Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who was the National Security Council's European Affairs Director in the Trump administration and testified against President Trump during his impeachment, participated in a virtual discussion hosted by Jews United for Democracy and Justice. Interviewed by Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Max Boot, Mr. Vindman spoke about his decision to report details about a "quid pro quo" he says President Trump offered the president of Ukraine and the impact that decision has had on his life.
Former President Obama delivered remarks at a drive-in campaign rally in Orlando in support of Democrat Joe Biden's presidential campaign. The former president criticized President Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic, among myriad other issues, and contended that a Biden-Harris administration would provide a better direction for the country.
First lady Melania Trump campaigned in support of President Trump's reelection in Atglen, Pennsylvania. It was her first in-person campaign event and featured former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. The first lady spoke about the Trump administration's accomplishments, its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and warned against a Joe Biden presidency.
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) held a virtual symposium about the American economy after COVID-19 and what the governing priorities should be for 2021 and beyond. Nicholas Eberstadt, the 2020 Irving Kristol Award recipient and the Political Economy Chair at AEI, delivered the keynote address, which explored his concerns about the economy and what he called its possible "Japanification" due to growing reliance on federal spending and the decline of the familial structure. After a brief break, a panel of AEI researchers discussed challenges facing the winner of the 2020 presidential election including U.S. trade policy, growing political polarization, the economic recovery from COVID-19, and entitlement reform.
Political law experts Bob Bauer and Benjamin Ginsberg discuss the potential legal issues facing the 2020 election during a virtual event with the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Laura Bush, former U.S. first lady and Rula Ghani, Afghan's first lady discussed Afghanistan's security, ongoing peace talks, and minority and women's rights. The Atlantic Council and George W. Bush Institute hosted the conversation.
President Trump delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, AZ, on the Nevada border, with less than a week to go until Election Day. Democratic challenger Joe Biden is up in RealClearPolitics polling averages in both states.
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joined a group of health care officials and lawmakers in a discussion on the federal response to the coraonavirus pandemic and how it affects the pharmaceutical supply chain. Several speakers highlighted the challenges within the supply chain and noted the complexities of distributing a vaccine. The Hill's Editor-At-Large, Steve Clemons, moderated the event.
New America examined voting technology and discussed with experts the potential for voting via your smartphone or computer in the future. Voatz co-founder and CEO outlined the many benefits of allowing voters to cast a digital ballot via a phone app the company developed.
Aspen Institute hosted a virtual discussion on how the COVID-19 vaccine can be equitably distributed globally. The panel also talked about the America's lack of participation in international groups working on vaccine development and distribution, addressing inequities COVID-19 has brought to light, and potential issues with the U.S. vaccine distribution plan.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified on social media content moderation before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Republicans on the committee largely accused the social media companies of censoring conservative viewpoints, while Democrats urged the tech CEOs to do more to stop the spread of misinformation and content that could incite violence. Many committee members focused on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields social media companies from liability for content posted on their sites and affords them wide latitude in content moderation. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee took a short recess.
The Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on global security challenges with President Trump's National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien. Topics included U.S. relations with China and Russia, creating more business relationships in Africa, and cybersecurity threats.
Laura Bush, former U.S. first lady and Rula Ghani, Afghan's first lady discussed Afghanistan's security, ongoing peace talks, and minority and women's rights. The Atlantic Council and George W. Bush Institute hosted the conversation.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified on social media content moderation before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Republicans on the committee largely accused the social media companies of censoring conservative viewpoints, while Democrats urged the tech CEOs to do more to stop the spread of misinformation and content that could incite violence. Many committee members focused on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields social media companies from liability for content posted on their sites and affords them wide latitude in content moderation. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee took a short recess.
The Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on global security challenges with President Trump's National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien. Topics included U.S. relations with China and Russia, creating more business relationships in Africa, and cybersecurity threats.
Laura Bush, former U.S. first lady and Rula Ghani, Afghan's first lady discussed Afghanistan's security, ongoing peace talks, and minority and women's rights. The Atlantic Council and George W. Bush Institute hosted the conversation.
