The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology examined the benefits of AM radio and the potential consequences if not included in new vehicles including electric cars. The House panel heard from Jerry Chapman, president of Woof Boom Radio, Lt. Col. Christopher DeMaise, commander of New Jersey State Police's Homeland Security Branch, and Scott Schmidt, safety policy vice president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Republican and Democratic lawmakers voiced their concerns with eliminating AM radio in vehicles, including the reliance on AM radio in emergencies for alerts to the public when the power or internet is out.
Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on bipartisan legislation called Americas Act, to secure and bring supply chains back to the U.S. Others joining the discussion after the lawmakers included government officials from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on bipartisan legislation called Americas Act, to secure and bring supply chains back to the U.S. Others joining the discussion after the lawmakers included government officials from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
Senator Eric Schmitt gave his first floor speech. He previously served as Missouri's Attorney General. Voters elected him to replarce retiring Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt.
Election Integrity Network founder Cleta Mitchell discussed U.S. elections at an event co-hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women and the Conservative Partnership Institute. Ms. Mitchell called the 2020 U.S. presidential election "lawless" and accused various peoples and entities--such as left-wing activists, election officials, certain billionaires, and the mainstream media--of working to undermine the integrity of elections.
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks following his court appearance in Miami, where he faces 37 federal charges relating to retention of classified documents after leaving office.
"Today we witnessed the most evil and heinous abuse of power in the history of our country," said former President Donald Trump. The former President delivered remarks following his court appearance in Miami, where he pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges relating to retention of classified documents after leaving office.
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks following his court appearance in Miami, where he faces 37 federal charges relating to retention of classified documents after leaving office.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the outgoing director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), defended her leadership and decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. She testified on the public health policies and actions implemented during her tenure before the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Topics included masking guidance, reopening schools, and COVID-19 vaccinations. Dr. Walensky will be stepping down from her post as CDC director June 30, 2023.
President Biden met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House. The two discussed the importance of the alliance, the Russia-Ukraine War and the upcoming NATO summit in Lithuania.
President Biden delivered remarks at a chiefs of mission reception at the White House. He thanked the State Departments' diplomatic leaders for their work, underscoring the critical roles they play abroad. The president reiterated that the world is at an inflection point and spoke of how the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol has impacted the United States' global image. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also delivered remarks.
Senator Eric Schmitt gave his first floor speech. He previously served as Missouri's Attorney General. Voters elected him to replarce retiring Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt.
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner and the executive director of the Northwest Corridor Commission testified on improving service and efficiency before a House Transportation & Infrastructure subcommittee. They discussed how $22 billion in direct investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) would help improve rail infrastructure and increase ridership. Additional topics included passenger safety, route options in the Midwest and west coast, and high-speed rail options.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the outgoing director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), defended her leadership and decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. She testified on the public health policies and actions implemented during her tenure before the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Topics included masking guidance, reopening schools, and COVID-19 vaccinations. Dr. Walensky will be stepping down from her post as CDC director June 30, 2023.
Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) took aim at the federal government's environmental agenda during her remarks at the 14th annual Western Conservative Summit in Denver, hosted by Colorado Christian University. She touched on land use, climate change policy and a state's right to use its own resources. She also referred to "coastal elites" as "the problem" during her criticisms of liberals and Democrats.
