Tony Smith, political science professor at Tufts University, offers his thoughts on the impact of President Woodrow Wilson on American foreign policy; from the 1940s to today. The author argues that Wilson's liberal internationalism has been hijacked by today's "neo-Wilsonianism" that is marked by America's entry into Iraq and subsequent foreign policy. He speaks at Southern Methodist University's Center for Presidential History in Dallas.
Walt Mossberg is one of the nation's best-known technology watchers. But he's decided to retire in afew weeks. In this inteview he talks about the top technology gadgets and issues that he's seen in the 26 years he's been writing about technology. This former hard-news reporter decided to watch personal technology in 1991. He's written about this ever-growing sector of the tech market for the Wall Street Journal and then for Recode and The Verge. Part 2 of 2 parts.
A panel looked at how western societies can counter violent extremism and radical ideologies to help prevent terrorism. A counterterrorism coordinator for the Dutch government was joined by policy analysts as they discussed related issues such as homegrown terrorism, returning foreign fighters, countering messaging tactics and the role of the tech community. The discussion was hosted by the Washington Institute.
Defense Secretary James Mattis and General Joseph Dunford, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget proposal for the Defense Department. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), the committee's chair, chastised the two witnesses for not yet delivering a comprehensive strategy for winning the ongoing war in Afghanistan, saying it was difficult to appropriate funding for a military with no definitive plans.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing examining the ideology behind violent extremism and what tools the U.S. can use to counter it. Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Michael Leiter called for more funding of ideological warfare programs and focusing on building partnerships with Muslim communities.
Walt Mossberg is one of the nation's best-known technology watchers. But he's decided to retire in afew weeks. In this inteview he talks about the top technology gadgets and issues that he's seen in the 26 years he's been writing about technology. This former hard-news reporter decided to watch personal technology in 1991. He's written about this ever-growing sector of the tech market for the Wall Street Journal and then for Recode and The Verge. Part 2 of 2 parts.
Senate Democrats came to the floor to talk about Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care health care law. Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly spoke about health care issues in his state.
Senate Democrats came to the floor to talk about Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care health care law. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and California Senator Dianne Feinstein spoke about the need for health care hearings before a bill is brought to the floor.
Senate Democrats came to the floor to talk about Republican efforts to repeal and replace the current health care law. Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made a unanimous consent request asking for Senate hearings on the health care replacement law. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell objected.
Senate Democrats came to the floor to talk about Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care health care law. A number of Democrats including Senators Booker, Merkley, Carper, Harris Cortez, Stabenow, Markey, Sanders, Murray, and Blumenthal came to the floor to call for hearings on the bill.
Senate Democrats came to the floor to talk about Republican efforts to repeal and replace the current health care law. Senators Cantwell, Kaine, Casey, Merkley, Klobuchar, Franken, Whitehouse, Schatz, Murphy and Booker spoke about the need transparency in crafting health care legislation.
The Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the impact of the nation's tax code -- and potential changes to it -- on low and middle income households in the U.S. Participants debated the merits of various tax code policy changes, including lowering rates and expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit. After their discussion, panelists took questions from the audience.
