Constitutional law professor Mark Graber discusses efforts to disqualify former President Trump from the presidency using the 14th amendment and LIBRE Initiative's Daniel Garza discusses new polling on Latino voters and Campaign 2024.
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testifies on oversight of his agency before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
The House returns from summer recess. They will consider bills to impose sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program as well as on Iran's leadership over human rights abuses & support for terrorism.
"These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. That's why today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This is the first time Speaker McCarthy briefed reporters following the House return from August recess. Speaker McCarthy did not answer any additional questions on the budget or House legislative agenda.
Amanda Bennett, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, spoke about the importance of a free and independent press as she outlined the agency's mission and its role in foreign policy and diplomacy. She also highlighted challenges including the rise of global misinformation and disinformation. Her remarks were part of a discussion hosted by George Washington University.
Constitutional law professor Mark Graber discussed lawsuits being filed in several states seeking to disqualify former President Trump from the presidency based on the 14th amendment's insurrection clause.
The House returns from summer recess. They will consider bills to impose sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program as well as on Iran's leadership over human rights abuses & support for terrorism.
"These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. That's why today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This is the first time Speaker McCarthy briefed reporters following the House return from August recess. Speaker McCarthy did not answer any additional questions on the budget or House legislative agenda.
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz spoke about Speaker McCarthy's agenda, expressed disappointment in his leadership and threatened to call a vote on the future of his speakership.
Freedom Caucus members hold a news conference on the Sept. 30 deadline to continue funding the federal government. The group of conservative House Republicans have threatened to shutdown the government if a stopgap bill does not include spending cuts.
Constitutional law professor Mark Graber discussed lawsuits being filed in several states seeking to disqualify former President Trump from the presidency based on the 14th amendment's insurrection clause.
The House returns from summer recess. They will consider bills to impose sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program as well as on Iran's leadership over human rights abuses & support for terrorism.
"These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. That's why today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This is the first time Speaker McCarthy briefed reporters following the House return from August recess. Speaker McCarthy did not answer any additional questions on the budget or House legislative agenda.
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz spoke about Speaker McCarthy's agenda, expressed disappointment in his leadership and threatened to call a vote on the future of his speakership.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and party leaders held a press conference to discuss government funding and the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Constitutional law professor Mark Graber discussed lawsuits being filed in several states seeking to disqualify former President Trump from the presidency based on the 14th amendment's insurrection clause.
The House returns from summer recess. They will consider bills to impose sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program as well as on Iran's leadership over human rights abuses & support for terrorism.
"These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. That's why today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This is the first time Speaker McCarthy briefed reporters following the House return from August recess. Speaker McCarthy did not answer any additional questions on the budget or House legislative agenda.
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz spoke about Speaker McCarthy's agenda, expressed disappointment in his leadership and threatened to call a vote on the future of his Speakership.
"It is an illegitimate impeachment inquiry . . . a waste of time and taxpayer dollars," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as he briefed reporters alongside party leaders Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar. He continued to say there is "not a shred of evidence" President Joe Biden committed an impeachable offense. He stressed House Democrats will defend President Biden "until the very end." In addition, he also answered reporter questions on a potential government shutdown.
House Freedom Caucus members said during a news conference they're prepared to go to battle with Republican leaders if a budget deal without big spending cuts is struck. Congress has a September 30 deadline to fund the federal government. Joining the caucus to voice their concerns included a few conservative think-tank leaders and U.S. Senators.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias (D) joined advocates for and against book bans in testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mr. Giannoulias focused on Illinois' new anti-book ban law and how other states could follow suit. Other topics debated during this hearing included parental rights, age restrictions for sexually explicit books, censorship and thought diversity.
"These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. That's why today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This is the first time Speaker McCarthy briefed reporters following the House return from August recess. Speaker McCarthy did not answer any additional questions on the budget or House legislative agenda.
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz spoke about Speaker McCarthy's agenda, expressed disappointment in his leadership and threatened to call a vote on the future of his speakership.
House Freedom Caucus members said during a news conference they're prepared to go to battle with Republican leaders if a budget deal without big spending cuts is struck. Congress has a September 30 deadline to fund the federal government. Joining the caucus to voice their concerns included a few conservative think-tank leaders and U.S. senators.
"It is an illegitimate impeachment inquiry . . . a waste of time and taxpayer dollars," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as he briefed reporters alongside party leaders Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar. He continued to say there is "not a shred of evidence" President Joe Biden committed an impeachable offense. He stressed House Democrats will defend President Biden "until the very end." In addition, he also answered reporter questions on a potential government shutdown.
The House observed a moment of silence to honor the victims of a mass shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida on August 26 that left three people dead.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie met with voters at a barbecue hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. He was introduced by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) and his wife Gail, who both talked about their long-standing relationship with Mr. Christie, a former New Jersey governor. Mr. Christie answered questions on a number of domestic and foreign affairs topics, and also met and took pictures with many of those in attendance.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias (D) joined advocates for and against book bans in testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mr. Giannoulias focused on Illinois' new anti-book ban law and how other states could follow suit. Other topics debated during this hearing included parental rights, age restrictions for sexually explicit books, censorship and thought diversity.
Daniel Byman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a former staff member of the 9/11 Commission, discussed the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks and current threats against the U.S. homeland.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie met with voters at a barbecue hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. He was introduced by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) and his wife Gail, who both talked about their long-standing relationship with Mr. Christie, a former New Jersey governor. Mr. Christie answered questions on a number of domestic and foreign affairs topics, and also met and took pictures with many of those in attendance.
House Freedom Caucus members said during a news conference they're prepared to go to battle with Republican leaders if a budget deal without big spending cuts is struck. Congress has a September 30 deadline to fund the federal government. Joining the caucus to voice their concerns included a few conservative think-tank leaders and U.S. senators.
"These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives. That's why today, I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This is the first time Speaker McCarthy briefed reporters following the House return from August recess. Speaker McCarthy did not answer any additional questions on the budget or House legislative agenda.
"It is an illegitimate impeachment inquiry . . . a waste of time and taxpayer dollars," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as he briefed reporters alongside party leaders Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar. He continued to say there is "not a shred of evidence" President Joe Biden committed an impeachable offense. He stressed House Democrats will defend President Biden "until the very end." In addition, he also answered reporter questions on a potential government shutdown.
