British Prime Minister Boris Johnson answers questions from members on domestic and foreign issues in his weekly Question Time in the House of Commons.
TechFreedom hosted a discussion with FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips, legal experts and tech industry professionals on the FTC's Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on the Senate floor that tomorrow marks four weeks since President Trump was impeached. He said House Democrats said they needed to deal with the matter urgently and had proven their case, but he said the delay in sending the articles to the Senate contradicts both claims.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans refuse to say whether they want to call witnesses at President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate. He say they instead, they say, "ask again later."
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The articles of Impeachment are expected from the House after 5pm following an engrossment ceremony.
President Trump signed phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement from the East Room of the White House. The agreement places protections on intellectual property, ensures investment into U.S. agriculture and manufacturing, and has measures in place to prohibit currency manipulation. Joining the president for the signing was Chinese Vice Premier Liu He.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed lawmakers in his annual state of the nation address in Moscow. He outlined key amendments to the Russian Constitution that would limit the power of a future successor and called for a nationwide referendum. Mr. Putin, who is expected to step down in 2024, recommended two-term limits for future presidents. During his hour-long remarks, he also discussed Russia's military power and global leadership, as well as several domestic issues like government support for low-income families.
Members of Russian government, including Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, resigned shortly after President Vladimir Putin delivered his State of the Nation address where he announced several key changes to the Constitution. President Putin addressed reporters following the resignation.
The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism held a hearing on efforts to combat anti-Semitism and domestic terrorism. During this portion, experts and academics from the Jewish community, including Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, testified to the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States, the role social media and big tech has played in fostering hateful rhetoric, and what can be done to combat the problem on a national and global level.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson answered questions from members on domestic and foreign issues in his weekly Question Time in the House of Commons. Topics included access to broadband in rural areas, cancer research funding, long hospital waiting times and Scottish independence.
President Trump signed phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement from the East Room of the White House. The agreement places protections on intellectual property, ensures investment into U.S. agriculture and manufacturing, and has measures in place to prohibit currency manipulation. Joining the president for the signing was Chinese Vice Premier Liu He.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed lawmakers in his annual state of the nation address in Moscow. He outlined key amendments to the Russian Constitution that would limit the power of a future successor and called for a nationwide referendum. Mr. Putin, who is expected to step down in 2024, recommended two-term limits for future presidents. During his hour-long remarks, he also discussed Russia's military power and global leadership, as well as several domestic issues like government support for low-income families.
The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism held a hearing on efforts to combat anti-Semitism and domestic terrorism. During this portion, experts and academics from the Jewish community, including Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, testified to the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States, the role social media and big tech has played in fostering hateful rhetoric, and what can be done to combat the problem on a national and global level.
