Political Scientists discussed threats and challenges to democracy during a virtual conversation hosted by the National Constitution Center. Topics included populism and authoritarian rule, voting rights, and potential threats to democracy posed by political parties enabling party leaders.
Republican Senators and members of the House Freedom Caucus discussed federal spending and funding for the border, Israel and Ukraine during a news conference on Capitol Hill.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley met with voters at a town hall in Bluffton, South Carolina. She talked about her time as governor and work at the United Nations. She also touched on immigration and border security as well as veteran health care and the economy. The former ambassador also discussed the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and her vision for supporting allies to prevent U.S. involvement.
In his opening remarks on the chamber floor, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer delivered remarks condemning the rise of antisemitism in the United States.
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins provided an update on the implementation of AUKUS, the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., during a discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC. Several topics were addressed, including security in the Indo-Pacific region, challenges with China and North Korea, technology innovation, and education and workforce development.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) reiterated again he will not resign from Congress amid efforts to expel him. He called the efforts bullying. The House is expected to vote on expulsion Friday. Rep. Santos is facing federal corruption charges and new accusations he misused campaign funds. The first-time congressman is also facing criticism for fabricating certain parts of his life story during his campaign for Congress.
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) predicted a bipartisan vote to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress one day ahead of the expected vote. In his weekly news conference, the leader called the New York Republican an "unadulterated serial fraudster" that should be held accountable in the House of Representatives. Mr. Jeffries also spoke about negotiations over aid to Israel, Ukraine and border security proposals, saying any changes on immigration would need review by his Democratic caucus in the House.
"The CDC is a critical national security asset," said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen during her testimony on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and oversight of the agency before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. She stressed the importance of vaccinations during the fall and winter respiratory virus season, and said, "COVID is still the primary cause of new respiratory hospitalizations and deaths." Other topics were discussed, including the need for more funding and resources, transparency, public trust, and lessons learned from the pandemic.
"Congratulations on destroying the United States Senate Judiciary committee," said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) during a tense meeting. The committee voted on federal judge nominees and debated subpoenaing Republican donor Harlan Crow and judicial activist Leonard Leo as part of a probe into alleged unethical financial gifts provided to Supreme Court justices. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to authorize the subpoenas. No Republicans were in the room for the vote.
President Biden and Angolan President João Lourenço spoke on the relationship between their two countries during a meeting from the Oval Office at the White House. They addressed economic cooperation and transportation investment during their brief remarks. At the top of his remarks, President Biden addressed the recently released inflation report and said even though there is more work to be done, the "flat inflation number is helping to deliver a little bit of breathing room" during the holiday season.
As part of his opening remarks, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about the death of former Secertary of State Henry Kissinger and higlighted his accomplishments in U.S. foreign policy.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat down for a conversation about his early life, foreign policy, including the U.S. relationship with China and Russia since the Nixon administration.
"The CDC is a critical national security asset," said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen during her testimony on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and oversight of the agency before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. She stressed the importance of vaccinations during the fall and winter respiratory virus season, and said, "COVID is still the primary cause of new respiratory hospitalizations and deaths." Other topics were discussed, including the need for more funding and resources, transparency, public trust, and lessons learned from the pandemic.
"Congratulations on destroying the United States Senate Judiciary committee," said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) during a tense meeting. The committee voted on federal judge nominees and debated subpoenaing Republican donor Harlan Crow and judicial activist Leonard Leo as part of a probe into alleged unethical financial gifts provided to Supreme Court justices. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to authorize the subpoenas. No Republicans were in the room for the vote.
President Biden and Angolan President João Lourenço spoke on the relationship between their two countries during a meeting from the Oval Office at the White House. They addressed economic cooperation and transportation investment during their brief remarks. At the top of his remarks, President Biden addressed the recently released inflation report and said even though there is more work to be done, the "flat inflation number is helping to deliver a little bit of breathing room" during the holiday season.
As part of his opening remarks, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about the death of former Secertary of State Henry Kissinger and higlighted his accomplishments in U.S. foreign policy.
Former Homeland Security Department officials from the Trump administration, including former acting Secretary Chad Wolf (2019-21), testified on migration at the southern border before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Topics included exploitation and trafficking of migrants, asylum and pathways to legal migration, combatting fentanyl at ports of entry, and the transporting of migrants to sanctuary cities.
Former Homeland Security Department officials from the Trump administration, including former acting Secretary Chad Wolf (2019-21), testified on migration at the southern border before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Topics included exploitation and trafficking of migrants, asylum and pathways to legal migration, combatting fentanyl at ports of entry, and the transporting of migrants to sanctuary cities.