The leader of an association of tech companies -- Jason Oxman of the Information Technology Industry Council -- looks at regulation, trade, privacy and antitrust.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer will speak at a Politics & Eggs breakfast hosted by the New England Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH.
Latin American experts discussed the challenges and successes of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's first year in office at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Panelists talked about the number of issues in Mexican politics, including security, trade, immigration, rising levels of violence, corruption, and press freedoms as well as U.S.-Mexico relations.
Brian Montgomery, the commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development & Insurance about federal housing policy and homeownership. During this portion, opening statements were made before a recess was called for votes on the House floor.
Brian Montgomery, the commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development & Insurance about federal housing policy and homeownership. During this portion, several topics where discussed, including accessibility of affordable housing, disparities in minority homeownership, the modernization of FHA, and the administration's housing finance reform plan.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the House Financial Services Committee about risks to financial stability and the U.S. economy. In his opening statement, Secretary Mnuchin outlined the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), a federal government organization which oversees implementation of financial regulations. The Treasury secretary was also asked about digital currency, financial transaction taxes, World Bank lending and the potential impacts of climate change on financial stability.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in the first major gun rights case they have taken up in over a decade, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York. The association is challenging the constitutionality of New York City's licensing law, which prohibits the transport of legally registered guns outside a person's home and city limits. The city argues that this case is no longer a legal issue because New York City amended the law to allow transport from one residence to another residence, gun range or shooting competition. They also stressed that the state itself has amended the law to allow the transport of a licensed gun to any location where it is lawful to have one. The justices have through June 2020 to issue a ruling.
Financial experts testified on the impact of artificial intelligence on capital markets at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing. Members asked about AI's impact on minorities, cybersecurity measures, encouraging more young people to study technology, and how the U.S. can remain competitive in a global sector. Several members agreed on ensuring AI innovation remains competitive, but also expressed concerns on whether it would cut jobs and an important human component.
Christopher Ford, assistant secretary of state for international security and non-proliferation, delivered remarks on nuclear security policy at the Stimson Center. Other topics discussed included nuclear terrorism prevention, efforts to denuclearize North Korea and China's role in fostering nuclear security in the region.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-AK) joined the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, for a discussion on his state's budget and fiscal landscape. The governor discussed how he was working to improve Alaska's fiscal outlook through smarter budgeting and development of the state's vast natural resources.
The leader of an association of tech companies -- Jason Oxman of the Information Technology Industry Council -- looks at regulation, trade, privacy and antitrust.
Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She was interviewed by Robin Wright, author and contributing writer for the New Yorker.
Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She was interviewed by Robin Wright, author and contributing writer for the New Yorker.
Former Obama administration National Security Adviser & UN Ambassador Susan Rice discussed her life and career in American diplomacy and foreign policy. She was interviewed by Robin Wright, author and contributing writer for the New Yorker.
