Rachel O'Leary Carmona from the 2020 Women's March discusses Campaign 2020, Democrat turned Republican Brandon Straka discusses his #WalkAway Campaign, and Wilson Center's Matthew Rojansky discusses events in Russia and Ukraine.
2020 Democratic presidential candidates including Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Senators Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Elizabeth Warren (MA) deliver remarks at the 2020 legislative conference of the Iowa State Education Association union.
The House Select Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing to discuss Congress' constitutional role as a co-equal branch of government. During the hearing, a panel of experts testified to the need for increased congressional oversight in establishing legislative power, the important role earmarks play in fostering transparency in the system, and how increased funding and staffing with a bipartisan approach can lead to more effective governance and cooperation in Congress.
The Arab Center hosted a panel discussion with scholars and journalists on implications of the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Other topics addressed included the Trump administration's policy toward Iran and the impact of U.S.-Iran tensions on security in Iraq.
John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction (SIGAR), testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He outlined the findings and recommendations of recent agency reports, focusing on lessons learned from U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.
Six of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates debated at Drake University in Des Moines ahead of Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses. The debate was sponsored by CNN and the Des Moines Register.
Former NFL player Steve Gleason received the Congressional Gold Medal for his advocacy on ALS, a disease he's had since 2011. House and Senate leaders spoke about Mr. Gleason's fight against ALS and his advocacy for those suffering from the disease. Many congressional leaders cited Mr. Gleason's football career with the New Orleans Saints and his legacy energizing the city after Hurricane Katrina.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine gave the Democrats' weekly address, on Iran and the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. The White House did not release an address.
