Author Jeremy Haft discussed the ongoing evolution of the U.S.-China economic relationship, and in particular the way future changes in U.S. trade policy could affect that relationship, during a discussion hosted by the Colorado Springs World Affairs Forum. Mr. Haft challenged many of the assumptions about China's economic growth, including that it is close to overtaking the U.S. economy as the world's largest. He also said that the U.S. economy has not declined because of Chinese imports, but in fact has been helped by the availability of its low-priced goods. Much of the discussion was prompted through a lengthy question-and-answer session with the audience.
The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a discussion on the history and future of U.S. - China relations, with a focus on U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific region. Panelists examined China's economic and regional ambitions, as well as policy under the Trump administration.
The president's nominees to be the next White House Budget deputy director, White House Budget Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administrator testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee for their confirmation hearing. All were asked multiple questions about the president's 2018 budget proposal. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) chairs the committee while Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) serves as the ranking member.
In his first public appearance since his May 2017 dismissal, former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. He said he had no doubt that he was fired for the role he played in the investigation, and detailed meetings and conversations he had with President Trump prior to his firing.
President Trump defended his policy actions including withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement to attendees at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, DC. The president also spoke about the need to stop attacking religion in this country. Other topics he touched on included government regulations, tax reform and military spending.
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the president's proposed 2018 budget request. Democrats had tough questions for Secretary Price on proposed cuts to Medicaid and allowing businesses to opt out of providing insurance that covers birth control to its female employees.
President Trump defended his policy actions including withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement to attendees at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, DC. The president also spoke about the need to stop attacking religion in this country. Other topics he touched on included government regulations, tax reform and military spending.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was one of many featured speakers at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, DC. The topics he touched on included the administration's cabinet picks and tax reform.
Health & Human Services Secretary Dr. Tom Price testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on the president's fiscal year 2018 budget request.
A joint congressional panel examined the opioid crisis and other forms of drug abuse and their possible relationship to economic factors. Witnesses included Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) who discussed how the opioid epidemic has impacted his state and the lawsuit he's filed against pharmaceutical companies over allegations of fraudulent marketing concerning the benefits of prescription opioids. The Joint Economic Committee is chaired by Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH).
Missile Defense Agency Director Vice Adm. James Syring testified before a House Armed Services Subcommittee on the president's 2018 budget request for missile defense. He outlined some of the details in the Pentagon's successful interceptor missile defense test. The step is seen as necessary to reduce the risk of a nuclear missile from North Korea.
