Claire Jerry, a political history curator with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, was interviewed in Manchester, NH about her efforts to collect political memorabilia ahead of New Hampshire's 2020 presidential primary.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified for a second day in a row on Capitol Hill. Following testimony on the House side the previous day, he testified before the Senate Banking Committee on monetary policy and the state of the economy. Committee members asked him about how relations with China and the recent cornonavirus outbreak would impact the U.S. economy. Other questions focused on access to banking institutions in rural areas, job and labor disparities among minorities, and the rise of digital currency.
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing to assess China's military power and global influence. The hearing began with testimony from the deputy assistant Defense secretary for China, who discussed China's military capabilities and U.S. strategy in the region.
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing to assess China's military power and global influence. This portion of the hearing included remarks from retired Navy Admiral Dennis Blair, who previously served as the head of U.S. Pacific Command. He was joined by Vantage Point Asia CEO Kristen Gunness.
Sky News Political Reporter Annelise Nielsen wrapped up the events in the latest sitting of Australia's House and Senate. During this session of Australia's parliament, which lasted from February 4 to February 13, 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, along with members of his cabinet, answered questions on a variety of domestic and foreign affairs issues. Topics included the coronavirus outbreak, Middle East security, combating climate change and the recent Australia wildfires.
Top Army officials, including Secretary Ryan McCarthy and Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville, discussed the current operations and modernization efforts at an event hosted by the Center for a New American Security. They also discussed Army readiness levels, synthetic training exercises, air and missile defense, as well as strategic competition with China and Russia.
President Trump delivered remarks in Bakersfield, CA, on water accessibility to rural areas in California, specifically in regard to farming and agriculture. Joining the president on stage were House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), and Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
The National Governors Association held its annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. In this panel, Governors Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Janet Mills (D-ME) and Doug Burgum (R-ND) discussed efforts to boost resiliency and respond to natural disasters in their states.
National Governors Association held their annual winter meeting in Washington, DC and hosted a panel discussion on the public health concerns around vaping and e-cigarettes among young adults and teens. Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, told governors that in his 35-years of service, he had never seen a crisis hit teenagers with "the depth and the breadth and the seriousness" of e-cigarettes. He later demonstrated how his digital watch could be taken apart and used as a vaping device, stressing how the industry was targeting children using these kind of devices and with the use of flavors, like cotton candy and bumble gum.
National Governors Association hosted a session on infrastructure and economic prosperity during their annual winter meeting held in Washington, DC. During this panel discussion, premiers from Canada shared their infrastructure priorities and offered ways the U.S. and Canada can work together on issues like the environment, trade and energy.
Author and Atlantic magazine national correspondent James Fallow; former George W. Bush senior adviser Karl Rove; and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens discussed partisan politics.
Author and Atlantic magazine national correspondent James Fallow; former George W. Bush senior adviser Karl Rove; and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens discussed partisan politics.
Author and Atlantic magazine national correspondent James Fallow; former George W. Bush senior adviser Karl Rove; and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens discussed partisan politics.
