The chairman of House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah, talks about climate and resources issues during the week of a climate march on Washington. He discusses President Trump's executive order this week challenging the size of national monuments, including the Bears Ears Monument in Chairman Bishop's own state, energy development on federal lands, forest fires, and the major spending issues Congress is considering this week and next week.
The "People's Climate March" and rally were held in the Washington, DC to bring awareness to the issue of climate change. The march was one of many that were held around the nation to coincide with President Trump's 100th day in office and to protest his environmental policies. It was organized by dozens of groups as part of a coalition called the "People's Climate Movement." Speakers included grassroots activists and representatives from groups including the Sierra Club, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters and the Movement for Black Lives.
President Trump travelled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he held a rally to mark his 100th day in office. He talked about many issues he's handled his since Inauguration Day and the campaign promises he vows to keep in areas including immigration, health care, border security, trade and foreign policy. He also criticized the media for its coverage of his administration. President Trump was introduced by Vice President Pence.
The annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was held in Washington, DC. Speakers included journalist Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein who talked about the role of journalists. This year's entertainment was provided by Hasan Minhaj of Comedy Central's, "The Daily Show." President Trump announced earlier this year that he would not be attending. Jeff Mason, the association's president and a White House correspondent for Reuters, emceed the festivities.
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on U.S. military strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Admiral Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, testified primarily on the escalating situation with North Korea and offered his assessment of where the U.S. stands militarily.
The chairman of House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah, talks about climate and resources issues during the week of a climate march on Washington. He discusses President Trump's executive order this week challenging the size of national monuments, including the Bears Ears Monument in Chairman Bishop's own state, energy development on federal lands, forest fires, and the major spending issues Congress is considering this week and next week.
Former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance and remarks since leaving office. He spoke at the University of Chicago about what he plans to do in his post-presidency, and moderated a discussion with students and young leaders about civic engagement and community organizing.
This week on Q&A, author and law professor, Brad Snyder. Prof. Snyder discusses his book, "The House of Truth: A Washington Political Salon and the Foundations of American Liberalism," about a group of intellectuals who met regularly in a Washington, DC, row house from 1912-1933 to debate politics and talk about the future of the country. The group included Felix Frankfurter, Walter Lippmann, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Louis Brandeis, and Herbert Hoover.
British Prime Minister Theresa May answered questions from members in the final Question Time before the June 8th general election. Several members who are standing down this election cycle and who have served over 30 years in parliament spoke for the last time during this session. The Prime Minister answered questions in this rare hour-long session on the upcoming election, Brexit negotiations, cuts to health services, and the delay in pension payments to women who worked during the 1950s.
Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen discuss the upcoming Advanced Placement U.S. Government Exam and what students can expect on the test. We'll be taking calls from high school students only.
President Trump honored the 2017 National Teacher of the Year, Syndey Chaffee of Dorchester, Massachusetts in the White House Oval Office. Ms. Chaffee is a 9th grade humanities teacher at Codman Academy Charter Public School. The president was joined by 55 other teachers from around the country along with first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
This week on Q&A, author and law professor, Brad Snyder. Prof. Snyder discusses his book, "The House of Truth: A Washington Political Salon and the Foundations of American Liberalism," about a group of intellectuals who met regularly in a Washington, DC, row house from 1912-1933 to debate politics and talk about the future of the country. The group included Felix Frankfurter, Walter Lippmann, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Louis Brandeis, and Herbert Hoover.
British Prime Minister Theresa May answered questions from members in the final Question Time before the June 8th general election. Several members who are standing down this election cycle and who have served over 30 years in parliament spoke for the last time during this session. The Prime Minister answered questions in this rare hour-long session on the upcoming election, Brexit negotiations, cuts to health services, and the delay in pension payments to women who worked during the 1950s.
President Trump delivered remarks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's National Days of Remembrance ceremony on Capitol Hill. The U.S. Congress established the Days of Remembrance as an annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Participants at the ceremony include Holocaust survivors, members of Congress and officials from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and Council.
First Daughter and Assistant to the President Ivanka Trump joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and several other women leaders at a conference in Berlin discussing women entrepreneurship and empowerment. Ivanka Trump was pressed about President Trump's attitude toward women after she described her father as "a champion of supporting families." The panelists, which included International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, discussed access to capital, feminism, and mentorship opportunities for women in business.
Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen discuss the upcoming Advanced Placement U.S. Government Exam and what students can expect on the test. We'll be taking calls from high school students only.
The Munk Debate is a semi-annual event in Toronto bringing together newsmakers and leaders to debate the most pressing issues. Historian Niall Ferguson and CNN host Fareed Zakaria debated the future of geopolitics and whether the so-called liberal international order was over. Mr. Ferguson, who argued that the liberal international order was over, cited Brexit and the collapse of the European Union as examples, saying the EU mismanged the financial and migration crisis and that the Union will "eventually fall apart." Fareed Zakaria argued the against the idea, and said young people are the future and would continue to support the idea of a liberal international order. The two debaters also discussed the French elections, the candidacy and election of Donald Trump, and China's role in the world.
This week on Q&A, author and law professor, Brad Snyder. Prof. Snyder discusses his book, "The House of Truth: A Washington Political Salon and the Foundations of American Liberalism," about a group of intellectuals who met regularly in a Washington, DC, row house from 1912-1933 to debate politics and talk about the future of the country. The group included Felix Frankfurter, Walter Lippmann, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Louis Brandeis, and Herbert Hoover.
