Emma Waters, a reproductive health researcher at the Heritage Foundation, joins the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women for a discussion on in vitro fertilization (IVF). She covered a variety of topics including sperm and egg donation ethics, the lack of regulations on the IVF and fertility treatment industry, and reproductive health.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on the agency's priorities and 2025 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science. The director addressed the recent budget cuts to the bureau's 2024 budget, saying the budget comes in "almost $500 million below what the FBI needs just to sustain our 2023 efforts this could not come at a worse time." Director Wray highlighted the areas impacted by the budget cuts, which include national security, violent crime prevention, and workforce development. Several topics were addressed, including border security, fentanyl interdiction, election security, cybersecurity and ransomware challenges, and threats posed by China, such as intellectual property theft.
Patrick Utomi, Lagos Business School professor and former Nigerian presidential candidate, discussed infrastructure investments in Africa at an event hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. He, along with other stakeholders, covered a variety of topics including intercontinental trade, natural resources, public-private partnerships, and the importance of sub-national leadership.
Madelyn Creedon, chair of the Congressional Commission on Strategic Posture of the U.S., joined other panelists for a discussion on nuclear force policy and spending. The discussion was a part of the Arms Control Association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
Economists sat down for a conversation on "Bidenomics" and the economy as part of a free-market conference hosted by the Manhattan Institute in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including fiscal policy, inflation and economic recovery, supply side economics, the role of tariffs, and competition with China.
President Biden speaks at Everytown for Gun Safety's "Gun Sense University"--an annual conference bringing together gun violence survivors, volunteers, and advocates for training on organizing efforts--in Washington, DC.
Documentary director James Jacoby discussed his latest PBS Frontline film "Crisis on Campus" about how the Israel-Hamas war ignited divisions on college campuses.
The Senate will consider the nomination of David Rosner, the first of the three of President Biden's nominees to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that Senators will vote on this week.
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, discussed the Israel-Hamas war, this week's G-7 summit in Italy, Ukraine and congressional news of the day.
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), a member of the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, discussed the Israel-Hamas war, contempt charges against Attorney General Garland, and congressional news of the day.
Republican political strategists Patrick Ruffini and Liam Donovan sat down for a conversation on the state of the Republican party and economic policy as part of a free-market conference hosted by the Manhattan Institute in Washington, DC. Several topics were addressed, including the impact of demographic shifts within the GOP, the fiscal policies of President Biden versus former President Trump, and what economic policy might look like beyond 2025.
The House Rules Committee debated two resolutions to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The attorney general has been accused of not complying with Congressional subpoenas issued by the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees to release the audio of President Biden's five-hour interview with the special counsel in his documents case. The committee also debated the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act and considered amendments to the NDAA.
The House Rules Committee considered amendments and voted along party lines, 9-4, on a rule to send the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act to the House floor for a vote. Accompanying this bill are two reports submitted by the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees, recommending lawmakers find Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The attorney general has been accused of not complying with Congressional subpoenas issued by the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees to release the audio of President Biden's five-hour interview with the special counsel in his documents case. This rule will allow an hour of debate, followed by a vote, on the contempt resolution.
Academics and policy advocates discussed Medicaid and Medicare reform during an event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Several topics were discussed, including the difference between defined health care benefits and defined financial contributions to health savings accounts, fraud concerns, and the quality of health care provided under Medicare and Medicaid. They also addressed the Affordable Care Act and the challenges faced by states that have resisted Medicaid expansion.
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), ranking member on the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, spoke about the United States' nuclear posture, policy and spending. He was one of several featured speakers at the Arms Control Association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
Madelyn Creedon, chair of the Congressional Commission on Strategic Posture of the U.S., joined other panelists for a discussion on nuclear force policy and spending. The discussion was a part of the Arms Control Association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
Pranay Vaddi, National Security Council (NSC) senior director for arms control and nonproliferation, spoke about the Biden administration's nuclear weapons policy and ongoing efforts with allies and partners on global arms control. Mr. Vaddi was one of several featured speakers at the Arms Control Association's annual conference in Washington, DC.
Montana's 2024 candidates for U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy, participated in their first debate. The two candidates exchanged point of views on various topics including President Biden's recent executive order limiting border crossings at the southern border, energy and affordable housing. This debate was hosted by the Montana Broadcast Association.
House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) sat down for a conversation on economic policy as part of a free-market conference hosted by the Manhattan Institute in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including banking regulation, mortgage rates, cryptocurrency, digital assets, and tax policy.