Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testifies before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor & Related Agencies on the president's 2018 budget request for the department.
The Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on global perceptions of the U.S. following the release of a new Pew Research study examining America's global image in regions like Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The study showed the fluctuation in favorability ratings in several parts around the world, including a large decline in Mexico and an increase in approval ratings for President Trump in places like Russia and Israel. Panelists also discussed what these findings suggest about future relations with the U.S.and agreed that a positive public perception of a leader does not always translate to good foreign policy.
The Senate Judiciary Committee examined the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and reauthorization of Section 702 of the law which authorizes intelligence agencies to access communications of foreign nationals outside the U.S. Among the speakers were counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the National Security Agency (NSA), as well as representatives from the FBI and Justice Department. Members looked at issues such as incidental communications, transparency and oversight. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the committee.
Following the panel of officials from U.S. intelligence agencies, a second group spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee to offer their perspectives on reauthorization of FISA's Section 702. Among the speakers were a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and a former director of the National Counterterrorism Center who served in the Obama administration.
The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittees on Terrorism and Europe, Eurasia & Emerging Threats held a hearing on combating terrorism threats in Europe. Witnesses inluded counterterrorism and violent extremism experts who outlined recent terrorism trends in Europe. In addition, they provided recommendations for combating online radicalization, homegrown terrorism and the flow of foreign fighters.
Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) discusses his proposal that would allow those who have concealed carry permits in other states to have the same privilege in the District of Columbia
The Senate Judiciary Committee examined the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and reauthorization of Section 702 of the law which authorizes intelligence agencies to access communications of foreign nationals outside the U.S. Among the speakers were counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the National Security Agency (NSA), as well as representatives from the FBI and Justice Department. Members looked at issues such as incidental communications, transparency and oversight. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the committee.
Following the panel of officials from U.S. intelligence agencies, a second group spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee to offer their perspectives on reauthorization of FISA's Section 702. Among the speakers were a member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and a former director of the National Counterterrorism Center who served in the Obama administration.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said the Senate's decision to delay the health care law replacement vote means the American people's voices are being heard on this matter. Her comments came during a news conference with other democrats by her side. Earlier, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that there will be no vote before the July 4th holiday break. Upon the news the president invited all the republican senators to the White House for a meeting.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry briefed and took questions from reporters during the first part of a White House briefing. He spoke about the administration's energy goals, and that his department was committed to making use of a "diverse portfolio" of energy options, including nuclear power. He also answered a question about climate change, saying that he believes it is happening and that people have had an impact on it, but that further discussion is needed to determine the extent of that impact and what to do about it. Following Sec. Perry, Principal Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders answered questions on several issues including the stalled health care law replacement bill in the Senate, a White House statement and warning to Syria about further use of chemical weapons, and a retracted CNN story on alleged ties between Russia and a Trump administration aide which resulted in the resignations of three CNN journalists.
The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittees on Terrorism and Europe, Eurasia & Emerging Threats held a hearing on combating terrorism threats in Europe. Witnesses inluded counterterrorism and violent extremism experts who outlined recent terrorism trends in Europe. In addition, they provided recommendations for combating online radicalization, homegrown terrorism and the flow of foreign fighters.
