Authors Philip Mudd, "Black Site," Malcolm Nance, "The Plot to Betray America," and Josh Campbell, "Crossfire Hurricane," weighed in on the current state of American intelligence.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr (R) talks about issues the FCC oversees, including new spectrum auctions to free up space for 5G, media mergers, and changes in how the media are developing.
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (D), a 2020 presidential candidate, will speak at Politics & Eggs breakfast in Manchester, NH, hosted by the New England Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel discussed 2020 elections and other political news of the day at the Christian Science Monitor. Ms. McDaniel talked about the impact the impeachment inquiry is having on the RNC campaign efforts. She also touched on how the RNC intends to win back the House, keep the Senate and the White House.
President Trump presented the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal in the White House East Room. Receiving the National Medal of Arts were actor Jon Voight, musician Alison Krauss, President & CEO of WETA-TV (Washington, DC) Sharon Percy Rockefeller, and the musicians of the U.S. military. The recipients of the National Humanities Medal were philanthropist Teresa Lozano Long, chef and restaurateur Patrick O'Connell, author James Patterson, and the Claremont Institute.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Kathleen Sawyer testified on the operations of her agency before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She was asked about the ongoing investigations involving the death of Jeffrey Epstein, a hedge fund manager who was charged with sex trafficking. Mr. Epstein died at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City while awaiting trial. Other topics discussed in the hearing included federal prison staff shortages, treatment of female prison guards and the implementation of the First Step Act.
U.S. Space Commander Gen. John Raymond discussed the priorities and current operations of the newly established unified command. He also discussed Space Command personnel training, strengthening relationships with allies, and deterring near-peer competitors in space. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
The general counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives confirmed that Mueller investigation grand jury materials they're seeking to unseal do play a role in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Before a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, Douglas Letter said House Democrats are looking into whether the president gave "untruthful answers" during the Russian interference investigation. He also urged the court to rule quickly on the matter as the impeachment hearings continue.
Stacey Abrams, former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate, delivered remarks on voting rights at the National Press Club in Washington DC. She spoke about Fair Fight Action's work to combat voter suppression, and promote fair election policies across the country. Ms. Abrams also answered audience questions on the 2020 presidential election.
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence held a conference in Washington, DC, on the intersection between artificial intelligence and national security. In this portion of the event, former Google and Alphabet Executive Chair Eric Schmidt, who also chairs the commission, spoke with Google Senior Vice President Kent Walker and Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Director Lt. Gen. John Shanahan on the importance of public-private partnerships in developing and implementing technological solutions to national security challenges.
Current and former government officials spoke at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence conference in Washington, DC. During this portion, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) made brief remarks about the implications artificial intelligence can have on national security and intelligence collection.
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel discussed 2020 elections and other political news of the day at the Christian Science Monitor. Ms. McDaniel talked about the impact the impeachment inquiry is having on the RNC campaign efforts. She also touched on how the RNC intends to win back the House, keep the Senate and the White House.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Sestak talked with C-SPAN about why he is running for president, as well as his campaign's platforms and goals. During the interview, Mr. Sestak talked about his views on President Trump, the effort to impeach the president and how it differed from the impeachment process of President Nixon. He also discussed his service in the Navy and his family.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr (R) talks about issues the FCC oversees, including new spectrum auctions to free up space for 5G, media mergers, and changes in how the media are developing.
Ed Stack, chairman and CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, talked about building a multibillion dollar business and the company's decision to stop selling guns in its stores following a spate of mass shootings.
New York University journalism professor Pamela Newkirk examined whether diversity programs in the fields of entertainment, academia, and corporate America are working.
Ed Stack, chairman and CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, talked about building a multibillion dollar business and the company's decision to stop selling guns in its stores following a spate of mass shootings.
New York University journalism professor Pamela Newkirk examined whether diversity programs in the fields of entertainment, academia, and corporate America are working.
