Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, were among the featured speakers at the 2020 Atlantic Festival. Secretary Clinton spoke about the legacy of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Republican's push to fill her seat prior to the election. She also offered her insight on the 2020 election. Mr. Gates discussed the coronavirus pandemic response and the lessons learned for future pandemics. Also appearing were actor Ethan Hawke, Global Citizen founder Hugh Evans, actress and Global Citizen Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Ayesha Curry, co-founder of Eat.Learn.Play Foundation.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted their annual education summit. This portion included a conservation with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (Bush administration, 2005-09). They discussed education policy, school choice legislation and police reform. Several topics were discussed, including the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the education system, racial inequality, trust in government, and political civility.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted their annual education summit. This portion included a conservation with Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD). Several topics were discussed, including the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on Maryland's educational system and working across party lines. The governor also spoke about his experience during the 2015 riots in Baltimore that occurred in the wake of the death of Freddie Grey and how it can be a model of effective governance for governors and mayors dealing with social unrest in their cities and states.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted their annual education summit. This portion included a conservation with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Several topics were discussed, including the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the educational system, school choice, and innovation in education. The secretary also discussed the Department of Education, saying that it has not "lived up to the goal in closing the achievement gap," and that the department should have "a much smaller role and should have a much smaller footprint" when it comes to federal involvement in education policy.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted their annual education summit. This portion included a conservation with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim. They discussed education policy, school choice legislation and police reform.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted their annual education summit. This portion included a conservation with Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN). Several topics were discussed, including the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on Tennessee's school system and the challenges it has presented with re-opening schools safely. The governor also spoke about the need for vocational and technical skills training in order to create more pathways to success for students leaving high school.
The House Oversight Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hosts a remote hearing on white supremacist infiltrating police departments.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Political analysts preview the first presidential debate and discuss how foreign policy issues impact voter choice at an event hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP).
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
The Senate will resume debate on the House-passed bill (HR 8337) to extend funding through December 11 to avert a government shutdown. A final vote is expected by Wednesday before current government funding expires at midnight.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Wall Street Journal Reporter Michael Bender joins to preview the first of three debates between President Trump and Joe Biden, his Democratic challenger in the 2020 race.
President Trump and Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, take part in a debate at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Chris Wallace of FOX News moderates.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a member of the Judiciary committee, met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) briefly spoke with the press after meeting with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hosted a remote hearing on white supremacists infiltrating police departments. Witnesses included law enforcement officers, legal experts, and a former Neo-Nazi. They discussed their experiences with racist police officers and expressed the dangers of white supremacy in law enforcement. Frank Meeink, a former Neo-Nazi, discussed how he and others were encouraged to join the police force "as a means to cause harm to people of color." Members discussed ways to root out problematic police officers and change legal protections shielding police officers from being fired.
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Daniel Gade participated in a televised debate. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 Washington sponsored the event. Senator Warner was elected in November 2008 and reelected to a second term in November 2014.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a member of the Judiciary committee, met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) briefly spoke with the press after meeting with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill. As part of the confirmation process, it is customary for the nominee to meet with senators individually.
Majority Leader McConnell gave his reasons for supporting Supreme Court nominee Amy Barrett, and why it's important for the Senate to confirm her immediately.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer says a vote for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote against the Affordable Care Act. He also spoke about the coronavirus response by the Trump administration.
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties hosted a remote hearing on white supremacists infiltrating police departments. Witnesses included law enforcement officers, legal experts, and a former Neo-Nazi. They discussed their experiences with racist police officers and expressed the dangers of white supremacy in law enforcement. Frank Meeink, a former Neo-Nazi, discussed how he and others were encouraged to join the police force "as a means to cause harm to people of color." Members discussed ways to root out problematic police officers and change legal protections shielding police officers from being fired.
