Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) spoke about national security and geopolitical challenges at the Hudson Institute. In a seated conversation with Walter Russell Mead from the Wall Street Journal, several topics were discussed, including the United States' approach in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, the growing emergence of China, and the upcoming U.S. visit of President Erdogan of Turkey.
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence held a conference in Washington, DC, on the intersection between artificial intelligence and national security. In this portion of the event, former Google and Alphabet Executive Chair Eric Schmidt, who also chairs the commission, spoke with Google Senior Vice President Kent Walker and Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Director Lt. Gen. John Shanahan on the importance of public-private partnerships in developing and implementing technological solutions to national security challenges.
Fiona Hill, a former National Security Council senior director for Europe and Russia, and David Holmes, an aide to the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, testifiy before the House Intelligence Committee as part of its impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee held a hearing with public health officials on efforts to improve flu vaccines and develop a universal flu vaccine. In this portion, committee members heard testimony from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Influenza Division Director Dr. Daniel Jernigan.
Current and former government officials spoke at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence conference in Washington, DC. During this portion, Chief Technology Officer for the United States Michael Kratsios discussed the importance of artificial intelligence, its challenges and its potential for the future.
Immigration attorneys and a former Homeland Security official testified on migration policy at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing. The hearing focused on the "remain in Mexico" policy of the Trump administration, which requires migrants seeking asylum to remain in Mexico. Witnesses spoke about the legal, mental and physical impact of the policy on the migrants.
Joey Hood, principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, and others discussed Iraq's political outlook at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. They also weighed in on the current relations between the U.S. and Iraq under the Trump administration.
U.S. Space Commander Gen. John Raymond discussed the priorities and current operations of the newly established unified command. He also discussed Space Command personnel training, strengthening relationships with allies, and deterring near-peer competitors in space. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on affordable housing access and safety. Housing authority officials and policy experts testified on the importance of requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all affordable housing units nationwide. They also discussed the need for the Housing and Urban Development Department to issue guidelines for the inclusion of manufactured homes as an alternative for affordable housing, and to increase vouchers and assistance for youth aging out of the foster care system, specifically LGBTQ and minority youth who are more often prone to experience homelessness when they age out of the system.
Immigration attorneys and a former Homeland Security official testified on migration policy at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing. The hearing focused on the "remain in Mexico" policy of the Trump administration, which requires migrants seeking asylum to remain in Mexico. Witnesses spoke about the legal, mental and physical impact of the policy on the migrants.
Joey Hood, principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, and others discussed Iraq's political outlook at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. They also weighed in on the current relations between the U.S. and Iraq under the Trump administration.
U.S. Space Commander Gen. John Raymond discussed the priorities and current operations of the newly established unified command. He also discussed Space Command personnel training, strengthening relationships with allies, and deterring near-peer competitors in space. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on affordable housing access and safety. Housing authority officials and policy experts testified on the importance of requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all affordable housing units nationwide. They also discussed the need for the Housing and Urban Development Department to issue guidelines for the inclusion of manufactured homes as an alternative for affordable housing, and to increase vouchers and assistance for youth aging out of the foster care system, specifically LGBTQ and minority youth who are more often prone to experience homelessness when they age out of the system.
