Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings and business professor Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world in their book "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention."
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon spoke national security threats against America and what policies President-elect Joe Biden might inact to address them. These threats include domestic terrorism, foreign disinformation and climate change. The Center for New American Security hosted this virtual conversation.
Former ambassadors and foreign experts discussed a new report by the Atlantic Council on Russia's relationship with the West. Panelists examined the influence of "Putinism," U.S. and NATO relations with Russia, the Biden presidency, and China's role in Russia.
The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on U.S. foreign policy in a Biden administration. A panel of foreign policy experts addressed several topics, including Afghan peace talks and the Taliban, the perception of America's never-ending wars in the Middle East, and the impact of the current troop withdrawals ordered by President Trump. They also discussed what roles Pakistan and India could play in U.S. foreign policy and what foreign policy might look like under the Biden administration.
UCLA and the Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the role of the Latino electorate in the 2020 election. The panel discussed similarities and differences within the Latino community, voter turnout and the importance of Latino voters in Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
The German Marshall Fund held a virtual event to discuss the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the process of adding Ukraine and Georgia as member countries. Representatives from NATO, Ukraine and Georgia discussed the process of expanding NATO's membership, reforms both countries have undertaken, and the role Russia plays in preventing Ukraine and Georgia from joining.
Following a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, the Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Taylor McNeel to be U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
New America Foundation political reform project senior fellow Lee Drutman discussed his proposal that would increase the federal government's role in the election process
Senators Leahy and Cornyn spoke about the transition of power between President -elect Biden and President Trump. Senator Cornyn also talked about extending government spending past December 11th.
Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings and business professor Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world in their book "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention."
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Trump v. New York, a case on whether President Trump has the authority to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census apportionment base, which determines how many congressional seats each state gets. The president expressed his intention to exclude the undocumented immigrants in a July 2020 memo, prompting a number of lawsuits arguing that the move violated the Constitution. The lawsuits were eventually consolidated and expedited for Supreme Court review.
UCLA and the Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the role of the Latino electorate in the 2020 election. The panel discussed similarities and differences within the Latino community, voter turnout and the importance of Latino voters in Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
The Atlantic Council hosted a virtual discussion on Middle East security and peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban. Among the speakers were the Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Roya Rahmani and former United Nations Special Envoy for Afghanistan Lakhdar Brahimi.
A Senate subcommittee examined federal agencies' response to and transition to telework during the pandemic. They also spoke about how remote working can be beneficial for recruitment, retention, and cost savings after the pandemic ends. Government officials testifying included those representing the Social Security Administration, Transportation Department, Labor Department. and the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Senate Majority Leader McConnell welcomed back Sen. Chuck Grassley who recently self-quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. He also talked about the need to reach an agreement on extending federal spending past December 11th and to work on the defense authorization bill.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Trump v. New York, a case on whether President Trump has the authority to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census apportionment base, which determines how many congressional seats each state gets. The president expressed his intention to exclude the undocumented immigrants in a July 2020 memo, prompting a number of lawsuits arguing that the move violated the Constitution. The lawsuits were eventually consolidated and expedited for Supreme Court review.
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee held a hearing with State Department and USAID officials on efforts to combat ocean plastic pollution. Prior to witness testimony, Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) appeared before the subcommittee to outline bipartisan efforts in reducing marine debris. The hearing also addressed the economic and environmental consequences of plastic pollution, waste management assistance for developing nations and global initiatives aimed at supporting ocean conservation.
The Atlantic Council hosted a virtual discussion on Middle East security and peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban. Among the speakers were the Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Roya Rahmani and former United Nations Special Envoy for Afghanistan Lakhdar Brahimi.
A Senate subcommittee examined federal agencies' response to and transition to telework during the pandemic. They also spoke about how remote working can be beneficial for recruitment, retention, and cost savings after the pandemic ends. Government officials testifying included those representing the Social Security Administration, Transportation Department, Labor Department. and the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
