FuboTV Inc. and National Association of Broadcasters CEOs, and other consumer report and communications leaders discussed the evolution of streaming services and media consumption before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
Fiona Hill, former National Security Council director for Europe and Russia, and Timothy Garton Ash, European Studies professor at Oxford University, discussed the global impact of the Russia-Ukraine War at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. They placed the issue in historical context, discussing the post-Cold War era and past Russian imperialism, and drew connections to present times. Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker, moderated the conversation.
Foreign policy analysts discussed the global impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The conversation focused on Europe's role in navigating the war and the geopolitical implications, as well as debate on NATO expansion in provoking the invasion.
Foreign policy analysts discussed global challenges to democracy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. The panel focused on far-right, populist movements in the U.S. and Europe.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from members of the House of Commons on a range of domestic and international issues. Topics included U.K.-China relations, regulating artificial intelligence (AI), energy security, trade policy and health care services and research.
Pharmaceutical industry and policy stakeholders testified on measures to prevent shortages in generic drugs before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. Witnesses and House members discussed and debated the causes of the shortages, with explanations including manufacturing issues, supply chain delays, and low prices affecting supply and demand. Proposed solutions included public manufacturing of generic drugs, predictive modeling, and new reporting requirements from manufacturers when supplies are low.
Kathleen Hicks, deputy defense secretary, unveiled the Replicator Initiative to compete with China. The program is aimed at spurring innovation and the mass production of what the deputy secretary said would be "multiple thousands" of autonomous systems within the next two years. Ms. Hicks spoke about the program and other emerging technologies in defense at a National Defense Industrial Association conference in Washington, DC.
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.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy delivered remarks in Washington, DC on his plan to dramatically reduce the federal workforce -- by up to 75% from the 2022 estimated national headcount of 2.87 million. Mr. Ramaswamy made this announcement and revealed details of the plan at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank established by former members of the Trump administration. Following his remarks, he spoke about the plan with Brooke Rollins, the institute's founder.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie met with voters at a barbecue hosted by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) in Rye, New Hampshire. He was introduced by former Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) and his wife Gail, who both talked about their long-standing relationship with Mr. Christie, a former New Jersey governor. Mr. Christie answered questions on a number of domestic and foreign affairs topics, and also met and took pictures with many of those in attendance.
A former U.S. visa holder who moved to America as a young child with his parents from the Netherlands joined immigration policy experts to testify and offer up recommendations to congressional lawmakers on how to improve the nation's immigration system. Laurens Van Beek, who is now 25-years-old and works as a software developer, spoke about the complex immigration visa process. He was able to stay in the U.S. because of his parents' visa, but when he turned 21 he had to secure a new one. In July 2023 he ran out of options and was forced to leave the U.S. The Senate Budget Committee held the public hearing to discuss immigration reform and the impact of migrants on the economy.
Housing affordability advocates and real estate investors testified on housing shortages and affordability. Topics included coupling housing development with transportation, the impact housing shortages in rural and urban communities have on businesses, supply and demand, and land-bank regulations. The hearing took place before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Officials from the State and Defense departments testified on the Australia-U.K.-U.S. security partnership (AUKUS) before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Topics included how the alliance can improve security in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. national security, congressional legislation needed to implement AUKUS, and investments in submarine production and maintenance.
American Public Health Association's Georges Benjamin discussed the new CDC-recommended Covid-19 booster shots, who should get them, and outlook for Covid-19 as the winter months approach.
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.
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.
Top cyber officials including 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.
National security and health policy advocates discussed the possible use of the military to combat the illegal flow of fentanyl at the Southern Border during a conversation hosted by the Cato Institute. Several topics were addressed, including proposed Republican legislation in Congress that would authorize military force to target Mexican cartels and the consequences of such military intervention in Mexico. The panelists agreed the use of the military is misguided and would be perceived as a war on the Mexican people.
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission held a discussion on China's economy and its impact on global markets and supply chains. Topics included transparency with China's economic data, investing in Chinese markets, and the impact pandemic-era policies and Chinese housing and private sector regulations have on the global economy.