"We have worked together, debated each other, pushed one another, and-most importantly-put aside our differences when it mattered most to do what's right for Arizona and the people who call it home," said Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) during her 2024 State of the State address before a joint session of the state's legislature in Phoenix. The governor highlighted her policy achievements and shared her vision for Arizona. She also touched on several topics, including border security, water conservation and the environment, education investment, housing affordability, and health care and reproductive rights for women.
Deputy Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Eliav Benjamin and former Ambassador to Israel David Friedman discussed antisemitism and the National Task Force to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism in the United States during an event at the Heritage Foundation. Topics included solutions to combat antisemitic rhetoric on college campuses, physical safety, and the Israel-Hamas War.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He touched on a host of foreign policy topics including the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the two-state solution, the Russia-Ukraine War and China's role on the world stage.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) highlighted the need to approve a bipartisan border security & foreign aid bill in order to send more money to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) focused his opening remarks on the need to continue funding the war in Ukraine to keep Russia aggression in check.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about the problems with Biden Administration polices that release undocumented immigrants into the U.S. Senators and the White House continue negotiations on a border security and foreign aid bill. Part of the bill deals with parole of immigrants.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) blamed Biden Administration policies for the influx of illegal immigration, crime, and drugs coming across the U.S. southern border. She also said Bidenomics isn't working for Americans.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized over complications of a procedure to treat prostate cancer, delivering opening remarks at a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. He said, "we must not waver in our support for Ukraine," and thanked foreign allies for their security assistance. He also called for more aid to the country, saying there was "no credible evidence of the misuse or illicit diversion of American equipment." This meeting occurred as Congress continued debating a national security supplemental aid package, which would include funding for Ukraine.
UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, a montage of threatening phone calls received by Maricopa County, Arizona election workers were played. The county received heightened scrutiny following the 2020 presidential election. Topics included transparency in election administration, election security and lessons learned for the 2024 election.
UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, they discussed the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation throughout the election cycle and discussed the role of social media and traditional media companies play in information sharing.
UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, Kim Wyman, election security senior adviser at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined other panelists to discuss election security and the role technology plays in elections.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) highlighted the need to approve a bipartisan border security & foreign aid bill in order to send more money to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) focused his opening remarks on the need to continue funding the war in Ukraine to keep Russia aggression in check.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about the problems with Biden Administration polices that release undocumented immigrants into the U.S. Senators and the White House continue negotiations on a border security and foreign aid bill. Part of the bill deals with parole of immigrants.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) blamed Biden Administration policies for the influx of illegal immigration, crime, and drugs coming across the U.S. southern border. She also said Bidenomics isn't working for Americans.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing about updating patent-eligibility law. The bill under consideration was the bipartisan Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, which aims to bring more clarity to existing patent law in order to revitalize U.S. innovation in critical technologies, such as medical diagnostics and artificial intelligence. The hearing's panelists consisted of attorneys and former executive branch officials, who debated the bill's qualities.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing about updating patent-eligibility law. The bill under consideration was the bipartisan Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, which aims to bring more clarity to existing patent law in order to revitalize U.S. innovation in critical technologies, such as medical diagnostics and artificial intelligence. The hearing's panelists consisted of attorneys and former executive branch officials, who debated the bill's qualities.
"The historic nature of my speakership is not lost on me," said Don Scott (D), speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, during his remarks after being sworn into office as the first African American to hold the position in the commonwealth. "Every time I look around this room, I do see this, I see the ghosts ... those black folks who were enslaved here, whose dignity and humanity was discounted right here in this room," said Speaker Scott as he acknowledged those that came before him. The speaker spoke on his background and his love for family and promised to work across the aisle, saying the only way to get things done is to "do it together."
UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, a montage of threatening phone calls received by Maricopa County, Arizona election workers were played. The county received heightened scrutiny following the 2020 presidential election. Topics included transparency in election administration, election security and lessons learned for the 2024 election.
UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, they discussed the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation throughout the election cycle and discussed the role of social media and traditional media companies play in information sharing.
UCLA Law School held a conference to discuss election integrity and democracy. During this panel, Kim Wyman, election security senior adviser at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined other panelists to discuss election security and the role technology plays in elections.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) highlighted the need to approve a bipartisan border security & foreign aid bill in order to send more money to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) focused his opening remarks on the need to continue funding the war in Ukraine to keep Russia aggression in check.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about the problems with Biden Administration polices that release undocumented immigrants into the U.S. Senators and the White House continue negotiations on a border security and foreign aid bill. Part of the bill deals with parole of immigrants.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) blamed Biden Administration policies for the influx of illegal immigration, crime, and drugs coming across the U.S. southern border. She also said Bidenomics isn't working for Americans.
Lael Brainard, director of the White House National Economic Council, delivered a policy speech on the Biden administration's 2024 economic agenda, specifically efforts to help and invest in economically disadvantaged towns and cities. Other topics included China's slowing economy, interest rates and the upcoming presidential elections. The Brookings Institution hosted this conversation.
"I want to thank my fellow New Mexicans, who are building the tomorrow that we will share together. I am grateful for your participation; for your willingness to think big and act boldly to address the challenges we face," said New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) during her 2024 State of the State address from the Capitol in Santa Fe. The governor highlighted her policy achievements and shared her vision for the state's future. Gov. Lujan Grisham touched on several issues, including climate change, infrastructure investment, gun control, education, and business investment and the economy.
