Center for American Progress' David Madland discusses recent news involving organized labor, Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) discusses probes of Hunter Biden and former Pres. Trump, and RealClearPolitics' Carl Cannon discusses declining trust in the media.
The House is holding a brief session. No votes will take place today and the next votes are scheduled following the House summer recess on September 12th.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified before lawmakers on the agency's policies on caring for and placing unaccompanied migrant children with sponsors or family members. He faced numerous questions on the vetting of sponsors and migrant children labor exploitation. Secretary Becerra assured lawmakers that sponsors go through a "thorough" process which could include DNA testing and FBI background checks before a child is placed in a home. Other topics included federal funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), care facilities for unaccompanied minors and coordination with state and local government agencies.
Policy analysts and journalists discuss judicial reform, large protests, and democracy in Israel at an event hosted by Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA).
Advocates for and against gender-affirming care for minors testified at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing. Topics included gender dysphoria, Title 9 and women's sports, and parental decision-making around gender-affirming care.
Medical experts, policy advocates and community leaders testified on the economic impact of diabetes before the Joint Economic Committee. Several topics were addressed, including the need for increased access to health care, the driving factors for the rise of diabetes in the U.S., the link between obesity and diabetes, nutrition needs, and the role of the federal government in combating the disease. Among those testifying was Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, who testified on the importance of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, which was set to expire on September 30, 2023 if not reauthorized by Congress.
President Biden signed an executive order aimed at spurring new inventions and manufacturing in the U.S. It's a part of his "Bidenomics" agenda which he touted during a speech in Auburn, Maine.
RealClearPolitics' Washington bureau chief Carl Cannon discusses RCP's new "1735 Project" which examines Americans' declining trust in the media and how its impacted our politics.
U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar discussed the judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas & recounted some of Thomas's key opinions. He was interviewed by USA Today Supreme Court correspondent John Fritze.
President Biden signed an executive order aimed at spurring new inventions and manufacturing in the U.S. It's a part of his "Bidenomics" agenda which he touted during a speech in Auburn, Maine.
A panel discussed civil rights and diversity and inclusion in the military at a symposium hosted by the Truman Library Institute. Topics included challenges ahead for the branches, affirmative action policies at the nation's military academies and recruitment and retention. This discussion and symposium commemorated the 75th anniversary of President Truman's 1948 executive order that ended segregation in the military.
Air Force Chief of Staff and the president's pick to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown spoke about civil rights and diversity and inclusion in the military during a speech at a Truman Library Institute symposium. The general spoke about the history of segregation in the military and how President Harry Truman ended the practice in 1948 with an executive order. Since then, Gen. Brown said many opportunities have opened up for African Americans in the military. He highlighted the successes of several African Americans who've rose through the military ranks including the Tuskegee airmen who fought in World War II, Colin Powell, the first black and youngest chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Lloyd Austin, the nation's first African American defense secretary.
Policy analysts and journalists discussed judicial overhaul efforts in Israel and the large protests those changes triggered at an event hosted by Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA). Topics included legislation passed in Israel limiting the judiciary, reasons why advocates were pushing for the overhaul, and how the U.S. could impact change in Israel.
U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Amul Thapar discussed the judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas & recounted some of Thomas's key opinions. He was interviewed by USA Today Supreme Court correspondent John Fritze.
Mike Reynolds, National Park Service deputy director for external and congressional affairs, testified on challenges to accessing and managing parks before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He spoke on the challenges with climate change that have impacted the parks in recent years, such as wildfires and extreme weather events. A variety of topics were addressed, including funding needs, park closures, infrastructure and repair backlogs and workforce concerns.
Mike Reynolds, National Park Service deputy director for external and congressional affairs, testified on challenges to accessing and managing parks before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He spoke on the challenges with climate change that have impacted the parks in recent years, such as wildfires and extreme weather events. A variety of topics were addressed, including funding needs, park closures, infrastructure and repair backlogs and workforce concerns.
A panel discussed civil rights and diversity and inclusion in the military at a symposium hosted by the Truman Library Institute. Topics included challenges ahead for the branches, affirmative action policies at the nation's military academies and recruitment and retention. This discussion and symposium commemorated the 75th anniversary of President Truman's 1948 executive order that ended segregation in the military.
Air Force Chief of Staff and the president's pick to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown spoke about civil rights and diversity and inclusion in the military during a speech at a Truman Library Institute symposium. The general spoke about the history of segregation in the military and how President Harry Truman ended the practice in 1948 with an executive order. Since then, Gen. Brown said many opportunities have opened up for African Americans in the military. He highlighted the successes of several African Americans who've rose through the military ranks including the Tuskegee airmen who fought in World War II, Colin Powell, the first black and youngest chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Lloyd Austin, the nation's first African American defense secretary.
Thirteen 2024 GOP presidential candidates spoke at the 2023 Lincoln Dinner hosted by the Republican Party of Iowa in the state capital of Des Moines. Each was limited to 10 minutes in their remarks. Afterward, many of them hosted private receptions with those in attendance.