Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf testified before the House Financial Services committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses. Members of Congress questioned Mr. Scharf ability to move Wells Fargo forward and regain consumer trust as well as the banks preparedness to handle the coronavirus. This is part one before they recessed.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green testified before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for his agency. Administrator Green fielded questions on the various foreign aid programs run by USAID as well as his agency's involvement in responding to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan testified on the president's 2021 budget request before a House Appropriations subcommittee. Members questioned Commissioner Morgan on progress on building the wall on the southern border, care for migrants in CBP custody and stopping illegal drugs coming over the border.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with International Rescue Committee President and CEO David Miliband on the Syrian conflict. Mr. Miliband, who served as British foreign secretary from 2007 to 2010, spoke about the humanitarian crisis in Syria, particularly in Idlib, and how Western nations can respond.
The Middle East Institute hosted a panel discussion on the Syrian conflict, particularly in Idlib, and the international community's humanitarian, military and diplomatic response to the crisis. CNN correspondent Alexander Marquardt moderated the discussion with former Syrian American Medical Society President Dr. Zaher Sahloul, the Foreign Policy Research Institute's Elizabeth Tsurkov, and the Middle East Institute's Charles Lister.
Former Wells Fargo executives testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the results of the committee's investigation into the bank's consumer abuses that led to the executives resigning. Members of Congress questioned the witnesses on their actions at Wells Fargo and why no one has been prosecuted for the bank's consumer abuses. This is part one of two.
Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau spoke to reporters about his wife being diagnosed with coronavirus and the steps the government is taking to help Canadians financially due to the virus. He said they'll be announcing a fiscal stimulus package soon.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sat down for a discussion at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, with the president and founder of the Progressive Policy Institute, Will Marshall. They discussed several topics, including the rise of populism in the U.K. and the U.S., Brexit, the impact of the coronavirus, the future of progressive politics, and how the technological revolution will change the world.
U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios talked about artificial intelligence technology and tackling Chinese competition. Mr. Kratsios explained the importance of western countries leading in artificial intelligence development and how the U.S. government works with the private sector to create new technologies.
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commitee on the president's 2021 budget request. Secretary Bernhardt answered several questions from members on transparency within the department, leadership challenges at the Grand Canyon, cllimate change, and efforts to prevent coronavirus in the tribal communities.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green testified before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for his agency. Administrator Green fielded questions on the various foreign aid programs run by USAID as well as his agency's involvement in responding to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sat down for a discussion at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, with the president and founder of the Progressive Policy Institute, Will Marshall. They discussed several topics, including the rise of populism in the U.K. and the U.S., Brexit, the impact of the coronavirus, the future of progressive politics, and how the technological revolution will change the world.
The Middle East Institute hosted a panel discussion on the Syrian conflict, particularly in Idlib, and the international community's humanitarian, military and diplomatic response to the crisis. CNN correspondent Alexander Marquardt moderated the discussion with former Syrian American Medical Society President Dr. Zaher Sahloul, the Foreign Policy Research Institute's Elizabeth Tsurkov, and the Middle East Institute's Charles Lister.
U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios talked about artificial intelligence technology and tackling Chinese competition. Mr. Kratsios explained the importance of western countries leading in artificial intelligence development and how the U.S. government works with the private sector to create new technologies.
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commitee on the president's 2021 budget request. Secretary Bernhardt answered several questions from members on transparency within the department, leadership challenges at the Grand Canyon, cllimate change, and efforts to prevent coronavirus in the tribal communities.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for his department. The secretary fielded questions on range of issues, including the 2020 census, space commerce, trade relations, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operations, and the protection of fisheries. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee took a short break.
