Lambda Legal's Carl Charles and Alliance Defending Freedom's Matt Sharp discuss anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures this year, and National Coalition for History's Lee White gives viewers a "101" on the Presidential Records Act.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of issues during the weekly Question Time session. Topics included inflation, food prices, affordable housing, climate change and access to health services.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins retired U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove and others for a virtual discussion on Ukraine's new counteroffensive against Russia.
The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on including seniors and people with disabilities in emergency management and response during disasters and major weather events. Topics included vulnerabilities in preparedness and response plans, communication to rural communities, technological barriers and school accommodations.
National Coalition for History's Lee White discussed the indictment of Former President Donald Trump in the classified documents probe and the decades-old law that governs presidential records.
President Biden speaks to a gathering of gun safety advocates as well as national and local lawmakers at the National Safer Communities Summit in West Hartford, Connecticut.
U.S. Ambassador to Belize Michelle Kwan joined U.S. ambassadors to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala for a discussion on U.S.-Central America relations hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue. They discussed the importance of the countries they represent to the United States and the challenges they face. Several topics were addressed, including migration and economic challenges, political leadership, and threats posed by cartels and crime syndicates. They also touched on concerns regarding Nicaragua and their alignment with Russia and Iran.
National Coalition for History's Lee White discussed the indictment of Former President Donald Trump in the classified documents probe and the decades-old law that governs presidential records.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), along with other House Republicans from California, hold a news conference in Orange County on an organized crime operation in that area.
Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez (R) said he is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. He said he was running on a record of strong population and economic growth in his city, with thousands of new arrivals in the years of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also called for Republicans to nominate a younger presidential candidate, as well as one who could connect with a diverse electorate.
Vice President Harris was joined by Opal Lee, who has been called the "grandmother of Juneteeth," to commemorate the federal holiday on the White House South Lawn.
Leaders from government and the banking industry discussed the impact of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse on community banks and the economy. Georgetown Law and the National Bankers Association co-hosted this virtual event. In this portion, panelists including Fannie Mae's CEO Priscilla Almodovar spoke about risks as well as opportunities for improvement following the banking failure.
Leaders from government and the banking industry discussed the impact of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse on community banks and the economy. Georgetown Law and the National Bankers Association co-hosted this virtual event. In this portion, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo also touched on the current state of the U.S. financial system to which he reiterated remains strong and resilient. Other topics included the federal government's response to contain the effects of the Silicon Valley Bank failure and capitalization requirements.
Brennan Center for Justice president & CEO Michael Waldman examined how the Supreme Court's 2021-22 rulings impact U.S. law & citizens. He was interviewed by Politico's senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein.
President Biden spoke to a gathering of gun safety advocates as well as national and local lawmakers at the National Safer Communities Summit in West Hartford, Connecticut. The president promoted the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act--the first federal gun safety legislation enacted in 30 years, which he signed into law one year ago--and executive actions he has taken to reduce gun violence. He then repeated calls to hold gun manufacturers accountable and for a nationwide ban on assault rifles. Before he spoke, activists, school shooting survivors, and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) delivered remarks.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), along with other House Republicans from California, held a news conference in Orange County on an organized crime operation in that area.
U.S. Ambassador to Belize Michelle Kwan joined U.S. ambassadors to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala for a discussion on U.S.-Central America relations hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue. They discussed the importance of the countries they represent to the United States and the challenges they face. Several topics were addressed, including migration and economic challenges, political leadership, and threats posed by cartels and crime syndicates. They also touched on concerns regarding Nicaragua and their alignment with Russia and Iran.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joined retired U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove and others for a virtual discussion on Ukraine's June 2023 military counteroffensive against Russia. The panel underscored the importance of the U.S. and its allies providing Ukraine with tactical weapons and conjectured about military objectives. They also discussed the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and said Russian forces were likely responsible for the explosion.
Brennan Center for Justice president & CEO Michael Waldman examined how the Supreme Court's 2021-22 rulings impact U.S. law & citizens. He was interviewed by Politico's senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein.
President Biden spoke to a gathering of gun safety advocates as well as national and local lawmakers at the National Safer Communities Summit in West Hartford, Connecticut. The president promoted the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act--the first federal gun safety legislation enacted in 30 years, which he signed into law one year ago--and executive actions he has taken to reduce gun violence. He then repeated calls to hold gun manufacturers accountable and for a nationwide ban on assault rifles. Before he spoke, activists, school shooting survivors, and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) delivered remarks.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), along with other House Republicans from California, held a news conference in Orange County on an organized crime operation in that area.
U.S. Ambassador to Belize Michelle Kwan joined U.S. ambassadors to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala for a discussion on U.S.-Central America relations hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue. They discussed the importance of the countries they represent to the United States and the challenges they face. Several topics were addressed, including migration and economic challenges, political leadership, and threats posed by cartels and crime syndicates. They also touched on concerns regarding Nicaragua and their alignment with Russia and Iran.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joined retired U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove and others for a virtual discussion on Ukraine's June 2023 military counteroffensive against Russia. The panel underscored the importance of the U.S. and its allies providing Ukraine with tactical weapons and conjectured about military objectives. They also discussed the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and said Russian forces were likely responsible for the explosion.
President Biden spoke to a gathering of gun safety advocates as well as national and local lawmakers at the National Safer Communities Summit in West Hartford, Connecticut. The president promoted the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act--the first federal gun safety legislation enacted in 30 years, which he signed into law one year ago--and executive actions he has taken to reduce gun violence. He then repeated calls to hold gun manufacturers accountable and for a nationwide ban on assault rifles. Before he spoke, activists, school shooting survivors, and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) delivered remarks.
