House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and members of the Pro-Choice Caucus held a press conference on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case, which nixed the national right to abortion. They talked about their efforts to codify the legal protections enshrined in the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which preserved abortion rights in all states but allowed states to set certain restrictions.
U.S. House leadership, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and others participated in an unveiling ceremony of a new postage stamp honoring the late civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the U.S. Capitol. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) shared their memories of Rep. Lewis. Speaker McCarthy recalled watching Rep. Lewis introduce President Obama on the 50th anniversary of the voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, which Mr. Lewis helped lead as a young activist. The speaker remarked on the progress of racial equality in the U.S., saying, "I got goosebumps, and I got tears, thinking how far we had come."
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) discussed spending priorities following the debt ceiling deal, U.S.-China relations, interest rates, and congressional news of the day.
President Biden and Vice President Harris are among those speaking at an event in Washington, DC, hosted by EMILY's List and other pro-choice organizations on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that even though the Federal Reserve did not raise interest rates at their last meeting, there is a strong possibility of one to two interest rate hikes before the end of the year to help quell high inflation. Chair Powell appeared before the Senate Banking Committee to testify on the Federal Reserve's semiannual monetary policy report. A variety of topics were discussed, including the labor market and job growth, financial regulations, wage growth, and the impact that proposed capital requirements might have on small and community banks. He also addressed the recent failures of several regional banks, including Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, saying "the U.S. banking system is sound and resilient."
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) discussed spending priorities following the debt ceiling deal, U.S.-China relations, interest rates, and congressional news of the day.
Journalist Rebecca Grant reported on maternal healthcare in the U.S. & discussed how social & political dynamics impact pregnancy & motherhood. She was interviewed by New York Times reporter Alisha Gupta.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke to reporters about husband Maj. Michael Haley's deployment to serve in the U.S. Africa Command. Her remarks came after a departure ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina that Maj. Haley participated in, along with other members of the South Carolina Army National Guard.
Three reproductive health groups - EMILYs List, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund - endorsed President Biden and Vice President Harris for their 2024 reelection bid. The group announced their endorsements during an event in Washington, DC on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. with it's now infamous Dobbs ruling.
President Biden and Vice President Harris pledged to protect women's health care and abortion rights after three reproductive health groups - EMILYs List, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund - endorsed their 2024 reelection bid. The president, vice president and their spouses took part in a campaign event where the groups announced their endorsements. The announcement coincided with the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. with it's now infamous and historic Dobbs ruling. are among those who spoke at an event in Washington, DC, hosted by EMILY's List and other pro-choice organizations on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case.
During a June news conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a pause in interest rate hikes, thus keeping the federal funds rate at a level between 5 to 5.25%. The pause marked a change in policy, as the Fed had raised rates 10 times in a row since March 2022--reportedly the fastest pace in four decades--in order to lower inflation. However, Chair Powell said rate hikes were likely in the near-future to bring down inflation to 2%. He gave projections for future federal funds rates, forecasting 5.6%, 4.6%, and 3.4% at the end of the respective years of 2023, 2024, and 2025.
President Joe Biden welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an official arrival ceremony on the White House's South Lawn. The two world leaders delivered remarks on their nations' shared democratic values, with both remarking that their respective constitutions begin with, "We the People." President Biden also remarked on the security alliance with India and other nations in the Indo-Pacific, saying, "With your partnership, we've invigorated and elevated the Quad between the United States, India, Australia, and Japan to advance our vision of a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific."
Journalist Rebecca Grant reported on maternal healthcare in the U.S. & discussed how social & political dynamics impact pregnancy & motherhood. She was interviewed by New York Times reporter Alisha Gupta.
Three reproductive health groups - EMILYs List, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund - endorsed President Biden and Vice President Harris for their 2024 reelection bid. The group announced their endorsements during an event in Washington, DC on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. with it's now infamous Dobbs ruling.
President Biden and Vice President Harris pledged to protect women's health care and abortion rights after three reproductive health groups - EMILYs List, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund - endorsed their 2024 reelection bid. The president, vice president and their spouses took part in a campaign event where the groups announced their endorsements. The announcement coincided with the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. with it's now infamous and historic Dobbs ruling. are among those who spoke at an event in Washington, DC, hosted by EMILY's List and other pro-choice organizations on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case.
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.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and members of the Pro-Choice Caucus held a press conference on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case, which nixed the national right to abortion. They talked about their efforts to codify the legal protections enshrined in the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which preserved abortion rights in all states but allowed states to set certain restrictions.
Zephranie Buetow, Homeland Security assistant secretary for legislative affairs, and Carlos Uriarte, Justice Department assistant attorney general for legislative affairs, testified on their agencies' compliance with House Judiciary Committee oversight requests before a subcommittee. Topics included the redaction process and how each agency approves congressional requests.
Three reproductive health groups - EMILYs List, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund - endorsed President Biden and Vice President Harris for their 2024 reelection bid. The group announced their endorsements during an event in Washington, DC on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. with it's now infamous Dobbs ruling.
President Biden and Vice President Harris pledged to protect women's health care and abortion rights after three reproductive health groups - EMILYs List, NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund - endorsed their 2024 reelection bid. The president, vice president and their spouses took part in a campaign event where the groups announced their endorsements. The announcement coincided with the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. with it's now infamous and historic Dobbs ruling. are among those who spoke at an event in Washington, DC, hosted by EMILY's List and other pro-choice organizations on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs abortion case.
