The Cato Institute in Washington, DC hosted a day-long conference on government surveillance and privacy issues. This portion included a panel discussion analyzing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and various National Security Agency surveillance programs. Following the panel, the conference heard from executives from the Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing on fraudulent trademarks. A panel of experts testified to the impact fraudulent trademarks have on businesses, innovation, and economic growth. They pointed to China as being one of the primary offenders who engage in applying for fraudulent trademarks, which some view as economic warfare.
Attorney General William Barr spoke at the annual Wall Street Journal CEO Council meeting in Washington, DC. He responded to the articles of impeachment introduced by House Democrats. Attorney General Barr also discussed the inspector general report into the origins of the FBI's investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign and Russian interference.
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz discusses his report on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse allegations related to the 2016 presidential election.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ranking Member Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) opening statements on report on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse allegations related to the 2016 presidential election.
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz discusses his report on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse allegations related to the 2016 presidential election.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ranking Member Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) opening statements on report on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse allegations related to the 2016 presidential election.
President Trump and Vice President Pence urged Pennsylvania voters to put them back in the White House in 2020. The two held a campaign rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania touting the administration's successes. They also criticized Democrats for their impeachment inquiry.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee about oversight of his federal agency. In opening remarks, Chairman Clayton discussed various SEC modernization initiatives along with enforcement efforts to protect investors. Committee members questioned the SEC chair about digital currency, shareholder protections and climate-related financial disclosures.
Financial experts testified on the impact of artificial intelligence on capital markets at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing. Members asked about AI's impact on minorities, cybersecurity measures, encouraging more young people to study technology, and how the U.S. can remain competitive in a global sector. Several members agreed on ensuring AI innovation remains competitive, but also expressed concerns on whether it would cut jobs and an important human component.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sat down with Politico's Senior Washington Correspondent Anna Palmer at the annual "Women Rule" summit in Washington, DC. Speaker Pelosi answered a range of questions, including the news of the day around the articles of impeachment against President Trump and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. She was also asked about the upcoming 2020 election and her recent response to a reporter who asked her if she hated the president. She later explained why she was insulted by the question and responded so passionately.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee about oversight of his federal agency. In opening remarks, Chairman Clayton discussed various SEC modernization initiatives along with enforcement efforts to protect investors. Committee members questioned the SEC chair about digital currency, shareholder protections and climate-related financial disclosures.
Financial experts testified on the impact of artificial intelligence on capital markets at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing. Members asked about AI's impact on minorities, cybersecurity measures, encouraging more young people to study technology, and how the U.S. can remain competitive in a global sector. Several members agreed on ensuring AI innovation remains competitive, but also expressed concerns on whether it would cut jobs and an important human component.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sat down with Politico's Senior Washington Correspondent Anna Palmer at the annual "Women Rule" summit in Washington, DC. Speaker Pelosi answered a range of questions, including the news of the day around the articles of impeachment against President Trump and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. She was also asked about the upcoming 2020 election and her recent response to a reporter who asked her if she hated the president. She later explained why she was insulted by the question and responded so passionately.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in the first major gun rights case they have taken up in over a decade, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York. The association is challenging the constitutionality of New York City's licensing law, which prohibits the transport of legally registered guns outside a person's home and city limits. The city argues that this case is no longer a legal issue because New York City amended the law to allow transport from one residence to another residence, gun range or shooting competition. They also stressed that the state itself has amended the law to allow the transport of a licensed gun to any location where it is lawful to have one. The justices have through June 2020 to issue a ruling.
