Competitive Enterprise Institute's Patrick Hedger discusses efforts by some on the left to regulate "big tech" companies, and Marijuana Policy Project's Don Murphy discusses congressional efforts to legalize marijuana on the federal level.
The House Intelligence Committee held its third open hearing of the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Lawmakers heard testimony from Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, National Security Council Director for Europe and Jennifer Williams, Russia and Europe adviser to Vice President Pence.
The House Intelligence Committee held its fourth open hearing of the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Lawmakers heard testimony from former U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker and former National Security Council Director for Europe & Russia Timothy Morrison.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a Democratic presidential candidate, speaks with voters at a town hall held at a middle school in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a Democratic presidential candidate, speaks with voters at a town hall held at a middle school in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) delivered the Weekly Democratic Address discussing the Trump administration's decision to delay certain health benefits to veterans suffering from Vietnam War related illnesses.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr (R) talks about issues the FCC oversees, including new spectrum auctions to free up space for 5G, media mergers, and changes in how the media are developing.
The Council on Foreign Relations held a preview of the mid-term Supreme Court cases. Panelists included two appellate attorneys who argue before the court frequently and two journalists who cover the court. They also discussed what to expect from Chief Justice John Roberts as he presides over the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump in 2020.
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) held a town hall at Henry J. McLaughlin Middle School in Manchester, New Hampshire. She talked about the need to address corruption in America, making large structural change in government, and the importance of protecting democracy.
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) held a town hall meeting with two members of the state legislature and constituents in Germantown, Wisconsin. Constituents questioned Rep. Sensenbrenner about his stance on the impeachment inquiry against President Trump and other federal issues. This town hall meeting took place after the first week of public impeachment hearings. Mr. Sensenbrenner, who was first elected to Congress in 1979, served as a House impeachment manager during the impeachment against former President Bill Clinton. He is retiring in January 2021.
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) held a town hall at Henry J. McLaughlin Middle School in Manchester, New Hampshire. She talked about the need to address corruption in America, making large structural change in government, and the importance of protecting democracy.
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) held a town hall meeting with two members of the state legislature and constituents in Germantown, Wisconsin. Constituents questioned Rep. Sensenbrenner about his stance on the impeachment inquiry against President Trump and other federal issues. This town hall meeting took place after the first week of public impeachment hearings. Mr. Sensenbrenner, who was first elected to Congress in 1979, served as a House impeachment manager during the impeachment against former President Bill Clinton. He is retiring in January 2021.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Kathleen Sawyer testified on the operations of her agency before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She was asked about the ongoing investigations involving the death of Jeffrey Epstein, a hedge fund manager who was charged with sex trafficking. Mr. Epstein died at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City while awaiting trial. Other topics discussed in the hearing included federal prison staff shortages, treatment of female prison guards and the implementation of the First Step Act.
Deval Patrick, the former Democratic governor of Massachusetts from 2007-15 and a 2020 presidential candidate, spoke at the "First in the West" event hosted by the Nevada Democratic Party in Las Vegas. This was Mr. Patrick's first major speech since announcing his run for the Democratic nomination. Beforehand, he talked to reporters outside the event hall, answering questions on a variety of topics, including why he chose to run for president, his campaign strategy, and his stances on various policy issues.
The House Intelligence Committee held its sixth open hearing of the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. In the evening, lawmakers heard testimony from Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russian, Ukrainian, and Eurasian Affairs Laura Cooper and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale.
