2025 Presidential Transition Project's Paul Dans discusses the Project's goals and Erin Heaney and Steve Phillips of the group the White Stripe Project discuss the role of white working-class voters in the Democratic Party.
Marc Morial, the National Urban League president, joined a discussion with religious leaders, theologians, and civil rights advocates on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington hosted by Georgetown University. A variety of topics were addressed, including the importance of the March and its impact on the civil rights movement, the state of civil rights in the world today, and the importance of economic and social justice. They also touched on the role of the Catholic church during the March on Washington and what they need to do today to advance civil rights and economic justice.
Peter Navarro, former adviser to President Trump and director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, responded to a federal judge's decision to not allow the use of executive privilege as defense in his contempt case related to the January 6 investigation. He said his actions were constitutional and expected his case to go to the Supreme Court.
Historian Richard Bell talks about Thomas Paine's popularity in 1776 after publishing "Common Sense" and his reputational decline after the American Revolution.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (SC) delivered remarks at the 12th annual Faith and Freedom BBQ hosted by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) in Anderson, South Carolina. He spoke for about 10 minutes on why he was running and touted his conservative approach to governance.
The families of several of the 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul International Airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan heavily criticized the Biden administration for what happened to their loved ones. One of the Gold Star father's called President Biden a "disgrace" and an "asshole." Another demanded accountability in the highest ranks of the administration calling for the president, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken all to resign. The families' criticism and demand for answers came during a roundtable discussion with lawmakers who serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The committee is investigating what happened leading up to the deadly attack.
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith discussed his biography of President Ford titled "An Ordinary Man." He talked about Ford's personal life, anti-establishment politics, and post-presidential years.
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles joined White House and State Department officials for a discussion on cybersecurity at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Shortly after the Costa Rican president's inauguration in May 2022, the country fell victim to a major cyber-attack. The attack severely crippled government operations and services. The U.S. did come to the aid of Costa Rica, sending the FBI in to help with recovery efforts.
Grove City College president Paul McNulty taught a class about the development of the U.S. Constitution and what he believes are its main principles: republicanism, the separation of powers, and federalism. Mr. McNulty served as deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration from 2006 to 2007.
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith discussed his biography of President Ford titled "An Ordinary Man." He talked about Ford's personal life, anti-establishment politics, and post-presidential years.
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles joined White House and State Department officials for a discussion on cybersecurity at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Shortly after the Costa Rican president's inauguration in May 2022, the country fell victim to a major cyber-attack. The attack severely crippled government operations and services. The U.S. did come to the aid of Costa Rica, sending the FBI in to help with recovery efforts.
Erin Heaney and Steve Phillips of the advocacy group the White Stripe Project discussed efforts to attract white working-class voters back to the Democratic Party by discussing issues of equity and race.
Peter Navarro, former adviser to President Trump and director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, responded to a federal judge's decision to not allow the use of executive privilege as defense in his contempt case related to the January 6 investigation. He said his actions were constitutional and expected his case to go to the Supreme Court.
Catherine Perez-Shakdam, co-founder of the media firm Forward Strategy and a French journalist who went undercover for several years within the Iranian government, joined the Middle East Forum for a virtual discussion on the tactics and ideology of the Iranian regime. Several topics were addressed, including Islamic radicalism, the infiltration of Iran in Latin American countries, the challenge the Iranian navy poses in the Strait of Hormuz, and the need for the U.S. and its Western allies to take the threat of Iran seriously. Ms. Perez-Shakdam said the goal of the Islamic regime in Iran is world domination.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (SC) delivered remarks at the 12th annual Faith and Freedom BBQ hosted by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) in Anderson, South Carolina. He spoke for about 10 minutes on why he was running and touted his conservative approach to governance.
Brigham Young University Professor Jay Buckley taught a class about Lewis and Clark's expedition across the American West after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, he described their goal to map a route to the Pacific coast as well as to gather information on the people, flora and fauna in the new territory. This class was taught online due to the coronavirus pandemic and Brigham Young University provided the video.
The families of several of the 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul International Airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan heavily criticized the Biden administration for what happened to their loved ones. One of the Gold Star father's called President Biden a "disgrace" and an "asshole." Another demanded accountability in the highest ranks of the administration calling for the president, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken all to resign. The families' criticism and demand for answers came during a roundtable discussion with lawmakers who serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The committee is investigating what happened leading up to the deadly attack.
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith discussed his biography of President Ford titled "An Ordinary Man." He talked about Ford's personal life, anti-establishment politics, and post-presidential years.
