North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) participated in a sit-down conversation with Politico while attending the DNC convention in Chicago. The two discussed the state of the Democratic party and the strategy to beat former President Trump and Republicans in the upcoming November elections.
Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) are among the speakers at a Michigan delegation breakfast in Chicago.
The Brookings Institution held an event on finding common ground on challenges facing working families. First, a panel discussed the Convergence Collaborative's January 2024 report, a project which brought together professionals from across the political spectrum to find common ground on challenges facing working families with young children. Following this, another panel offered their thoughts on bridging the political divide.
C-SPAN spoke with historian Douglas Brinkley about the history of political conventions as well as comparisons between 2024 and 1968, a year featuring political violence, protests against foreign wars, an incumbent president deciding not to seek reelection and a Democratic convention in Chicago.
Assistant Education Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon discussed enforcement of civil rights at the City Club of Cleveland. She described schools' legal obligations to protect civil rights, such as ensuring students were not exposed to consistently hostile environments, and cited examples of discrimination and harassment that occurred at public schools and colleges. She then took several questions from the audience, which included educators, students, Ohio state Sen. Kent Smith (D), and others.
2024 Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump and his VP nominee Sen. JD Vance (OH) deliver remarks at a campaign rally in North Carolina.
Former North Dakota Democratic U.S. Senator and One Country Project founder Heidi Heitkamp discussed the role rural voters will play in this year's election.
Shekar Narasimhan, a 2024 DNC Virginia delegate and founder of the Asian American & Pacific Islander Victory Fund, discussed Vice President Harris' heritage and support in the AAPI community.
2024 Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump and his VP nominee Sen. JD Vance (OH) deliver remarks at a campaign rally in North Carolina.
C-SPAN spoke with historian Douglas Brinkley about the history of political conventions as well as comparisons between 2024 and 1968, a year featuring political violence, protests against foreign wars, an incumbent president deciding not to seek reelection and a Democratic convention in Chicago.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts paid tribute to the late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor for her work in civics education during an event at Duke Law School in Durham, North Carolina. The justice's son, Scott O'Connor also honored his late mother. Duke Law School and the Bolch Judicial Institute honored the nation's first woman Supreme Court justice with an award for her work in promoting civics education. After leaving the court, Justice OConnor founded iCivics in 2009, an organization focused on transforming how kids learn about the courts and government nationwide.
Gen. David Allvin, Air Force chief of staff, spoke about the current strategic environment and readiness during a conversation hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC.. Topics included assessing readiness, technological innovation, modernizing the force and the future of warfare.
Former Obama Senior Adviser David Axelrod, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist (D-MI), former U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson (D) discussed engaging young voters at an event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) talked about the importance young voters have in the upcoming 2024 presidential election and issues facing them. They spoke at an event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
As a junior in high school, Jahnavi Rao founded New Voters, an organization dedicated to mobilizing 80,000+ high schoolers to vote. She spoke about engaging young voters at an event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) spoke about being the youngest member of Congress and the first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress at a discussion on courting young voters; hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) spoke about being the youngest member of Congress and the first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress at a discussion on courting young voters; hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics.
C-SPAN got a sneak peek inside a party for delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) hosted the party. Spotted in the crowd included were congressional lawmakers, Michael Cohen, a former attorney for former President Donald Trump and Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol police officer who worked on January 6. The party was held at Harry Caray's Tavern in Chicago.
Former Defense Department officials Michèle Flournoy and Thomas Mahnken spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2024 Global Security Forum. They discussed various geopolitical issues, such as the rise of a "revisionist Russia," a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, factors for working toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinian territories, the impact of the U.S. presidential election on international alliances, and China's investments in developing nations.
Generals and admirals from the six branches of the U.S. military discussed modern warfare and preparedness. Topics included technology and capabilities, collaboration within the military and with industry, and lessons learned from regions and conflicts, such as the Indo-Pacific and Russia-Ukraine war. This discussion was part of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2024 Global Security Forum.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines was a keynote guest at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2024 Global Security Forum. She was interviewed by former Homeland Security Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding about current security challenges facing the U.S. and world and her responsibilities in overseeing 18 intelligence agencies and organizations. During the discussion, Ms. Haines was interrupted by several pro-Palestinian protesters. At the time of this event, pro-Palestinian occupations were escalating on several university campuses, including at Columbia University in New York City.
The Brookings Institution held an event on finding common ground on challenges facing working families. First, a panel discussed the Convergence Collaborative's January 2024 report, a project which brought together professionals from across the political spectrum to find common ground on challenges facing working families with young children. Following this, another panel offered their thoughts on bridging the political divide.
Assistant Education Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon discussed enforcement of civil rights at the City Club of Cleveland. She described schools' legal obligations to protect civil rights, such as ensuring students were not exposed to consistently hostile environments, and cited examples of discrimination and harassment that occurred at public schools and colleges. She then took several questions from the audience, which included educators, students, Ohio state Sen. Kent Smith (D), and others.
Former Defense Department officials Michèle Flournoy and Thomas Mahnken spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2024 Global Security Forum. They discussed various geopolitical issues, such as the rise of a "revisionist Russia," a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, factors for working toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinian territories, the impact of the U.S. presidential election on international alliances, and China's investments in developing nations.
Generals and admirals from the six branches of the U.S. military discussed modern warfare and preparedness. Topics included technology and capabilities, collaboration within the military and with industry, and lessons learned from regions and conflicts, such as the Indo-Pacific and Russia-Ukraine war. This discussion was part of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2024 Global Security Forum.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines was a keynote guest at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2024 Global Security Forum. She was interviewed by former Homeland Security Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding about current security challenges facing the U.S. and world and her responsibilities in overseeing 18 intelligence agencies and organizations. During the discussion, Ms. Haines was interrupted by several pro-Palestinian protesters. At the time of this event, pro-Palestinian occupations were escalating on several university campuses, including at Columbia University in New York City.
The Brookings Institution held an event on finding common ground on challenges facing working families. First, a panel discussed the Convergence Collaborative's January 2024 report, a project which brought together professionals from across the political spectrum to find common ground on challenges facing working families with young children. Following this, another panel offered their thoughts on bridging the political divide.
C-SPAN talked with Richmond, Virginia artist Jeromyah Jones about his painting called D.O.P.E., which stands for Dissertation on Peace Exhibit. His painting was on display outside of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts paid tribute to the late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor for her work in civics education during an event at Duke Law School in Durham, North Carolina. The justice's son, Scott O'Connor also honored his late mother. Duke Law School and the Bolch Judicial Institute honored the nation's first woman Supreme Court justice with an award for her work in promoting civics education. After leaving the court, Justice OConnor founded iCivics in 2009, an organization focused on transforming how kids learn about the courts and government nationwide.
Actress and comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus held a panel discussion with eight democratic women governors. They discussed the Harris-Walz presidential campaign, overviewed key issues for voters, and shared their experiences as women in executive leadership. The Democratic Governors Association hosted this event in Chicago on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention.
Kamala Harris for President Sr. Adviser David Plouffe discussed the Harris-Walz campaign strategy at an event hosted by Axios in Chicago. He complimented Vice President and presidential nominee Harris' ability to meet the moment and discussed key issues important to the campaign. In addition, Mr. Plouffe warned about a potential second Trump presidency, stating that the former president would be an " all-powerful, all-encompassing force in our lives."
