R Street Institute's Kathryn Waldron discusses election security and Independent Women's Forum's Inez Stepman discusses efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
After paying tribute to a U.S. servicemember recently killed in action, Sen. Kaine spoke at length about his proposal to limit the use of U.S. military force against Iran. He was followed by Washington Democrat Patty Murray, who also spoke in favor of the measure. Then, Majority Whip John Thune spoke against the measure, saying that the strike against Gen. Soleimani was justified.
Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy spoke about the need for an Iran War Powers resolution. He talks about how calling for a War Powers resolution isn't unpatriotic, and chides the administration and others who criticize those who disagree with the President's Iran policy.
Foreign Relations Committee Chair Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) came to the floor to speak on his opposition to the Iran War Powers Resolution prior to the vote on final passage.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic senators held a news conference shortly after the vote on the Iran War Powers resolution. The resolution passed 55-45. Sen. Schumer told reporters that it was a "rare day" in the Senate and congratulated the bipartisan support for the resolution. President Trump has said he plans to veto the resolution which aims to stop the president from use of military force against Iran without congressional approval. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), author of the resolution, said the government owed it to our troops and their families to give "careful deliberation" of war and cautioned President Trump to not veto the resolution.
The House passed, 232-183, a resolution to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The measure now goes to the Senate. Congress approved the ERA in 1972. Thirty-five states ratified it by 1978 (needs 38), one year before the deadline. However, five states rescinded their ratification by then. Congress extended the deadline to 1982. Nothing changed before that deadline. Since then, three more states approved ratification, including Virginia which became the 38th state in January of this year.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussed the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Judge M. Margaret McKeown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit moderated this event hosted by Georgetown University Law Center.
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.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request to Congress. The secretary fielded questions about the administration's $4.8 trillion budget proposal as well as other issues that fall under the Treasury Department's purview, including economic growth and the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law in December 2017.
Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testified on President Trump's 2021 budget proposal before the House Budget Committee. In testimony, Mr Vought highlighted the administration's priorities in the $4.8 trillion budget request. Democratic members voiced their concerns with proposed funding levels for Medicare, Medicaid, education, climate change and food assistance programs. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) chaired this hearing and Rep. Steve Womack (R-AK) served as the ranking member.
Family and friends gathered for a memorial service for PBS NewsHour anchor and journalist Jim Lehrer. He passed away at the age of 85 on January 23, 2020. The National United Methodist Church in Washington, DC conducted the service. Lee Cullum, Robin MacNeil and Michael Beschloss were among the many speakers who reflected on Lehrer's life and career.
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.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected President Trump's Middle East peace plan during a speech before the U.N. Security Council in New York City. "This plan will not bring peace or stability to the region," said President Abbas. Following his remarks, Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft delivered statements. During the meeting, both President Abbas and Ambassador Danon said they were willing to negotiate a plan for Middle East peace.
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said she would be honored to be the Democratic presidential nominee's running mate. Ms. Abrams talked about political activism and voting rights in front of a student audience at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
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.
Nevada Current editor Hugh Jackson previewed the Clark County Democratic Party's "Kick off to Caucus" Gala in Las Vegas and the state of the race in Nevada.
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg made his sixth visit to the Old Dominion State, speaking at a campaign organizing event in Richmond, Virginia. He spoke to supporters at the event, which was interrupted by protesters at times. Notably, Mr. Bloomberg,said the New York Police Department's use of stop-and-frisk tactics in neighborhood policing during his time as the New York City mayor were a "mistake." The comment came after audio of Mr. Bloomberg speaking favorably about stop-and-frisk during a 2015 forum in Aspen, Colorado was leaked earlier in the week. He was in Richmond as part of an effort to shore up support from voters in Super Tuesday primary states.
Nevada's Clark County Democratic Party hosts a "Kick off to Caucus" Gala in Las Vegas. The event includes speeches by 2020 presidential candidates a week before the state's Democratic caucuses are held.
Nevada's Clark County Democratic Party hosted a "Kick off to Caucus" Gala in Las Vegas. The event included speeches by 2020 presidential candidates a week before the state's Democratic caucuses are held.
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.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testified before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for the Health and Human Services Department. The secretary outlined the administration's budget proposal for his department and fielded questions from senators on a range of issues, including the Affordable Care Act and protections for pre-existing conditions, Medicare and Medicaid, substance abuse treatment, gun violence research, and vaping and e-cigarettes.
Nevada's Clark County Democratic Party hosted a "Kick off to Caucus" Gala in Las Vegas. The event included speeches by 2020 presidential candidates a week before the state's Democratic caucuses are held.
