New York Times Congressional Reporter Luke Broadwater previews the week ahead in Congress, and AEI resident scholar John Fortier examines proposals from both parties in Congress to reform election laws.
Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), and James Risch (R-ID) discussed national security and foreign policy efforts at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado. Topics included the Russia-Ukraine War and why they believe supporting Ukraine is in America's best interest, China's relationship with U.S. businesses, the global south, and Senator Tubberville (R-AL) blocking military promotions in Congress.
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton, who is the youngest state party chair in the country, discusses her outreach to young and rural voters during a virtual event with The Washington Post.
Technology reporters discussed the evolution of artificial intelligence at an event hosted by the Washington Post. Topics included tech companies pledging to identify AI generated images, the potential for future regulations on the technology and the impact AI may have on news organizations and content creators.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie held a campaign event in South Carolina's capital, Columbia. He made his pitch of why he should be elected president, saying he knew how to work with Democrats when he was governor of New Jersey, and explained why voters should not reelect President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. Mr. Christie then took attendees' questions on various issues, including his plan for Social Security, his thoughts on the current Supreme Court, climate change, and how to make the United States less polarized.
AEI resident scholar John Fortier discusses efforts by both parties in Congress to reform election laws as public opinion continues to show declining confidence in the integrity of federal elections.
Former military and State Department officials discuss U.S. strategy toward Israel and Iran amid potential conflict between the two countries. This event is hosted by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America.
A group of appellate attorneys assessed the Supreme Court's 2022 term rulings and their impact on society during a discussion hosted by the George Mason Law School. In particular, the panel discussed rulings on affirmative action, free speech vs. LGBTQ rights, and federal election law. The attorneys also touched on which cases are significant in the new 2023 term, which is set to begin in October. One of the high-profile cases granted so far concerns a federal ban on guns for people who are under restraining orders for domestic violence. The justices will determine whether this ban is constitutional.
Former Rep. Allen West (R-FL, 2011-13) delivers remarks on conservative principles during the Young America's Foundation National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, DC.
Former military and State Department officials discussed U.S. strategy toward Israel and Iran amid potential conflict between the two countries at an event hosted by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America. Topics include U.S. messaging and credibility, Iran's nuclear capacity, congressional support for Israel, and the relationship between Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton, who is the youngest state party chair in the country, discussed her outreach to young and rural voters during a virtual event with the Washington Post. She discussed the diversity of rural identity in the south, organizing the Democratic party base and candidates in North Carolina, as well as ways young people can get involved with politics and campaigns.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie held a campaign event in South Carolina's capital, Columbia. He made his pitch of why he should be elected president, saying he knew how to work with Democrats when he was governor of New Jersey, and explained why voters should not reelect President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. Mr. Christie then took attendees' questions on various issues, including his plan for Social Security, his thoughts on the current Supreme Court, climate change, and how to make the United States less polarized.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan addressed consumer protections and the marketplace during an event hosted by Economic Club of New York. After her remarks, she sat down with former White House Budget Director Peter Orszag (Obama administration, 2009-10) for a conversation on FTC policy and ensuring a fair and transparent marketplace. Several topics were discussed, including impacts of consolidation and monopolies on competition, advancing innovation, corporate merger oversight, and the prime responsibility of the commission.
Former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent and other immigration and national security professionals testified on immigration and transnational criminal organizations before the House Homeland Security Committee. Topics included combating the cartels and U.S.-based gangs connected to the cartels, child trafficking and the fentanyl crisis.
Governors Phil Scott (R-VT) and Ned Lamont (D-CT) were joined by former Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Juliette Kayyem (Obama administration, 2009-11) for a discussion on disaster response during the National Governor's Association (NGA) annual meeting in Atlantic City. Among the topics discussed were disaster response during overlapping crises, equitable disaster management, FEMA, climate change impacts, and transparency and timeliness in communication. Gov. Scott spoke remotely from the Vermont capitol of Montpelier as his state has been recovering from unprecedented flooding brought on by excessive rains the previous weekend.
Former Rep. Allen West (R-FL) delivered remarks on conservative principles and values during the Young America's Foundation National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, DC. Topics he touched on included the Constitution, border security, religious freedom, and critical race theory.
