Authors Tim Alberta ("The Kingdom, The Power, & The Glory"), McKay Coppins ("Romney: A Reckoning") and Robert Jones ("The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy") discussed how religion has impacted American politics. This event was part of the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books.
University of St. Andrews (Scotland) history professor Andrew Pettegree talked about the connections between books and military conflicts since the Civil War. This event was held at the 3 West Club in New York City.
The Georgetown University Center for Security Studies hosted a conference to mark NATO's 75th anniversary and its historical security significance for the U.S. and the world. NATO was established in April 1949 following World War II. The security alliance with members including the U.S. and other members states broadly agreed to defend each other in an attack by a non-NATO country. In this panel discussion, panelists focused on NATO's history and its future.
The Georgetown University Center for Security Studies hosted a conference to mark NATO's 75th anniversary and its historical security significance for the U.S. and the world. NATO was established in April 1949 following World War II. The security alliance with members including the U.S. and other members states broadly agreed to defend each other in an attack by a non-NATO country. In this panel discussion, panelists focused on NATO's deterrence role.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) delivered the State of the State address at the newly rebuilt Owatonna High School. He touted his administration's focus and investments in education. Other topics included protecting reproductive health care rights and IVF, rebuilding the state's water infrastructure, and responsible gun ownership.
Over thirty-two hundred students from across the country participated in the 20-year anniversary of C-SPAN's Student Cam documentary competition. All this month, we featured our top 21 winning entries.
"Thank you for your welcome and thank you for your friendship and honest debate as we continue the dedicated path of improving our beloved state," said Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) during his first State of the State address before a joint session of the legislature in Baton Rouge. The governor highlighted his policy agenda and vision for the state's future while addressing challenges in the state, such as increased crime rates. He touched on several other issues, including economic development, education reform, public safety, the insurance coverage crisis in the state, and budget reform.
"We come to expect the unexpected," said California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) during his annual budget address from the Secretary of State Auditorium in Sacramento. The governor highlighted his budget agenda for the coming year and touched on the fiscal challenges the state faced in 2023. He also addressed several other issues, including education funding, homelessness, tax reform, and infrastructure investment.
President Biden announces new plans to provide nationwide student loan debt relief in Madison, Wisconsin. The plans could fully eliminate accrued interest for 23 million borrowers and full loan forgiveness for millions more.
The Senate returns from its two-week spring recess period. Senators will consider and vote to advance the nomination of Susan Bazis to be U.S. District Court judge for Nebraska.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the floor about the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He urged for an impeachment trial to be held in the Senate.
Political strategists discussed how young voters could impact the 2024 election cycle and political strategies for courting young voters. Panelists also discussed challenges the Democratic and Republican parties faced in getting their messages out to voters. This event was hosted by at the Georgetown University McCourt School Institute of Politics and Public Service.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Martin Gruenberg and acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu discussed fair banking practices and economic inclusion at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition's conference in Washington, DC. Topics included helping households achieve credit stability, the use of artificial intelligence in fair lending and combating fraud, community investments, and bank mergers.
Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the House Budget Committee. She touted the successes of the administration's fiscal and legislative accomplishments, and laid out the president's budget priorities, which include tax cuts for the middle class, lowering health care costs, child care investment, defense spending, and protections for Social Security and Medicare. Other topics addressed included funding for Ukraine, affordable housing, electric vehicle investment and infrastructure, and the national debt.
Over thirty-two hundred students from across the country participated in the 20-year anniversary of C-SPAN's Student Cam documentary competition. All this month, we featured our top 21 winning entries.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the floor about the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He urged for an impeachment trial to be held in the Senate.
Political strategists discussed how young voters could impact the 2024 election cycle and political strategies for courting young voters. Panelists also discussed challenges the Democratic and Republican parties faced in getting their messages out to voters. This event was hosted by at the Georgetown University McCourt School Institute of Politics and Public Service.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Martin Gruenberg and acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu discussed fair banking practices and economic inclusion at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition's conference in Washington, DC. Topics included helping households achieve credit stability, the use of artificial intelligence in fair lending and combating fraud, community investments, and bank mergers.
Senators Kennedy, Scott, and Lee spoke on the Senate floor about the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and warned of the potential implications of voting to dismiss the charges without a Senate trial.
Julianne Smith, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, spoke about the alliance's importance to the U.S. and internationally as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. The ambassador also discussed NATO's recent expansion to add new members - Sweden and Finland - as the Russia-Ukraine War continues. NATO was established in April 1949 following World War II. The security alliance with members including the U.S. and other members states agree to defend each other in an attack by a non-NATO member. The Georgetown University Center for Security Studies hosted this conversation with Ambassador Smith and other experts and historians to mark NATO's anniversary.
The Georgetown University Center for Security Studies hosted a conference to mark NATO's 75th anniversary and its historical security significance for the U.S. and the world. NATO was established in April 1949 following World War II. The security alliance with members including the U.S. and other members states broadly agreed to defend each other in an attack by a non-NATO country. In this panel discussion, panelists focused on NATO's history and its future.