Former Japanese defense ministers, who now serve as members in the Japanese House of Representatives, discuss U.S.-Japan relations under the Trump administration at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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.
A panel of former Japanese defense ministers, who now serve as members in the Japanese House of Representatives, discussed U.S.-Japan relations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC. Specifically, they addressed South Korea and China's role in the region, North Korea's nuclear threat and the Trump administration's foreign policy posture in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan's former state minister of defense, Mr. Akihisa Nagashima, told an audience that he agreed with the U.S. approach in issuing sanctions against North Korea.
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 Vice President Joe Biden delivered keynote remarks at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, a fundraising event for the New Hampshire Democratic Party in Manchester. He talked about the current political climate, touched on the 2016 presidential election, and encouraged Democrats to work together toward overcoming the challenges facing the country. He briefly looked ahead to the 2020 presidential race and addressed speculation about his participation, saying he was not running.
Former National Intelligence Director John Negroponte and Ellen Taushcer, the former Democratic U.S. Representative from California and former undersecretary of state, were among the panelists discussing the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Hosted by the Atlantic Council at its offices in Washington, DC, the discussion served mostly as a review of the Trump administration's domestic and foreign policy actions during its fledgling months. After the discussion, the panel took questions from members of the audience.
The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion about the fight against ISIS and whether Congress should pass an authorization for use of military force (AUMF) specific to those efforts. Freshman Senator Todd Young (R-Indiana) talked about a bill he introduced in March 2017 that includes that authorization language, and explained why he thinks it is necessary to pass new legislation distinct from the AUMF bill passed in 2001 after the September 11th terror attacks. Following the senator's remarks, a panel discussed the laws of war and legal merits for and against a new AUMF.
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.
Former Vice President Joe Biden delivered keynote remarks at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, a fundraising event for the New Hampshire Democratic Party in Manchester. He talked about the current political climate, touched on the 2016 presidential election, and encouraged Democrats to work together toward overcoming the challenges facing the country. He briefly looked ahead to the 2020 presidential race and addressed speculation about his participation, saying he was not running.
Former National Intelligence Director John Negroponte and Ellen Taushcer, the former Democratic U.S. Representative from California and former undersecretary of state, were among the panelists discussing the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Hosted by the Atlantic Council at its offices in Washington, DC, the discussion served mostly as a review of the Trump administration's domestic and foreign policy actions during its fledgling months. After the discussion, the panel took questions from members of the audience.
The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion about the fight against ISIS and whether Congress should pass an authorization for use of military force (AUMF) specific to those efforts. Freshman Senator Todd Young (R-Indiana) talked about a bill he introduced in March 2017 that includes that authorization language, and explained why he thinks it is necessary to pass new legislation distinct from the AUMF bill passed in 2001 after the September 11th terror attacks. Following the senator's remarks, a panel discussed the laws of war and legal merits for and against a new AUMF.
Former Vice President Joe Biden delivered keynote remarks at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, a fundraising event for the New Hampshire Democratic Party in Manchester. He talked about the current political climate, touched on the 2016 presidential election, and encouraged Democrats to work together toward overcoming the challenges facing the country. He briefly looked ahead to the 2020 presidential race and addressed speculation about his participation, saying he was not running.
