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During a University of Louisville McConnell Center event in Kentucky, Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) said her next big legislative goal is to address border security and the immigration syste…

Mark David Hall, politics professor at George Fox University and author of Did America Have a Christian Founding?, and Andrew Seidel, constitutional attorney and author of The Founding Myth,…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Roy Brownell talked bout their book, The U.S. Senate and the Commonwealth: Kentucky Lawmakers and the Evolution of Legislative Leadership, i…

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center about U.S. foreign policy challenges. He addressed the political situations in Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, …

Author James Nolan looked at observations made by four notable foreign visitors to American during different periods of U.S. history. He focused on their thoughts regarding the relationship …

CIA Director Gina Haspel delivered keynote remarks on leading the agency at her alma mater, the University of Louisville. She outlined her main priorities which include CIA workforce diversi…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on the history of Kentucky lawmakers and how U.S. Senate leadership has changed. His speech focused on Senators Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn and Alben …

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The center’s namesake, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R…

Barbara Perry talked about the traits that make a great president, including self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to learn from mistakes. She used George Washington, Abra…

South Vietnamese people who resettled in Kentucky after the Vietnam war recounted their memories of the conflict and their escape from the country following the fall of Saigon. “Unheard T…

Jasmine Farrier talked about the future of democracy in America. Topics included Toqueville’s as applied to modern democracy, the political party system, congressional gridlock, and public p…

U.S. Senate Historian Donald Ritchie talked about the differences between the House and Senate at the time of Senator Henry Clay and the changes over time. He responded to questions from mem…

Secretary Panetta spoke about the defense budget and national security issues. He also discussed national challenges, leadership and public service. He answered questions from audience after…

Donald Ritchie talked about the evolution of the Senate leadership. He responded to questions from members of the audience, including on how television has changed operations. “After Clay: T…

James Klotter talked about the life and career of history of Senator Henry Clay. Topics included his continued career after losing a presidential election and his speaking and leadership sty…

House Speaker John Boehner talked about jobs and the economy at the University of Louisville McConnell Center. He urged Congress to find common ground despite ideological differences. He als…

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walked about changes in the workings of the Senate and changes in leadership roles. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This…

Vice President Biden spoke at a conference on the evolution of the U.S. Senate. In his remarks he focused on his own experiences in the Senate, bipartisan cooperation, and the president’s bu…

Kentucky Senate candidates Rand Paul (R) and Jack Conway (D) debated various issues. Among the topics they addressed were health care, tax policy, jobs, immigration, and an ad from Mr. Conwa…

Panelists spoke about the state of cancer research and public policy. They focused on facilitating the rapid transfer of promising cancer drug and treatment discoveries from the laboratory t…