The Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing to examine how so-called junk fees affect consumers and their budgets, especially in regard to financial services and rental housing.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Former President Bill Clinton sat down for a conversation on diplomacy, global challenges and public health at a Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles.
Democratic Delaware Senator Chris Coons and Texas Republican Senator discussed the Israel-Hamas War and Americans detained abroad. During their discussion, the Senators spoke about President Biden's recent announcement that he would halt offensive arms sales to Israel if they carried out their planned invasion of the Southern Gazan city of Rafah. During his remarks, Senator Coons stated that he stressed the relocation of civilians from the area to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his last visit to Israel.
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.
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.
Former President Bill Clinton sat down for a conversation on diplomacy, global challenges and public health at a Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles.
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.
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing to examine how so-called junk fees affect consumers and their budgets, especially regarding financial services and rental housing. Some Republican members of the committee said that "junk fees" was not a real term but such fees actually deter late payments, a belief shared by small business owner Karen Madry of the Afena Federal Credit Union. However, some Democratic senators and two other witnesses, consumer advocates Adam Rust and Santiago Sueiro, alleged that credit card and property management companies were unfairly boosting their profits through hidden and predatory fees, especially for people with low incomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
