hamas war.
House members debate a bill that would add a citizenship question to the U.S. Census starting in 2030. This legislation would also exclude non-citizens from counting toward the population used to determine apportionment of congressional representatives.
The Heritage Foundation held a discussion on China's green energy policies. They discussed a variety of topics including the impact China's policies have on global energy markets, U.S. national security, and ways the U.S. should pivot its energy and climate strategy.
Data security executives testified before a Senate Commerce subcommittee on protecting consumers' data against unauthorized access. One of the witnesses, former Meta privacy manager Prem Trivedi, recommended the establishment of a federal data security and privacy protection standard. Other policy recommendations from the panel included data minimization and strong methods for authentication. According to the subcommittee's chair, Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), there were 3,205 data breaches in the U.S. in 2023 that affected millions of people.
Academics and policy advocates joined the Brooking's Institution's Center for Economic Security and Opportunity in Washington, DC, for a discussion on a report from the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Several topics were addressed, including the drivers and root causes of poverty, racial disparities, access to housing, the impact of the family, and labor and income challenges. They also touched upon how investment in education and low-income communities can improve quality of life for families experiencing poverty.
Ilyon Woo, author of "Master Slave, Husband Wife," recounted the harrowing journey of self-emancipation made by married slaves William and Ellen Craft in 1848.
Semafor's Kadia Goba previews the week ahead in Congress and Sarah Hay of George Washington University's Regulatory Studies Center discusses Biden administration regulations.