Viewer reaction to Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate, Center for Public Integrity's Dave Levinthal discusses money in politics, and National Museum of the American Indian's Kevin Gover discusses native American history and culture.
The Institute of Politics, Policy and History at the University of the District of Columbia hosted a discussion that dissected the impeachment process, as well as the next steps moving past impeachment. Speaking at the event were U.S. House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), former RNC Chair Michael Steele, former deputy White House deputy chief of staff for President Clinton Karen Tramontano, and Georgetown University law professor Paul Butler. Moderating the discussion was the former Mayor of Washington, DC, Sharon Pratt, who is the founding director for the Institute of Politics, Policy and History.
National Museum of the American Indian Director Kevin Gover discussed the museum's history, artifacts and issues of importance to Native Americans today.
Politico and the Knight Foundation held a discussion on how campaigns plan to engage with nonvoters this election cycle. The conversation coincided with the Knight Foundation's release of a new study that focused on the political behavior and attitudes of nonvoters. Panelists spoke about how they could use this data as well as other data to target certain people to vote for a certain candidate.
The National Press Foundation held an awards dinner to recognize outstanding journalism. During this portion, several awards were handed out, including the award for "Innovative Storytelling" to NPR and the University of Maryland's Howard Center for Investigative Journalism & Capital News Service.
The National Press Foundation held an awards dinner to recognize outstanding journalism. During this portion, the final awards of the evening were handed out, including the " W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism Award" to Bob Woodward from "The Washington Post," and the "Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism" to Dana Bash from CNN.
Long Island University announced winners for the annual George Polk Awards in Journalism. After the winners were announced, a panel discussion was held focusing on the challenges of reporting during wartime, both domestically and internationally.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg held a rally in Salt Lake City. It was his first major campaign event since his appearance in the 10th Democratic primary debate in Las Vegas. At the rally, the former New York City mayor spoke to voters and supporters about his recent debate performance, the impeachment of President Trump, and who he planned to support should he not win the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke about gun violence at a community center in Las Vegas. Family members of gun violence victims joined the former vice president at the event. Mr. Biden spoke on his history regarding gun legislation, and what he hoped to accomplish as president, saying the number of lives lost and impacted by gun violence was too high.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing remembering the Holocaust, 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, and to discuss how to combat bigotry, discrimination and violence. The hearing focused on preventing hate crimes by teaching the history of the Holocaust, regulating hate speech on social media, acknowledging and combating antisemitic rhetoric in society.
President Trump held a 'Keep America Great" rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He touched on the economy, border security and immigration, trade, and Space Force. While talking about the previous night's Democratic presidential debate, the president referenced Mike Bloomberg, saying "Mini-Mike didn't do well last night," before turning his attention to Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), saying that she is done, that "she choked."
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg held a rally in Salt Lake City. It was his first major campaign event since his appearance in the 10th Democratic primary debate in Las Vegas. At the rally, the former New York City mayor spoke to voters and supporters about his recent debate performance, the impeachment of President Trump, and who he planned to support should he not win the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) delivered his annual State of State address in Sacramento. During the speech, the governor addressed the state's economic growth, climate change, and health care. He also spoke about the state's homeless problem, saying the problem has been ignored for too long and that public servants must step-up and do more the solve the situation.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a new initiative, the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, at a forum in the Washington, DC area. He spoke about the importance of innovation for the industry and the economic outlook. Prior to his remarks, a chief economist with the Agriculture Department outlined trends and the economic forecast.
The Institute of Politics, Policy and History at the University of the District of Columbia hosted a discussion that dissected the impeachment process, as well as the next steps moving past impeachment. Speaking at the event were U.S. House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), former RNC Chair Michael Steele, former deputy White House deputy chief of staff for President Clinton Karen Tramontano, and Georgetown University law professor Paul Butler. Moderating the discussion was the former Mayor of Washington, DC, Sharon Pratt, who is the founding director for the Institute of Politics, Policy and History.
