Criminal defense attorney Alan Dershowitz debated Democratic consultant Robert Shrum on the politics of impeachment, the #MeToo movement and anti-Semitism. Former Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Alex Kozinski moderated a portion of the debate, which was hosted by the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts.
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on reauthorizing the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The senators focused on expanding public transportation to rural communities, transitioning to electric vehicles and funding infrastructure projects.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. The secretaries discussed the benefits of deregulation and the economy.
Federal health officials from the National Institutes of Health testify before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2021 budget for the agency.
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director Scott Turner addressed the audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Administrator Wheeler and Mr. Turner discussed opportunity zones, creating businesses and workforce development.
Candace Owens addressed the audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Ms. Owens discussed the history of slavery around the world and encouraged African Americans to leave the Democratic Party.
Ken Cuccinelli, the acting Homeland Security deputy secretary, took part in a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Topics of discussion included border security, immigration policy and the federal government's response to the coronavirus outbreak. Mr. Cuccinelli was joined by Fox News contributor Deneen Borelli and radio host Rich Valdes.
New England Patriots football player Benjamin Watson addressed an audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Mr. Watson talked about the importance of family values and threats to the family nucleus, including abortion.
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the agency's 2021 budget request. Several members asked about EPA's efforts to police and regulate PFAS chemicals - the so-called "forever chemicals." The subcommittee chair, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), noted at the beginning that the Trump administration proposed a 27 percent cut below last year's funding level. "But fortunately, this budget will not be enacted," said Rep. McCullum, adding "Congress will reject these cuts once again, just like we did the last three years."
U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen testified on the president's 2021 budget request before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. During the hearing, they discussed forest management, recreational permits, sexual harassment in the workplace, forest restoration efforts, and fire prevention.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) delivered his State of the State address to lawmakers in Atlanta. He outlined his legislative priorities, which include education investments, health care affordability, public safety, combating human trafficking and child adoption initiatives. During the session, Gov. Kemp paid tribute to recently retired U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R), who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years ago. The governor announced that the University of Georgia will launch a professorship to develop treatments for the disease.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for the Pentagon. They spoke about military modernization efforts and the recapitalization of the country's nuclear arsenal. They also touched on cybersecurity, long-term spending projects, such as ship building, the importance of artificial intelligence in future combat missions, and the diversion of funds from the Pentagon budget for the construction of the border wall.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green testified before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for his agency. Administrator Green fielded questions on the various foreign aid programs run by USAID as well as his agency's involvement in responding to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. The secretaries discussed the benefits of deregulation and the economy.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Donald Trump Jr., addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. The panel discussed their experiences with tech companies regulating their social media posts, bias in social media companies, and privacy concerns.
Trump Victory Finance Committee Chair Kimberly Guilfoyle addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Ms. Guilfoyle spoke on reelecting President Trump, his administration's accomplishments and his Democratic rivals.
White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner addressed the audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Mr. Kushner talked about the administration's accomplishments and President Trump's re-election efforts.
House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Devin Nunes (R-CA) and podcast host Dan Bongino addressed the audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. They discussed the origins of the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for the Pentagon. They spoke about military modernization efforts and the recapitalization of the country's nuclear arsenal. They also touched on cybersecurity, long-term spending projects, such as ship building, the importance of artificial intelligence in future combat missions, and the diversion of funds from the Pentagon budget for the construction of the border wall.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green testified before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request for his agency. Administrator Green fielded questions on the various foreign aid programs run by USAID as well as his agency's involvement in responding to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. The secretaries discussed the benefits of deregulation and the economy.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Donald Trump Jr., addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. The panel discussed their experiences with tech companies regulating their social media posts, bias in social media companies, and privacy concerns.
