International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke at the annual Wall Street Journal CEO Council meeting in Washington, DC.
Fifteen judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in two lawsuits filed by the District of Columbia and Maryland that claim President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which bars presidents from receiving gifts from foreign or state governments while in office. The lawsuits argued that the president illegally profited from foreign dignitaries and officials staying at the Trump Hotel. A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit previously found that DC and Maryland did not have standing to bring these lawsuits. This decision will determine whether the lawsuits can move forward.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted an afternoon Hanukkah reception at the White House, where the president signed an executive order that defines Judaism as a nationality under federal civil rights law. Speakers at the reception included senior adviser Jared Kushner, New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft and retired Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy held a hearing on public health concerns about carcinogens in talc, and asbestos in consumer products. During this portion of the hearing, witnesses gave opening statements before the committee recessed for votes on the House floor.
Politico hosted its annual "Women Rule" Summit with members of Congress, journalists and women executives. This portion of the event highlighted women in media and focused on how women are portrayed on television, access to jobs in media, and how men can play an ally in their success.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley testified on the administration's policy in Syria before the House Armed Services Committee. Both received numerous questions regarding the president's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria and the Turkish invasion that followed. Other topics discussed included the Pentagon's restrictions on the training of Saudi Arabian military students after a trainee shot and killed three sailors in Pensacola, Florida, the continued fight against ISIS and countering Iran.
Joey Hood, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, testified on Capitol Hill regarding the current security situation in Iraq as protesters continue to hit the streets demanding changes. He also talked about the vetting process for the U.S. International Military Education & Training (IMET) program. This was in response to a lawmaker's question stemming from the Pensacola, Florida Navy training center shooting where a Saudi Air Force trainee shot and killed three sailors. The Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism convened the hearing.
Executives from Siemens and the Council of Institutional Investors discussed the role of CEOs in addressing social issues at the annual Wall Street Journal CEO Council meeting in Washington, DC.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) and Amazon Senior Vice President Beth Galetti discussed workforce development issues at the annual Wall Street Journal CEO Council meeting in Washington, DC.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke at the annual Wall Street Journal CEO Council meeting in Washington, DC.
A federal court heard oral argument in Sierra Club v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's emergency declaration and decision to divert Defense Department funds for the border wall construction. The parties requested an expedited hearing schedule for this case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, following a Supreme Court order allowing the administration to temporarily begin construction using the funds.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recounted her life and time on the High Court. She spoke at the 19th annual National Book Festival in Washington, DC.
The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway and Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino examined the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the future of the Court. They were interviewed by Los Angeles Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage.
Legal analyst and Supreme Court biographer Joan Biskupic profiled Chief Justice John Roberts. She was joined in conversation by Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for the National Law Journal.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recounted her life and time on the High Court. She spoke at the 19th annual National Book Festival in Washington, DC.
The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway and Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino examined the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the future of the Court. They were interviewed by Los Angeles Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage.
Legal analyst and Supreme Court biographer Joan Biskupic profiled Chief Justice John Roberts. She was joined in conversation by Marcia Coyle, chief Washington correspondent for the National Law Journal.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recounted her life and time on the High Court. She spoke at the 19th annual National Book Festival in Washington, DC.
The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway and Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino examined the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the future of the Court. They were interviewed by Los Angeles Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage.
