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.
The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on paid family and medical leave. The committee heard testimony from Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) on the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act and examined a number of other proposals that seek to address paid leave. This was Rep. Carolyn Maloney's (D-NY) first hearing as chair of the committee, following the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD).
Vice President Pence hosts a "Workers for Trump" event in Saginaw, Michigan. It precedes a rally he will speak at with President Trump across the state in Battle Creek later in the day.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke at the annual Wall Street Journal CEO Council meeting in Washington, DC.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) holds a news conference on impeachment against President Trump and the origins of the FBI's Russia inquiry.
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on his report on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse allegations related to the 2016 presidential campaign. Senators questioned the inspector general about his findings into the origins of the FBI's Russia inquiry, including how FISA warrants were obtained against 2016 Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. Committee members also asked about recommendations in the report and how the inspector general's office can be strengthened.
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies held a discussion regarding the release a new report on U.S. policy toward North Korea. A panel of experts discussed the threat that North Korea poses, assessed the current U.S. policy toward North Korea, and discussed the best path forward in achieving denuclearization.
Vice President Pence hosted a "Workers for Trump" event in Saginaw, Michigan. It preceded a rally featuring President Trump across the state in Battle Creek later in the day. During the event, Pence spoke on the USMCA trade agreement and also the upcoming impeachment vote in the U.S. House.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) answered reporters' questions about the articles of impeachment against President Trump and the origins of the FBI's Russia inquiry. He talked about the structure of a possible impeachment trial saying he will not support witnesses called by President Trump or Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). In addition, Sen. Graham told reporters he wants Rudy Giuliani to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee with respect to Ukraine.
Former Treasury and Defense Department officials discussed sanctions policy at an event hosted by the Center for a New American Security in Washington, DC. They analyzed sanctions policy toward Iran, Turkey and North Korea along with congressional oversight of U.S. sanctions.
2020 presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered a speech on the economy at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on the campus of St. Anselm College in Manchester. In her speech, Senator Warren outlined her plan for the U.S. economy, which was focused on consumer protection, increased regulation of large corporations and banks, and a 2 percent tax on the wealthiest Americans. Following her remarks, Senator Warren greeted and took pictures with supporters in attendance, and then spoke briefly with members of the media.
2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro talked with voters at a town hall in Des Moines, Iowa focused on the state's first-in-the-nation caucus. Mr. Castro has advocated changing the primary and caucus system to better represent the broader electorate.
Former Treasury and Defense Department officials discussed sanctions policy at an event hosted by the Center for a New American Security in Washington, DC. They analyzed sanctions policy toward Iran, Turkey and North Korea along with congressional oversight of U.S. sanctions.
2020 presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered a speech on the economy at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on the campus of St. Anselm College in Manchester. In her speech, Senator Warren outlined her plan for the U.S. economy, which was focused on consumer protection, increased regulation of large corporations and banks, and a 2 percent tax on the wealthiest Americans. Following her remarks, Senator Warren greeted and took pictures with supporters in attendance, and then spoke briefly with members of the media.
2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro talked with voters at a town hall in Des Moines, Iowa focused on the state's first-in-the-nation caucus. Mr. Castro has advocated changing the primary and caucus system to better represent the broader electorate.
David Hale, the under secretary of State for political affairs, and Christopher Ford, assistant secretary of State for international security and nonproliferation, testified on U.S. policy toward Russia before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The two State Department officials answered several questions on Russia's global influence and whether tougher sanctions are working. Other questions focused on Russian arms sales to various countries, their growing nuclear capabilities, influence in U.S. elections and extending the new START arms control treaty which expires in February 2021.
