National Review editor Rich Lowry and Katrina vanden Heuvel, editorial director & publisher of The Nation, discuss Campaign 2024 and political news of the week.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and others discuss nuclear deterrence during the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters on Captiol Hill after the passage of legislation to lift the nation's debt ceiling and avoid default. The bill, which was approved by a vote of 63 to 36, now heads to President Biden's desk, where he is expected to sign it.
President Biden met with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team to receive his annual briefing on extreme weather. President Biden announced 32,000 projects are funded or on the way as he discussed a variety of topics including water conservation, wildfires, and hurricane preparedness. In addition, he briefly discussed the debt ceiling, saying "I think things are going as planned, God willing."
Rachel Maddow, a political commentator, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., speak about challenges facing America during a discussion hosted by the Truman Center.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a briefing following passage in Congress of the Fiscal Responsibility Act--a bill negotiated by House Republicans & the White House that raises the debt ceiling & limits discretionary spending.
More than a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech in Helsinki, Finland on the implications of the ongoing conflict. Secretary Blinken outlined Russia's failures as well as criteria for a peaceful solution. The secretary repeated the Biden administration's pledge to help Ukraine defend itself. Since the war began in 2022, the U.S. has given multiple military aid packages to Ukraine totaling billions of dollars.
The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a hearing to examine the role of migrant workers in U.S. farming and food production. Topics included the H-2A Temporary Agriculture Employment of Foreign Workers visa program, undocumented migrant labor, farmworker shortages and the role of Congress in changing immigration law. The committee heard from farm owners, immigration advocates and former Assistant Labor Secretary Leon Sequeira who served under the George W. Bush administration on all these topics.
President Biden addresses the nation on a bipartisan bill to raise the debt limit and avoid a default. The president's remarks follow passage of the agreement in the House and Senate.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison offered his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence. He was interviewed by CNN's chief legal analyst Laura Coates.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan addressed nuclear deterrence during his remarks at the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC. He said, "some of the major cracks in our nuclear foundation have come from Russia," pointing to several areas of concern, including Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine and the suspension of their implementation of the New START Treaty. Mr. Sullivan also addressed challenges posed by China, reducing nuclear risk around the globe, and the modernization of the U.S. nuclear program.
Policy advocates and national security stakeholders discussed arms control and nuclear deterrence during the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC. Several topics were addressed, including Russia's current nuclear posture, challenges posed by China, the U.S. nuclear strategy, and the potential for future nuclear discussions between the United States, Russia, and China.
More than a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech in Helsinki, Finland on the implications of the ongoing conflict. Secretary Blinken outlined Russia's failures as well as criteria for a peaceful solution. The secretary repeated the Biden administration's pledge to help Ukraine defend itself. Since the war began in 2022, the U.S. has given multiple military aid packages to Ukraine totaling billions of dollars.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison offered his thoughts on how to stop the cycle of police violence. He was interviewed by CNN's chief legal analyst Laura Coates.
Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Brett Holmgren discussed foreign surveillance and intelligence gathering and its impact on U.S. diplomacy abroad during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Much of the conversation focused on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which authorizes the intelligence community to access the communications of non-U.S. persons outside of the United States. Mr. Holmgren touched on the importance of Section 702 as an integral tool in intelligence gathering, privacy protections, and how Section 702 enhances diplomatic relations with friends and allies. He also urged Congress to renew Section 702, which is set to expire on December 31, 2023.
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke at a campaign kick-off event in Clive, Iowa. It was his first campaign event since announcing his candidacy in a Twitter Spaces conversation. He was introduced by local GOP leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA). During his remarks, he talked about his agenda as Florida governor, including efforts to ban gender-affirming care for trans youths and changes in the state's regulation of public schools. His wife, Casey, also spoke briefly. This event was a part of a multi-day swing through early primary and caucus states, including Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan addressed nuclear deterrence during his remarks at the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC. He said, "some of the major cracks in our nuclear foundation have come from Russia," pointing to several areas of concern, including Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine and the suspension of their implementation of the New START Treaty. Mr. Sullivan also addressed challenges posed by China, reducing nuclear risk around the globe, and the modernization of the U.S. nuclear program.
Policy advocates and national security stakeholders discussed arms control and nuclear deterrence during the Arms Control Association's annual meeting in Washington, DC. Several topics were addressed, including Russia's current nuclear posture, challenges posed by China, the U.S. nuclear strategy, and the potential for future nuclear discussions between the United States, Russia, and China.
More than a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech in Helsinki, Finland on the implications of the ongoing conflict. Secretary Blinken outlined Russia's failures as well as criteria for a peaceful solution. The secretary repeated the Biden administration's pledge to help Ukraine defend itself. Since the war began in 2022, the U.S. has given multiple military aid packages to Ukraine totaling billions of dollars.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a commencement speech to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point's 2023 graduating class. She told them they were graduating in an "increasingly unsettled world," mentioning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China and other autocracies, and climate change. Vice President Harris then said the graduates will be tasked with essential leadership roles in defending the nation's highest ideals, advising them to be guided by their oath to the U.S. Constitution "in all that you do." She is the first woman to give a commencement address in the school's history.
