Semafor politics reporter Shelby Talcott discusses Campaign 2024 and historian John Farrell discusses the 50th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation and his book "Richard Nixon: The Life."
"Donald Trump calls me stupid and you know why, because he thinks auto workers are stupid", United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told members of the UAW alongside 2024 Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris. Her pick for vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) also spoke to members. Vice President Harris expressed her gratitude for the support of the UAW throughout the years and said that even those who are not a part of a union better "thank unions" for five-day work weeks, an eight-hour workday, and vacation time. Remarks from the vice president and her running came following an endorsement from the United Auto Workers.
2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump held a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He celebrated the size of his crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, when he gave a speech at the Ellipse before his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol. He compared the size of this crowd to the one at Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech, saying, "we actually had more people." The former president also said he agreed to debate Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at three possible televised debates, including a reportedly confirmed debate between himself and Ms. Harris on ABC in September.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair Adm. Christopher Grady and Defense Under Secretary Heidi Shyu speak at theNational Defense Industrial Association'sannualconference on emerging technologies in Washington, DC.
Middle East policy researchers and analysts discussed the findings from the Arab Barometer's 2024 report on women's rights and gender equality in the Middle East. Several topics were discussed, including women in the workforce, political leadership, gender roles and societal norms, and impacts of education. The Wilson Center and Arab Barometer co-hosted the event.
Actors and "A Starting Point" co-founders Chris Evans and Mark Kassen hosted a conversation with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and former Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) on Generation Z voters and bridging the political divide. Mr. Krishnamoorthi and Mr. Roskam shared their advice on how younger generations of Americans can engage with others with whom they disagree, such as forming relationships and avoiding a cynical attitude about politics. Rep. Krishnamoorthi relayed his own experience of developing a relationship with former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) in the U.S. House gym that eventually resulted in legislation getting passed. This event was also co-hosted by The HiIl newspaper and occurred during the BridgeUSA National Summit in Chicago.
AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer Debra Whitman discussed her organization's policy priorities and aging in America during an event hosted by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research. Several topics were addressed, including financial scams targeted at seniors, health care and prescription drug cost challenges, housing concerns, and financial health and well-being.
Georgetown University professor emeritus Harley Balzer, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst, Russian political scientist Maria Lipman, and other researchers discussed population decline in Russia. Topics included Russian demographics with ethnic minorities, the impact the Russia-Ukraine war on labor sectors in Russia, and population decline in Ukraine. The Atlantic Council in Washington, DC hosted this event.
The American Bar Association held a summit on democracy during its annual meeting in Chicago. During this final portion of the summit, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson delivered remarks on the importance of lawyers defending the rule of law and democracy. Retired federal Judge Michael Luttig also gave brief remarks. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Luttig serve as co-chairs of the ABA's Task Force for American Democracy.
The American Bar Association held a summit on democracy during its annual meeting in Chicago. During this portion of the summit, David Blankenhorn, co-founder of the Braver Angels political depolarization nonprofit, and Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discussed political polarization in the U.S., including its defining features, causes, and how to mitigate it. Retired federal Judge Thomas Griffith served as the moderator.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo sat down with the Wilson Center in Washington, DC for a conversation on U.S.-Africa relations. Several topics were addressed, including leadership on the African continent, economic development, relationship with China, and the state of health care and food 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, 2024 Campaign Trail was in Philadelphia as 2024 Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN). Also, campaign stops in Michigan and Wisconsin, highlights from former President Trump's news conference in Palm Beach, Florida, and the latest in Michigan's U.S. Senate race.
USA Today's Susan Page spoke about the life and career of Barbara Walters. She was interviewed by former ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair Adm. Christopher Grady spoke at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual conference on emerging technologies in Washington, DC. He spoke on several topics, including technological innovation, the importance of public-private partnerships, workforce development and readiness, and the integral role allies and partners play in helping the U.S. maintain its global leadership.
Middle East policy researchers and analysts discussed the findings from the Arab Barometer's 2024 report on women's rights and gender equality in the Middle East. Several topics were discussed, including women in the workforce, political leadership, gender roles and societal norms, and impacts of education. The Wilson Center and Arab Barometer co-hosted the event.
