Washington Post opinion columnist Dana Milbank discusses his latest book "Fools on the Hill" and Historian and Bipartisan Policy Center senior fellow Tevi Troy discusses his latest book "The Power and the Money."
Washington Post opinion columnist Dana Milbank discussed his latest book "Fools on the Hill" and Historian and Bipartisan Policy Center senior fellow Tevi Troy discussed his latest book "The Power and the Money."
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral argument in TikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland, a lawsuit brought on by Chinese company ByteDance over a law that forces it to either sell its ownership of TikTok in the U.S. or have TikTok be banned in the United States. Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act in April 2024, which was signed into law by President Biden that same month. Attorneys Andrew Pincus and Jeffrey Fisher, who respectively represented ByteDance and content creators, argued that the law was unconstitutional under the First Amendment. Justice Department appellate attorney Daniel Tenny, however, argued that TikTok presented national security concerns with regard to data collection and content manipulation.
"Today we are at a turning point. Inflation is now back down to pre-pandemic levels, and that means the focus needs to be on safeguarding the gains, the important gains we've made in the labor market," said National Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard as she discussed the global economy during a conversation with the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. Topics included the impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine had on global inflation and supply shortages, housing affordability, sanctions, and partnering with the private sector for investments in critical resources.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Guzman testified on oversight of her agency before the House Small Business Committee. Several Republicans pressed Ms. Guzman about a link on the SBA's website to vote.gov, a website that directs visitors to information about registering to vote in all U.S. states and territories. They questioned the intention of providing the link, alleging partisan motivations. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and other Democrats defended it, and Rep. Phillips said, "I think it is a responsibility of administrations--Democratic and Republican--to encourage people to participate" in the democratic process and elections. Before hearing business began, Chair Roger Williams (R-TX) congratulated Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) on her recent portrait unveiling amid Hispanic Heritage Month. Rep. Velazquez is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the U.S. Congress.
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.
Sen. Gary Peters (MI), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, spoke at a breakfast hosted by the Christian Science Monitor in Washington, DC. He focused his remarks on the 2024 Senate races Democrats were hoping to win, including the one in his home state to replace the retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Senator Peters also talked about the down-ballot effects of the presidential race, and the impact the ascent of Vice President Harris to the top of the ticket had on Democrats' chances in 2024.
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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.
Witnesses from the National Jewish Advocacy Center and Arab American Institute testified on hate crimes against marginalized groups before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate encompassed a large portion of the conversation with members from both sides of the aisle debating the line between free speech and threats of violence on college campuses. GOP members voiced concerns over their request for this hearing to be specific to antisemitism on college campuses and with a less broad scope. Additional topics discussed included defining antisemitism, hate speech against immigrants--including Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio--and how foreign adversaries used social media to influence speech.
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.
Tech executives representing Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft testified on how their companies may prevent the spread of foreign disinformation on social media platforms amid the upcoming 2024 elections. Topics focused around how these companies would crack down on propaganda originating from Russia, China, and Iran while not suppressing Americans' freedom of speech, as well as how artificial intelligence could be used to both create and combat disinformation.
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.
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.
Cook Political Report Founder Charlie Cook lead a discussion on analyzing the 2024 election with a panel comprised of political journalists and analysist. They talked about strategy, the path to victory, and competitiveness in key battleground states for both the Democratic and Republican nominees, Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump. The discussion was hosted by the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at Louisiana State University.
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.
NBC News Senior Congressional Reporter Scott Wong discusses the week ahead in Congress and Brian Reisinger, author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor," discusses the challenges facing U.S. farmers.
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis (D-PA) speak at the Center for American Progress (CAP) National Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Washington, DC.
The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules. Off the floor, bipartisan talks continue on government funding to avert a shutdown on September 30.
The House will consider several bills under suspension of the rules. Off the floor, bipartisan talks continue on government funding to avert a shutdown on September 30.
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