Associated Press's Sharon Luyre discusses a recent AP analysis of chronic absenteeism in U.S. schools since the pandemic and Vox's Noel King discusses her podcast, "Today, Explained" including their new limited series on the future of capitalism.
"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.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) defended his decision to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden without having the full House vote on it. He spoke to reporters about it following a meeting with his conference on Capitol Hill.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump was the keynote speaker at the Concerned Women for America 2023 summit in Washington, DC. He was introduced by Penny Young Nance, the organization's president and CEO, and then spoke for about an hour on his four years as president and his run for a second term. This was one of two speeches the former president made at Christian conservative political conferences in Washington, DC on the same evening.
A former U.S. visa holder who moved to America as a young child with his parents from the Netherlands joined immigration policy experts to testify and offer up recommendations to congressional lawmakers on how to improve the nation's immigration system. Laurens Van Beek, who is now 25-years-old and works as a software developer, spoke about the complex immigration visa process. He was able to stay in the U.S. because of his parents' visa, but when he turned 21 he had to secure a new one. In July 2023 he ran out of options and was forced to leave the U.S. The Senate Budget Committee held the public hearing to discuss immigration reform and the impact of migrants on the economy.
The Congressional Management Foundation held an award ceremony honoring members of Congress and their staffs for non-legislative achievements and constituent services.
President Biden announced two White House officials, acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and Economic Adviser Gene Sperling, will be heading to Detroit to offer support with contract negotiations between the big three automakers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. President Biden stressed he hopes all parties will return to the table for talks and agree on a "win-win" contract.
2024 Republican presidential candidates including Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL), Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (SC), and former Vice President Mike Pence are among those speaking at an event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus.
"If the Chinese Communist Party continues on its current course, I don't think we are going to have an option but to successfully decouple or diversify in key areas," said Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Chair Gallagher joined ranking member of the committee, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), for a conversation hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations on strategic competition with China and its challenges. They discussed several topics, including the Chinese economy, Taiwan, trade and human rights concerns, and growth of the Chinese military.
Survivors of child sexual abuse and human trafficking recounted their experiences and detailed how they were victimized before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. The survivors joined advocates for child safety and against human trafficking to testify on ways to protect children amid a rise in online child sexual abuse content. Several topics were addressed, including concerns of child exploitation and human trafficking at the Southern Border, ways to hold social media companies accountable for content, how children had become targets of human traffickers, and the need for increased resources to address mental and physical health concerns of survivors.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden spoke to the press during a Cabinet meeting on the administration's efforts to combat cancer. The president and first lady detailed their work, including securing billions in bipartisan funding from Congress and passing legislation that helps with the effort, such as lowering costs on prescription drugs that fight cancer. President Biden did not respond to questions from reporters about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) recently announced impeachment inquiry against him.
FuboTV Inc. and National Association of Broadcasters CEOs, and other consumer report and communications leaders discussed the evolution of streaming services and media consumption before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL) was in conversation with Ralph Reed, the Faith & Freedom Coalition founder and chair, at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson was in conversation with Ralph Reed, the Faith & Freedom Coalition founder and chair, at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (SC) was in conversation with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (R), at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Larry Elder was in conversation Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (R) at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd was in conversation with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (R) at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Perry Johnson was in conversation with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (R) at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Ryan Binkley was in conversation with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (R) at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence was in conversation with Ralph Reed, the Faith & Freedom Coalition founder and chair, at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was in conversation with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (R) at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was in conversation with Ralph Reed, the Faith & Freedom Coalition founder and chair, at a fundraising event hosted by the Iowa Faith & Freedom Caucus in the state capital of Des Moines.
