Representative Joe Wilson discusses Russia and the fight against ISIS, Representative Sheila Jackson discusses the future of the FBI, and Charles Moorman and Edward Hamberger discuss the state of the U.S. rail industry.
Local police chiefs testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations on the challenges local departments face. Topics included improving relations between economically depressed communities and police, funding, and improving training for de-escalation techniques.
Local police chiefs testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations on the challenges local departments face. Topics included improving relations between economically depressed communities and police, funding, and improving training for de-escalation techniques.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao gave her first testimony before Congress on the Trump administration's plan to address the nation's infrastructure challenges. She said the $1 trillion proposal will include $200 billion in federal funding and private sector investment and will address areas including safety, modifications for smart technology, the streamlining of permit approvals and the needs of rural communities. She spoke before a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chaired by John Barrasso (R) of Wyoming.
The Center for American Progress hosted their annual Ideas Conference at the Four Seasons hotel in Washington, DC. This portion included keynote remarks by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D). In addition, Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden moderated a panel discussion on economic growth and workforce issues. Speakers included Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and former Council of Economic Advisers Chair Austan Goolsbee.
