Americans for Prosperity's Akash Chougule and Center for Law and Social Policy's Indivar Dutta Gupta discuss the U.S. economy, and former CIA Russia analysis chief George Beebe discusses the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks from Charlotte, North Carolina on the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The case overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that established a precedent for national abortion rights. Upon first hearing of the news, the vice president said she thought of her daughter and her other young female relatives, saying, "I couldn't help but think that their generation would have fewer rights than my generation or my mother's generation." She also called on Congress to codify abortion rights into federal law. Vice President Harris was introduced by Dr. Amy Bryant, a local obstetrician-gynecologist.
John Cusey, former policy director in the Office of Refugee Resettlement in the Trump administration, discussed the state of the southern border during a panel discussion at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. Topics included the lifting of pandemic-era border restrictions, unaccompanied children, fentanyl smuggling, and the issue of border security from a faith-based perspective. Audience members also participated in the discussion.
Admiral Mike Gilday, the U.S. chief of naval operations, and National Security Council Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell talk about the trilateral military alliance between the U.S., Australia, and the U.K.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL) talked about his border security plan in a town hall held at a veterans social club in Eagle Pass, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border. He said he would step up enforcement of current border control laws, and use executive action to toughen requirements for asylum seekers who try to access the U.S. via its border with Mexico as well as deter migrants from Central and South America -- and elsewhere -- from coming to the U.S. in the first place. Gov. DeSantis also answered questions from many of the attendees, both on border security and other topics, including tax policy and efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called for Congress to act promptly in a bipartisan manner to implement regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In a speech at a DC think tank, Leader Schumer outlined a framework for action within the year. He warned failure to act means AI technology would go unchecked and could harm the nation's security and democracy. The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted this event.
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller briefed reporters on the Wagner Group's rebellion against the Russian government. He said the situation remained "dynamic" with implications "unclear" currently as the U.S. continued engaging with allies and partners to determine exactly what happened. Other topics discussed included other foreign policy matters like efforts to expand NATO and elections in Greece.
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered brief remarks on the agreement that ended the short-lived rebellion of the Wagner Group mercenary organization. He said soldiers from the Wagner Group were welcome to continue serving Russia by signing contracts directly with the Russian military, and were right to end their march toward conflict in Moscow. He blamed "Russia's enemies" and said they "miscalculated."
President Biden announced more than $40 billion in funding for states to expand their high-speed internet infrastructure. The announcement came during a speech at the White House with other administration officials, including the vice president, commerce secretary and the president's infrastructure law coordinator. Prior to his speech, President Biden said he's remaining up to date on the situation in Russia after the Wagner Group launched a rebellion against Vladimir Putin.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and former U.S. Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) spoke about the global progress in fighting HIV/AIDS during a discussion at the Aspen Ideas Conference in Colorado. The two attributed much of this success to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) which was enacted in 2003. Twenty years after its inception, both Drs. Fauci and Frist talked about their role and experiences in working with then President George W. Bush to establish PEPFAR. Through the years the U.S. government has invested more than $100 billion to address this disease.
Hudson Institute foreign policy and national security fellows discussed the Russian Wagner Group's rebellion against President Vladimir Putin. Topics included morality in Russia, implications of the rebellion and the U.S. response.
Former Vice President Mike Pence, a candidate for president, said he was proud to serve by the side of former President Trump, but "different times call for different leadership." The former vice president delivered remarks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C., where he touted his record as vice president and spoke on his vision for America.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy delivered remarks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. He spoke on his vision for America as he criticized the policies of the Biden administration and perceived "woke ideology."
Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas, 2015-23), a candidate for president, delivered remarks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. He spoke about his vision for America and took aim at the policies of the Biden administration.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), a candidate for president, criticized policies of the Biden administration and said the president was "weaponizing" the Justice Department during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The senator addressed parental rights, education freedom, and border security as he spoke about his vision for America.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R), a 2024 candidate for president, spoke about his faith and support for the anti-abortion movement during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The mayor touched on homelessness and public safety as he spoke about his vision for America.
2024 presidential candidate and former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) said he was running against former President Trump because "he let us down," which was met with boos during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The former governor responded, "you can boo all you want," but President Trump must be held accountable for his actions.
2024 presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) took aim at "woke" ideology and criticized the corporate policies of companies, such as Disney, during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The governor addressed education reform in his state, border security, and took aim at transgender rights as he spoke about his vision for America.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd, a former three-term U.S. House member who represented Texas, campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. He delivered brief remarks talking about his childhood in the Lone Star State, and his experiences as an intelligence officer. This was his first public campaign event since officially declaring his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and businessman Perry Johnson campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. He delivered brief remarks about growing up in a patriotic family, his success building more than 80 companies, and his decision to run for president.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and radio show host Larry Elder campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. He delivered his remarks remotely and shared his ideas about race, school choice, and family values. Also, he said that if Donald Trump earns the Republican nomination, he will support him, but stressed that Mr. Trump has electability issues. "It's all about electability, and I'd like to make the case that I'm that person around whom people ought to rally."
