U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on the Trump administration's trade policy agenda. He said the administration is focused on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), pursing trade enforcement cases, opening markets for U.S. exports and lowering the nation's trade deficit. In addition, he called the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the U.S. and the EU an important negotiation. Many committee members voiced their concerns about the potential impacts of NAFTA renegotiations.
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. House Homeland Security Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-TX) began the forum with a conversation with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly who discussed the broad range of threats confronting his department, the country and the world.
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a panel discussion about the role intelligence gathering plays in countering terror threats. Participants included National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen and the former leadership of the House Intelligence Committee, former chair Peter Hoekstra (R-MI) and former ranking member Jane Harman (D-CA).
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a conversation between Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about the United States' role in global diplomacy and foreign relations.
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) led a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley about the lessons she's learned and how she approaches her role in advancing the Trump administration's foreign policy goals at the U.N.
The House takes up two immigration enforcement bills this week both by Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte. We get details on the debate from a Capitol Hill reporter
President Trump met at the White House with the families of people killed by undocumented immigrants. Congress is currently considering two immigration-related pieces of legislation, Kate's Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. Kate's Law increases penalties for undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes, deported and then re-enter the U.S. illegally. The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act denies states and localities with sanctuary laws Justice and Homeland Security Department grants.
At the annual conference of the Center for a New American Security, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced new aviation security measures applied to "all commercial flights coming into the United States from abroad."
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke about the future of missile defense at the Center for the National Interest in Washington, DC. He presented four areas he felt the U.S. should prioritize to strengthen its missile defenses, and touted the INF Treaty Preservation Act, a bill he sponsored and about which he said would help bring Russia into compliance with conditions set by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty of 1987. Following Sen. Cotton's remarks, two experts debated the pros and cons of increased missile defense efforts and spending.
The Senate Intelligence Committee considered the nomination of David Glawe to serve as under secretary for intelligence and analysis at the Homeland Security Department. He's a former assistant commissioner in the Office of Intelligence with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members questioned him in areas including information sharing among the intelligence community, the duplication of efforts among the Homeland Security Department and lessons learned from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The committee is chaired by Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations committee to discuss the president's 2018 State Department budget request. At the top of the hearing, he confirmed the release of an American college student arrested, tried and imprisoned in North Korea. Committee members pressed the secretary on several issues, including how proposed budget cuts would impact the diplomatic efforts in the department, imposing sanctions on countries doing business with North Korea, and resolving tense relations with Russia. Mr. Tillerson also previewed President Trump's upcoming policy speech on Cuba.
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a panel discussion about ongoing efforts to improve the state of U.S. homeland security. Panelists included Obama administration Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and George W. Bush administration homeland security adviser Kenneth Wainstein.
At the annual conference of the Center for a New American Security, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced new aviation security measures applied to "all commercial flights coming into the United States from abroad."
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke about the future of missile defense at the Center for the National Interest in Washington, DC. He presented four areas he felt the U.S. should prioritize to strengthen its missile defenses, and touted the INF Treaty Preservation Act, a bill he sponsored and about which he said would help bring Russia into compliance with conditions set by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty of 1987. Following Sen. Cotton's remarks, two experts debated the pros and cons of increased missile defense efforts and spending.
The Senate Intelligence Committee considered the nomination of David Glawe to serve as under secretary for intelligence and analysis at the Homeland Security Department. He's a former assistant commissioner in the Office of Intelligence with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members questioned him in areas including information sharing among the intelligence community, the duplication of efforts among the Homeland Security Department and lessons learned from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The committee is chaired by Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations committee to discuss the president's 2018 State Department budget request. At the top of the hearing, he confirmed the release of an American college student arrested, tried and imprisoned in North Korea. Committee members pressed the secretary on several issues, including how proposed budget cuts would impact the diplomatic efforts in the department, imposing sanctions on countries doing business with North Korea, and resolving tense relations with Russia. Mr. Tillerson also previewed President Trump's upcoming policy speech on Cuba.
Members of Congress as well as current and former administration officials participated in a day of national security policy discussions on Capitol Hill. This portion featured a panel discussion about ongoing efforts to improve the state of U.S. homeland security. Panelists included Obama administration Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and George W. Bush administration homeland security adviser Kenneth Wainstein.
