Reps. French Hill (R-AR) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL) discuss federal spending and congressional news of the day, and Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane discusses the 2024 Pentagon budget and the National Defense Authorization Act.
Rep. French Hill (R-AR), Vice Chair of the Financial Services Committee, discussed the debt ceiling deal, Russia's war against Ukraine, and congressional news of the day.
Free Speech advocates, including world chess champion and Renew Democracy Initiative Chair Garry Kasparov, discussed the state of free speech in the U.S. and abroad during a discussion hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Several topics were discussed, including free speech attacks by authoritarian regimes, book bans, religious freedom, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on free speech. Also participating was Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America.
Former U.S. representatives who served on the House Intelligence Committee testified on the necessity of bipartisanship and non-partisanship in regard to the committee's task of taking on national security challenges. Additionally, they discussed specific areas of importance, including cyber defense, certain geographic regions, terrorism, and reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)--which permits targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the United States. Regarding FISA and privacy concerns, former Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) said, "security and liberty are not a zero-sum game. You either get more of both or less of both." Also, former Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) warned about the dangers of not paying sufficient attention to Africa, citing both terrorism and China's interest in the continent.
Former government officials and health advocates joined the Bipartisan Policy Center for a discussion on the impact the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has had over the last 20 years. Several topics were touched upon, including the millions of people PEPFAR saved, the role of faith-based organizations, innovation in HIV/AIDS treatments, and how it helped establish the framework for how other global health emergencies are responded to, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers urged Congress to reauthorize the program, which is set to expire on October 1, 2023.
Former government officials and health advocates joined the Bipartisan Policy Center for a discussion on the impact the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has had over the last 20 years. Several topics were touched upon, including the millions of people PEPFAR saved, the role of faith-based organizations, innovation in HIV/AIDS treatments, and how it helped establish the framework for how other global health emergencies are responded to, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers urged Congress to reauthorize the program, which is set to expire on October 1, 2023.
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and his brother, federal Judge Charles Breyer, discussed their San Francisco upbringing and legal careers with the Supreme Court Historical Society. The conversationtook place inside the Supreme Court's courtroom, where official oral arguments are conducted.
"I know we can bring this country back," said former Vice President Mike Pence as he announced his 2024 presidential campaign during an event in Ankeny, Iowa. Though the former vice president touted the accomplishments of the Trump administration, he criticized President Trump for his actions on January 6 when explaining why he is running against the former president. Pence went on to say, "anyone who asks someone else to put them over the Constitution should never be president of the United States again."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about the strong relations between the U.S. and Israel during a speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Summit in Washington, DC. Topics included the U.S. commitment to Israel's security, a two-state solution for peace between Israel and Palestine, and efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
"I know we can bring this country back," said former Vice President Mike Pence as he announced his 2024 presidential campaign during an event in Ankeny, Iowa. Though the former vice president touted the accomplishments of the Trump administration, he criticized President Trump for his actions on January 6 when explaining why he is running against the former president. Pence went on to say, "anyone who asks someone else to put them over the Constitution should never be president of the United States again."
"To unlock the best of America, we need a leader who is clearly focused on three things: economy, energy, and national security," said Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), "and that is whyI am officially announcing I am running for the president of the United States of America." The governor launched his campaign before friends and supporters at an event in Fargo. Gov. Burgum highlighted his work as a former businessperson and his accomplishments as governor before criticizing President Biden for perceived failures at the border, the economy and high energy prices.
"I know we can bring this country back," said former Vice President Mike Pence as he announced his 2024 presidential campaign during an event in Ankeny, Iowa. Though the former vice president touted the accomplishments of the Trump administration, he criticized President Trump for his actions on January 6 when explaining why he is running against the former president. Pence went on to say, "anyone who asks someone else to put them over the Constitution should never be president of the United States again."
"To unlock the best of America, we need a leader who is clearly focused on three things: economy, energy, and national security," said Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), "and that is whyI am officially announcing I am running for the president of the United States of America." The governor launched his campaign before friends and supporters at an event in Fargo. Gov. Burgum highlighted his work as a former businessperson and his accomplishments as governor before criticizing President Biden for perceived failures at the border, the economy and high energy prices.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission commissioners testified on election security ahead of the 2024 presidential election cycle. This hearing, held by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, covered a variety of topics, including boosting confidence in critical election infrastructure, cyber security threats and preparedness, using artificial intelligence, voter education to counteract misinformation and disinformation, and state-funding needed to run elections.
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and his brother, federal Judge Charles Breyer, discussed their San Francisco upbringing and legal careers with the Supreme Court Historical Society. The conversationtook place inside the Supreme Court's courtroom, where official oral arguments are conducted.
"I know we can bring this country back," said former Vice President Mike Pence as he announced his 2024 presidential campaign during an event in Ankeny, Iowa. Though the former vice president touted the accomplishments of the Trump administration, he criticized President Trump for his actions on January 6 when explaining why he is running against the former president. Pence went on to say, "anyone who asks someone else to put them over the Constitution should never be president of the United States again."
