Author and columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman discusses her book "Our Broken America" about political polarization in America, and Center for American Progress Action Fund's Brent Cohen discusses the youth vote and Campaign 2020.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed the judiciary branch and his new book "A Republic, If You Can Keep It" at an event hosted by the National Archives.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan told a law school audience that the Supreme Court is not partisan despite the current political climate. She also argued compromise is not a dirty word and explained the court's role in gerrymandering cases. She delivered the annual John Paul Stevens lecture at the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder and answered student questions.
The Joint Economic Committee convened a hearing to examine the high costs of raising a family. Social policy experts who testified gave recommendations on what lawmakers could do to alleviate some of these costs.
Hillsdale College Journalism Director John Miller discussed the history of journalism and "fake news" at an event hosted by the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California.
Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) delivered the Democratic weekly address highlighting legislation passed in the House in 2019, and looking ahead to the new year in Congress.
A look at the future of transportation -- from printable 3-D cars to tiny helicopters that carry one person -- with "Hop. Slip, Go" co-author Stephen Baker.
Author and columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman discussed her book "Our Broken America" that looks at the current political divide and how to better communicate with those who have different political beliefs.
2020 presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) spoke to voters at a town hall in Hudson, NH. She spoke about the importance of bipartisanship, improving the U.S. health care system, and bringing the troops home so that military dollars can be used to rebuild the country. While taking questions from the audience, she was asked about her "present" votes on the articles of impeachment against President Trump, for which she said the reason she voted "present," was because she felt the system was flawed, and therefore could not vote "yes or no."
CATO Institute Constitution Studies Director Ilya Shapiro and American Enterprise Institute Fellow Peter Wallison discussed Congress, courts and the so-called administrative state at the annual Steamboat Springs Freedom Conference in Colorado. Saagar Enjeti, the Hill newspaper chief Washington correspondent, moderated the discussion.
A panel of former NASA astronauts and administrators, along with other space experts, discussed the legacy of the Apollo missions and future of space exploration at an event hosted by the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC.
2020 presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) spoke to voters at a town hall in Hudson, NH. She spoke about the importance of bipartisanship, improving the U.S. health care system, and bringing the troops home so that military dollars can be used to rebuild the country. While taking questions from the audience, she was asked about her "present" votes on the articles of impeachment against President Trump, for which she said the reason she voted "present," was because she felt the system was flawed, and therefore could not vote "yes or no."
Sky News Political Reporter Tom Connell wrapped up the events in the latest session of Australia's House and Senate. During this session of Australia's parliament, which lasted from November 25 to December 5, 2019, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, along with members of his cabinet, answered questions on a variety of domestic and foreign affairs issues. Topics included the Australian bushfires, Great Barrier Reef conservation efforts, government restructuring, veterans' suicide issues as well as refugee and asylum policies.
Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) delivered the Democratic weekly address highlighting legislation passed in the House in 2019, and looking ahead to the new year in Congress.
CATO Institute Constitution Studies Director Ilya Shapiro and American Enterprise Institute Fellow Peter Wallison discussed Congress, courts and the so-called administrative state at the annual Steamboat Springs Freedom Conference in Colorado. Saagar Enjeti, the Hill newspaper chief Washington correspondent, moderated the discussion.
Hillsdale College Journalism Director John Miller discussed the history of journalism and "fake news" at an event hosted by the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on the Environment held a hearing on the economic effects of climate change. This was the fifth hearing from House Oversight in a series on climate change. The witnesses discussed the economic impacts of global warming and the role it will play in the future.
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and environmental activists spoke at the U.S. Capitol on climate change, as part of weekly demonstrations occurring through the end of January called "Fire Drill Fridays." The speakers discussed the need to protect and regrow forests, which help to stabilize climate systems, regulate ecosystems, and protect biodiversity. After remarks, the speakers marched to the Capitol steps, in which several people, including Lily Tomlin, were arrested during the protest.
