James Wright, president emeritus of Dartmouth College, talks about the experiences of those who fought in Vietnam and discusses the impact of the war on the United States. Mr. Wright, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the late 1950s, has been involved in military/veterans issues for years, including helping to draft the 2008 GI Bill.
The wireless industry association's top official talks about the huge growth of wireless communication and about the push for building a national 5G infrastructure. CTIA President Meredith Attwell Baker talks about what the 5G network will look like to consumers - facilitated by pizza-box size cells on poles, stoplights, & buildings. She also talks about building out broadband in rural areas and about recent spectrum auctions.
Journalist and author Mollie Hemingway discussed the relationship between the Trump administration and the media. She explored issues such as media bias, journalists' use of anonymous sources, the loss of trust in the media by conservatives and how changes in technology have impacted the media's influence of public opinion. Mollie Hemingway is a senior editor at the online magazine The Federalist and is the author of the book, "Trump vs. The Media." This forum was hosted by Hillsdale College's Kirby Center in Washington, DC.
The SETA Foundation for Political, Economic & Social Research hosts a conference on last year's coup attempt in Turkey and the country's political future.
The wireless industry association's top official talks about the huge growth of wireless communication and about the push for building a national 5G infrastructure. CTIA President Meredith Attwell Baker talks about what the 5G network will look like to consumers - facilitated by pizza-box size cells on poles, stoplights, & buildings. She also talks about building out broadband in rural areas and about recent spectrum auctions.
Washington Times' Stephen Dinan on the Trump Administration's request for voter information and the reaction it's getting from state officials nationwide.
The SETA Foundation for Political, Economic & Social Research hosts a conference on last year's coup attempt in Turkey and the country's political future.
British Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a statement before the House of Commomns regarding the 2017 G-20 Summit, which had recently concluded in Hamburg, German, and fielded questions from members of Parliament. The Prime MInister told the House the U.K. reaffrimed its commitment to the Paris Agreement climate change pact, and said she personally spoke to President Donald Trump and urged him to consider rejoining the accord. Prime Minister May also discussed her plans to work with the European Union, United States, Japan, and China on free trade deals after Brexit. She also talked about her conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G-20 on using China's leverage to supress North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
Sen. McConnell repeats many previous leader time remarks, saying that Obamacare is collapsing and its "the Senate's responsibility to help, before Obamacare comes crashing down." Reads consitutent letters.
Senate Republicans plan to introduce a new health care law replacement bill this week (Thursday) with a vote next week. On the Senate floor, Majority Whip John Cornyn (r-TX) said that to not hold a vote would mean a vote for the status quo. .
The wireless industry association's top official talks about the huge growth of wireless communication and about the push for building a national 5G infrastructure. CTIA President Meredith Attwell Baker talks about what the 5G network will look like to consumers - facilitated by pizza-box size cells on poles, stoplights, & buildings. She also talks about building out broadband in rural areas and about recent spectrum auctions.
Senate Republicans could introduce a new health care law replacement bill this week (Thursday) with a vote next week. On the Senate floor (Monday), Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) said that to not hold a vote would mean a vote for the status quo.
Senate Republicans plan to introduce a new health care law replacement bill this week (Thursday) with a vote next week. On the Senate floor, Majority Whip John Cornyn (r-TX) said that to not hold a vote would mean a vote for the status quo. .
The Alliance for Health Reform held a panel discussion on the future of the Medicaid program as Republicans push their agenda to repeal and replace the health care law. Experts on the panel included those who've helped manage the program at either the federal or the state level.
The House Armed Services Committee voted overwhelmingly 60-1 to report the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act out of committee and onto the full floor for consideration by lawmakers. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) chairs the committee while Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) serves as the ranking member.
A panel examined race, ethnicity and religion and how they impact policies such as affirmative action and immigration. The forum was part of a series of discussions on the state of democracy hosted by the Ethics Centre and Bard College's Globalization and International Affairs Program. It was held at the New York Public Library.
The Federalist Society held a panel discussion on the constitutional war powers of the executive and legislative branches. Panelists included former Rep. Mickey Edwards, R-OK and former Chief Assistant New York U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy. They outlined the constitutional war powers for each branch of government, the limitations of that power and whether Congress should be more involved in the authorization for use of military force.
