Congressional lawmakers and civil rights advocates talk about the importance of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program as the Supreme Court considers whether the president's decision to end it is constitutional.
The Investigative Journal hosted a conference focusing on U.S.-Turkey relations. In this portion, the conversation focused on Turkey's intelligence operations and its recent military operations in Syria.
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on affordable housing access and safety. Housing authority officials and policy experts testified on the importance of requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all affordable housing units nationwide. They also discussed the need for the Housing and Urban Development Department to issue guidelines for the inclusion of manufactured homes as an alternative for affordable housing, and to increase vouchers and assistance for youth aging out of the foster care system, specifically LGBTQ and minority youth who are more often prone to experience homelessness when they age out of the system.
White House Domestic Policy Council Director Joe Grogan spoke to reporters about domestic policy decision-making at the White House. Specifically, he addressed health care policy, including vaping, the Affordable Care Act and drug prices. The Alliance for Health Policy hosted the event in Washington, DC.
The Investigative Journal hosted a conference focusing on U.S.-Turkey relations. In this portion, the conversation focused on Turkish President Erdogan's agenda.
Attorneys, immigration advocates and DACA recipients spoke to reporters following Supreme Court oral argument on the president's decision to end the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Among the speakers were California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D), New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), University of California President Janet Napolitano along with Ted Olson, the attorney for the DACA recipients.
Attorneys, immigration advocates and DACA recipients spoke to reporters following Supreme Court oral argument on the president's decision to end the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Among the speakers were California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D), New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), University of California President Janet Napolitano along with Ted Olson, the attorney for the DACA recipients.
Senator Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor about Deferred Action for Children Arrivals (DACA), as the Supreme Court heard oral argument on the President decision to end the DACA program. He proposed legislation regarding DACA recipients. Senator Blackburn rejected the proposal.
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) held a field hearing in his home state of Mississippi to examine the August 7, 2019 immigration raids across the state. In this portion of the hearing, immigration activists and scholars testified to the impact the raids had on the local communities, including the impact on children and the economy.
FCC Chair Ajit Pai sat down for a conversation about 5G technology and competition at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. He discussed the need for the United States to lead the world in the development of 5G technology, the importance to think about security now before a secure system is established, and how the implementation of 5g will impact the way we view the world. He was interviewed by the president and CEO of the Wilson Center, former Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman. Following the conversation with FCC Chair Pai, a panel of experts sat down to discuss the international policy and security challenges associated with 5G.
Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) spoke about national security and geopolitical challenges at the Hudson Institute. In a seated conversation with Walter Russell Mead from the Wall Street Journal, several topics were discussed, including the United States' approach in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, the growing emergence of China, and the upcoming U.S. visit of President Erdogan of Turkey.
Attorneys, immigration advocates and DACA recipients spoke to reporters following Supreme Court oral argument on the president's decision to end the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Among the speakers were California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D), New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), University of California President Janet Napolitano along with Ted Olson, the attorney for the DACA recipients.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about the importance of the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and President Trump's decision to rescind it. Democratic leaders called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to bring up a House passed bill, known as the American Dream and Promise Act, which protects DACA recipients. Other speakers included Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) along with several DACA recipients.
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) held a field hearing in his home state of Mississippi to examine the August 7, 2019 immigration raids across the state. In this portion of the hearing, immigration activists and scholars testified to the impact the raids had on the local communities, including the impact on children and the economy.
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) held a field hearing in his home state of Mississippi to examine the August 7, 2019 immigration raids across the state. In this portion of the hearing, local officials and law enforcement testified to the impact the raids had on their communities. Also appearing at the hearing was Special Agent Jere Mills, from Immigration & Customs Enforcement, who was involved in the planning of the raids and testified that their planning "worked well."
FCC Chair Ajit Pai sat down for a conversation about 5G technology and competition at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. He discussed the need for the United States to lead the world in the development of 5G technology, the importance to think about security now before a secure system is established, and how the implementation of 5g will impact the way we view the world. He was interviewed by the president and CEO of the Wilson Center, former Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman. Following the conversation with FCC Chair Pai, a panel of experts sat down to discuss the international policy and security challenges associated with 5G.
Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) spoke about national security and geopolitical challenges at the Hudson Institute. In a seated conversation with Walter Russell Mead from the Wall Street Journal, several topics were discussed, including the United States' approach in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, the growing emergence of China, and the upcoming U.S. visit of President Erdogan of Turkey.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) delivered remarks on foreign policy and participated in a discussion at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, DC. The senator discussed a range of foreign policy topics, focusing on the Chinese government's influence on nation states and global corporations. He also discussed the protests in Hong Kong and his recent trip to the region.
