Newsweek congressional correspondent Alex Rouhandeh and several Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle discuss Rep. Mike Johnson's election as House Speaker and what's next on the congressional agenda.
Newsweek congressional correspondent Alex Rouhandeh discussed Rep. Mike Johnson's election as House Speaker and what's next on the congressional agenda.
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), a member of the Freedom Caucus, discussed Rep. Mike Johnson's election as House Speaker, the November 17th government funding deadline, and U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) was the closing keynote speaker at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. Among the topics he discussed were "partisan and racial gerrymandering," and voting rights. He said, "all of us ought to be concerned about the ways in which there are those who are trying to turn our democracy on its head, so that rather than the people picking their representatives, the representatives get to pick their people."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) spoke at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. He was interviewed by The Washington Post's E.J. Dionne about passing progressive policies in his state, including codification of abortion rights, cannabis legalization, universal free school meals and gun background checks, and several other issues. At the time of this event, Democrats had full control of Minnesota's government.
"This is not normal. We cannot accept this," said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during the daily briefing about the shootings in Lewiston, Maine, which claimed the lives of 18 people. She went on to urge Congress to find a bipartisan solution to enact common sense gun laws. Joining her at the podium was National Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard, who addressed the recently released GDP numbers that showed the economy had grown by 4.9%. Also appearing at the briefing was National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby, who provided updates on the Israel-Hamas War and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Other topics discussed during the briefing included new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), talks with China, and keeping the government funded.
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on how to better combat financing for terrorism. This occurred amid Hamas's recent attack on Israel and Iran's long-standing support for Hamas. One of the witnesses included counterterrorism expert Matthew Levitt, who testified that Hamas raises $300-450 million per year by various means through its de facto control of Gaza, in addition to receiving $70-100 million per year from Iran. He also called for more robust surveillance regarding the transfer of money and resources via Syria and Gaza's maritime areas, saying, "All of us failed here when you look at the weapons that got in." Also, senators and witnesses examined the way in which cryptocurrency is used to finance terrorism and the Biden administration's sanction policies toward Iran.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) held his weekly news conference on the party's legislative priorities a day after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected speaker of the House. Topics included a mass shooting in Maine, the speaker election, and a government funding deadline.
Newsweek congressional correspondent Alex Rouhandeh discussed Rep. Mike Johnson's election as House Speaker and what's next on the congressional agenda.
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) was the closing keynote speaker at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. Among the topics he discussed were "partisan and racial gerrymandering," and voting rights. He said, "all of us ought to be concerned about the ways in which there are those who are trying to turn our democracy on its head, so that rather than the people picking their representatives, the representatives get to pick their people."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) spoke at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. He was interviewed by The Washington Post's E.J. Dionne about passing progressive policies in his state, including codification of abortion rights, cannabis legalization, universal free school meals and gun background checks, and several other issues. At the time of this event, Democrats had full control of Minnesota's government.
Teachers' union presidents Randi Weingarten (American Federation of Teachers) and Becky Pringle (National Education Association) spoke at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. They said that the national debate about parental involvement in K-12 public education was a false narrative, explaining that parents play an integral role and that "extremists" were trying to cause division through culture war talking points. They also discussed the opportunities and practical skills associated with career and technical education. The Washington Post's Alexi McCammond moderated the conversation.
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on how to better combat financing for terrorism. This occurred amid Hamas's recent attack on Israel and Iran's long-standing support for Hamas. One of the witnesses included counterterrorism expert Matthew Levitt, who testified that Hamas raises $300-450 million per year by various means through its de facto control of Gaza, in addition to receiving $70-100 million per year from Iran. He also called for more robust surveillance regarding the transfer of money and resources via Syria and Gaza's maritime areas, saying, "All of us failed here when you look at the weapons that got in." Also, senators and witnesses examined the way in which cryptocurrency is used to finance terrorism and the Biden administration's sanction policies toward Iran.
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) was the closing keynote speaker at the Center for American Progress' annual IDEAS conference in Washington, DC. Among the topics he discussed were "partisan and racial gerrymandering," and voting rights. He said, "all of us ought to be concerned about the ways in which there are those who are trying to turn our democracy on its head, so that rather than the people picking their representatives, the representatives get to pick their people."
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) held his weekly news conference on the party's legislative priorities a day after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected speaker of the House. Topics included a mass shooting in Maine, the speaker election, and a government funding deadline.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed her life's work and advised others who aspire to go into public service during an event for first-year law students hosted by Georgetown Law Center in Washington, DC. She took questions on a variety of topics including the Constitution and Founding Fathers, democracy, areas that can be improved in Congress, and finding common ground. In addition, she discussed the House speaker election and Supreme Court ethics. This event was part of a lecture series named after former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Rep. Pelosi (D-CA) shared anecdotes on her relationship with the judge and reflected on her views of women's rights.
