Demand Justice's Brian Fallon discusses Supreme Court reform and the state of the progressive legal movement and National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation's Mark Mix discusses what's driving recent labor unrest across the country.
Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, discusses security challenges facing Latin America during a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Stacey Dixon delivered brief remarks on intelligence priorities and challenges during the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Leadership Dinner in McLean, Virginia. During her remarks, she pointed to the competition of global and regional powers "vying for dominance in the global order," and "shared global challenges, including climate change and human and health security," as critical challenges with national security implications.
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Stacey Dixon sat down for a conversation on intelligence priorities and challenges during the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Leadership Dinner in McLean, Virginia. Several topics were discussed, including intelligence sharing and declassification, technology and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and workforce recruitment, development and retention. She also discussed China and the challenges the country poses around the world.
Telecommunications industry executives, including from AT&T and Verizon, sat down for a conversation on 5G spectrum implementation and national security concerns during an event hosted by The Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including he importance of U.S. dominance in the race to 5G, a balance between commercial and national security uses of spectrum, and supply chain concerns with technology manufacturers, such as Hauwei in China.
Officials from the State and Labor departments and U.S. Agency for International Development discuss policy toward Central America during an event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue.
Brian Fallon, Co-Founder & outgoing Executive Director of Demand Justice, discussed Supreme Court reform and the state of the progressive legal movement.
NASDAQ CEO Adena Friedman, former Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), and others discuss the stock market and economy at an event hosted by the Aspen Institute.
Justice Elena Kagan acknowledged the Senate's bill to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court saying, "we're not imperial" and added like other branches, the Court too, is subject to checks and balances. She said this topic is being discussed among the justices and there are a variety of views but so far no decision internally. Justice Kagan talked about the dilemma during an appearance at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Senate democratic bill was sparked after investigative news reports revealed potential ethics violations with the travels of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and the book sales of Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and visited parts of Ukraine to witness first-hand how the Russian invasion has impacted the country and its people.
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) discussed climate change and other topics with the Washington Post. Sen. Merkley, who chairs an appropriations subcommittee on the environment, said climate change was, "the biggest threat that humanity has ever faced," and criticized the Biden administration's approach to the problem, saying they were approving too many fossil fuel projects. Additionally, he expressed concerns with the Transportation Security Administration using facial recognition technology, citing fears of the government creating a "surveillance state." Finally, he weighed in on ongoing debates pertaining to the Senate filibuster and age limits for senators.
Daily Beast's Matt Lewis explored how American politics is fueled by wealth & offered reforms on how to hold elected officials more accountable. He was interviewed by RealClearPolitics columnist and associate editor A.B. Stoddard.
Justice Elena Kagan acknowledged the Senate's bill to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court saying, "we're not imperial" and added like other branches, the Court too, is subject to checks and balances. She said this topic is being discussed among the justices and there are a variety of views but so far no decision internally. Justice Kagan talked about the dilemma during an appearance at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Senate democratic bill was sparked after investigative news reports revealed potential ethics violations with the travels of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and the book sales of Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Officials from the State and Labor departments and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) discussed policy toward Central America during an event hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue. They described their work on the "Root Causes Strategy," an executive order intended to address irregular migration in the region. According to the officials, slow economic growth, democratic backsliding, gender-based violence, and other human rights violations were major factors contributing to the migration. Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the implementation of the strategy.
Army General Laura Richardson, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, discussed security challenges facing Latin America during a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Such challenges include migration, narcotics trafficking, climate change, protecting the Amazon rainforest, and competing with China amid the country's investments in infrastructure in the region. General Richardson also stressed the importance of working with Latin American allies in handling these issues. She is the first woman to lead the U.S. Southern Command.
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Stacey Dixon delivered brief remarks on intelligence priorities and challenges during the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Leadership Dinner in McLean, Virginia. During her remarks, she pointed to the competition of global and regional powers "vying for dominance in the global order," and "shared global challenges, including climate change and human and health security," as critical challenges with national security implications.
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Stacey Dixon sat down for a conversation on intelligence priorities and challenges during the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Leadership Dinner in McLean, Virginia. Several topics were discussed, including intelligence sharing and declassification, technology and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and workforce recruitment, development and retention. She also discussed China and the challenges the country poses around the world.
Brian Fallon, Co-Founder & outgoing Executive Director of Demand Justice, discussed Supreme Court reform and the state of the progressive legal movement.
Senior Enlisted Adviser to the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ramón "CZ" Colón-López discussed his tenure and force integration at an event hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA). Several topics were addressed during the discussion, including military recruitment challenges and opportunities, quality of life for military families, the China threat, and the legacy of outgoing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley. SEAC Colón-López is set to retire from the Air Force in November 2023.
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.
Justice Elena Kagan acknowledged the Senate's bill to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court saying, "we're not imperial" and added like other branches, the Court too, is subject to checks and balances. She said this topic is being discussed among the justices and there are a variety of views but so far no decision internally. Justice Kagan talked about the dilemma during an appearance at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Senate democratic bill was sparked after investigative news reports revealed potential ethics violations with the travels of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and the book sales of Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Former President Trump called his recent indictments election interference and "an act of desperation" during his remarks at the Alabama Republican Party Summer Dinner in Montgomery. He said despite his legal problems, he seems to go up in the polls every time he is indicted, and he needs one more indictment to close out this election. Former President Trump repeated his previous claims the 2020 election was stolen, touched on his agenda for his next administration, and vowed to investigate the Biden family when he wins the election.