The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on Justice Department nominations of Noel Francisco for solicitor general, Makan Delrahimy for assistant attorney general in the Antitrust Division, and Steven Engel for assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel. During the hearing Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said she was "incredulous" at President Trump's incredulous decision to fire FBI Director James Comey.
A panel of South Korean experts discussed the implications and results of the May 9 presidential election at an event hosted by the Korea Economic Institute of America. Panelists focused on how South Korea's new president, Moon Jae-in, will foster new relations with China, Japan and the United States. On North Korea, one panelist said President Moon will pursue every peaceful policy option for an agreement. The president has stated that he will advocate for more dialogue with the North Korean leader, a position that stands in stark contrast to that of his predecessor, impeached President Park Guen-hye.
House Democratic leaders held a news conference to discuss the latest on the investigation into Russia and the 2016 election. Several members, including House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Adam Schiff (D-CA), stressed the need to establish an independent and bipartisan commission. On the issue of impeachment, Rep. Schiff told reporters that no one should rush to embrace the removal of a president and that the facts of the case are most important at this time. Democratic Caucus Chair Joseph Crowley (D-NY) said no person is above the law, adding Speaker Ryan needs to move forward with an independent investigation.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao gave her first testimony before Congress on the Trump administration's plan to address the nation's infrastructure challenges. She said the $1 trillion proposal will include $200 billion in federal funding and private sector investment and will address areas including safety, modifications for smart technology, the streamlining of permit approvals and the needs of rural communities. She spoke before a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chaired by John Barrasso (R) of Wyoming.
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) this morning called for President Trump to be impeached for obstruction of justice. He said the president fired FBI Director James Comey because the FBI was investigating the Trump campaign's ties to Russia and that "our democracy is at risk."
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on efforts to promote athletes' health and safety. Members heard from doctors, officials and athletes on several health issues impacting sports including opioid addiction, head injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), sexual abuse, and doping at the Olympic level.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly stressed that if lawmakers don't like existing immigration laws then they should do their duty and change them. His comments came as he spoke at the Atlantic Council at an event focused on U.S. policy toward Central America.
Amtrak president Charles Moorman and Association of American Railroads discuss the state of the U.S. Rail system during infrastructure Week in Washington, D.C.
The Transportation Department Inspector General said the completion date and cost of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) NextGen project to modernize and change to a satellite-based air traffic control system is still uncertain. The inspector general's comments came during testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Other aviation experts also testified on these modernization efforts. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) chairs the committee while Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) serves as the ranking member.
Now it's a look at how the Trump administration and the appointment of Justice Neil Gorsuch, will affect the future of the Supreme Court. Panelists include appellate attorneys, some who are former law clerks to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, to Justice Clarence Thomas and to former Justice William Brennan, plus former a legal adviser to Presidents Clinton and Obama, This panel was part of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis on May 1.
Amtrak president Charles Moorman and Association of American Railroads discuss the state of the U.S. Rail system during infrastructure Week in Washington, D.C.
The Transportation Department Inspector General said the completion date and cost of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) NextGen project to modernize and change to a satellite-based air traffic control system is still uncertain. The inspector general's comments came during testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Other aviation experts also testified on these modernization efforts. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) chairs the committee while Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) serves as the ranking member.
Now it's a look at how the Trump administration and the appointment of Justice Neil Gorsuch, will affect the future of the Supreme Court. Panelists include appellate attorneys, some who are former law clerks to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, to Justice Clarence Thomas and to former Justice William Brennan, plus former a legal adviser to Presidents Clinton and Obama, This panel was part of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Annual Meeting held in Indianapolis on May 1.
