Martha Saxton, Craig Shirley, and Charlene Boyer Lewis discussed their biographies of George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington. This was a virtual event hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Two technology watchers discuss whether Big Tech is now too big. Sarah Miller of the American Economic Liberties Project & former Rep. Barbara Comstock, now with Baker Donelson, discuss their views on this after a House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee hearing with CEOs of Amazon, Facebook, Alphabet & Apple.
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan (Obama Administration, 2009-15) and other education officials testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on the safety of reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic. Several topics were discussed, including the need for clear guidance from the CDC on reopening schools nationwide, the need for federal financial support for schools to address the digital divide, and that children are not immune from the coronavirus, disputing a recent statement by the president. During his opening statement, Mr. Duncan said that "what infuriates me about what is happening today, is that it's an unforced error. We are in this situation because our federal leadership failed us. Period. It did not have to be this way."
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for positions in the Transportation Department, and the boards of Surface Transportation and Amtrak. Democrats on the committee expressed concern over the Trump administration's actions toward other inspector generals and questioned the Transportation Department's nominee on his objectivity, independence, and ability to conduct investigations. Lawmakers and witnesses also discussed the importance of Amtrak, increasing long distance services and expansion in rural areas.
The annual Aspen Institute Security Forum got underway virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this session, Christian Brose, a former staff director for the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke about America's military power and planning for future conflicts.
BBC Parliament covered all the major legislative highlights of the recent parliamentary session in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, including U.K. relations with Russia and China, protests in response to the death of George Floyd, and new Labour Party leader Keir Starmer.
BBC Parliament covered all the major highights of the last parliamentary session amid the coronavirus pandemic and the government's handling of the virus.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer blamed Republicans and the Trump administration for a deal not being reached on a COVID-19 Economic Relief plan. He also spoke about the rise in the number of cases of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke about the coronavirus relief talks, and criticizes GOP leadership for putting the Senate in a "standby" mode and sending members home for the weekend.
Liberty University kicked off its Freedom Summit Conference focusing on preservation and restoring the rule of law, free-market economics and Judeo-Christian principles. During this session several members of the House Freedom Caucus discuss U.S.-China relations and how it impacts their districts and constituents.
A Senate Armed Services Subcommittee held a hearing on recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, which is developing a strategy to defend the U.S. from cyber attacks. The witnesses explained their recommendations which included the creation of a "cyber director" to streamline information between government agencies and have a cohesive response plan to any potential cyber attack.
Two technology watchers discuss whether Big Tech is now too big. Sarah Miller of the American Economic Liberties Project & former Rep. Barbara Comstock, now with Baker Donelson, discuss their views on this after a House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee hearing with CEOs of Amazon, Facebook, Alphabet & Apple.
New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen provided her take on life in the U.S. since the election of President Trump. This event was hosted by Politics & Prose bookstore.
Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin talked about the geopolitical rivalry between countries in the Indo-Pacific region of the world (China, Japan, India, North Korea).
New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen provided her take on life in the U.S. since the election of President Trump. This event was hosted by Politics & Prose bookstore.
Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin talked about the geopolitical rivalry between countries in the Indo-Pacific region of the world (China, Japan, India, North Korea).
The annual Aspen Institute Security Forum got underway virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this session, technology and security experts talked about the impact of disinformation campaigns on the 2020 presidential campaign and the coronavirus pandemic.
