Center for American Progress' Emily Gee and Cato Institute's Michael Cannon discuss the role health care will play in the upcoming campaign and U.S. Special Envoy to Yemen Timothy Lenderking discusses Houthi strikes in the Red Sea.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in NRA v. Vullo, a case on whether a former New York regulator violated the NRA's free speech rights by threatening companies that do business with them. In 2017, Maria Vullo, the then superintendent of the Department of Financial Services investigated the NRA-endorsed Carry Guard affinity insurance program. This program, underwritten and administered by third parties, covered members' financial losses and if needed, criminal defense costs from use of a licensed firearm. The investigation concluded it violated state law. In February 2018 following a deadly Florida school shooting, Ms. Vullo met with companies urging them to end or rethink their ties with the gun group. AIG and other companies, including the ones associated with the Carry Guard program severed or reduced ties with the NRA. The NRA filed suit arguing Ms. Vullo's actions violated its First Amendment right to protected speech as a gun rights organization. The Supreme Court has through
The House will hold a brief session. No votes will take place until Tuesday, April 9. Members are currently on a district work period over the spring recess.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth discussed leadership in national security at an event hosted by George Washington University in Washington, DC. The secretary highlighted key qualities of a leader, discussed ethics and building trust, and overviewed what the U.S. Army is doing to create a pipeline for more female leaders. In addition, she discussed leadership challenges that she has faced as Army secretary, including dealing with a recruitment crisis, national security challenges, and transforming the Army from counterterrorism to a force that can engage in large-scale combat. The secretary also took questions on a variety of topics, including the Army's role in the Indo-Pacific, the Army's "can do" attitude, and gave advice to aspiring national security leaders.
Iranga Kahangama, assistant homeland security secretary for cyber, infrastructure, risk and resilience, discusses election security and integrity during a conversation hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
John Bolton was interviewed by George Conway about his experiences working as national security adviser in the Trump administration. He also shared his thoughts on what a second Trump presidency may be like, predicting Mr. Trump would seek retribution against his enemies and there would be "continuing crisis, turmoil, chaos--perhaps amounting to constitutional problems." However, Mr. Bolton said he would not vote for incumbent President Joe Biden, citing ideological differences. Society for the Rule of Law hosted this event in Washington, DC.
James Bennet, former New York Times editorial editor and senior editor at the Economist, joined Washington Free Beacon Editor in Chief Eliana Johnson, Washington Post Opinion Editor Charles Lane, and Thomas Williams, staff writer at the Atlantic, for a discussion on illiberalism, democracy, and truth in journalism. Topics included decreased trust in institutions, bias in media, and how social media and the decline of local news have impacted journalism. The American Enterprise Institute hosted this event.
British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce and others discussed Northern European security amid the Russia-Ukraine war at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute. Topics included NATO defense spending, Europe's defense industrial base, and how the results of the Russia-Ukraine war can impact European security.
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, a look at independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vice presidential pick, President Biden and Vice President Harris in North Carolina, and a preview of Montana's 2024 U.S. Senate election.
NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke about several topics at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Conference. These topics included inflation and the Fed's action to address it, such as interest rate hikes and what lies ahead for rate cuts. Chair Powell also touched on other economic indicators and U.S. performance. Additionally, he discussed what his legacy might look like after his second term ends in May 2026.
Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore (D), provided an update on the investigation into the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse. He said the focus was on recovering the victims still missing when the bridge failed. Additionally, the governor said work was being done on clearing bridge debris from the water in order to reopen the Port of Baltimore for vessel traffic. The bridge came tumbling down earlier in the week after a cargo ship struck one of the bridge's support pillars.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted an event on protecting human rights defenders that operate online. National Security Council and State Department officials Kelly Razzouk and Robert Gilchrist delivered keynote remarks, which were then followed by a panel discussion involving a Google executive and human rights advocates. The discussion explored topics such as authoritarian repression in Myanmar and how online platforms are evaluated in protecting human rights defenders' speech.
James Bennet, former New York Times editorial editor and senior editor at the Economist, joined Washington Free Beacon Editor in Chief Eliana Johnson, Washington Post Opinion Editor Charles Lane, and Thomas Williams, staff writer at the Atlantic, for a discussion on illiberalism, democracy, and truth in journalism. Topics included decreased trust in institutions, bias in media, and how social media and the decline of local news have impacted journalism. The American Enterprise Institute hosted this event.
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, a look at independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vice presidential pick, President Biden and Vice President Harris in North Carolina, and a preview of Montana's 2024 U.S. Senate election.
NYU professor Jonathan Haidt argued that technology is harming the social development and mental health of children. He was interviewed by Harvard University Center for Digital Thriving co-director and author Emily Weinstein.
Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore (D), provided an update on the investigation into the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse. He said the focus was on recovering the victims still missing when the bridge failed. Additionally, the governor said work was being done on clearing bridge debris from the water in order to reopen the Port of Baltimore for vessel traffic. The bridge came tumbling down earlier in the week after a cargo ship struck one of the bridge's support pillars.
Iranga Kahangama, assistant homeland security secretary for cyber, infrastructure, risk and resilience, discussed election security and integrity during a conversation hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Topics included foreign interference in elections, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and fortifying election institutions against threats.
British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce and others discussed Northern European security amid the Russia-Ukraine war at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute. Topics included NATO defense spending, Europe's defense industrial base, and how the results of the Russia-Ukraine war can impact European security.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke about several topics at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Conference. These topics included inflation and the Fed's action to address it, such as interest rate hikes and what lies ahead for rate cuts. Chair Powell also touched on other economic indicators and U.S. performance. Additionally, he discussed what his legacy might look like after his second term ends in May 2026.