Semafor's Dave Weigel discusses this weekend's Libertarian party convention and political consultant Louis Perron discusses his book "Beat the Incumbent."
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a state dinner honoring the President of Kenya, William Ruto. Highlights included President Ruto's arrival at the White House's North Portico, a preview of the evening's meal, arrivals of prominent guests, and the toasts offered by the two heads of state.
Retired U.S. Senate Historian Betty Koed shared stories from her book "Scenes," a collection of brief chronicles of Senate history that she presented to Senators during their Tuesday caucus lunches between 2009 and 2023.
"This was an appalling scandal," said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the infected blood scandal in which two different groups of NHS patients during the 1970s and 1980s were given tainted blood, resulting in thousands of patients being infected with HIV and Hepatitis C. When pressed further during his weekly session with members of the House of Commons, the prime minister said the country's health care system failed their patients and should be held accountable. Other topics addressed included inflation reduction and the economy, the Israel-Hamas war, child poverty, and water infrastructure. The House of Commons also welcomed back MP Craig Mackinlay (Conservative), who had his limbs amputated in the fall of 2023 due to sepsis.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced July 4, 2024 will be the general election for the U.K. In brief remarks outside 10 Downing Street in London, the prime minister spoke about his and the party's accomplishments. He went on to criticize the Labour Party, saying they have no plan or "bold action." Additionally, he stressed Labour Leader Keir Starmer has "shown time and time again that he will take the easy way out and do anything to get power."
Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer spoke about of the newly announced U.K. general election set for July 4, 2024. He discussed his vision for Britain's future and returning the country back to the working people.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke at the Republican National Lawyers Association's policy conference in Arlington, Virginia. He said that if Democrats made a clean sweep in the 2024 elections, it would be "the end of the United States of America as we know it." Sen. Cruz is up for reelection in 2024 against Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred. This portion of the conference also featured the attorneys general of South Carolina, Alabama, and Iowa discussing legal action against the Biden administration, as well as a panel who defended the legitimacy of the current Supreme Court.
Industry leaders in artificial Intelligence (AI) testified on the deployment and use of AI in national security during a public hearing before the House Homeland Security Committee. Topics addressed included cybersecurity concerns, election security and foreign interference, the impact of AI on physical infrastructure, and cyber workforce development.
Retired U.S. Senate Historian Betty Koed shared stories from her book "Scenes," a collection of brief chronicles of Senate history that she presented to Senators during their Tuesday caucus lunches between 2009 and 2023.
