Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Kathy Manning (D-NC) discuss government funding, U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel, and the Biden administration's energy policies.
The House will consider a $1.2 trillion six-bill spending package to fund about 70 percent of the federal government past tonight's midnight deadline through September 30 to avert a partial shutdown.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spoke to reporters after filing a motion to oust Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as speaker of the U.S. House, saying she felt he had violated the rules of the Republican conference by failing to abide by rules requiring at least a 72-hour review of budget bills. Rep. Greene said she wouldn't immediately call for a vote on the bill, though, saying she didn't want to create chaos for House Republicans.
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)--the chair and ranking member of the House Select Committee on China--joined South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to testify before the House Agriculture Committee on the threats to U.S. agriculture posed by China. They addressed several topics, including China's purchasing of agricultural land in the U.S., concerns over theft of intellectual property, trade relations, and national security concerns related to the food sector.
Agriculture policy stakeholders and former government officials testified before the House Agriculture Committee on the threats to U.S. agriculture posed by China. Several topics were discussed, including the impact of tariffs and the trade war with China in 2018 on U.S. soybean producers, the role of technology and innovation in agriculture, the importance of the Farm Bill, securing U.S. food supply, diversification in trading partners to ensure market expansion, and protection of agriculture-related intellectual property. They also addressed cybersecurity and national security concerns, including the purchasing of U.S. real estate and farmland by foreign adversaries.
Agriculture policy stakeholders and former government officials testified before the House Agriculture Committee on the threats to U.S. agriculture posed by China. Several topics were discussed, including the impact of tariffs and the trade war with China in 2018 on U.S. soybean producers, the role of technology and innovation in agriculture, the importance of the Farm Bill, securing U.S. food supply, diversification in trading partners to ensure market expansion, and protection of agriculture-related intellectual property. They also addressed cybersecurity and national security concerns, including the purchasing of U.S. real estate and farmland by foreign adversaries.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spoke to reporters after filing a motion to oust Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as speaker of the U.S. House, saying she felt he had violated the rules of the Republican conference by failing to abide by rules requiring at least a 72-hour review of budget bills. Rep. Greene said she wouldn't immediately call for a vote on the bill, though, saying she didn't want to create chaos for House Republicans.
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week, President Biden's campaign stops in Western states and former President Donald Trump's stumping for U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio. Also, a look at the results of recent U.S. House primaries and preview of the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin.
New School economic professor Teresa Ghilarducci offered her thoughts on how to make retirement in the U.S. attainable for more Americans. She was interviewed by Washington Post economics correspondent Abha Bhattarai.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spoke to reporters after filing a motion to oust Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as speaker of the U.S. House, saying she felt he had violated the rules of the Republican conference by failing to abide by rules requiring at least a 72-hour review of budget bills. Rep. Greene said she wouldn't immediately call for a vote on the bill, though, saying she didn't want to create chaos for House Republicans.
At a United Nations Security Council meeting, Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-led ceasefire resolution in regard to the Israel-Hamas war. Russian Ambassador to the U.N. Vasily Nebenzya criticized the U.S. for blocking previous ceasefire resolutions, and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun said the text was too ambiguous for ending hostilities. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticized Russia's and China's veto as "cynical" and "petty," saying they did not support it because it was the U.S. who sponsored it, and that they had still not condemned Hamas for its Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Algeria also voted against the resolution, though had no veto power due its status as a non-permanent member of the council. Finally, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan expressed disappointment that the resolution failed, which he said was due to "purely political reasons."
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby briefed reporters from the White House. They covered several topics including news that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has cancer, reports of a mass shooting in Russia, and the Israel-Hamas war. In addition, they discussed the looming government shutdown as a bill works its way through Congress.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed emergency preparedness and resilience amid natural disasters in a conversation hosted by the Atlantic Council. She discussed the evolution of the role of emergency manager and highlighted a variety of topics including preventing cyber threats against critical infrastructure, mitigating risks, insurance programs, and building resilient communities after natural disasters and severe weather events.
State emergency management officials discussed emergency preparedness and resilience amid natural disasters in a conversation hosted by the Atlantic Council. Topics included investing in technology and workforce development to improve recovery efforts, risk management, and building a culture of resilience in communities.
Up-to-date highlights from candidates' speeches, interviews with political insiders, the latest poll numbers, fundraising stats, and political ads. Witness the campaign unfold in every episode. This week, President Biden's campaign stops in Western states and former President Donald Trump's stumping for U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio. Also, a look at the results of recent U.S. House primaries and preview of the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin.
New School economic professor Teresa Ghilarducci offered her thoughts on how to make retirement in the U.S. attainable for more Americans. She was interviewed by Washington Post economics correspondent Abha Bhattarai.
At a United Nations Security Council meeting, Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-led ceasefire resolution in regard to the Israel-Hamas war. Russian Ambassador to the U.N. Vasily Nebenzya criticized the U.S. for blocking previous ceasefire resolutions, and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun said the text was too ambiguous for ending hostilities. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticized Russia's and China's veto as "cynical" and "petty," saying they did not support it because it was the U.S. who sponsored it, and that they had still not condemned Hamas for its Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Algeria also voted against the resolution, though had no veto power due its status as a non-permanent member of the council. Finally, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan expressed disappointment that the resolution failed, which he said was due to "purely political reasons."
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discussed emergency preparedness and resilience amid natural disasters in a conversation hosted by the Atlantic Council. She discussed the evolution of the role of emergency manager and highlighted a variety of topics including preventing cyber threats against critical infrastructure, mitigating risks, insurance programs, and building resilient communities after natural disasters and severe weather events.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spoke to reporters after filing a motion to oust Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as speaker of the U.S. House, saying she felt he had violated the rules of the Republican conference by failing to abide by rules requiring at least a 72-hour review of budget bills. Rep. Greene said she wouldn't immediately call for a vote on the bill, though, saying she didn't want to create chaos for House Republicans.
