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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Ajit Pai, along with his fellow commissioners, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. The five FCC commissioners talked about a wide range of topics, including 5G wireless development, rural broadband access, spectrum allocation, the digital divide and communications for emergency services. Committee members also asked the commissioners about a recent FCC report that found that coverage data submitted to the FCC by a number of wireless carriers was not accurate, and asked what next steps the commission could take in response.
The House Rules Committee debated two articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - against President Trump. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee recessed for votes on the House floor.
The House Rules Committee debated two articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - against President Trump. This is the first portion of the hearing, before the committee recessed for votes on the House floor.
The House Rules Committee debated two articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - against President Trump. This is the second portion of the hearing, after the committee returned from votes on the House floor.
The House Rules Committee debated two articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - against President Trump. This is the third portion of the hearing, before the committee recessed to have a closed meeting in order to finalize a "draft rule" on the impeachment of President Trump.
The House Rules Committee debated two articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - against President Trump. This is the second portion of the hearing, after the committee returned from votes on the House floor.
The House Rules Committee debated two articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - against President Trump. This is the final portion of the hearing, when members returned from a closed meeting to vote on the "draft rule" for debate on the impeachment of President Trump. The motion passed along party lines in favor of the majority, 9 "Yays" for the Democrats and 4 "Nays" for the Republicans.
Fifteen judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in two lawsuits filed by the District of Columbia and Maryland that claim President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which bars presidents from receiving gifts from foreign or state governments while in office. The lawsuits argued that the president illegally profited from foreign dignitaries and officials staying at the Trump Hotel. A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit previously found that DC and Maryland did not have standing to bring these lawsuits. This decision will determine whether the lawsuits can move forward.
The Justice Department's Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Makan Delrahim spoke about existing antitrust issues and how to combat them to maintain a competitive market. The Hudson Institute hosted the conversation.
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate in Boston hosted a discussion, part of a series with 2020 presidential candidates, with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) on his vision for the country and the policy platform he was pitching to voters. Following his prepared remarks, Sen. Bennet took questions from the audience, most of whom were students from a nearby high school.
Fifteen judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in two lawsuits filed by the District of Columbia and Maryland that claim President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which bars presidents from receiving gifts from foreign or state governments while in office. The lawsuits argued that the president illegally profited from foreign dignitaries and officials staying at the Trump Hotel. A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit previously found that DC and Maryland did not have standing to bring these lawsuits. This decision will determine whether the lawsuits can move forward.
The Justice Department's Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Makan Delrahim spoke about existing antitrust issues and how to combat them to maintain a competitive market. The Hudson Institute hosted the conversation.
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate in Boston hosted a discussion, part of a series with 2020 presidential candidates, with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) on his vision for the country and the policy platform he was pitching to voters. Following his prepared remarks, Sen. Bennet took questions from the audience, most of whom were students from a nearby high school.
