New York Times economic reporter Jim Tankersley discusses his book about the growth of the middle class in the U.S. and Alliance for Securing Democracy Fellow Josh Rudolph discusses foreign interference in Campaign 2020.
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) provided his victory remarks after defeating challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) in the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary election. In an often-heated campaign, the candidates repeatedly criticized each other for past votes, including criminal justice reform. Sen. Markey gained the support of progressive Democrats including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) who worked with him to co-author the Green New Deal climate change initiative which became a focal point of his primary campaign.
Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-MA) conceded to his opponent Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) after losing the 2020 Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary election. In an often-heated campaign which included targeting Senator Markey's 44-year congressional career and Rep. Kennedy's family legacy, the candidates repeatedly criticized each other for past votes even though they supported many of the same policies. The 39-year-old grandson of Robert F. Kennedy becomes the first Kennedy in Massachusetts to lose an election.
The co-chairs of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) sat down to discuss the historical significance of debates and the upcoming 2020 presidential debates. The National Press Club hosted this event. Panelists answered submitted questions on third-party candidates having access to debates, the influence of social media, how the debate process impacts new and emerging democracies and the criteria for selecting a moderator.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivers remarks in Wilmington, Delaware on reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. Joining him will be his wife Jill, a long-time teacher.
Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen took part in a virtual discussion with the Brookings Institution on monetary policy and the response to the coronavirus pandemic. The event began with remarks by Federal Reserve Board Member Lael Brainard, who outlined the central bank's revised version of its long-term goals and monetary policy strategy. The discussion was moderated by David Wessel, the director of Brookings Institution's Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy.
House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) discussed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement at an event hosted by Rice University's Baker Institute. More specifically, they addressed the USMCA negotiation process, environmental and labor provisions, and implementation of the agreement. The lawmakers also talked about other potential trade agreements and the impact of the coronavirus on the global supply chain and e-commerce.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks in Wilmington, Delaware on reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. He called the issue of students being able to go back to school safely a national emergency and called on President Trump to provide emergency funding for the situation.
President Trump designated Wilmington, North Carolina as the first U.S. World War II Heritage City. The announcement came during remarks to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the war's end in front of the Battleship North Carolina.
Rick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and to questions from members of the studio audience at the Goldwater Institute. The senator from Arizona, who was called "Mr. Conservative," lost in a landslide to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but paved the way for younger conservatives. After the election he resumed his senate career. Topics included Senator Goldwater's libertarian philosophy. Video clips were shown of interviews, news conferences, and speeches. Also shown were campaign ads, including the "Daisy Ad," and a clip from Ronald Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech.
President Trump designated Wilmington, North Carolina as the first U.S. World War II Heritage City. The announcement came during remarks to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the war's end in front of the Battleship North Carolina.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks in Wilmington, Delaware on reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. He called the issue of students being able to go back to school safely a national emergency and called on President Trump to provide emergency funding for the situation.
House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) discussed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement at an event hosted by Rice University's Baker Institute. More specifically, they addressed the USMCA negotiation process, environmental and labor provisions, and implementation of the agreement. The lawmakers also talked about other potential trade agreements and the impact of the coronavirus on the global supply chain and e-commerce.
Rick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and to questions from members of the studio audience at the Goldwater Institute. The senator from Arizona, who was called "Mr. Conservative," lost in a landslide to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but paved the way for younger conservatives. After the election he resumed his senate career. Topics included Senator Goldwater's libertarian philosophy. Video clips were shown of interviews, news conferences, and speeches. Also shown were campaign ads, including the "Daisy Ad," and a clip from Ronald Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech.
Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen took part in a virtual discussion with the Brookings Institution on monetary policy and the response to the coronavirus pandemic. The event began with remarks by Federal Reserve Board Member Lael Brainard, who outlined the central bank's revised version of its long-term goals and monetary policy strategy. The discussion was moderated by David Wessel, the director of Brookings Institution's Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy.
House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) discussed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement at an event hosted by Rice University's Baker Institute. More specifically, they addressed the USMCA negotiation process, environmental and labor provisions, and implementation of the agreement. The lawmakers also talked about other potential trade agreements and the impact of the coronavirus on the global supply chain and e-commerce.
President Trump designated Wilmington, North Carolina as the first U.S. World War II Heritage City. The announcement came during remarks to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the war's end in front of the Battleship North Carolina.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks in Wilmington, Delaware on reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. He called the issue of students being able to go back to school safely a national emergency and called on President Trump to provide emergency funding for the situation.
