National Journal's Zach Cohen and Politico's Gabby Orr discuss Congress's return, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies' Benham Ben Taleblu discusses U.S.-Iran tensions, and Washington Post's Craig Whitlock discusses the Afghanistan Papers.
2020 presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) held a town hall with caucusgoers in Manchester, Iowa. She delivered brief remarks on why she decided to run for president, then took questions on a variety of topics, including the economy, tax policy, and Social Security. Afterward, the candidate greeted and took pictures with some of the attendees.
National Journal Senate reporter Zach Cohen and Politico White House reporter Gabby Orr previewed the week ahead on Capitol Hill and at the White House.
As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opened the second session of the 116th Congress,he talked about the impeachment process and complained that the House is now infringing on the rights of the Senate to hold the trial as they see fit.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer talked about the impeachment process and advocated for the Senate to allow witnesses to testify in the trial of President Trump.
Daniel Weiss, president & CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, talked about the life of poet and musician Michael O'Donnell, who went missing in action during the Vietnam War after the helicopter he was piloting was shot down over Cambodia.
The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, talks about NIH projects, federal funding for NIH, & some NIH issues that need resolution.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a campaign event in Vinton, Iowa, where he spoke about expanding Obamacare, making climate change a priority, and investing in education and the workforce. Introducing Vice President Biden at the event was Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA, 1st District).
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer hosted a town hall in Waterloo, Iowa. He was introduced by Nate Gruber, the vice chair of the local county Democrats group, and then talked briefly about his campaign for president and why he decided to run. After that, he answered numerous questions from attendees, including on Social Security, college costs and U.S. military actions abroad. After the conclusion of the town hall, Mr. Steyer greeted and took pictures with many of those in attendance.
Political science scholars discussed their predictions for Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses in the state at a forum held at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. The panelists based their predictions on the caucuses of past years, and discussed some of the unique demographic attributes that made Iowa different from the rest of the country.
A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing on the future of the NASA workforce. Witnesses included space industry leaders, higher education officials, STEM education teachers and NASA scientists. They discussed partnerships between universities and NASA and efforts to build the STEM workforce.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a day-long forum exploring the future of the space economy. In this portion, attendees heard from FCC Chair Ajit Pai on how space-enabled communications benefit industrial sectors, and from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson on commercial space transportation.
Vivian Walker, the executive director of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, delivered remarks on U.S. public diplomacy. The commission was created by Congress in 1948 and is currently supported by the State Department. Ms. Walker discussed the history of the commission and outlined recommendations aimed at improving public diplomacy. The event was co-hosted by the Public Diplomacy Council, the Public Diplomacy Association of America and the USC Center on Public Diplomacy.
A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing on the future of the NASA workforce. Witnesses included space industry leaders, higher education officials, STEM education teachers and NASA scientists. They discussed partnerships between universities and NASA and efforts to build the STEM workforce.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a day-long forum exploring the future of the space economy. In this portion, attendees heard from FCC Chair Ajit Pai on how space-enabled communications benefit industrial sectors, and from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson on commercial space transportation.
Vivian Walker, the executive director of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, delivered remarks on U.S. public diplomacy. The commission was created by Congress in 1948 and is currently supported by the State Department. Ms. Walker discussed the history of the commission and outlined recommendations aimed at improving public diplomacy. The event was co-hosted by the Public Diplomacy Council, the Public Diplomacy Association of America and the USC Center on Public Diplomacy.
Emory University African American studies professor Carol Anderson discussed her book "One Person, No Vote," about voter suppression following the 2013 Supreme Court ruling striking down the Voting Rights Act.
Constitutional litigator Justin Pearson represents small business owners across the country in lawsuits against occupational licensing requirements. He discussed the cases and the Institute of Justice's work at a Federalist Society event in Montgomery, Alabama.
A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing on the future of the NASA workforce. Witnesses included space industry leaders, higher education officials, STEM education teachers and NASA scientists. They discussed partnerships between universities and NASA and efforts to build the STEM workforce.
