Brookings Institution's William Galston discusses how both VP Harris and former President Trump are avoiding addressing the issue of the national debt and Reps. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) discuss the federal spending deadline.
The House will consider legislation to restrict federal funding to so-called sanctuary cities to block their use for health care, shelter and other services for undocumented immigrants living there.
Sean O'Donnell, inspector general of the Environmental Protection Agency, testifies on the EPA's spending and regulatory policies before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
The House will consider legislation to restrict federal funding to so-called sanctuary cities to block their use for health care, shelter and other services for undocumented immigrants living there.
Brookings Institution's William Galston discussed how both VP Harris and former President Trump are avoiding addressing the issue of the national debt.
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), a member of the Budget and Oversight committees, discussed the federal spending deadline and congressional news of the day.
The House will consider legislation to restrict federal funding to so-called sanctuary cities to block their use for health care, shelter and other services for undocumented immigrants living there.
Army Deputy Chief of Staff Patrick Matlock and Assistant Army Secretary for Manpower Agnes Schaeffer testified on oversight of Army training policies regarding extremist behavior among personnel before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel. The hearing focused on a training presentation used at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina, that had been in place since 2017 - but no longer - which designated certain legitimate advocacy groups as terrorist organizations. Though the hearing primarily focused on the designation of pro-life groups as terrorist organizations, the training policy also listed civil, animal, and environmental rights groups as terrorist organizations of concern.
President Biden described the Federal Reserve's point-five percent interest rate cut as a "declaration of progress" rather than a "declaration of victory." The president also noted his administration's policies that he says helped lower inflation. President Biden went on to make clear that while the rate cut is good, the economy still has room to improve. His remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, DC came with a little more than three months left in his presidency.
House Democrats would continue to oppose any Republican-led policy riders as they sought to extend federal government funding past the end of September 2024, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the House minority leader, told reporters at his weekly news conference. He also talked about a number of other issues, including U.S. House races in New York, and a recent visit to Long Island by 2024 Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump.
House lawmakers debated legislation that requires the Secret Service to "apply the same standards for determining the number of agents" needed to protect presidents and vice presidents, and the major candidates for those offices. The legislation also would provide for more equivalent numbers of agents assigned to protect each.
Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to reporters the day after the Federal Reserve announced a half-point interest rate cut. Chair Bernstein answered questions on inflation and the economy, the housing market, and government funding. In addition, Press Secretary Jean-Pierre discussed a variety of topics including Iranian hackers, immigration in Springfield, Ohio, the gubernatorial race in North Carolina and the president's upcoming weekend visit with leaders from Australia, India, and Japan.
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump said he was the most pro-Israel choice in the 2024 election during remarks at a conference of the Israeli American Council in Washington, DC. He also highlighted his previous administration's support for Israel, including establishing U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights region claimed by Syria and of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
House lawmakers debated legislation that would prohibit "sanctuary cities" and other jurisdictions from receiving federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit undocumented immigrants, including to provide food, shelter, healthcare services, legal services, and transportation.
President Biden described the Federal Reserve's point-five percent interest rate cut as a "declaration of progress" rather than a "declaration of victory." The president also noted his administration's policies that he says helped lower inflation. President Biden went on to make clear that while the rate cut is good, the economy still has room to improve. His remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, DC came with a little more than three months left in his presidency.
House Democrats would continue to oppose any Republican-led policy riders as they sought to extend federal government funding past the end of September 2024, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the House minority leader, told reporters at his weekly news conference. He also talked about a number of other issues, including U.S. House races in New York, and a recent visit to Long Island by 2024 Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump.
House lawmakers debated legislation that requires the Secret Service to "apply the same standards for determining the number of agents" needed to protect presidents and vice presidents, and the major candidates for those offices. The legislation also would provide for more equivalent numbers of agents assigned to protect each.
Army Deputy Chief of Staff Patrick Matlock and Assistant Army Secretary for Manpower Agnes Schaeffer testified on oversight of Army training policies regarding extremist behavior among personnel before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel. The hearing focused on a training presentation used at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina, that had been in place since 2017 - but no longer - which designated certain legitimate advocacy groups as terrorist organizations. Though the hearing primarily focused on the designation of pro-life groups as terrorist organizations, the training policy also listed civil, animal, and environmental rights groups as terrorist organizations of concern.
Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to reporters the day after the Federal Reserve announced a half-point interest rate cut. Chair Bernstein answered questions on inflation and the economy, the housing market, and government funding. In addition, Press Secretary Jean-Pierre discussed a variety of topics including Iranian hackers, immigration in Springfield, Ohio, the gubernatorial race in North Carolina and the president's upcoming weekend visit with leaders from Australia, India, and Japan.
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump said he was the most pro-Israel choice in the 2024 election during remarks at a conference of the Israeli American Council in Washington, DC. He also highlighted his previous administration's support for Israel, including establishing U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights region claimed by Syria and of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Rep. Al Green (D-TX), a member of the Financial Services Committee and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), a member of the Appropriations Committee, discuss the federal spending deadline and congressional news of the day.
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.
Dartmouth College professor Brooke Harrington examined the world of offshore finance, how it works and its impact on the U.S. and globally. She was interviewed by Wall Street Journal U.S. tax policy reporter Richard Rubin.
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.
James Allen Jr., co-author of "Not My Chair," talked about the 1980 murder of a 22-year-old man that landed him in prison for 26 years, incluidng 4 years on death row, and the life he has led since being paroled in 2008.
James Allen Jr., co-author of "Not My Chair," talked about the 1980 murder of a 22-year-old man that landed him in prison for 26 years, incluidng 4 years on death row, and the life he has led since being paroled in 2008.
James Allen Jr., co-author of "Not My Chair," talked about the 1980 murder of a 22-year-old man that landed him in prison for 26 years, incluidng 4 years on death row, and the life he has led since being paroled in 2008.
