Pete Wehner of the Ethics & Public Policy Center discusses the future of the Republican party post-Trump and Larry Cohen, chair of the political advocacy group Our Revolution, discusses the progressive agenda and the incoming Biden Administration.
Peter Wehner of the Ethics & Public Policy Center joins us to talk about the future of the GOP. And a conversation with Larry Cohen, who heads Our Revolution, an advocacy group founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Amgen CEO Robert Bradway, Novartis U.S. Country President Thomas Kendris and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals CEO Mark Trudeau testified on prescription drug pricing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members pressed the pharmaceutical executives on why the retail price of their drugs frequently increase and at a rate that far exceeds inflation. The drug makers defended the price hikes as the cost of doing research and development and talked about price-reduction programs that their companies offer. This was the second day of a two-part hearing with pharmaceutical executives.
The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon spoke national security threats against America and what policies President-elect Joe Biden might inact to address them. These threats include domestic terrorism, foreign disinformation and climate change. The Center for New American Security hosted this virtual conversation.
The German Marshall Fund held a virtual event to discuss the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the process of adding Ukraine and Georgia as member countries. Representatives from NATO, Ukraine and Georgia discussed the process of expanding NATO's membership, reforms both countries have undertaken, and the role Russia plays in preventing Ukraine and Georgia from joining.
Journalist and author Elaine Weiss discussed her book, "The Woman's Hour," about the lead-up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920, that granted women the right to vote.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions from members in the House of Commons primarily on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister, who was self-isolating at home after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, answered questions on the country's current lockdown, vaccine development efforts and support for local businesses. He was also asked about climate policy, school funding and infrastructure investment. The nationwide lockdown in England is scheduled to be lifted on December 2, 2020.
The German Marshall Fund held a virtual event to discuss the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the process of adding Ukraine and Georgia as member countries. Representatives from NATO, Ukraine and Georgia discussed the process of expanding NATO's membership, reforms both countries have undertaken, and the role Russia plays in preventing Ukraine and Georgia from joining.
Journalist and author Elaine Weiss discussed her book, "The Woman's Hour," about the lead-up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920, that granted women the right to vote.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in Question Time remotely and fielded questions from members in the House of Commons primarily on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister, who was self-isolating at home after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, answered questions on the country's current lockdown, vaccine development efforts and support for local businesses. He was also asked about climate policy, school funding and infrastructure investment. The nationwide lockdown in England is scheduled to be lifted on December 2, 2020.
The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist.
The House Rules Committee held a virtual "Member's Day" hearing on possible rule changes for the 117th Congress. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts in congress, re-establishing congressionally directed spending rules (commonly referred to as earmarks), the realignment of committee jurisdictions in relation to the agencies they serve, the use of the proxy vote, and strengthening the constitutional powers afforded to Congress. Several members testified before the committee, including Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC).
Retired Adm. William McRaven, who served as U.S. Special Operations Commander under the Obama administration, discussed his life and career in the military, the war in Iraq, and his criticism of President Trump. Former Obama Senior Adviser and University of Chicago Institute of Politics Director David Axelrod moderated the conversation. Adm. McRaven also served as national security adviser to President George W. Bush.
Journalist and author Elaine Weiss discussed her book, "The Woman's Hour," about the lead-up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920, that granted women the right to vote.