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. The former South Carolina governor said the United States' problems include the federal debt, the education system, border security, and other issues. Her proposed solutions included cutting spending, increasing vocational education, and defunding sanctuary cities. Moreover, this event took place amid the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and she weighed in on the issue of abortion, saying, "I am unapologetically pro-life...But we need to make sure that our country stops demonizing this issue--and we humanize this issue. This is personal for everyone."
President Biden announced more than $40 billion in funding for states to expand their high-speed internet infrastructure. The announcement came during a speech at the White House with other administration officials, including the vice president, commerce secretary and the president's infrastructure law coordinator. Prior to his speech, President Biden said he's remaining up to date on the situation in Russia after the Wagner Group launched a rebellion against Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered brief remarks on the agreement that ended the short-lived rebellion of the Wagner Group mercenary organization. He said soldiers from the Wagner Group were welcome to continue serving Russia by signing contracts directly with the Russian military, and were right to end their march toward conflict in Moscow. He blamed "Russia's enemies" and said they "miscalculated."
National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discussed the Wagner Group's rebellion against Vladimir Putin during a briefing with reporters at the White House. He answered questions on stability in Russia, implications for bordering countries, the Ukrainian counter-offensive, Russia's nuclear strategic posture and other topics.
Hudson Institute foreign policy and national security fellows discussed the Russian Wagner Group's rebellion against President Vladimir Putin. Topics included morale in Russia, implications of the rebellion, and the U.S. response.
Former Vice President Mike Pence, a candidate for president, said he was proud to serve by the side of former President Trump, but "different times call for different leadership." The former vice president delivered remarks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C., where he touted his record as vice president and spoke on his vision for America.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy delivered remarks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. He spoke on his vision for America as he criticized the policies of the Biden administration and perceived "woke ideology."
Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas, 2015-23), a candidate for president, delivered remarks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. He spoke about his vision for America and took aim at the policies of the Biden administration.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), a candidate for president, criticized policies of the Biden administration and said the president was "weaponizing" the Justice Department during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The senator addressed parental rights, education freedom, and border security as he spoke about his vision for America.
2024 presidential candidate and former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) said he was running against former President Trump because "he let us down," which was met with boos during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The former governor responded, "you can boo all you want," but President Trump must be held accountable for his actions.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R), a 2024 candidate for president, spoke about his faith and support for the anti-abortion movement during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The mayor touched on homelessness and public safety as he spoke about his vision for America.
2024 presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) took aim at "woke" ideology and criticized the corporate policies of companies, such as Disney, during his remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, D.C. The governor addressed education reform in his state, border security, and took aim at transgender rights as he spoke about his vision for America.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd, a former three-term U.S. House member who represented Texas, campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. He delivered brief remarks talking about his childhood in the Lone Star State, and his experiences as an intelligence officer. This was his first public campaign event since officially declaring his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and businessman Perry Johnson campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. He delivered brief remarks about growing up in a patriotic family, his success building more than 80 companies, and his decision to run for president.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and radio show host Larry Elder campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. He delivered his remarks remotely and shared his ideas about race, school choice, and family values. Also, he said that if Donald Trump earns the Republican nomination, he will support him, but stressed that Mr. Trump has electability issues. "It's all about electability, and I'd like to make the case that I'm that person around whom people ought to rally."
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley campaigned at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2023 policy conference in Washington, DC. The former South Carolina governor said the United States' problems include the federal debt, the education system, border security, and other issues. Her proposed solutions included cutting spending, increasing vocational education, and defunding sanctuary cities. Moreover, this event took place amid the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and she weighed in on the issue of abortion, saying, "I am unapologetically pro-life...But we need to make sure that our country stops demonizing this issue--and we humanize this issue. This is personal for everyone."
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered brief remarks on the agreement that ended the short-lived rebellion of the Wagner Group mercenary organization. He said soldiers from the Wagner Group were welcome to continue serving Russia by signing contracts directly with the Russian military, and were right to end their march toward conflict in Moscow. He blamed "Russia's enemies" and said they "miscalculated."
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller briefed reporters on the Wagner Group's rebellion against the Russian government. He said the situation remained "dynamic" with implications "unclear" currently as the U.S. continued engaging with allies and partners to determine exactly what happened. Other topics discussed included other foreign policy matters like efforts to expand NATO and elections in Greece.
Hudson Institute foreign policy and national security fellows discussed the Russian Wagner Group's rebellion against President Vladimir Putin. Topics included morale in Russia, implications of the rebellion, and the U.S. response.
Admiral Mike Gilday, the U.S. chief of naval operations, and Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council Indo-Pacific coordinator discussed the trilateral military alliance between the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. They discussed the purpose of the agreement, referred to as AUKUS, and addressed future opportunities to partner with alliances, invest in the defense industrial base and build on artificial intelligence and unmanned systems technologies.
President Biden announced more than $40 billion in funding for states to expand their high-speed internet infrastructure. The announcement came during a speech at the White House with other administration officials, including the vice president, commerce secretary and the president's infrastructure law coordinator. Prior to his speech, President Biden said he's remaining up to date on the situation in Russia after the Wagner Group launched a rebellion against Vladimir Putin.