British Prime Minister Theresa May answers questions from members of the House of Commons for the first Question Time since the June 8th general election.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) delivered remarks on some of his initiatives for education and college preparedness at the National Press Club. One of the mayor's initiatives would require Chicago public high school seniors to have a post-graduation plan in place before graduating. Mayor Emanuel is serving his second term as Chicago mayor. Before that, he served as former President Barack Obama's chief of staff and served in the U.S. Congress.
The Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion on global perceptions of the U.S. following the release of a new Pew Research study examining America's global image in regions like Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The study showed the fluctuation in favorability ratings in several parts around the world, including a large decline in Mexico and an increase in approval ratings for President Trump in places like Russia and Israel. Panelists also discussed what these findings suggest about future relations with the U.S.and agreed that a positive public perception of a leader does not always translate to good foreign policy.
The House Armed Services Committee considers the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 and several proposed amendments to the legislation.
Thomas Homan, acting director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement spoke with the press shortly before meeting with President Trump and families of victims killed by undocumented immigrants. He was joined by Utah's U.S. Attorney John Huber.
The House takes up two immigration enforcement bills this week both by Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte. We get details on the debate from a Capitol Hill reporter
The Washington Post hosted a discussion with members of Congress, researchers and health care experts on the U.S. opioid crisis and solutions for combating drug addiction. The discussion also focused on Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and funding for opioid addiction treatment.
The House Armed Services Committee met to consider the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, the annual authorizing legislation for the Defense Department and its constituent military branches. Much of the early part of the hearing was dominated by adopting non-controversial amendments to various subtitles of the legislation, though members debated at length amendments on the purchase of littoral combat ships and the military's readiness plan for the effects of climate change on its bases. The committee took a break for lunch and votes on the House floor. This was the first time the committee used computers to electronically transmit amendments and other documents to members.
