Center for Naval Analyses' Michael Kofman discusses the state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive, and The Hill's Niall Stanage discusses the role of state legislatures in the so-called "culture wars."
Interest rates reached above five percent for the first time since the 2007-08 financial crisis after the Federal Reserve announced another rate hike. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell outlined why another increase was warranted. He faced several questions from reporters on pausing increases after the March bank failures, credit tightening and other economic factors. The Federal Reserve will meet again in June to debate and decide on another interest rate increase and other monetary policy matters.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced four leaders of the "Proud Boys" group were convicted of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the January 6 Capitol attack. Additionally, he said those four and a fifth member were all convicted of felonies, including interrupting Congress' certification of the 2020 presidential election results and conspiring to prevent Congress and federal officers from discharging their duties. According to Attorney General Garland, the Justice Department has secured more than 600 convictions in relation to the attack.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discussed the ongoing Russian invasion of her country at an event hosted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. When asked about a recent drone attack on the Kremlin, she denied that Ukraine had any involvement in the incident. She also rejected talking points that have been used to justify Russia's invasion, such as alleged NATO expansion and the presence of Nazis in Ukraine, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin "just wants to attack neighboring countries" to consolidate his power and called claims of Nazism "pathetic" Russian propaganda. China's role in the war was also discussed and whether Beijing can help broker peace.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) delivered remarks on the future of the Republican Party, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. He touted his policies regarding education and the Chinese Communist Party, and his broader vision of Republican values, saying, "The Republican Party is a big tent, and we're filling it--which we do through addition and multiplication, not through subtraction and division." Governor Youngkin also reflected on President Ronald Reagan's legacy, saying he "did more to advance liberty than almost anyone else in our lifetime."
Inside Elections' Jacob Rubashkin discusses the 2024 presidential contest and the emerging GOP field, as well as races that could determine which party controls the Senate.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and former Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) discussed bipartisanship and the benefits of crossing party lines to accomplish something. The Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University gave them awards for their bipartisan collaboration with others.
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge discusses her book "Generations," about the differences between the six generations - The Silents, Baby Boomers, Gen. X, Millennials, Gen. Y and "The Polars" - currently living in the United States. She argues that technological advances shape generations more than anything else and talks about the impact this will have on the country in the future.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fielded questions from House of Commons members on a variety of domestic and foreign issues, including the British government's treatment of migrants seeking asylum and water restrictions in areas of southwest England. Prime Minister Sunak was also asked to defend his assertion in a previous meeting of Parliament that "record numbers" of British people were working under his government, to which he said "that clarification has already been made."
"As long as I am Speaker, America will continue to support fully, funding for security assistance in Israel," said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) during his address to the Israeli Knesset. Speaker McCarthy is the first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives to address the Israeli parliament in 25 years. He also vowed to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Israel to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The Brookings Institution held a discussion with policy experts on concerns China will invade Taiwan. Ryan Hass, Richard Bush, and Bonnie Glaser, authors of the book U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Will China's Challenge Lead to a Crisis, " discuss the tension between the two countries and fear of the United States and China going to war over Taiwan. They also discuss Taiwan's political future, democracy and China's military modernization.
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge discusses her book "Generations," about the differences between the six generations - The Silents, Baby Boomers, Gen. X, Millennials, Gen. Y and "The Polars" - currently living in the United States. She argues that technological advances shape generations more than anything else and talks about the impact this will have on the country in the future.
San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge discusses her book "Generations," about the differences between the six generations - The Silents, Baby Boomers, Gen. X, Millennials, Gen. Y and "The Polars" - currently living in the United States. She argues that technological advances shape generations more than anything else and talks about the impact this will have on the country in the future.
