Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama, The Hill's Scott Wong, and George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley preview week two of impeachment inquiry hearings and what's next in the process.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a 2020 presidential candidate, hosted a town hall with members of the SEA/SEIU Local 1984 public employees union at a hotel in New Hampshire's state capital of Concord. The town hall came on the same day Senator Warren filed the official paperwork needed to appear on New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary ballot. Following brief introductory remarks, Senator Warren answered questions from members of the union local on a variety of topics including campaign finance reform, her Medicare for All health care proposal, and U.S. immigration policy.
U.S. Space Commander Gen. John Raymond discussed the priorities and current operations of the newly established unified command. He also discussed Space Command personnel training, strengthening relationships with allies, and deterring near-peer competitors in space. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
House Budget Committee Chair John Yarmuth (D-KY) talked about spending issues, expectations that the House would vote the following week on a short-term continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, the risks of potential recession, and the Federal Reserve's independence. He also discussed the impeachment inquiry of President Trump and commented on two recent Democratic gubernatorial victories in states won by the president in 2016.
Attorney General William Barr spoke at the Federalist Society's national lawyers convention in Washington, DC. He discussed the history and intent of the Constitution and that Congress does not have absolute oversight over the Executive Branch. The attorney general also said that the left is "waging a scorched earth, no holds barred resistance" and that they are "undermining the rule of law."
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) sat down for a conversation at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, on bipartisanship and policy making.
Stacey Abrams, former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate, delivered remarks on voting rights at the National Press Club in Washington DC. She spoke about Fair Fight Action's work to combat voter suppression, and promote fair election policies across the country. Ms. Abrams also answered audience questions on the 2020 presidential election.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan talked to George Mason University students about the American legal system. Justice Kagan discussed a variety of topics including her career, advise to aspiring judges and varied processes of the Supreme Court.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a 2020 presidential candidate, hosted a town hall with members of the SEA/SEIU Local 1984 public employees union at a hotel in New Hampshire's state capital of Concord. The town hall came on the same day Senator Warren filed the official paperwork needed to appear on New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary ballot. Following brief introductory remarks, Senator Warren answered questions from members of the union local on a variety of topics including campaign finance reform, her Medicare for All health care proposal, and U.S. immigration policy.
U.S. Space Commander Gen. John Raymond discussed the priorities and current operations of the newly established unified command. He also discussed Space Command personnel training, strengthening relationships with allies, and deterring near-peer competitors in space. The event was hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
House Budget Committee Chair John Yarmuth (D-KY) talked about spending issues, expectations that the House would vote the following week on a short-term continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, the risks of potential recession, and the Federal Reserve's independence. He also discussed the impeachment inquiry of President Trump and commented on two recent Democratic gubernatorial victories in states won by the president in 2016.
The Council on Foreign Relations held a discussion on Brazil's Amazon rainforest and climate change concerns. Climate change experts discussed ways to combat deforestation of the Amazon rainforest by working with the Brazilian government and engaging the private sector.
Attorney General William Barr spoke at the Federalist Society's national lawyers convention in Washington, DC. He discussed the history and intent of the Constitution and that Congress does not have absolute oversight over the Executive Branch. The attorney general also said that the left is "waging a scorched earth, no holds barred resistance" and that they are "undermining the rule of law."
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) sat down for a conversation at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, on bipartisanship and policy making.
The Senate will resume debate on the nomination of Robert Luck, of Florida, to be U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the 11th Circuit which covers Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo briefed reporters announcing that the U.S. will no longer consider Israel's West Bank settlements inconsistent with international law. He also addressed Iran's nuclear program, the Hong Kong protests, and the political situation in Iraq. When asked about the impeachment inquiry and supporting his staff, Secretary Pompeo responded saying, "I always defend State Department employees."
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan talked to George Mason University students about the American legal system. Justice Kagan discussed a variety of topics including her career, advise to aspiring judges and varied processes of the Supreme Court.
