The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee holds a hearing to examine the skills and training needed to deploy 5G technology in the U.S.
President Trump held a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He told reporters that the Senate impeachment trial against him was a "con job." He also talked about his defense team and suggested he might attend the trial and "sit right in the front row and stare in their corrupt faces." President Trump also criticized one of the House impeachment managers, Judiciary Committee chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), calling him a "sleazebag."
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) delivered his State of the Commonwealth address from the state house in Boston. He outlined his legislative priorities for the new session which included increased funding for education, expanding access to health care, affordable housing, combating climate change, and further investment in infrastructure and transportation.
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.
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 New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, speaks at the U.S Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Washington, DC on a range of issues.
President Trump held a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He told reporters that the Senate impeachment trial against him was a "con job." He also talked about his defense team and suggested he might attend the trial and "sit right in the front row and stare in their corrupt faces." President Trump also criticized one of the House impeachment managers, Judiciary Committee chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), calling him a "sleazebag."
The Middle East Policy Council hosted a discussion on U.S.-Iran tensions and the Trump administration's foreign policy approach in the region. Speakers included former ambassadors to Iraq, journalists and Middle East scholars. Following their remarks, they took questions from the audience.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on the Economic Development Administration, which makes investments in economically distressed communities to create jobs and economic growth. Assistant Commerce Secretary for Economic Development John Fleming testified before the committee on his agency's work and goals for the coming year, which include a focus on rural America and the facilitation of the "opportunity zones" tax breaks established in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
President Trump held a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He told reporters that the Senate impeachment trial against him was a "con job." He also talked about his defense team and suggested he might attend the trial and "sit right in the front row and stare in their corrupt faces." President Trump also criticized one of the House impeachment managers, Judiciary Committee chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), calling him a "sleazebag."
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, spoke at the U.S Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Washington, DC. Mr. Bloomberg spoke about his newly released 21st Century infrastructure plan which aimed to reduce road deaths, improve mass transit and expand access to high speed internet.
A group of mayors held a news conference to discuss policy priorities as they gather in Washington, DC for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.
A government official and artificial intelligence experts testified on Capitol Hill regarding private sector use of facial recognition technology and the potential privacy and security implications of such usage. This is the third hearing for the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the topic of facial recognition technology. The committee is working on legislation to address concerns with this emerging technology.
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing to examine the skills and training needed to deploy 5G technology in the U.S. Witnesses discussed efforts to deploy 5G in rural communities, private partnerships with community colleges, and how apprenticeships can prepare the next workforce.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on a range of domestic and foreign issues. He answered questions on trade with Europe after Brexit, disability benefits, and the U.K.'s universal credit system.
President Trump held a news conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He told reporters that the Senate impeachment trial against him was a "con job." He also talked about his defense team and suggested he might attend the trial and "sit right in the front row and stare in their corrupt faces." President Trump also criticized one of the House impeachment managers, Judiciary Committee chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), calling him a "sleazebag."
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, spoke at the U.S Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Washington, DC. Mr. Bloomberg spoke about his newly released 21st Century infrastructure plan which aimed to reduce road deaths, improve mass transit and expand access to high speed internet.
A group of mayors held a news conference to discuss policy priorities as they gather in Washington, DC for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.
A House Homeland Security subcommittee held a hearing on child deaths and the conditions at immigration detention facilities. The hearing focused on steps taken to improve border facilities to provide medical care, as well as medical evaluations given to migrants once they are in Customs and Border Protection custody.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, spoke at the U.S Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Washington, DC. Mr. Bloomberg spoke about his newly released 21st Century infrastructure plan which aimed to reduce road deaths, improve mass transit and expand access to high speed internet.
