President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In his remarks, he discussed the U.S. economy, energy and the recent U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. He later announced that the U.S. would participate in the "1 Trillion Trees" initiative. World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chair Klaus Schwab introduced the president.
2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) held a rally at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines. At the rally, Sen. Sanders was joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) who had recently endorsed Sanders. The candidate spoke to the audience about several issues including healthcare, climate change, and the upcoming impeachment trial of President Trump.
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott delivers remarks on Australia as well as U.S. goals and strategy in the Indo-Pacific region at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
2020 presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke at a town hall in Grimes, Iowa. Warren spoke for a while on her background and how that affected her campaign platform. Following her remarks, Senator Warren took questions from the audience. The audience asked her questions on topics including education and the impact of the trade war on soybean farmers. Following the event, Senator Warren took pictures with supporters.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) delivered his inaugural address at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. In his speech, Governor Edwards outlined his goals for Louisiana including more investments in education, raising teachers' pay and the state's minimum wage.
Venezuelan officials and Latin American scholars discuss the political and humanitarian situation in Venezuela at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In his remarks, he discussed the U.S. economy, energy and the recent U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. He later announced that the U.S. would participate in the "1 Trillion Trees" initiative. World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chair Klaus Schwab introduced the president.
Gen. James McConville, Army chief of staff, delivered remarks on the Army's mission and goals at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He outlined working closely with allies and some of the new defense systems and technological advances in the department.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) delivered his State of the State address from the state house in Denver. He outlined his legislative priorities for the new session which included increased funding for education, school safety, transparency in prescription drug pricing, investment in infrastructure and roads, and protecting the environment.
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott delivered remarks on Australia, as well as the U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. He also talked about the presidency of Donald Trump, relations with China and the ongoing wildfires in Australia. Mr. Abbott served as prime minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015.
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In his remarks, he discussed the U.S. economy, energy and the recent U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. He later announced that the U.S. would participate in the "1 Trillion Trees" initiative. World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chair Klaus Schwab introduced the president.
The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted a discussion with state election officials on the security and administration of the 2020 elections. Election officials talked about the steps taken at the federal and local level to secure election infrastructure and boost public confidence in the electoral process.
Gen. James McConville, Army chief of staff, delivered remarks on the Army's mission and goals at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He outlined working closely with allies and some of the new defense systems and technological advances in the department.
The Homeland Security Experts Group hosted a forum on a wide range of national security priorities. In this portion, Jay Tabb, the executive assistant director of the FBI's National Security Branch, joined journalist Jeanne Meserve for a discussion on counterterrorism efforts in the homeland.
The Homeland Security Experts Group hosted a forum on a wide range of national security priorities. In this portion, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers joined New America Vice President Peter Bergen for a discussion on the ties between great power competition and homeland security, particularly focusing on China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In his remarks, he discussed the U.S. economy, energy and the recent U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. He later announced that the U.S. would participate in the "1 Trillion Trees" initiative. World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chair Klaus Schwab introduced the president.
The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted a discussion with state election officials on the security and administration of the 2020 elections. Election officials talked about the steps taken at the federal and local level to secure election infrastructure and boost public confidence in the electoral process.
Gen. James McConville, Army chief of staff, delivered remarks on the Army's mission and goals at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He outlined working closely with allies and some of the new defense systems and technological advances in the department.
The Homeland Security Experts Group hosted a forum on a wide range of national security priorities. In this portion, Jay Tabb, the executive assistant director of the FBI's National Security Branch, joined journalist Jeanne Meserve for a discussion on counterterrorism efforts in the homeland.
The Homeland Security Experts Group hosted a forum on a wide range of national security priorities. In this portion, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers joined New America Vice President Peter Bergen for a discussion on the ties between great power competition and homeland security, particularly focusing on China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
2020 Republican presidential candidate and former Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) spoke at a conference on politics and marketing hosted by MediaPost in Washington DC. During his remarks, Walsh spoke about his campaign strategy for 2020, President Trump's impeachment, and his standing within the Republican party. Walsh also spoke about the cancellation of Republican primaries in several early voting states. Following his remarks, Walsh took questions from the audience.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a conversation on Venezuela, focusing on the political and humanitarian situation in in the country. Venezuelan officials and Latin American scholars discussed the use of the Rio Treaty as a tool to implement political and economic measures against the Nicolás Maduro regime. The legitimacy of his presidency has been in dispute since January 2019 by Juan Guaidó, who has been serving as the acting president of Venezuela.
Publishing executive Steve Forbes discussed the economy, health care, trade and taxes in light of the Trump presidency and the 2020 election at the Detroit Economic Club.
