Author Petra Goedde talked about her book, "The Politics of Peace: A Global Cold War History." She explored the emerging politics of peace during the early years of the Cold War. The Woodrow Wilson Center & the National History Center hosted this event.
The Newseum celebrated its final program examining the First Amendment. Among the speakers were Fox News Sunday's Chris Wallace, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and legal scholar Floyd Abrams.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified on her department's student loan debt forgiveness program before the House Education and Labor Committee. The hearing largely focused on the Education Department's implementation of a program aimed at helping highly indebted students who had taken out loans to pay for educations at institutions that misrepresented graduate outcomes, including job placements and potential salaries, leaving the students highly indebted, often with no way of paying back the money borrowed to cover tuition. Ms. DeVos defended her department's administration of the program, saying she had a duty to protect students as well as taxpayers.
2020 presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) delivered remarks on foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC. At the event, Klobuchar outlined her five-part foreign policy plan before taking questions from the audience.
Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist testified on the full financial audit of the Pentagon before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee. Mr. Norquist touched on the importance of an audit and how future audits will proceed. Senators questioned Mr. Norquist on the Defense Department's policies regarding employees testifying before Congress. He also warned about the negative impact a continuing resolution could have on the department.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson testified on the safety of Boeing's 737 MAX before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He was joined by other aviation safety officials. Members asked about design and certification process of the aircraft, airworthiness documents, and pilot safety training. Administrator Dickson also had to respond to questions about the FAA's role in investigating the two catastrophic crashes that claimed the lives of nearly 350 people and their dealings with Boeing.
Following a short break, members of of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee resumed a hearing on the safety of Boeing's 737 MAX. During this portion of the hearing, a former FAA and former Boeing employee and other safety officials delivered opening statements before the committee.
White House Domestic Policy Council Director Joe Grogan spoke to reporters about domestic policy decision-making at the White House. Specifically, he addressed health care policy, including vaping, the Affordable Care Act and drug prices. The Alliance for Health Policy hosted the event in Washington, DC.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson testified on the safety of Boeing's 737 MAX before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He was joined by other aviation safety officials. Members asked about design and certification process of the aircraft, airworthiness documents, and pilot safety training. Administrator Dickson also had to respond to questions about the FAA's role in investigating the two catastrophic crashes that claimed the lives of nearly 350 people and their dealings with Boeing.
Following a short break, members of of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee resumed a hearing on the safety of Boeing's 737 MAX. During this portion of the hearing, a former FAA and former Boeing employee and other safety officials delivered opening statements before the committee.
White House Domestic Policy Council Director Joe Grogan spoke to reporters about domestic policy decision-making at the White House. Specifically, he addressed health care policy, including vaping, the Affordable Care Act and drug prices. The Alliance for Health Policy hosted the event in Washington, DC.
