Slate staff writer Henry Grabar explored how parking lots largely influence what urban spaces around the country look like. The Mercantile Library in Cincinnati, Ohio, hosted this event.
Adm. John Aquilino, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander, spoke about emerging technologies in defense and how they help warfighters with their mission and operations. Adm. Aquilino was one of many high-ranking defense and military officials to speak on the topic at a National Defense Industrial Association conference in Washington, DC.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley reflected on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. Their remarks came during a remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon. American Airlines Flight 77 struck the southwest corner of the Pentagon at 9:37am ET. Sixty-four people on board the plane and 125 people in the Pentagon died.
National Intelligence Director Avril Haines joined the 14th annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit in Washington, DC for a discussion on cyber threats and national security. Topics included the evolving cyber security landscape, emerging threats, and competing with the private sector for recruitment and retention of workforce talent.
Politico budget & appropriations reporter Caitlin Emma previewed the spending battles on Capitol Hill this fall, including the September 30 deadline to fund the government.
Politico budget & appropriations reporter Caitlin Emma previewed the spending battles on Capitol Hill this fall, including the September 30 deadline to fund the government.
Top cyber officials, including Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology, and FBI and CIA officials gathered with industry leaders to discuss cyber threats and national security at the 14th annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit in Washington, DC. Topics included the evolving cybersecurity landscape, private and public sector partnerships for safer technology, and the cybersecurity workforce.
Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville called for a floor vote on Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley's replacement this month despite his hold on military nominations. He said, "If we do not vote on Gen. Brown's nomination, then that is entirely the fault of the Democratic majority that runs this floor."
Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy spoke on Senate floor in response to Senator Tuberville's remarks, opposing his holds on Defense Department nominations and his floor comments that "our military leadership should be fired for failing to defeat the Taliban."
Amanda Bennett, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, spoke about the importance of a free and independent press as she outlined the agency's mission and its role in foreign policy and diplomacy. She also highlighted challenges including the rise of global misinformation and disinformation. Her remarks were part of a discussion hosted by George Washington University.
"If the Chinese Communist Party continues on its current course, I don't think we are going to have an option but to successfully decouple or diversify in key areas," said Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Chair Gallagher joined ranking member of the committee, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), for a conversation hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations on strategic competition with China and its challenges. They discussed several topics, including the Chinese economy, Taiwan, trade and human rights concerns, and growth of the Chinese military.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (SC) talked with voters at a barbecue town hall hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. After arriving and greeting many of those in attendance, Sen. Scott was introduced by New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu (R) as well as Mr. Brown and his wife Gail, a former television news reporter. He answered questions from the audience for nearly an hour on a variety of topics including his approach to border security and how he would lead the Justice Department if elected president.
President Biden highlighted his recent with Vietnamese General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, as well as the G20 Summit in India, during a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam. The president spoke on new partnerships with Vietnam and its importance to the Indo-Pacific Region. He also touched on the G20 Summit in India and discussed progress on climate change, food security, Ukraine, and a newly announced trade and transportation partnership between India, the Middle East and Israel. When asked about relations with China and Chinese President Xi's concerns the U.S. was "containing China," the president said, "it's not about containing China, it's about having a stable base in the Indo-Pacific."
Amanda Bennett, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, spoke about the importance of a free and independent press as she outlined the agency's mission and its role in foreign policy and diplomacy. She also highlighted challenges including the rise of global misinformation and disinformation. Her remarks were part of a discussion hosted by George Washington University.
"If the Chinese Communist Party continues on its current course, I don't think we are going to have an option but to successfully decouple or diversify in key areas," said Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Chair Gallagher joined ranking member of the committee, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), for a conversation hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations on strategic competition with China and its challenges. They discussed several topics, including the Chinese economy, Taiwan, trade and human rights concerns, and growth of the Chinese military.
State Department officials testified on President Biden's 2024 budget request for Latin American and Caribbean countries before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. Topics included fentanyl trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border, migration patterns from Central American countries, and U.S. relations with other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump was the keynote speaker at the Monumental Leaders Rally hosted by the South Dakota Republican Party in Rapid City. He was introduced by Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD), who said he had her "full and complete endorsement" in the 2024 presidential race. During his remarks, Mr. Trump touted his record during his four years in office and said his recent indictment in a Georgia case accusing him of trying to interfere in the state's 2020 tallying of its presidential election results was an indictment of his supporters. This was Mr. Trump's first public appearance since he was formally charged in that case.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (SC) talked with voters at a barbecue town hall hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. After arriving and greeting many of those in attendance, Sen. Scott was introduced by New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu (R) as well as Mr. Brown and his wife Gail, a former television news reporter. He answered questions from the audience for nearly an hour on a variety of topics including his approach to border security and how he would lead the Justice Department if elected president.