British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fields domestic and foreign policy questions from Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and other members in the House of Commons.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected President Trump's Middle East peace plan during a speech before the U.N. Security Council in New York City. "This plan will not bring peace or stability to the region," said President Abbas. Following his remarks, Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft delivered statements. During the meeting, both President Abbas and Ambassador Danon said they were willing to negotiate a plan for Middle East peace.
Politico hosted governors from across the country at its annual State Solutions Conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, Politico spoke with Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) of Illinois regarding his policy priorities, the 2020 elections and national politics.
Politico hosted governors from across the country at its annual State Solutions Conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, Politico spoke with Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island regarding her policy priorities, the 2020 elections and national politics.
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham said he's confident the 2020 Census will be ready to go for rollout come April 1st despite a new government report questioning readiness. Mr. Dillingham's comments came as lawmakers on the House Oversight and Reform Committee pressed him for answers regarding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that found issues with recruitment of staff and IT and cyber security.
Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the floor about S.J.Res. 68, which seeks to ban U.S. military action against Iran without prior Congressional authorization. He argued strongly against the measure, saying that it was the wrong way to deal with Iran. He was followed by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who argued in favor of the measure.
After paying tribute to a U.S. servicemember recently killed in action, Sen. Kaine spoke at length about his proposal to limit the use of U.S. military force against Iran. He was followed by Washington Democrat Patty Murray, who also spoke in favor of the measure. Then, Majority Whip John Thune spoke against the measure, saying that the strike against Gen. Soleimani was justified.
Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy, while acknowledging that Gen. Solemani had American blood on his hands, still advocated for the Iran War Powers Resolution currently before the Senate. He was followed by Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Jack Reed, a Democrat from Rhode Island, who also spoke in favor of the resolution.
Texas Republican John Cornyn spoke on the floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers resolution, saying that he believes the President was within his authority to order the strike against Iranian General Soleimani.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) came to the Senate floor to express his support on the Iran War Powers Resolution. He said it is time for Congress to reassert its role in war making, but that his support is not a condemnation of President Trump's strike against General Soleimani.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke on the floor about his support for the Iran War Powers resolution, saying President Trump's strike against Iranian General Soleimani violated all three provisions of the War Powers Act.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) came to the floor to speak about his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution. He said that the President needs to ask Congress for permission before using military force and a vote for this resolution is a vote for the Constitution.
A bipartisan group of senators held a news conference in support of a resolution to limit the president's use of military force against Iran. Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) stressed that the power to declare war is a responsibility of Congress -- not the president -- to do unilaterally.
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham said he's confident the 2020 Census will be ready to go for rollout come April 1st despite a new government report questioning readiness. Mr. Dillingham's comments came as lawmakers on the House Oversight and Reform Committee pressed him for answers regarding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that found issues with recruitment of staff and IT and cyber security.
Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the floor about S.J.Res. 68, which seeks to ban U.S. military action against Iran without prior Congressional authorization. He argued strongly against the measure, saying that it was the wrong way to deal with Iran. He was followed by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who argued in favor of the measure.
After paying tribute to a U.S. servicemember recently killed in action, Sen. Kaine spoke at length about his proposal to limit the use of U.S. military force against Iran. He was followed by Washington Democrat Patty Murray, who also spoke in favor of the measure. Then, Majority Whip John Thune spoke against the measure, saying that the strike against Gen. Soleimani was justified.
Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy, while acknowledging that Gen. Solemani had American blood on his hands, still advocated for the Iran War Powers Resolution currently before the Senate. He was followed by Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Jack Reed, a Democrat from Rhode Island, who also spoke in favor of the resolution.
Texas Republican John Cornyn spoke on the floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers resolution, saying that he believes the President was within his authority to order the strike against Iranian General Soleimani.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) came to the Senate floor to express his support on the Iran War Powers Resolution. He said it is time for Congress to reassert its role in war making, but that his support is not a condemnation of President Trump's strike against General Soleimani.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke on the floor about his support for the Iran War Powers resolution, saying President Trump's strike against Iranian General Soleimani violated all three provisions of the War Powers Act.
