Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Jonathan Tamari previews the week ahead in Congress and University of Texas Austin's Peniel Joseph discusses the history and significance of Juneteenth.
Co-Chair of the Poor People's Campaign Bishop William Barber joins other activists and advocates to discuss poverty and hunger in America during a three-day Summit in Washington, DC.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He said they both agreed that both countries would benefit from normalizing their diplomatic relationship, and that he approached a number of sensitive topics with the Chinese president, including China's relationships with Russia and North Korea, as well as its aggressive military stance in the South China Sea. Secretary Blinken also answered questions from reporters, including one on his discussions with President Xi about intellectual property rights in China.
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.
Former Trump administration officials and policy proponents discussed proposed regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency, such as requiring new car sales to be 60% electric by 2030, during an event hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Several topics were discussed, including the impact to low-income and minority communities, the rising costs of new automobiles, lack of consumer choice, impacts on the power gird, and reliance on China.
President Biden delivers remarks in Palo Alto, California on his administration's efforts to spur creation of green energy jobs and stem the effects of climate change.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore and others discussed land management and wildfire resiliency at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. Topics included carbon emissions, watershed risk reduction, and fire suppression.
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.
Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston director Bernard Powers and Lauren Davila discussed the discovery and significance of the largest known slave auction in the U.S.
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.
Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, led a discussion with economists and public health policy practitioners on poverty and hunger in America during a three-day summit in Washington, DC. They discussed a variety of issues, including the causes for poverty in America, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on low-income and minority populations, economic drivers of inflation, and how best to mitigate poverty in the country.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He said they both agreed that both countries would benefit from normalizing their diplomatic relationship, and that he approached a number of sensitive topics with the Chinese president, including China's relationships with Russia and North Korea, as well as its aggressive military stance in the South China Sea. Secretary Blinken also answered questions from reporters, including one on his discussions with President Xi about intellectual property rights in China.
Former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) was honored with a portrait unveiling ceremony in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. Top congressional leaders, including current Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), paid tribute to him. After the portrait was unveiled, former Speaker Ryan delivered a speech, recalling highlights from his career, including overseeing passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He also mentioned policy issues he wished had been solved during his time in leadership, including immigration and the federal debt. At the time of this event, Congress and the White House were having talks amid an impending debt limit and possible default. Mr. Ryan served as speaker from 2015-19.
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.
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.
Former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) was honored with a portrait unveiling ceremony in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. Top congressional leaders, including current Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), paid tribute to him. After the portrait was unveiled, former Speaker Ryan delivered a speech, recalling highlights from his career, including overseeing passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He also mentioned policy issues he wished had been solved during his time in leadership, including immigration and the federal debt. At the time of this event, Congress and the White House were having talks amid an impending debt limit and possible default. Mr. Ryan served as speaker from 2015-19.
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.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He said they both agreed that both countries would benefit from normalizing their diplomatic relationship, and that he approached a number of sensitive topics with the Chinese president, including China's relationships with Russia and North Korea, as well as its aggressive military stance in the South China Sea. Secretary Blinken also answered questions from reporters, including one on his discussions with President Xi about intellectual property rights in China.
Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, led a discussion with economists and public health policy practitioners on poverty and hunger in America during a three-day summit in Washington, DC. They discussed a variety of issues, including the causes for poverty in America, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on low-income and minority populations, economic drivers of inflation, and how best to mitigate poverty in the country.
