University of Maryland's Joshua Shifrinson and Atlantic Council's Daniel Fried discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and upcoming NATO summit and No Labels' national co-chair Benjamin Chavis discusses Campaign 2024.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence met with voters at a Pizza Ranch restaurant in Sioux City, Iowa. He was introduced by Rep. Randy Feenstra, the Republican representing Iowa's 4th Congressional District. The former vice president then delivered brief remarks and answered questions from those in attendance, including one person who asked him to defend his actions on January 6, 2021, when we presided over the counting of Electoral College votes for the 2020 presidential election. He also met and took pictures with many of those in attendance.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Doug Burgum (ND) toured a machine shop in Gilford, New Hampshire, owned by the vice chair of the Belknap County Republican Committee. While there, he met a number of the employees, and talked to them about their jobs and his work as North Dakota governor. Afterward, he and his wife Kathryn met with local Republican activists and answered questions about his vision for being president.
The Atlantic Council hosted a virtual discussion on the impacts felt by Belarus following the Wagner Group's rebellion against Russia, and later dissolution by President Vladimir Putin. Topics included the future of governance in Belarus, policy objectives by the West towards Belarus, and combating Russian misinformation.
The European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) held a news conference from The Hague, Netherlands on the launch of the International Centre for the Prosecution of Crimes of Aggression (ICPA) amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Among the participants were EU officials, Assistant U.S. Attorney General Kenneth Polite, and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin. They discussed the importance of holding those accountable for crimes of aggression against Ukraine, collaboration among partner countries, and how the newly established center will act as a central database for all evidence collected against Russia and other perpetrators of aggression.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced questioning on domestic and foreign policy matters before the House of Commons Liaison Committee. The committee is made up of chairs from select committees. Each member received time to ask the prime minister questions related to their select committees. Topics addressed included the Russia-Ukraine War, inflation and the economy, climate change and border security.
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."
Journalist Tania Branigan, author of "Red Memory," talked about China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), during which millions of Chinese were killed and tens of millions were persecuted by the Chinese government for being enemies of the state.
British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on issues including housing costs and the National Health Service (NHS) during the weekly Question Time session. He also engaged in colloquies with the deputy Labour and Scottish National Party leaders. The deputies were filling in for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Kier Starmer, who were attending a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing about the federal government's response to anti-Asian racism in the U.S. In this first portion, researchers debated the state of Black and Asian relations, the data of violent attacks against Asian-Americans, and the effects of affirmative action policies. This event was hosted by the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
University of Maryland's Joshua Shifrinson and Atlantic Council's Daniel Fried discuss President Biden's upcoming trip to the annual NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania and the security options NATO might consider to support Ukraine.
Journalist Tania Branigan, author of "Red Memory," talked about China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), during which millions of Chinese were killed and tens of millions were persecuted by the Chinese government for being enemies of the state.
British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on issues including housing costs and the National Health Service (NHS) during the weekly Question Time session. He also engaged in colloquies with the deputy Labour and Scottish National Party leaders. The deputies were filling in for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Kier Starmer, who were attending a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine challenges facing the agriculture industry. Executives from various organizations testified on issues impacting producers, including inflation, regulations, and supply chain challenges.
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine challenges facing the agriculture industry. Executives from various organizations testified on issues impacting producers, including inflation, regulations, and supply chain challenges.
Journalist Tania Branigan, author of "Red Memory," talked about China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), during which millions of Chinese were killed and tens of millions were persecuted by the Chinese government for being enemies of the state.
