ERA Coalition Co-President and CEO Carol Jenkins discusses efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd discusses immigration and border control policy.
Judy Shelton, the president's nominee to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, received numerous questions of concern from both Republican and Democratic senators regarding her previous public writings and opinions on monetary policy. The questions came during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee. Christopher Waller, another nominee for the board, also testified but did not receive as many questions from lawmakers.
A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing with State Department and USAID officials on security assistance to Mexico. Members questioned the officials on how the U.S. is working with Mexican government to combat drug and arms trafficking by cartels, the current humanitarian crisis in the country, and the handling of cases around American citizens being killed in Mexico.
Politico hosted governors from across the country at its annual State Solutions Conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, Politico spoke with Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island regarding her policy priorities, the 2020 elections and national politics.
Ivanka Trump, an adviser to the president, along with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, attended a summit at the State Department on the Women's Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Initiative. Ms. Trump and the secretary called for legislation to establish a permanent women's global development and prosperity office at the State Department and funding of $200 million annually. Members of Congress as well as other White House officials also attended the gathering.
President Trump delivered remarks on border security to National Border Patrol Council members. While discussing the progress made on building the border wall, he spoke about Maria Fuentes, who he had mentioned during his State of the Union address. He spoke about her murder by an illegal immigrant, and then invited her granddaughter, Daria Ortiz, to come up to say a few remarks about her. In emotional remarks, Ms. Ortiz blamed sanctuary cities for her grandmother's murder, saying, "the tragedy in all of this, is the fact that this could have been avoided, had there been no sanctuary law."
CBO Director Phillip Swagel talks about the budget, debt and other federal spending issues. President Trump sent his budget to Congress Monday, Feb. 10.
Two members of Congress talk about the future of technology & a commissioner on the Federal Election Commission talks about how the internet is used in campaigns for election.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy delivered remarks and participated in a discussion during the Headliner's Luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He spoke about importance of a free press to the Army, saying it "serves as one of the touch points between the military and the public," and that "coverage continues to convey the important work of our deployed forces." He also highlighted the Army's three main priorities for the future, which are readiness, modernization, and reform. During Q&A, he was asked whether the Army plans to investigate Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who was recently relieved of his post with the National Security Council due to his testimony in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, for which he said "there's no investigations of him."
President Trump delivered remarks on border security to National Border Patrol Council members. While discussing the progress made on building the border wall, he spoke about Maria Fuentes, who he had mentioned during his State of the Union address. He spoke about her murder by an illegal immigrant, and then invited her granddaughter, Daria Ortiz, to come up to say a few remarks about her. In emotional remarks, Ms. Ortiz blamed sanctuary cities for her grandmother's murder, saying, "the tragedy in all of this, is the fact that this could have been avoided, had there been no sanctuary law."
American University's Washington College of Law hosted a panel discussion analyzing the Trump administration's immigration policies. Panelists discussed the ongoing legal issues involving family separation, including challenges reuniting families and providing services to children dealing with trauma.
Hudson Institute held a discussion on the possible copyright implications for software development ahead of the Supreme Court case, Google v. Oracle. The discussion included the history of copyright protections for software and the importance of code being protected by copyright laws.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) delivered his State of the State address to lawmakers in Atlanta. He outlined his legislative priorities, which include education investments, health care affordability, public safety, combating human trafficking and child adoption initiatives. During the session, Gov. Kemp paid tribute to recently retired U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R), who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years ago. The governor announced that the University of Georgia will launch a professorship to develop treatments for the disease.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy delivered remarks and participated in a discussion during the Headliner's Luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He spoke about importance of a free press to the Army, saying it "serves as one of the touch points between the military and the public," and that "coverage continues to convey the important work of our deployed forces." He also highlighted the Army's three main priorities for the future, which are readiness, modernization, and reform. During Q&A, he was asked whether the Army plans to investigate Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who was recently relieved of his post with the National Security Council due to his testimony in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, for which he said "there's no investigations of him."